What are the better dive bags that you would recommend ?

[JBFG]

MEC is the bomb.
I use their duffle bag for the plane and for after I have an Akona reg bag that has a mesh bag inside. So it does both
Collapsing Duffel - AKB613

 

[Jayfarmlaw]

Regs in carry on. 2 sets of gear in a hard sided regular suitcase and weighs 46 pounds. If gear is not completely dry, we may have to move lights to carry on for the trip back home.

Works for us.

 

[KeithG]

Cool. But also 4kg vs 3 lbs. We sometimes pack both our gear in one bag - so weight is an issue.

Agreed that weight can be an issue.

The MEC bag has a hard back and partial sides. In between a hard side and soft side. Its rigid with good protection, especially if you place your fins appropriately to protect the soft side.

 

[Doc]

Traveling by air to dive for 48 years.
We do 4+ trips each year.
We check everything.
Been using 1 set of 4 of these now for 19 years, still intact.


• It's two bags in one! Use it as a wheeled duffel or wear it like a backpack.
• Hidden padded backpack straps are stored behind the zippered padded bottom panel.
• Main compartment with easy-access U-shaped opening.
• Large drop-bottom compartment, with hold-down straps, is perfect for shoes, boots or folded clothing.
• Two zippered top-loading end compartments.
• Adjustable exterior compression straps helps compress and secure gear.
• Zippered divider panel between the top and bottom compartments opens to make one large compartment.
• Oversize, skate-style wheels are inset into corner-mounted wheel housing.
• Recessed, telescoping handle system.
• Capacity - 6588 cu. in.
• Weight: 9.45 lbs.

Body Dimensions: 36.0" x 17.5" x 14.5"

 

[Lorenzoid]

I have been looking for something to replace my old Stahlsac wheeled duffel. Wheeled duffels are ideal--mine has a hardshell bottom that cradles dive gear and a soft top--but the durable ones can be heavy. The Stahlsac has been super-durable, taken on many trips all over the world, but it weighs nearly 10 lbs. In prior threads on this topic, some people have suggested (non-wheeled) duffels with backpack straps to reduce weight. I own a Patagonia Black Hole 90L in this category, but I can't fit ALL my dive gear in it, and besides, I wouldn't want to walk very far with a 50 lb. backpack.

 

[muzikbiz22]

For local diving (house to car to dive boat and back), LL Bean Large wheeled duffle. For dive travel (airplane), normal luggage, no dive bag, logo'd duffle, etc. Briggs & Riley carry-on +backpack, and normal suitcase for checked.

 

[Aviyes]

This is what I use for my travel diving, as well as military deployments. Nice rugged 3-wheel bag for traversing sand/rocks. Plenty of storage for gear and personal items. Though it does weigh 10 lbs itself. So, weight may quickly become a factor.

https://www.amazon.com/Code-Alpha-M...TF8&qid=1534781685&sr=8-1&keywords=code+alpha

 

[Roger Hobden]

Ah, you're from Montreal! I got ours at Bentley - 3 lbs, $80, comes in two colours, collapses flat for easy storage when not in use. Wheeled Duffel Bag.

Just went to Bentley's today and bought this bag !

Light and strong: exactly what I need, for the moment at least.

Thanks a lot !

 

[Roger Hobden]

Wheeled duffle for airline checked gear from the mountain.
MEC Fast-Track 3 Rolling Duffle
It is hardbacked so it gives protection. We use the 90 litre.

I will keep that one in mind when I need an upgrade. Thanks !

 

[rabe]

For every day dive, this one https://cdn2.bigcommerce.com/server...mmerce_pics__75546.1314336362.500.750.jpg?c=2

You can rinse your gear directly inside the bag...