Gear bag for travel?

da_jab · Post by **da_jab** » Sun Jan 29, 2006 7:53 pm

Hi guys,

I'm thinking of buying a gear bag for travel, possibly a rolling duffle type. So any suggestions on brands? Scuba branded bags are a no go, since I don't want to advertise that I have expensive equipment with me.

.Janne

Tangfish · Post by **Tangfish** » Sun Jan 29, 2006 7:56 pm

Go to REI, they have a terrific selection and they're in Redmond near where you're staying.

Dave · Post by **Dave** » Sun Jan 29, 2006 8:25 pm

Hey J, check this out

http://www.unrealfind.com/Merchant2/mer ... bag_roller

I have shopped at Unrealfind.com on several occasions and the service is fantastic not to mention great products and super fast shipping and the prices are low. Everything I have ordered from these guys showed up within 3 days of my order and that was when I was back in Tennessee!!!!!

Tangfish · Post by **Tangfish** » Sun Jan 29, 2006 8:38 pm

I had the Akona roller bag. The problem with a lot of these is that they fall forward when fully loaded. They're also inherently heavy. These dive companies aren't in the luggage business so they're never going to have as good of product as luggage-makers.

I sold it and bought a regular roller suitcase from Costco, which works perfectly and doesn't hint at being full of expensive gear. Also, when it wears out or breaks I can return it with no questions asked for a new one. I'm on my third one!

da_jab · Post by **da_jab** » Sun Jan 29, 2006 11:57 pm

tangfish wrote: I sold it and bought a regular roller suitcase from Costco, which works perfectly and doesn't hint at being full of expensive gear. Also, when it wears out or breaks I can return it with no questions asked for a new one. I'm on my third one!

I've read about these Costco bags being good value for money, not the toughest build or finest workmanship but still an attractive buy. I've heard that you need a membership to this store.

Tangfish · Post by **Tangfish** » Sun Jan 29, 2006 11:59 pm

Yes, you do need a membership. I think I'll be going at some point before you leave, I'm not sure when though. I was going to recommend one to you but when I think of it there's nothing special about the luggage from there if you discount the amazing return policy Costco has. Give REI a try and/or go to a luggage shop. REI is in Redmond Town Center about 10 minutes from where you're staying (without traffic).

da_jab · Post by **da_jab** » Mon Jan 30, 2006 12:47 am

I know where REI is so I'll be definitely checking it out, thanks for the tip.

.J

da_jab · Post by **da_jab** » Mon Jan 30, 2006 7:54 pm

Went to REI today and their bags are out of the price range I was thinking about. I'd prefer something much cheaper, since the bags will wear out in a year under active use, no matter what the brand/price.

.J

Dave · Post by **Dave** » Mon Jan 30, 2006 9:37 pm

hmmmm, did you check out unrealfind.com???

da_jab · Post by **da_jab** » Mon Jan 30, 2006 9:46 pm

:hal

Dave wrote:hmmmm, did you check out unrealfind.com???

Hey, now this looks a really interesting site...

.J

Dave · Post by **Dave** » Mon Jan 30, 2006 9:58 pm

There really are a lot of quality products at great prices, that is the beauty of web based businesses,,,low overhead, not so good for the brick and mortar (unless they do web business also) but super for us consumers....

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