>>> 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
>>
>>
>> I had an Oceanic with rollers. Lasted August 07 to May 08 then ripped
>> all around the top zipper - once it started, no stopping it. Not happy.
>> No joy from vendor, either re sympathy or replacement.
>>
>> I've been researching a lot for a replacement. Looking at the Mares
>> Cruise Backpack Pro - apparently comes with inside mirror which is useful
>> for me for putting my contacts in. However, none in Oz at the moment
>> according to CBI who bring them in.
>>
>> Been told, but not certain of this fact, that the Cressi Mobys are a bit
>> smallish. These are what I've been considering:
>>
>> TUSA roller duffel, US divers, Scubapro Atlas, Aqualung Destination and
>> the Mares.
>>
>> My wife got one at:
>>
>>
http://www.diveimports.com.au/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=305
>>
>> which was super cheap (about $65) and looks ok so far but hasn't been
>> thrown about yet.
>>
>> If you get one first, let us know. I'm most interested in external fin
>> pockets for my V-12s, then the same as you with regard to poking in my
>> wettie. Of course, not being Victorian, I don't need a 7mm.
>> Hoges
>
>
>
> Cool, yeah I've been looking at that same bag from Dive Imports too... and
> for the style conscious, they told me it will also be available in black
> in a week or so too..
>
> How is the water resistance of it anyway ??
> I wouldn't expect it to be totally waterproof, but I think some are made
> of a more water resistant material.
>
> 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
