I love Apeks products, I've had this beg for about two years now (heavy use). I would still buy the bag again but here are three issues I've had with this bag. One, it is not water proof like the 60 liter bag (if you choose to use this on a dive boat, your stuff in the front pocket will get wet). Two, the zippers are bad about hanging up, however they haven't broke getting them un-hung, and some zipper wax works wonders! Three, the wheels locked up after about two years (and another instructor I know, wheels locked up as well), I assume from the salt water. I am replacing the wheels now. Again I still love the bag especially at the airport.
Problem with most dive roller bags is that they are hard to use during weekly dives. You can store dry gear before a dive but not wet gear after a dive without soaking the inside (including towels, clothes, documents) of the roller bag; there should be a large watertight internal section to store wet gear (as well as dry gear for travel). Waterresistant is in general to deflect rain but ... the roller bag contains dive gear which will get wet eventually. A waterresistant bag (outside) seems redundant.
I have a Mares Cruise System. I honestly think it's the best travel bag ever made. The entire concept of it is 3 in 1. You can use it as a traditional travel bag, nice and large interior, and hangers included. You can hang the entire bag on a hanging rod and let your wet gear drip dry, with a drain valve on the bottom of course. It also has a built in mesh bag that is detachable. So you can drop your gear into the mesh bag directly when the travel bag is hung. Amazing concept. It took me awhile to find it online and find a decent shop that would ship it without costing too much. To bad it's discontinued. Any remaining items have a mark up online. But well worth it. I highly recommend it. Here is a link to a Simply Scuba Review ruclips.net/video/cr5eHicDlmA/видео.html
@@stevefordham1740 It's discontinued from Mares. You can still find new on some websites. It's basically leftover stock. It varies currently between $150 and $400 depending on the seller/shop.
Looks good, would love to see someone pack some gear into the bag to give a good visual references on what can fit.
I love Apeks products, I've had this beg for about two years now (heavy use). I would still buy the bag again but here are three issues I've had with this bag. One, it is not water proof like the 60 liter bag (if you choose to use this on a dive boat, your stuff in the front pocket will get wet). Two, the zippers are bad about hanging up, however they haven't broke getting them un-hung, and some zipper wax works wonders! Three, the wheels locked up after about two years (and another instructor I know, wheels locked up as well), I assume from the salt water. I am replacing the wheels now. Again I still love the bag especially at the airport.
Thanks for your review. I just bought this bag today. Happy with the quality. Hopefully last long😊
Problem with most dive roller bags is that they are hard to use during weekly dives. You can store dry gear before a dive but not wet gear after a dive without soaking the inside (including towels, clothes, documents) of the roller bag; there should be a large watertight internal section to store wet gear (as well as dry gear for travel). Waterresistant is in general to deflect rain but ... the roller bag contains dive gear which will get wet eventually. A waterresistant bag (outside) seems redundant.
any chance you can do a review of the 40L version of this bag please? askmark
what is the size of the actual opening? Could you fit a 12l tank in it?
Would have been nice to see a backpack strap option with this bag.
How much does it weigh?
4.2kg (9lb)
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I have a Mares Cruise System. I honestly think it's the best travel bag ever made. The entire concept of it is 3 in 1. You can use it as a traditional travel bag, nice and large interior, and hangers included. You can hang the entire bag on a hanging rod and let your wet gear drip dry, with a drain valve on the bottom of course. It also has a built in mesh bag that is detachable. So you can drop your gear into the mesh bag directly when the travel bag is hung. Amazing concept. It took me awhile to find it online and find a decent shop that would ship it without costing too much. To bad it's discontinued. Any remaining items have a mark up online. But well worth it. I highly recommend it. Here is a link to a Simply Scuba Review ruclips.net/video/cr5eHicDlmA/видео.html
Still being made?
@@stevefordham1740 It's discontinued from Mares. You can still find new on some websites. It's basically leftover stock. It varies currently between $150 and $400 depending on the seller/shop.
Nooooooooooooooooooooooooo. Best travel bag ever! What are they thinking!
I would cut off that goofy Velcro handle, totally not needed.