Armor Bags
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Armor bags is happy to be a new part of Scubaboard.
Please feel free to ask any question about Armor bags or bag construction in general. Most of our bags have features that divers have told us they want. I can also field repair and warranty questions.
Airlines can destroy anything (even on the first trip, no kidding!) and even Armor sometimes has factory defects, BUT we stand behind our product. When you call our number the phone will be answered by someone named Carmichael. This is OUR family business, this is all we do, and bags are not an accessory or after-thought for us.
Please note that you can find descriptions of Armor bags, including video clips explaining the bags on our web site Armor Products, LLC - makers of gear bags, dive gear bags and accessories for scuba diving, water sports and other activities as well as soft luggage.. Also on that web site you can find a chart, "Bags by size" that has all the bag weights, volume and other information.
The most asked question I get at trade shows now is what the bag weighs. With a 50lb (or 70lb international) weight limit the weight of the empty bag is important. Our 2 larger rolling bags weigh 10 and 11lbs respectively. In my opinion, any bag with wheels and extendable handle, weighing less than 10lbs, is not using the most rugged wheels. We have sacrificed a lb or so to use the best wheels we can find, and they have proven to be very durable wheels.
Armor's rolling luggage all meet current (62") airline size regulations.
The future of air travel probably means reductions in size, number and weight of bags. I am recommending that dive travelers use the largest carry-on they can get away with and carry on all the heavier and more valuable items (regs, computers, cameras) and pack bulky, lighter weight items (fins, wet suit, clothing( in one large pc of checked luggage. If your gear doesn't fit in that combination your only other option will be to pay extra or forward your bags to your destination by courier (a couple links are listed on our web site).
Our #94 Island Hopper (double backpack) is perfect for this packing method. The roller will fit in most airline overheads. If you get on a smaller airplane ("Island Hopper") and have to gate-check your roller, the weight doesn't normally count against you, and you aways have the smaller of the 2 backpacks with you. The smaller backpack is large enough for a reg set, prescription mask, passport, etc., and will never be taken away from you.
One recommendation: All bags go face-down on the conveyor belt these days; a big factor in torn zippers and straps. Purchase our "Protective bags" if you buy or have a #89 or #93. The are huge in terms of preventing airline damage to your bag.
Again, happy to be aboard and I'm always available to help.
Dave & Jackie Carmichael
Owner
Armor
Please feel free to ask any question about Armor bags or bag construction in general. Most of our bags have features that divers have told us they want. I can also field repair and warranty questions.
Airlines can destroy anything (even on the first trip, no kidding!) and even Armor sometimes has factory defects, BUT we stand behind our product. When you call our number the phone will be answered by someone named Carmichael. This is OUR family business, this is all we do, and bags are not an accessory or after-thought for us.
Please note that you can find descriptions of Armor bags, including video clips explaining the bags on our web site Armor Products, LLC - makers of gear bags, dive gear bags and accessories for scuba diving, water sports and other activities as well as soft luggage.. Also on that web site you can find a chart, "Bags by size" that has all the bag weights, volume and other information.
The most asked question I get at trade shows now is what the bag weighs. With a 50lb (or 70lb international) weight limit the weight of the empty bag is important. Our 2 larger rolling bags weigh 10 and 11lbs respectively. In my opinion, any bag with wheels and extendable handle, weighing less than 10lbs, is not using the most rugged wheels. We have sacrificed a lb or so to use the best wheels we can find, and they have proven to be very durable wheels.
Armor's rolling luggage all meet current (62") airline size regulations.
The future of air travel probably means reductions in size, number and weight of bags. I am recommending that dive travelers use the largest carry-on they can get away with and carry on all the heavier and more valuable items (regs, computers, cameras) and pack bulky, lighter weight items (fins, wet suit, clothing( in one large pc of checked luggage. If your gear doesn't fit in that combination your only other option will be to pay extra or forward your bags to your destination by courier (a couple links are listed on our web site).
Our #94 Island Hopper (double backpack) is perfect for this packing method. The roller will fit in most airline overheads. If you get on a smaller airplane ("Island Hopper") and have to gate-check your roller, the weight doesn't normally count against you, and you aways have the smaller of the 2 backpacks with you. The smaller backpack is large enough for a reg set, prescription mask, passport, etc., and will never be taken away from you.
One recommendation: All bags go face-down on the conveyor belt these days; a big factor in torn zippers and straps. Purchase our "Protective bags" if you buy or have a #89 or #93. The are huge in terms of preventing airline damage to your bag.
Again, happy to be aboard and I'm always available to help.
Dave & Jackie Carmichael
Owner
Armor