Best Mesh Bag for Scuba Gear
Scuba gear can be quite bulky to carry around, especially when traveling with your own gear. Whether traveling by air, on the ground or simply carrying your gear from the dive boat to your car or resort room, you need a good bag. A high-quality dive bag will make it easy to transport your gear while maintaining its material. Dragging your scuba gear on the ground will speed up the wear and tear process and also cost you a lot of money in the long run. In this article, I’ve compiled a list of the best mesh bag for scuba gear.
These mesh bags are suitable for short travel and long-distance travel suitable for a full gear set including diving fins, masks, regulator, a 3 – 5 mm wetsuit, and other diving accessories.
Let’s dive right into the list!
Scubapro Mesh N’ Roll
I love Scubapro products as this is a well-known and trusted brand among scuba divers. This mesh bag is designed like a cage for your gear meaning that everything remains intact as you packed it.
Unlike other duffle bags, the cage-like design prevents squishing the gear together as you carry the bag. In case you have to walk down to the beach, then carrying your equipment in this bag is very easy and convenient.
Made using heavy-duty nylon to securely hold all your diving gear without tearing.
The bag has 2 padded shoulder straps in case you have to carry it down to the beach. In addition, the cage design and two shoulder straps make it easy for two people to carry.
When traveling on leveled ground, you can easily roll the bag as it has two sturdy roller wheels on the bottom side. In addition, the bottom is padded for extra support while using the roller wheels.
The bag has a single compartment accessible through a strong U-shaped zipper for easy packing and unpacking of the gear. There is a small side pocket to store your diving accessories with its separate zipper.
The bag is suitable for ground travel such as from the dive boat to the car or carrying your gear down the beach.
Key Features
Made from polyester nylon
Dimensions: Height- 27 inches
Width – 15 inches
Depth- 13 inches
The bag weighs 1.7 lbs
Pros
- Very spacious, it can fit 2 gear sets and some small towels.
- Allows easy draining of the dive gear
- Very lightweight and breathable
- Keeps your gear protected without squishing them together.
Cons
- The bag lacks a convenient handle and support when using the roller option. You’ll have to use the shoulder straps or hold the top of the bag which could lead to tearing around this area.
- The mesh isn’t strong enough to carry 2 full gear sets for long distances
AKONA Huron DX. Deluxe Mesh Backpack
Another trusted brand in the water sports industry. This Akona bag features a backpack design making it easy to travel with your scuba diving gear. Whether traveling by air or on the ground this dive bag will securely hold all your diving gear.
The polyvinyl chloride (PVC) coated mesh material used makes the bag suitable for all-weather travel. In addition, divers can carry their wet gear without getting their clothes wet. Another advantage of the PVC-coated mesh is that it’s easy to clean and drain water from the gear once you arrive at your destination.
The backpack dive bag is very spacious and can comfortably carry full diving gear or two sets of snorkeling gear. With all the gear fully packed, you still have a lot of space left for some towels and other personal items or snacks.
The bag has a front pocket to hold your personal items such as a phone or other valuables. In addition, there is a full-size pocket inside the main compartment where you can pack other valuables.
The anti-rust brass grommets ensure that your gear is secure inside the bag and won’t fall off while in transit.
Has padded shoulder straps ensuring you don’t get tired while carrying the gear or get any injuries from the pulling pressure around the shoulders.
Key Features
Made from PVC Coated mesh
Dimensions: Height- 30 inches
Width – 15 inches
Depth- 15 inches
Pros
- Lightweight
- A sturdy dive bag built to last
- Easy to clean and maintain
- Protects the diver from wet diving gear
- Has multiple storage compartments for diving gear, accessories, and personal items
- Affordable
- Suitable for all water sports gear
Cons
- Only carries 1 set of scuba diving gear
XS Scuba Seaside Deluxe Bag
The bag features a backpack style. The Strong padded shoulder straps make it very easy and comfortable to carry.
Made using very thick polyester mesh and tarpaulin around the back and the base. Tarpaulin protects you from dripping water coming from your gear. You can comfortably carry the bag after diving or snorkeling without the uncomfortable feeling of water running down your back to your legs.
The large single compartment can fit all your scuba gear including fins, mask, regulator, boots, towel, wetsuit, and other personal items.
When using it for snorkeling, it can carry two full snorkeling gear and still have a lot of space left.
Suitable for ground and air travel.
