Dive Gear: 9 Travel-Friendly Roller Bags

Full-Size & Carry-On Roller Bags

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STAHLSAC HD CAICOS CARGO - Editor's Pick

Full-Size Roller Bags

Big and burly, the HD Caicos can get your gear to wherever your travel takes you. Made of rugged, waterproof tarpaulin material, it has a sturdy telescoping handle and large all-terrain wheels; when the road runs out, unzip the backpack straps and hoist it up. It has two large pockets on the front, two more along the sides, and a handy mesh organizer inside. At 8,099 cubic inches, it can handle whatever you need, even for an extended trip.

Watch the Video: 60:Second ScubaLab: Stahlsac HD Caicos Cargo Pack [Video]

Contact: stahlsac.com
MSRP: $349.95

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Akona Expedition

Full-Size Roller Bags

The Expedition has a smooth profile and a flap that opens like a humpback’s jaw for easy packing. It has a vented mesh compartment that’s handy for damp gear, and heavy-duty internal compression straps. It stands as solid as a marine at attention and, at 7,410 cubic inches, swallows up a bunch of gear.

Contact: akona.com
MSRP: $290

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Oceanic Roller Duffel

Full-Size Roller Bags

While a big bag — 7,936 cubic inches — it’s a breeze to maneuver through a crowded airport terminal thanks to its tall, narrow shape and widely spaced, whisper-quiet wheels. Weighing just 8 pounds, it has a rigid back for durability, and is stylish enough to use for any kind of travel.

Contact: oceanicworldwide.com
MSRP: $239.95

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Tilos Transcend Lightweight Bag

Full-Size Roller Bags

Weighing just 9 pounds, this bag has 6,459 cubic inches of space. Side pockets handle large fins, and there’s a big pocket in the front that’s padded for regulators. The handles are rubber molded for comfort, and inside are a pair of compression straps and a small mesh pocket to keep things in place.

Contact: tilos.com
MSRP: $289.95

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IST Sports BG03 Dolphin Bag

Full-Size Roller Bags

Jumbo side pockets unzip wide to take huge fins or full wetsuits, and there are big mesh vents to help dry out damp gear. The 7,412-cubic-inch bag has two large exterior zipper pockets and a mesh organizer inside. The wheels handle uneven ground, and there are also hideaway backpack straps.

Contact: istsports.com
MSRP: $280

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Cressi Vuelo

Carry-On Roller Bags

The Vuelo’s wide-set wheels make it stable and easy to pull. There are two zippered side pockets (one with an or- ganizer for keys, phone and other small items) that are padded for protection. The large front flap makes for easy access to the main compartment, which has a pair of compression straps. The Vuelo measures 20.5-by-14-by-9 inches. It has a thickly padded top handle, and the bottom handle — helpful for hoisting into the overhead — secures out of the way with a hook-and-loop fastener.

Contact: cressi.com
MSRP: $169.95

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Aqua Lung Departure Carry-On

Carry-On Roller Bags

Designed to fit a full Aqua Lung Travel Set of dive gear (including HotShot fins) and still weigh in at less than 20 pounds, the Departure has padded handles on the top and the side. With overall dimensions of 22-by-14-by-9 inches, the Departure has a large exterior zip pocket on the front for maps or magazines and a small one for ID or travel documents. Inside, there’s a plush-lined accessory pocket to protect personal electronics or sunglasses.

Contact: aqualung.com
MSRP: $199

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Scubapro Cabin Bag - Sport Diver 2014 "Cool Deal"

Carry-On Roller Bags

Black-tarpaulin fabric gives the Cabin Bag a high-speed look and feel, and it’s also abrasion resistant and waterproof. The front panel has a wide protective flap, and the telescoping handle has a zip-up cover. There’s also a small zippered pouch on the exterior of the bag, big enough for ID or travel docs. The hard bottom and padded sides and top of the 20-by-14-by-8-inch bag help protect your stuff. Inside the Cabin Bag are elastic compression straps and a mesh zipper pocket to keep things organized.

Contact: scubapro.com
MSRP: $130

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Scubapro Mesh Bag

Boat Bag

You can love your new jumbo dive travel bag — just don’t love it on the dive boat. Keep deck space open — and your new travel bag away from the salty wet stuff — with a new boat bag. They’re available in all sizes and types, from mesh to waterproof materials, and from duffel tops to zippered sides. Many, like Scubapro's Mesh Sack, will pack up small enough to take up almost no room inside your fancy new travel bag.

Contact: scubapro.com
MSRP: $56

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