reg bag

[Charlie99]

When taking gear to a boat or shore dive, a wetsuit does a really good job of protecting my reg. Same for the many times I check it as baggage.

The only time I use a reg bag is when taking a regulator on a flight as carryon. By having the reg in a separate smaller bag inside my backpack, I can put it through the security check x-ray by itself, making it easier to do the hand check if needed. If I hadn't already bought a reg bag, I wouldn't bother.

 

[astrl]

I have a reg bag but I never use it. I put my regs and computer in my camera bag which I carry on with me. It provides some interesting questions from the scanning crew at the airports.

I don't let anyone set up my stuff for me either. One of my dive buddies switched out my tank between dives one time and wedged my first stage on so tight I couldn't get it off.

astrl

 

[Hoyden]

I use my reg bag to store and carry the most expensive dive equipment I own. I can't imagine worrying about the $20 I spent on my reg bag when compared to all of the money I have in regs and electronics. It is way less than 5% of my original investment and I use it when traveling as well as when diving locally. If you guys are checking something that small and expensive when you fly, you are more trusting than I could ever be. Get a reg bag or any other padded bag and protect your life support equipment like your life depends on it because it does.


Jackie

 

[navdivr]

the best way to travel with your dive gear is in a hard case like the ones offered by pelican, they have big ones with wheels or you can buy a small one just to fit your reg. this is the best way to go if you want to take care of your reg. have fun and enjoy!

 

[whitedragon13]

I use a reg bag all the time. I have matching stahlsack gear and reg bags that are now 10 years old, and other than some minor fading, are as good as the day I bought them.

 

[Corigan]

I use a reg bag all the time. I have matching stahlsack gear and reg bags that are now 10 years old, and other than some minor fading, are as good as the day I bought them.

Not to mention that Stahlsac's have lifetime warranties. I have a Stahlsac mesh boat backpack and a stahlsac roller. Both bags are great. On the roller I keep thinking I'm out of space and then I slip another big item into it. The roller eats it without any issues.

I also have reg bags and use them for carrying on and general transporting. With an investment as important as your life support, isn't it worth a few extra bucks to keep it well protected?

Matt