Heavy Duty Gear Bags...

willydiver · Mar 9, 2005

Any input on heavy duty, durable, no-frills type gear bags. I'm on the lookout for a large duffel style bag made of 1000+ denier Codura and coated mesh ventilation panels. I'm looking for something no frills, industrial strength, and water environment friendly (oversized plastic zippers, etc.). I'm using a mil. surplus ruc-sac now. I put grommets in it for ventilation but I'm looking for an upgrade.

Figured you DIR guys with the no nonsense approach to dive equipment may have some ideas.

Thanks!

WD

kidspot · Mar 9, 2005

If it matters I've been very happy with my bags from http://www.triple-l.biz I have used both the Malibu ($22 - duffel style) and the Titan ($40 - backpack/square style) very heavy duty material, I'm not sure about the drainage issue though - but then again I don't normally store my gear in them - they are just for traveling. Both will hold all my gear including full 3mil wetsuit (also from Triple-L)

Aloha, Tim

jumbo · Mar 9, 2005

I use a North Face large duffel bag, I believe there are supposed to be used for expeditions to base camp for mountaineers. They come in a few different sizes from small to friggin huge, super heavy duty straps and handles. There are made out of a pvc material and are water proof.

So far it has served me very well but they are pretty expensive, mine was in the $140 range. Not sure if your looking for something like that but it has served me well.

JUMBO

GUEdiver · Mar 9, 2005

I know I will catch some crap for seeming to absolutely endorse Halcyon here, but I bought one of their duffel bags in December of 2001. I use it for EVERY dive trip, whether that is to the pool to teach multiple nights a week, or on a cave trip to Mexico. It has been through all kinds of abuse and is still going strong. It is very much what you are describing in the kind of bag you want, and it is not too expensive. Look at the Halcyon.net website if you want to see it and find a dealer in your area. Sorry for the blatant endorsement, but I swear it is a kick-butt gear bag.

kidspot · Mar 9, 2005

GUEdiver:
... It is very much what you are describing in the kind of bag you want, and it is not too expensive. Look at the Halcyon.net website if you want to see it and find a dealer in your area.

Do they still sell it? I didn't see it on their website...

Tim

jonnythan · Mar 9, 2005

http://halcyon.net/acc/accessories02.shtml#gearbag

kidspot · Mar 9, 2005

jonnythan:
http://halcyon.net/acc/accessories02.shtml#gearbag

Thanks Jonnythan, don't know how I missed that whole page...

Tim

Curt Bowen · Mar 9, 2005

willydiver:
Any input on heavy duty, durable, no-frills type gear bags. I'm on the lookout for a large duffel style bag made of 1000+ denier Codura and coated mesh ventilation panels. I'm looking for something no frills, industrial strength, and water environment friendly (oversized plastic zippers, etc.). I'm using a mil. surplus ruc-sac now. I put grommets in it for ventilation but I'm looking for an upgrade.

Figured you DIR guys with the no nonsense approach to dive equipment may have some ideas.

Thanks!

WD

simple plastic tub you can by for $19.95 at wallmart works great for my team. good for about 1 year of heavy travel, then buy a new one.

Jason B · Mar 9, 2005

Curt Bowen:
simple plastic tub you can by for $19.95 at wallmart works great for my team. good for about 1 year of heavy travel, then buy a new one.

yep, doubles as a rinse tank after the dive!

Jason

globaldiver · Mar 10, 2005

You can also use a big Pelican case. It is water proof, you can lock it with a strong pad lock (which makes it really hard to break into), and it is VERY durable.

Anders

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