Key Features
Made from tough polyester mesh with a thick tarpaulin base/back
Dimensions: Height- 28 inches
Width – 19.3 inches
Depth- 15 inches
The bag weighs 0.79 kg
Pros
- Has an expandable pocket and a water-resistant internal zippered pocket
- Water-resistant tarpaulin base/back
- Durable
- Affordable dive backpack
- Available in many colors
- Easy rinse and maintenance after use
Cons
- The mesh is not strong enough to carry 2 sets of gear
Athletico Scuba Diving Bag
Looking for an affordable yet sturdy diving bag, this is the best mesh dive bag for the money. The 600-Denier Polyester mesh ensures your dive gear is secure during travel.
The long design ensures even the longest fins can fit in perfectly while the drawstring is tied. The large compartment fits diving fins, mask, BCD, wetsuit, boots, regulator, towel, and other diving accessories.
The bad is well aerated ensuring your gear dries up and no stinky smell is left behind.
The adjustable padded shoulder straps make it comfortable to carry around. If you prefer a cross-body kind of bag, this mesh bag has a sternum strap that helps distribute the gear weight making it easy to travel.
In addition, there is a front pocket to carry personal items or store diving accessories. Comes with an in-built emergency whistle in case the diver encounters some trouble while carrying the bag.
Key Features
Made from 600-Denier Polyester mesh
Dimensions: Height- 29 inches
Width – 16 inches
Depth- 16 inches
The bag weighs 0.79 kg
Pros
- Value for money
- Comes with a full-size zipper for easy access
- Has metal drainage holes to let water from the gear out
- Padded shoulder straps make it very comfortable to carry
- Suitable for air travel
Cons
- The zipper is not the strongest
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AKONA Georgian Mesh Backpack Roller Bag with Adjustable Handle
Just like the previous bag reviewed in this list, this AKONA mesh backpack is made to last. The designs are almost similar but upon closer examination, you’ll notice that this particular bag doubles as a backpack and a roller dive bag.
Made from 300D polyester and PVC Coated mesh, the bag can comfortably hold a full set of scuba diving gear and still save you a lot of space for other accessories.
The inner polyester lining is collapsible so you technically have two bags in one. It also holds all your gear securely without damaging the PVC-coated outer mesh.
Has padded shoulder pads for comfort while carrying the bag and gear in it. The back is also padded ensuring comfort when carrying your gear.
The wheels are sturdy and made to last on rough terrains. When using the roller wheels tall people don’t have to worry about bending over to reach the handle as it is adjustable.
Key Features
Made from 300-Denier Polyester mesh
Dimensions: Height- 29 inches
Width – 15 inches
Depth- 14 inches
Pros
- PVC coated mesh is abrasion-resistant
- Sturdy and very durable
- Suitable for air and ground travel
- Has a front zippered pocket for personal items or diving accessories
- Suitable for all water sport gear
- Rust resistant grommets
- Can fit 2 full scuba gear sets
- Has a secret full-size zippered pocket on the back
Cons
- Has no zipper for the main compartment
Mares Cruise Mesh Backpack Elite
Made using polyester and a PVC coated mesh. The bag features a backpack design making it easy to carry.
The main compartment is large enough for full scuba gear while the front pocket is suitable for diving accessories or personal items.
The shoulder straps have soft padding for comfort while carrying your gear. In addition to the shoulder straps, the bag has an extra padded handle in case you don’t want to carry the entire load on your back.
It’s suitable for air and ground travel.
A very lightweight bag that easily collapses into a small bag without any gear.
PACMAXI Scuba Diving Bag
This simple mesh Scuba backpack is suitable for transporting your gear on short distances such as from the car to the dive site and vice versa.
Made from 600D polyester and resin-coated mesh, the bag can hold a full set of scuba gear or two sets of snorkeling gear.
The bag features shoulder straps and a chest strap if you want to evenly distribute the gear weight. The steps are well padded ensuring comfort when carrying the bag and no blisters are sustained from too much strap pressure.
Well aerated allowing gear and towels to dry easily without leaving any foul smell behind. The simple mesh design also makes it easy to clean and rinse off after every week.
The bag has a secret zippered pocket on the back side where you can store some valuable personal items. The main compartment uses a draw-string lock system with anti-rust grommets.
It’s very easy to store as it easily collapses into a small compact disc easy to store.
