Looking for smaller dive bag

[Bratface]

The old dive bag has given up. I am taking a trip in May and would like to replace it with a smaller rolling duffle. The old bag is 30" and weighs around 12 pounds. I am wondering if anyone has used a 26" rolling bag--or is that too small?

I will be flying so I need a light weight bag. I'm a female and would be carrying the usual--BC, reg, fins, mask, booties, wet suit, mesh bag for the boat, a couple of lights and my surface marker. I'll be wreck diving so need to take safety stuff along.

The camera, computers, and dive mask go in my carry on.

 

[j2s]

Think about UPS'ing your 'stuff' or go to 'ebags' and look at the military backpacks....The bigger ones hold a lot and are easier to carry........Tougher and a lot less expensive too.....

 

[Gill]

I use a LL Bean Adventure Rolling Duffle - Large and it fits all of my gear that includes my bulky 7mm wetsuit + 7mm vest.
8 lbs 2 oz
Adventure Rolling Duffle, Large: Duffle Bags | Free Shipping at L.L.Bean

It's narrow enough to roll through walkways on the sides between the bow and stern of a dive boat. Price is reasonable compared to a dive specific roller. And lighter than your typical dive specific roller. The only flaw is the duffle doesn't stand up on it's own; it was designed to lay flat.

 

[PeterNBiddle]

I use a LL Bean Adventure Rolling Duffle - Large and it fits all of my gear that includes my bulky 7mm wetsuit + 7mm vest.
8 lbs 2 oz
Adventure Rolling Duffle, Large: Duffle Bags | Free Shipping at L.L.Bean

It's narrow enough to roll through walkways on the sides between the bow and stern of a dive boat. Price is reasonable compared to a dive specific roller. And lighter than your typical dive specific roller. The only flaw is the duffle doesn't stand up on it's own; it was designed to lay flat.

We have two of 'em and the are great. Wouldn't go diving without 'em.

 

[billgraham]

I've tried a lot of different stuff for traveling with dive and camera gear, and the best thing I've found has been an old plastic Samsonite suitcase with wheels. These things are indestructable, you can find them at garage sales in all different sizes for less than $20, they weigh nothing and the hard sides protect your gear. They also look like they belong to some indigent person and aren't full of expensive dive gear.

 

[CheddarChick]

Love my High Sierra Drop bottom...I got the 30" and get everything in plus clothes. I carry on my regs & camera gear
looks like this.
High Sierra A.T. Gear Wheeled Duffel Bag - 36?, Drop Bottom - Save 57%
I got mine at Kohls with and 30% off coupon and free shipping..LOVE IT

 

[Bratface]

Thanks everyone. E-bags has some great stuff but they won't ship to the island. Most won't. I know LL Bean will but I don't know how much. I may need to just drag the junky one along and buy a new one when I get to Miami. We just don't have any selection here and what we have is either too shabby or too big or costly.

 

[billgraham]

2 Pink Samsonite Saturn Suitcases with Key Vintage | eBay

Oh wait, those don't have wheels but you get the idea. Most have wheels and a pull out strap and they roll pretty nice.

 

[Bratface]

Thanks bill graham. I do get the idea but no way in the world would I ever have a pink bag.:blinking:

 

[billgraham]

You'd have no trouble picking it out on the baggage carousel.