Hi guys. I found some swimfins that I can cram into my carry-on luggage...

http://www.aquasphereusa.com/products/zip_fin_blue.html

They only extend 4" beyond the toe though, so I'm not sure how effective they'll be. Plus, they have my 49L bag pushing it's limits, although I'm still at only 25 pounds! Are they worth taking to Thailand, or will they be so craptastic that I shouldn't waste my time with them and just get some real fins once I get there.

just wait...get em there!

seriously man.. i've got swim trainers that i traveled with once... you know the freakin aqua feet things... im drunk and cant think of the name right now... anwyay they take up way to much furckin space man...

rent them there unless you're a pro or something. i bring my own mouthpiece though... always.

Wait....you eat street food in Thailand but bring your own mouthpiece for your snorkel? For real?? :lol:

BTW @dam - make sure you try some of the fried insects they whip up late at night on the sidewalk. The crickets are especially tasty. The grubs...well...not so much.

I love horrifying other westerners when I am there by crunching down on a cricket or two...great fun! Why are people so damn squeamish??

yeah, for real! i don't know, the mouth part goes right in your mouth for a super extended period of time. it rests on your gums, dude! who knows what the last guys gums looked like?! haha!