Dogbowl
Contributor
I just wanted to get some thoughts on several dive bags that I see in the market. In particular, the Stahlsac Caicos and Curacao, as well as other well-known names such as the Mares Cruise roller bag. I like that they are duffle-style roller bags.
I currently use a soft-sided "luggage" style bag and because it's light to begin with, I do not go beyond the 50lbs. limit, even if my bag is full. And in terms of size, it is definitely under the 62 inch linear limit for Air Canada (and many other airlines). So this bag works. But it's starting to get old and it needs to retire after a few more trips.
I've found that some bags are nice and big (i.e. a full 62" linear measurement) but if you fill that bag full, it's actually overweight. So that kind of doesn't make sense. So I've found that a bag under 62" linear measurement works the best, but then it doesn't fit everything that I need for a 1 week trip (i.e., 1 full set of scuba gear plus personal items). So, I'm thinking of adding a backpack for carry-on, where I can put my regulator and mask.
That's what I'm thinking will work. Does anyone have any suggestions? Recommendations on actual bags I can get will be helpful too.
I currently use a soft-sided "luggage" style bag and because it's light to begin with, I do not go beyond the 50lbs. limit, even if my bag is full. And in terms of size, it is definitely under the 62 inch linear limit for Air Canada (and many other airlines). So this bag works. But it's starting to get old and it needs to retire after a few more trips.
I've found that some bags are nice and big (i.e. a full 62" linear measurement) but if you fill that bag full, it's actually overweight. So that kind of doesn't make sense. So I've found that a bag under 62" linear measurement works the best, but then it doesn't fit everything that I need for a 1 week trip (i.e., 1 full set of scuba gear plus personal items). So, I'm thinking of adding a backpack for carry-on, where I can put my regulator and mask.
That's what I'm thinking will work. Does anyone have any suggestions? Recommendations on actual bags I can get will be helpful too.