Transporting gear?

[g1138]

+1 to Searcaigh's recommendation

Rubbermaid 24gal Action Packers are by far the most durable plastic bins I've seen. They have latches to seal the top down and it'll allow you to padlock it tight if need be (although you need 2 padlocks for it to work).

Nearly anyone is able to fit a standard BC and full cold water gear + accessories in it, it's just the right size IMO.

 

[Blue Sparkle]

Like a number of others here, I use a largeish Rubbermaid Roughneck tub. Keeps the salty water out of the back of my wagon. I also like that the Roughneck has a slightly inset lid (i.e. it has small fiddles around the outer edge) so that you can put stuff on top of it without it falling right off; this will also keep small amounts of water corraled.

I use a rolling mesh duffel to take my gear onto/off-of the boat; then for car transport the whole duffel just plops into the Rubbermaid tub. The tub can also be used for soaking/rinsing gear later. I also store quite a bit of my gear in the tubs at home (totally dry and cleaned, of course).

Blue Sparkle

PS: I have noticed that some of the Rubbermaid large tubs have a "new and improved" lid design that does not look improved to me (no "fiddles," does not look as stackable, and missing the dual wrap-around "U" design that mean the tubs can sit outside without letting rainwater in). I sure hope the "traditional" Rougneck design is not going, going, gone :depressed:

PPS: Checked Rubbermaid's website, and the Roughnecks are there and do not look like they are being phased out (whew!). Just looks like the newer high-top and clamping lid designs are taking over from the Roughneck at my local store (and neither work as well as the original style for my purposes).

 

[j yaeger]

do not people people play hockey????
bauer hockey bags are rubber lined
keep all your wet suit juices in the bag...
instead of your trunk
40-50 bucks replace every 200 dives....
or they'll stink too!!
have fun
yaeg

 

[scubadiver888]

Buy two bins. Drill holes in the bottom of one of them. Place the one with the holes inside the one without holes. Put your wet gear in the thing. The water will drip off the gear, through the holes and the gear will start to dry before you get home.

 

[Blue Sparkle]

That's an interesting idea. For those with height/clearance issues that might make two tubs not work, or just as an option, Dri-Dek or similar in the bottom of one tub would probably be an improvement as well (maybe not as dramatic as two tubs though).

I usually rinse my gear in fresh water right after I get home, so having it dry on the way is not a big priority, but if/when I were diving in fresh water, it would be really handy. Thanks for the idea, scubadiver888

Blue Sparkle

 

[Craiger]

I use a large Igloo cooler with wheels and a handle. Keeps the post dive beverages cold. Then fill it up with all the wet gear. When I get back to the house I easily roll it into the back yard to clean everything. I use the cooler to help with the cleaning too.

 

[human chum]

Get a truck












Sorry, couldn't help myself

 

[RTee]

Get a truck












Sorry, couldn't help myself

Had an Explorer Sport Trac with lockable cover...worked great until I wrecked the truck. Now using rubbermaid tubs in the back of my SUV.

 

[fjpatrum]

do not people people play hockey????
bauer hockey bags are rubber lined
keep all your wet suit juices in the bag...
instead of your trunk
40-50 bucks replace every 200 dives....
or they'll stink too!!
have fun
yaeg

Why pay $40-50 dollars for something that has to be replaced or will stink when I can pay $5 for something that I'm very unlikely to need to replace for 10-20 years? The hockey bag might look nicer for travel on an airline or something, but for trunk transport I'll take the rubber bin over the bag any day.

 

[mrsea718]

I use one of those plastic cement mixing pans from Home Depot. I have a SUV and it fits perfectly in the back. Holds two Al 80's or my set of doubles. With the tanks on the bottom, I can still put my gear bag on top. Any water dripping collects in the botton of the pan. Also great for keeping single tanks from rolling around the back of the truck.