geckoaz Posted February 28, 2020 #1 Share Posted February 28, 2020 In the past few years i added new items. When a ship lost lights i now pack a head flashlight and glow sticks. Given the current flu i will pack masks. And maybe some straws. Anything new on your list? Fun or serious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising_Addict Posted February 28, 2020 #2 Share Posted February 28, 2020 (edited) As an FYI, wearing a mask will not prevent you from getting COVID-19, because the virus is small enough to pass through a mask. A mask will only help people who have it from passing it on to other people through their saliva. And if you contract it, you certainly don’t need to bring your own masks as they will be provided to you. Edited February 28, 2020 by Cruising_Addict 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoW mAn Posted February 28, 2020 #3 Share Posted February 28, 2020 I got a cruise compliant power cube about 6 months ago, I don't know how I got by without it before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geckoaz Posted February 28, 2020 Author #4 Share Posted February 28, 2020 28 minutes ago, Cruising_Addict said: As an FYI, wearing a mask will not prevent you from getting COVID-19, because the virus is small enough to pass through a mask. A mask will only help people who have it from passing it on to other people through their saliva. And if you contract it, you certainly don’t need to bring your own masks as they will be provided to you. Thanks for heads up but i see all treating doctors and personnel wear them. I only want to take my chances in the casino. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geckoaz Posted February 28, 2020 Author #5 Share Posted February 28, 2020 I have a tux but now i leave it at home. I now pack my bipap (cpap) machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stick93 Posted February 28, 2020 #6 Share Posted February 28, 2020 54 minutes ago, Cruising_Addict said: As an FYI, wearing a mask will not prevent you from getting COVID-19, because the virus is small enough to pass through a mask. A mask will only help people who have it from passing it on to other people through their saliva. And if you contract it, you certainly don’t need to bring your own masks as they will be provided to you. Depends on the mask - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joebucks Posted February 28, 2020 #7 Share Posted February 28, 2020 The newest thing for me is the stuff I removed: Organizers. Clutter and setup/cleanup that I just don't need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Organized Chaos Posted February 28, 2020 #8 Share Posted February 28, 2020 We really like our mesh shower caddy, like this one... It's nice to have a place for everything without trying to set it on top of the fixtures or on the floor. I also take a simple 3-way outlet adapter instead of the fancy ones with USB plugs and such. One similar to this... In addition to that, I take a long extension cord (9'-10'). These two items take up very little space, give us plenty of plugs to charge our devices, and the long extension cord can be ran over to the bed, for my portable fan at night, or into the bathroom if need be. We can set the fan in there to air it out after showers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe817 Posted February 28, 2020 #9 Share Posted February 28, 2020 Water shoes and microfiber towel(thanks for the tip coevan!) for our beach excursion. Maybe another flashlight, as they were a lifesaver for us when we walked around an upper deck late at night. Those decks aren't lit very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNcruising02 Posted February 28, 2020 #10 Share Posted February 28, 2020 For my next cruise, I am replacing my towel clips with towel bands. It looks like they will be easier to put on and keep the towel in place better than the clips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginabab Posted February 29, 2020 #11 Share Posted February 29, 2020 Wipes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising_Addict Posted February 29, 2020 #12 Share Posted February 29, 2020 18 hours ago, geckoaz said: Thanks for heads up but i see all treating doctors and personnel wear them. I only want to take my chances in the casino. They are likely wearing special types of masks that actually do filter out the virus. The type that is sold in your local drug store will not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiritkat090909 Posted February 29, 2020 #13 Share Posted February 29, 2020 IF I were worried about cold/flu/virus's, I'd probably do the clear goggles. (Bio-security at home for our commercial chicken houses includes REAL masks, and goggles would go further for significant protection.) But, I'm not...so... I'm thinking COCA COLA! Or... just drink more wine and skip the Myer's dark/Appleton rum drinks. I pack heavy enough. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacruise804 Posted February 29, 2020 #14 Share Posted February 29, 2020 20 hours ago, geckoaz said: Thanks for heads up but i see all treating doctors and personnel wear them. I only want to take my chances in the casino. If you are referring to general treating doctors and health personnel (not COVID-19 specific), my understanding is it is as much to prevent passing something on to a patient as to protect the doctor. If you are referring to COVID, I suspect they have a different quality mask than many of us might have access to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geckoaz Posted March 1, 2020 Author #15 Share Posted March 1, 2020 My wife has her full face snorkel mask with rx lens. She is excited to try it. The abc islands are great for fish. We also have reef safe sun block. There is so much to know nowadays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clo Posted March 1, 2020 #16 Share Posted March 1, 2020 On 2/28/2020 at 1:22 PM, geckoaz said: Thanks for heads up but i see all treating doctors and personnel wear them. I only want to take my chances in the casino. That's because they are in very close contact with infected people. Not for the "public." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare SRQbeachgirl Posted March 1, 2020 #17 Share Posted March 1, 2020 For the first time ever I will be packing close-toed shoes for horseback riding and the ship's ropes course. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clo Posted March 1, 2020 #18 Share Posted March 1, 2020 18 minutes ago, SRQbeachgirl said: close-toed shoes for horseback riding And jeans. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare SRQbeachgirl Posted March 1, 2020 #19 Share Posted March 1, 2020 1 minute ago, clo said: And jeans. Forgot about that! Yes, will definitely have those as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clo Posted March 1, 2020 #20 Share Posted March 1, 2020 Just now, SRQbeachgirl said: Forgot about that! Yes, will definitely have those as well. 🙂 I used to ride 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2wheelin Posted March 1, 2020 #21 Share Posted March 1, 2020 3 hours ago, geckoaz said: My wife has her full face snorkel mask with rx lens. She is excited to try it. The abc islands are great for fish. We also have reef safe sun block. There is so much to know nowadays. Now that is a mask that might actually protect her from corona. 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geckoaz Posted March 1, 2020 Author #22 Share Posted March 1, 2020 Thanks 2wheelin i will let her know but one hopes it never comes to that in may. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geckoaz Posted March 1, 2020 Author #23 Share Posted March 1, 2020 I liked her old one better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducklite Posted March 1, 2020 #24 Share Posted March 1, 2020 On 2/28/2020 at 3:55 PM, Cruising_Addict said: As an FYI, wearing a mask will not prevent you from getting COVID-19, because the virus is small enough to pass through a mask. A mask will only help people who have it from passing it on to other people through their saliva. And if you contract it, you certainly don’t need to bring your own masks as they will be provided to you. It depends on the type of mask you are wearing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EatonDoolittle Posted March 1, 2020 #25 Share Posted March 1, 2020 A caution to those with a full face mask... On my last trip with Woodwind in Bonaire (a highly rated sail/snorkel operator), the owner told us they have had 3 separate guests lose consciousness while in the water and using one of those masks. Scary. They bought some to try out (all are highly experienced divers), and found that they all got headaches after about 20 minutes, and felt ill / light headed after a half hour. It seems that they do not provide enough airflow to safely stay in the water for more than 15 minutes or so. It's one of those "looks good on paper" ideas. I'll stick to my traditional mask and snorkle setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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