Suggestions on Dive Bag

[teamgs]

I have two of the following rolling duffles:

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/p/9...op-Bottom.html

They have proved to be durable. I have used them for lugging skiing gear across Europe before scuba, and they have been on two scuba trips so far, without any failures. It falls within the size limits of all the airlines I have used with it.

Look at all the pictures, as the initial picture doesn't show the drop bottom. (I think it may be from another model) The drop bottom is great for fins, boots, etc.

It has wheels, and can also be used like a backpack. This is great when I have to schlepp my gear, AND roll my wifes' gear through the airports. At $70, the price is right. It will hold all our gear (including mesh backpacks for the dive boat), but I still put our reg bags in our carry on's.

Regards,

Gary

[diver_daver]

For traveling, long road trips to the destinations I use a wheeled hockey bag. They are strong, light weight {for their size and strength}, fairly cheap and nondescript at the airport luggage lineup.

[mwhities]

Originally Posted by the gooch

That Stahlsac is nice but $300!!! OUCH. I think I am going to go with some mesh bags for local boat trips and when our next travel dive trip comes along I will bit the bullet and purchase a hard case.

I'm good friends with the LDS I got it from. Only 250.00.

Michael

[Rabb]

Yes, but at 12 lbs empty makes it tough to consider.

Anyone using a light bag for travel that is holding up well?

[Diver Dennis]

Those ones that I posted have gone over 100k miles in the air in the last year and a half. They have been man handled onto boats and strapped on the top of cars and vans. I didn't think the zippers would stand up but after a lot of abuse both cases still work great.

They are expandable as well.

[paulwall]

Originally Posted by Rabb

Yes, but at 12 lbs empty makes it tough to consider.

Anyone using a light bag for travel that is holding up well?

I picked up a TUSA Rolling Backpack

http://www.scubatoys.com/store/detai...UCT_ID=TusaBP2

To replace my old, no-name bigger rolling backpack that I got ad Diver's Discount many years ago.

Holds all of my gear (5mil, Zeagle Brigade BC, reg, gauges, 2 masks in hard boxes, Spare Parts box, boots, gloves, fins, Pelican 3-C flashlight. All that weighed in at 46 lbs., well under Airline weight. I can't imagine fitting double that weight in one bag. Very easy to pack, with a full border zipper, fin pocket in the front, nice zippers.

Anyway, it rolls great, is comfortable as a backpack, the backpack straps stow easily (a little better than the flap that covers them stows when used as a backpack). When properly packed, it is NOT top-heavy, and is very innocuous (doesn't scream expensive scuba gear inside). I'm pretty happy with it. I use Zip-ties to keep it secured when checking it.

[Judestudio]

Originally Posted by medic001918

The other thing that I've seen a lot of people do is to go to Home Depot or Lowes and get a large plastic case that rolls. Some even have straps across the top that can be used to secure a tank. These seem to be the most durable option for protecting gear. I've been thinking of picking up one or two for myself and the Mrs.

I've been using one of these for local dives:

Cheap, durable (just throw them away if they break, no hard feelings), huge storage space. Have wheels on them. Just hose it down when you're done. You can even use it as a soaking bucket!

Only thing is, a proper bag is still needed if I'm flying out....of coz.

[mwhities]

Originally Posted by Rabb

Yes, but at 12 lbs empty makes it tough to consider.

Anyone using a light bag for travel that is holding up well?

It is a little hefty but, it will stand up to pretty much anything you throw at it. It made it through the cruise lines baggage handlers. It should make it through anything after that.

Michael

[cutter77]

The rolling backpacks are a terrific invention. We travel light to avoid luggage hassles and I pout a lot if I have to rent gear when mine doesn't show up.
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<DIV>Also, sometimes (a lot of times) connections are tight and this way don't have to wait on checked stuff to show. </DIV>
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<DIV>So regs/gauges, meds, book, swimsuit, extra underwear and save a dive go in backpack. All else goes in single carryon. The secret is to have short feet so you don't need extra large fins which are too long to go in the carryon lengthwise. </DIV>

[loudgonzo]

I use the Tusa Rolling Backpack BP-2 Bag, right under a hundred bucks. Haven't had any problems with it at all.</font>