Best Scuba Diving Bags

An experienced diver knows that you need more than just dive gear. Traveling divers know how important dive luggage is. Whether hauling your gear to the boat or hauling it across the world to your dream dive destination, these dry bags, backpacks, and dive luggage will help to complete your diving kit.  

AKONA CHELAN LIGHT ROLLER BAG  

This roller bag is large enough—and light enough—to handle everything you’ll need and still meet air travel weight restrictions. Weighing just 8 pounds, it’s 31 inches tall with versatile exterior pockets that maximize internal storage and a removable protective regulator pouch on the front. Durable fabric, smooth-rolling wheels and heavy-duty zippers are made to last.

akona.com | $200
 

AKONA GEORGIAN MESH ROLLER BACKPACK  

This versatile roller backpack offers a convenient gear- toting solution whether you’re on a boat, dock or navigating a parking lot. The adjustable web tow handle and roller wheels make it easy to pull when loaded, while the backpack straps help navigate steps or stairs. Made of reinforced mesh with generous 14-by-15-by-29- inch dimensions, it folds to fit even on a crowded boat. 
akona.com | $115   

AKONA SINALOA ADVENTURE BACKPACK  

With three roomy internal compartments, padded shoulder straps and tough, breathable ripstop nylon construction, the Sinaloa will be your go-to bag for daily adventures. The laptop compartment keeps your devices secure, and a secret bottom pocket provides a safe place for valuables. Generous 19-by-12-inch dimensions with two external pockets provide plenty of storage.  

akona.com | $101    

AKONA TANAMI SLING DRY BACKPACK   

 
Made with welded-seam construction to block water entry, the Tanami can keep your clothes or other belongings dry whether you’re on a boat or a beach. A generous 23 inches tall and 12 inches wide, the Tanami has a roll-top closure for quick packing and easy access. Side mesh pockets are perfect for water bottles, and the removable shoulder sling makes for easy carrying.  
akona.com | $58    

AKONA PANAMA DRY DUFFEL BAG 

  
At 24 inches long and 13 inches in diameter, the Panama Dry is big enough to protect all of your gear from the elements. Made of heavy-duty PVC fabric, this duffel has a long, U-shaped top zipper opening for easy access and a reinforced bottom for durability. Removable straps let you turn the versatile Panama into a backpack for easy carrying.  
akona.com | $87   

AQUA LUNG EXPLORER II DUFFEL PACK  

This carry-on-size bag is quite versatile thanks to stowaway adjustable backpack straps that double as duffel bag handles. Built with dive travel specifically in mind, the Explorer II duffel pack features a mesh drying pocket and exterior straps to hold fins of any size. The roomy interior is well-padded to protect your gear from rough handling.  
aqualung.com | $75  

CRESSI PIPER 

 
Solidly constructed with a durable coated fabric exterior, and solid reinforcements near the wheels and on the back corners, this carry-on-com- pliant bag is ready to fly. An overlapped zipper opens wide for easy access to the main compartment, which has small mesh pockets for organization. External compression straps make it a cinch to secure anything from a nearly empty load to one that’s close to bursting. cressi.com | $169.99  

IST FREEDIVING FIN BAG  

The long, flexible design of freediving fins makes them efficient in the water—but not so much when you're transporting them. The IST freediving fin bag is specially sized and shaped for freediving fins, and folds open for easy loading. A pair of nylon straps with Velcro fasteners keeps each fin in place, with a large internal pocket to stow a mask and other accessories.  
istdivingsystem.com | $110    

IST SPORTS ROLLER BAG BG03  

This 32-by-15-by-13-inch bag has a place for everything. Large zippered side pockets have mesh vents to air out wet or damp gear, and there are three pockets on the front flap, which unzips wide for easy packing. Heavy-duty roller wheels and a stout aluminum telescoping handle make it a cinch to tow fully loaded, and backpack straps help you tote it when the road runs out.  
istdivingsystem.com | $300     

PADI DRY BAG  

Constructed of an exclusive 420-denier ripstop nylon with TPU coating, this dry bag is durable and eco-friendly. The watertight roll-top closure is secured by clips made from recycled plastic, and the adjustable sling strap is made of 100 percent recycled nylon. The tough, watertight bag is available in three different sizes and four colors to suit the needs and style of any diver.  
padigear.com | $20 (5L), $30 (15L), $40 (45L)    

SCUBAPRO DUFFEL BAG HD  

This traditional duffel-style bag is built from tough 100 D nylon with heavy-duty webbing reinforcements. The double zip opens wide to access the large interior, which easily accommodates a full set of gear. Beefy external compression straps cinch everything down nicely. A padded carry handle and strong molded side handles on each end make the bag easy to lift and carry.  
scubapro.com | $125    

STAHLSAC 22-INCH STEEL CARRY-ON  

This premium roller carry-on has separate compartments to isolate wet gear from dry clothing, electronics or sensitive contents. Water-resistant zippers on outer pockets allow you to quickly access your belongings while protecting them from the elements, and the telescoping aluminum handle and padded side grips make it easy to wheel, hoist or carry with a full load.

stahlsac.com | $244.95  

Text and photos originally appeared in the March 2020 issue of Scuba Diving magazine.