Welcome to ScubaBoard, the world's largest scuba diving community. Registration is not required to read the forums, but we encourage you to join. Joining has its benefits and enables you to participate in the discussions.
Benefits of registering include
Personally, I only use a padded bag when I travel abroad on airplanes. Locally, I put all my gear in a plastic bin to head to the dive site. Makes cleaning the sand & debris easier than a fabric bag. For storage, I use stackable plastic bins. They're wide enough to allow a gentle arc in the regulator hoses.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/IRIS-30-Qt-WEATHERTIGHT-Storage-Box-in-Clear-4-Pack/1002815920