Thanks StormJib - Generally, less is more. But this is an 8 week sail trip through the Antilles (BVI to Antigua) so this a very different trip and this gear is going to be with me. As example, I'm going to rent all dive gear (so agree with you there), but I'm going to want my own top of the line snorkel equipment for this trip. It doesn't appear that its going to be easy or moderately expensive!