No frame but fins on the bottom lock it in perfectly and when not using it it takes up little space along with being easy to spot.5lbs!! I will probably switch this. I could really use that extra 7lbs.
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No frame but fins on the bottom lock it in perfectly and when not using it it takes up little space along with being easy to spot.5lbs!! I will probably switch this. I could really use that extra 7lbs.
It may be tempting to thieves but having specific logo stickers on your luggage prevents unsuspecting individuals from taking your bag by mistake at the baggage carousel. The airport would most likely compensate but the outcome would be a ruined dive vacation.Whatever you do, don't get a scuba specific logo bag as you are just tempting the thieves. My own wheeled duffel, at this point, has more duct tape than original material.
1. Put patch on it.I travel by plane to dive a couple of times a year. My most recent piece of luggage for checking has been a duffel bag, and packing as efficiently as I can (reg and certain other heavy-ish items in my carry-on) I still weigh in at just under 50 pounds. BCD and fins won't fit in my carry-on, so they are probably the heaviest gear in my bag.
On my last trip, flying in and out of Miami, I had to drag my duffel a lot, and I ended up wearing right through it. Now I am looking for the largest, lightest wheeled duffel that I can find. Any suggestions?
I stick an AirTag in mine now - so I can see when it’s about to dump onto the carousel!@Alaskan Scuba Dude I try to personalize my gear bag with a baggage tag that is multicolor and, well, gaudy. It is easy to see coming down the conveyer and allows me to keep an eye on it if I am not quick enough to grab it.
Eagle Creek, depending on size empty weight is around 5lbs.I travel by plane to dive a couple of times a year. My most recent piece of luggage for checking has been a duffel bag, and packing as efficiently as I can (reg and certain other heavy-ish items in my carry-on) I still weigh in at just under 50 pounds. BCD and fins won't fit in my carry-on, so they are probably the heaviest gear in my bag.
On my last trip, flying in and out of Miami, I had to drag my duffel a lot, and I ended up wearing right through it. Now I am looking for the largest, lightest wheeled duffel that I can find. Any suggestions?