Question Gear Travel Bag Option

[ScubaJoy65]

Both of our scuba travel bags that we've flown with many times are officially worn out.

While buying new travel bags is an option, we are also exploring alternatives.

We both own sturdy ScubaPro roller mesh bags and love them.

Instead of buying new scuba travel bags, would it work for us to put our gear inside a canvas bag and put that inside the mesh bag with a lock on it?

Thoughts?

 

[lexvil]

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[Marie13]

Both of our scuba travel bags that we've flown with many times are officially worn out.

While buying new travel bags is an option, we are also exploring alternatives.

We both own sturdy ScubaPro roller mesh bags and love them.

Instead of buying new scuba travel bags, would it work for us to put our gear inside a canvas bag and put that inside the mesh bag with a lock on it?

Thoughts?

I would be surprised if any mesh bags would stand up to the rough and tumble checked bags go through. I would just get new duffles. I have an REI wheeled duffle that worked well on a recent trip. It was recommended by a friend that travels for diving a lot.

 

[gmerick]

I got fed up with gear damage from the airlines when using a SCUBA gear bag. I switched to a Pelican case. The last item in the case is a simple mesh duffel bag (with a nice dive manufacturer's logo). The Pelican stays on the shore, and I use the mesh bag between lodging and boat. Yes, I end up paying airline excess luggage fees, but it's well worth ensuring the gear arrives in one piece. Second advantage -- The Pelican case is also good in a pickup bed or SUV roof rack.

 

[divezonescuba]

Many gear duffles including scuba specific gear bags only have two wheels. We went thru that stage, but are now at this point. The video is about technical gear, but the same concept applies. The away polycarbonate bags have a lifetime warranty. We have not had to use that so we don't know who well it works. However, I was in the store when someone had an issue and they resolved the problem immediately.

 

[Ontwreckdiver]

Stahlsac dive bags have a limited lifetime warranty and they don't have scuba plastered all over the outside to deter thieves..

Wheeled Luggage from Stahlsac - Durable travel gear.

Our specially reinforced rolling bags are designed with exactly measured compartments for your gear, compression straps to keep things secure .

www.stahlsac.com

I have the Jamaican Smuggler but it's discontinued but the online scuba stores still have some. I didn't think everything would fit in it when it arrived but there is room to spare.

Stahlsac Jamaican Smuggler

We have completely rethought the travel process with this quality item and it features several new and unique qualities.

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[FezUSA]

I like the idea of not using dive branded gear. The Eagle Creek stuff is good, but my preference is Osprey. A real lifetime warranty, top notch designs. Their gear just works well and is backed by good customer service with a no questions asked policy. Cheap? No, but it's not boutique brand pricing either, nor influencer priced. People who operate in the outdoors rely on Osprey a lot, and for good reason. I don't mind pay more for it if it's going to work well and last, without having to worry about the wear and tear of baggage handlers etc.

 

[Salacia2023]

I use a Patagonia 100L Black Hole bag. It's durable, has backpack straps, holds a ton, and weighs under 4 lbs.

 

[ssssnake529]

Both of our scuba travel bags that we've flown with many times are officially worn out.

While buying new travel bags is an option, we are also exploring alternatives.

We both own sturdy ScubaPro roller mesh bags and love them.

Instead of buying new scuba travel bags, would it work for us to put our gear inside a canvas bag and put that inside the mesh bag with a lock on it?

Thoughts?

We have these. They've held up very well to international travel.

XL NO MATTER WHAT DUFFEL

The No Matter What Duffel is the consummate duffel. Durable, sturdy with vintage vibes, it's the duffel to which all others are measured. This duffel bag is available with extra-durable, water-resistant protection of Bi-Tech™ fabric.

www.eaglecreek.com

 

[Wants2divemore]

Another option is to pack your dive gear into a carry on (e.g. roller suitcase that goes in the overhead compartment) and personal item (backpack with fins strapped to the outside) then check your regular clothes in a standard suitcase. No need to worry about the 50lb weight limit for checked baggage (unless you pack _a lot_ of personal clothes) and you can make sure your dive gear doesn't get damaged or lost by the airline. That's what I do and it seems to work well. I'm able to fit my wetsuit, boots, BPW, regs, fins, SAD kit, DSMB, 2 masks, 2 dive computers, O2 and CO analyzers, 2 lights, and mesh bag backpack for carrying everything to the dive boat between the 2 carry on bags.