Mmmm…Belize. Warm water, white sand beaches, tropical forests. Take me along, will you? It’s freezing where I live, and by morning a storm promises winds of up to 50 mph. The only good news there is that the leaves I’ve left accumulating on my lawn will migrate.
Magnum 2 Mask
But I digress. Yes, you both need some swim gear, plus some other good stuff. As for your basic snorkeling setup, it should go something like this: Start with a Sherwood Magnum 2 Mask ($40; www.sherwoodscuba.com), which is sized to fit nearly any face and offers excellent underwater visibility. Pair with an Oceanic Pocket Snorkel ($40; www.oceanicww.com), an extremely compact snorkel that’s just right for travel. For fins, try the Aeris Velocity full-foot fin ($50; 1-800-647-0605), one that’s ideal for snorkeling because it’s compact, comfortable, and offers good propulsion. Recommended for warm water.
For her, add an Ex Officio Tank Top ($26; www.exofficio.com), a fast-drying top that’s just right to throw over a swimsuit apr猫s diving. You might like Mountain Hardwear’s Canyon Shirt ($65; www.mountainhardwear.com), a sun-protective shirt that’s also lightweight and easy to dry. And you’ll both look good in a Tilley Hat ($50; www.tilley.com), which will keep the sun from baking your brain while shedding a little rain if a shower blows through. Lastly, don’t forget some good sunglasses, something like Coyote’s PZ-21 ($75; www.rei.com), good-looking eyewear that is polarized for use around water.
And if you’re not going to invite me down, at least send us a postcard.
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