2nd Stage Bag or Pouch?

[scrane]

Does anyone have any good ideas for a bag or pouch to protect the second stage from scratches and minor impacts? Something for added protection in a standard regulator bag. Cheap and easy to come by. Funky is good. Neoprene is a plus, but not necessary.

 

[Marie13]

Cheap and easy to come by? Bubble wrap!

 

[-JD-]

Aqua Lung Closeout 3mm Neo Soft Boot - Socks $4.99

I use them to pad stuff in the reg bag and under my Altamas when diving for padding and a little warmth.


There is also the low height:

Deep See Closeout Low Socks $4.99

 

[JohnnyOTS]

I'm partial to neoprene lens pouches/bags/cases myself. You can get sets of four for less than $20 online.

 

[Wibble]

Is this for transport or underwater?

Regulators are designed to be pretty tough. Obviously you can't drive a truck over them, but they are -- within reason -- resilient. Especially in use where they may be crushed underneath cylinders, etc.

You can get bags to put them in when transporting but I find they're pretty useless as the zips will seize up with the moisture juices (YKK -- why do you use a rubbish alloy that corrodes for the zip fastening?!?)

If travelling, just coil them up and put them in the suitcase/valise. Make sure they're dry and you've a cap on the valve seat.

Scratches are just patina. Shows you've been diving.

 

[DAJ]

Crown Royal bag

 

[scrane]

I'm partial to neoprene lens pouches/bags/cases myself. You can get sets of four for less than $20 online.View attachment 723235

Wow, great idea.
So, I went over to Adorama and came up with this:

https://www.adorama.com/frglc3.html

Ordered 3 and with tax and shipping they came to $10.32!

 

[Doby45]

Mine just go in a milk crate with the rest of my immediate need gear. Lights, wetnotes, spools, reels, etc..