How to Fold a Drysuit
If you prefer scuba diving with a drysuit, your gear can get unruly once you're finished and ready to pack it back up. Our Gear Editor breaks down the easiest way to fold a drysuit so you can easily get it back into your luggage and on your merry way.
How to Fold a Drysuit
- Suit should be clean and completely dry
- On a clean, flat surface, lay the suit with the zipper open and facing down
- Tuck the neck and wrist seals in to protect them; you can dust latex seals with talcum to keep them from sticking
- Fold the legs up so the tips of the boots or socks go just above the shoulders
- Roll the suit up in folds about 12 inches long
- Avoid sharp bends, especially in the zipper
- Fold the arms in
- Store in a sealed plastic bag
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