Scuba bag vs. Standard duffel bag

[Ron Brandt]

I too use Akona,the biggest one they have.

I have my pool system and open water system packed in.

Never a problem at the airport and is great to roll around,even in dirt and sand.

Had it for 4 years now.

Ron

 

[scubasean]

Anyone have links to pics of the Akona bags on the web?

Thanks,

--Sean

 

[Gilligan]

Being the tight wad that I am I use a military surplus duffel bag and put my dive gear in the bottom (exept for the reg setup which is carry-on in a backpack) and my clothes on top. Add a padlock and your good to go. Most people think that thing is full of some sailor or soldier's dirty underwear and won't go near it. Like many of the other posts say never use a bag with any dive logos on it. I used my duffel bag for my last trip to the Yucatan and it worked out great.:shades:

 

[raviepoo]

I know several people who have had locks broken by the TSA. Locks seem to be big red flags on your bags that scream "search me."

Gilligan once bubbled...
Add a padlock and your good to go.

 

[IceBergSlim]

Lots of talk about stolen gear. Anyone ever have this happen? When and where? I too avoid all stickers, patches etc. on my stuff. I figured that it was a good idea for more reason than one. Thanks, Dave

 

[Robert Phillips]

Definitely a dive bag. I used to use a large baseball equipment duffel bag for my gear, but the last time I was on a boat, on leaving the pier to go home, the shoulder strap ripped out of the stitching. Now i did have about 30# of lead in it along with the rest of my gear so I admit it was overwieghted, but it was going to go anyway, I just sped the process.
I purchased an Akona and they are very rugged and can carry that much wieght plus your gear. I don't use that much lead anymore, but I could safely put that much in my bag now and not worry about it at all.
If you use a duffel that is nothing less than heavy duty, then carry your lead in another bag! As for air travel, you definitely want something that avoids the "DIVE GEAR" labels.
A large suitcase?
Rock on!

 

[Coyote]

scubasean once bubbled...
Anyone have links to pics of the Akona bags on the web?

Thanks,

--Sean

Sean,

Just go to www.akona.com to see the bags

 

[cobaltbabe]

I am using a hockey bag right now and it is being ripped all apart. I am looking for something a little tougher. Granted I was stupid and put my weights in there as well, I know I had a blonde moment, and I am brunette!!! I think I am going to get another one and try it again, they are so roomy.