Chelan. A Lightweight model of the traditional AKONA Roller Back Pack

Need to lighten the load due to 50lb check baggage limitations on most airlines these days. Weighs in at about 8lb empty, replacing an older dive gear bag that was 10lb heavier. It holds a ton of equipment. The interior has 2 well placed tie-down straps that help secure BC's, etc. Overall, very nice bag.

It appeared from the listing that this was a backpack. However the luggage does not have back pack straps.

This scuba diving bag is very roomy. I have larger fins and they fit nicely in the fin pockets on the sides. I was able to get my regulator bag and my bcd in with lots of room to spare. Two sets would fit easily in the bag. The extra pockets on the front of the bag are great for smaller items. There are three drawbacks to this bag. 1. There is no side handle because of the fin pockets. This makes it a little more difficult lifting it. Baggage handlers may find it annoying. 2. The wheels are a single set that are made only to roll forward and backwards. They do not spin 360°. Because it is a wide bag this makes maneuvering it less flexible. (Think old school luggage.) 3. The zippers are great, however, they are not built to lock. I purchased travel locks and threaded them through the square holes in the zipper pull. It worked but it could leave a small gap. None of these drawbacks make me want a different bag. The bag when empty will collapse down. I was able to put it easily under my cruise ship bed. Overall, it's a quality bag.

I own an old version of this rolling bag and thought it was time for an upgrade in terms of weight. Good news: It is VERY light. Bad news: It arrived broken and all bent. The backplate is really no plate, but a thin layer of flexible plastic and adds no stability. Looks like the metal pieces are cheap and flimsy aluminum. I can't see this holding up to any abuse at an airport. Will return and keep my old one.

Yes, there are lighter dive bags but they are rarely as durable. This is my 2nd one, the first one is still functional but showing some wear, after travelling with me to many dive destinations over some 10 years. It has proven to be sturdy, to withstand rough handling at airports/dive boats, and still protected all my dive gear.

I really do love this bag. It’s lightweight, great compartments, and keeps my gear safe. Unfortunately, the seams were fraying and the canvas showed small tears two trips in. It has been just over a year since purchasing and I just got back from my 4th trip with this bag and the large compartment’s zipper busted during transit! Sadly low quality for the cost. This bag is large and therefore must be checked, but it is not even close to as durable as it needs to be as checked luggage. So disappointing.

I have the MUCH older version of this bag which is still in great shape but with today’s weight restrictions from airlines we decided to try this one. It weighs nothing and we can easily fit our 2 travel BCD’s, reg’s in bags, masks, shorty wetsuits and a set of fins in each side…right under 40#!!!! Made very well and I have no concerns about it holding up to rough airline handling!

Best bag I owned. Retired USAF Aircrew and this bag took the punishment of many, many bag-drags! TOTALLY RECOMMEND!!!!