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(based on 9 ratings)

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Brand: Mares

Located in: Add-On Gear, Gear Bags

The Mares Tech-Nomad Bag is a very roomy bag with a removable pocket, larger wheels, a trolley handle, and an external fin pockets. All Mares bags include rugged and durable construction wheels. With a diameter of 9 cm and a with a tire tread 3cm wide, they can maneuver over streets, through airports and to your dive with no problem. All Mares bag wheels are attached with stainless steel screws. This system makes the wheels much more durable than bags using rivets. With little effort a large piece of luggage can be transformed into a comfortable Backpack. A big pocket positioned under the bag's case contains two big and soft shoulder straps. In a minute your wheeled bag becomes a backpack. Additionally, the innovative Mares x-strap System converts the traditional handles, byattaching to a metal snap hook, into the shoulder straps of the bag. Mares biggest bags, ideal for long trips, are furnished with a telescopic handle. Hidden in a pocket on the top of the bag is a handle, when needed the handle can be extended, making it very easyto pull and maneuver the bag, even when the bag is full of dive equipment.

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Avg. Customer Rating:

4.1 stars

(based on 9 reviews)

89% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Drains easily(4), Durable(7), Easy to clean(6), Large capacity(9), Lots of pockets(8)

Best Uses:

SCUBA gear(9), Vacation(7)

Describe Yourself:

Advanced diver(5), Recreational diver(4)

Re-review

By Cozumel Chris

from Chico, California on 1/17/2010

Pros:

Durable, Large Capacity, Lots Of Pockets

Best Uses:

SCUBA Gear

Describe Yourself:

Casual/ Recreational

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mares Mares Technomad 135 Backpack:

I wrote an review when I first recieved this bag critisizing it's size. I now have to admit that I have been through 30 different check-ins on 5 different airlines and never once has there been an issue with size. On non-airline trips this bag will hold a huge amount of gear It is extremely well made and will take a lot of abuse.

Awesome Bag

By Beanbag33 from Queens ,NY on 1/2/2008

Pros:

Easy To Clean, Large Capacity, Light weight, Lots Of Pockets, Water Tight

Best Uses:

SCUBA Gear, Vacation

Describe Yourself:

Advanced Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mares Mares Technomad 135 Backpack:

Used this bag for vacationing, love the fin pockets! Holds all my gear and then some, even room for cloths and I still met the 50lb weight restriction. Love this bag.

Excellent traveling gear bag

By vanishpoint

from St Charles Parish, Louisiana on 11/17/2007

Pros:

Durable, Large Capacity, Lots Of Pockets

Best Uses:

SCUBA Gear, Vacation

Describe Yourself:

Advanced Diver, Recreational Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mares Mares Technomad 135 Backpack:

We've used it several times traveling to Mexico and the Keys. Holds a lot of gear, safely. Even the bag handlers couldn't tear it up. We locked the zippers and forgot about it. This is what a gear bag is supposed to be, tough, durable, roomy and it even looks cool.

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

More than roomy

By Cozumel Chris

from Chico, Ca. on 11/15/2007

Pros:

Durable, Large Capacity, Lots Of Pockets

Cons:

Ovesize

Best Uses:

SCUBA Gear

Describe Yourself:

Advanced Diver

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mares Mares Technomad 135 Backpack:

Stated size of 30" x 16.5" X 12" is incorrect. Bag is 33"H X 21"W x 16.5"D, well over the "62" max overall bag size for airlines. However I must say I was not charged extra by United on my first trip with thi bag.

P.S. Leisurepro...You should correct dimensions stated to reduce returns. I did not have time to return this bag before travel or I would have!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

GREAT Bag but zipper needs improvement

By Co7RescueDiver

from Mount Union, PA on 10/3/2007

Pros:

Drains Easily, Durable, Easy To Clean, Large Capacity, Lots Of Pockets

Cons:

Zipper Broke

Best Uses:

SCUBA Gear, Vacation

Describe Yourself:

Advanced Diver, Rescuerecovery diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mares Mares Technomad 135 Backpack:

I really love this bag, with one minor exception - the zipper broke on the first trip and required minor repair. Lots of room to hold all your gear! All sorts of pockets and places to stash your stuff.

GREAT TRAVELER

By Tom

from Winchester Virginia on 9/11/2007

Pros:

Drains Easily, Durable, Easy To Clean, Large Capacity, Lots Of Pockets

Cons:

It makes me want to buy m, More gear

Best Uses:

SCUBA Gear, Vacation

Describe Yourself:

Beginner, Recreational Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mares Mares Technomad 135 Backpack:

[...] Love my new bag. A fellow diver looked at it on vacation and was going back home to order one.

Lots of room

By mix nuts

from New York on 9/4/2007

Pros:

Easy To Clean, Large Capacity, Lots Of Pockets

Cons:

Not Water Tight

Best Uses:

SCUBA Gear, Vacation

Describe Yourself:

Beginner, Recreational Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mares Mares Technomad 135 Backpack:

The airport rip it apart. But I did get another one

Durable bag with room for everything

By Sean N.

from La Maddalena, Italy on 8/9/2007

Pros:

Drains Easily, Durable, Easy To Clean, Large Capacity

Best Uses:

SCUBA Gear, Vacation

Describe Yourself:

Advanced Diver, Recreational Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mares Mares Technomad 135 Backpack:

Bag is very well made with durable material. It holds all my gear with room to spare, and the wheels and switchable backpack/duffle straps make it a breeze to haul around. It 's designed to be travel bag, so don't expect to take it on a zodiac. The only drawback I've found is the backpack straps are a little bit too long, but then again I'm only 5'7".

love this gear bag

By dwhthediver from Chicago, IL on 4/5/2007

Pros:

Drains Easily, Durable, Easy To Clean, Large Capacity, Lots Of Pockets

Best Uses:

SCUBA Gear, Vacation

Describe Yourself:

Divemaster

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mares Mares Technomad 135 Backpack:

old bag died after a vacation, bought this as a replacement, better than I could have hoped, tough, roomy, easy to carry or roll

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