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Author: Hi-Soft
Date: Jul 28, 2008 00:55

Hey guys,

I'm in the market for a new gear bag...since after my last dive, all my gear
( incl. dry clothes etc. ) got soaked..

My current gear bag (Mares), whilst convenient in size, and compartments, in
a vented bottom type.... so no good if leaving the bag on the floor at "Dive
Vic", or on the boat...

Just wondering what most of you use..and are happy or not happy with..

Was thinking og getting a "Dry Bag" type...but so far I haven't been able to
find one that has anythingother than one main compartment.. I really want a
bag that has at least a few separate sections, so as to be able to keep
things organized..

My current bag is about 800mm long and has to separate end sections, great
for gloves, booties, Divelog, knifes etc..and main section large enough for
BCD, fins, mask etc...though a bit tight for a 7mm suit...

Also, wouln't mind the convenience of rollers too...

So ultimately, waterproof, with a few separate sections, large enough for a
full set of gear, and on rollers too..

Any advice appreciated..

bc
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Re: GEAR BAG - advice !         


Author: Hoges in WA
Date: Jul 28, 2008 01:55

"Hi-Soft" spam.com> wrote in message
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> Hey guys,
>
> I'm in the market for a new gear bag...since after my last dive, all my
> gear ( incl. dry clothes etc. ) got soaked..
>
> My current gear bag (Mares), whilst convenient in size, and compartments,
> in a vented bottom type.... so no good if leaving the bag on the floor at
> "Dive Vic", or on the boat...
>
> Just wondering what most of you use..and are happy or not happy with..
>
> Was thinking og getting a "Dry Bag" type...but so far I haven't been able
> to find one that has anythingother than one main compartment.. I really
> want a bag that has at least a few separate sections, so as to be able to
> keep things organized..
>
> My current bag is about 800mm long and has to separate end sections, great
> for gloves, booties, Divelog, knifes etc..and main section large enough ...
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Re: GEAR BAG - advice !         


Author: Hi-Soft
Date: Jul 28, 2008 03:53

"Hoges in WA" bigpond.net.au> wrote in message
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>
> "Hi-Soft" spam.com> wrote in message
> news:6Yejk.23322$IK1.5039@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
>> Hey guys,
>>
>> I'm in the market for a new gear bag...since after my last dive, all my
>> gear ( incl. dry clothes etc. ) got soaked..
>>
>> My current gear bag (Mares), whilst convenient in size, and compartments,
>> in a vented bottom type.... so no good if leaving the bag on the floor at
>> "Dive Vic", or on the boat...
>>
>> Just wondering what most of you use..and are happy or not happy with..
>>
>> Was thinking og getting a "Dry Bag" type...but so far I haven't been able
>> to find one that has anythingother than one main compartment.. I really
>> want a bag that has at least a few separate sections, so as to be able to
>> keep things organized.. ...
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Author: Hoges in WA
Date: Jul 28, 2008 04:03

"Hi-Soft" spam.com> wrote in message
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>
> "Hoges in WA" bigpond.net.au> wrote in message
> news:_Pfjk.23337$IK1.14561@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
>>
>> "Hi-Soft" spam.com> wrote in message
>> news:6Yejk.23322$IK1.5039@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
>>> Hey guys,
>>>
>>> I'm in the market for a new gear bag...since after my last dive, all my
>>> gear ( incl. dry clothes etc. ) got soaked..
>>>
>>> My current gear bag (Mares), whilst convenient in size, and
>>> compartments, in a vented bottom type.... so no good if leaving the bag
>>> on the floor at "Dive Vic", or on the boat...
>>>
>>> Just wondering what most of you use..and are happy or not happy with..
>>>
>>> Was thinking og getting a "Dry Bag" type...but so far I haven't been ...
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Re: GEAR BAG - advice !         


Author: Hi-Soft
Date: Jul 28, 2008 05:25

>>
>> There's a nice Caribee ("Expedition") that pops ups regularly on ebay for
>> a good price
>> http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=2...
>> but it's pretty much just one main compartment, though would be totally
>> dry...
>>
>> bc
> Too early to tell re whether it will stand up to salt but they have
> another version that they wouldn't let us have because it's not rated for
> water resistance - they know what they're selling well enough to recommend
> accurately. Apart from selling online, they are also an open-to-all dive
> supply shop.
>
> On point two, I don't think that Caribee has rollers - very similar to the
> Cressi, but looks like it costs a lot less.
> Hoges
>
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Author: Douglas W. Popeye Frederick
Date: Jul 30, 2008 23:27

"Hi-Soft" spam.com> wrote in message
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> Hey guys,
>
> I'm in the market for a new gear bag...since after my last dive, all my
> gear ( incl. dry clothes etc. ) got soaked..
>
> My current gear bag (Mares), whilst convenient in size, and compartments,
> in a vented bottom type.... so no good if leaving the bag on the floor at
> "Dive Vic", or on the boat...

Is Akona an option?

Mine has "airport" rollers and handle (never use 'em), pack straps.

It's crammed full, -full- and takes a mighty beating.

http://www.finalprotectivefire.com/pix/index.php?dir=Gear%%20Flicks/

Fits under the dive bench in the average boat.

If you go through the pics by number, you can see how I do my dry stuff.
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