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from Mosul, Iraq on 1/18/2009
Comments about Stahlsac Stahlsac Galapagos Travel Gear Pack with Wheels. (W406-B):
This pack is top-of-the-line when it comes to travelling with dive gear. I have tried many suitcases, packs, duffle bags and dive bags, and none of them, until now, have met all the needs and demands of extensive world-wide travel.
I travel the world to dive and have many flight restrictions including weight and size. This pack is exactly the right size and carries all my scuba gear, including a second set of fins and two masks. My luggage has never been over the weight restriction due to the lightweight frame and material used in its construction. However, light, it is extremely rugged and durable. I recently took it on a trip from Mosul, Iraq, through Dubai, UAE to Phuket, Thailand, and then on a long live aboard trip around the Similans. It stood up to all the rigors of travel very well. The large wheels roll easily over any terrain or curb and the back pack option made carrying up stairs or over sand very easy.
Another excellent feature is all the pockets are inside one zipper, making it easy to secure during travel. It only requires one travel lock, and this reduces weight. Also, there are less things like pockets, straps or zippers to catch on something during transit, thereby reducing potential tears, rips or other travel damage.
The only drawback is that two of the three main closure interior pockets are nets. The top pocket of the three is zippered and holds equiment, clothes and parts securely, but the two net pockets tend to allow things to fall out. This feature should not stop you from purchasing this piece of luggage as it is a minor point, but one that could be improved on.
Overall, the pack is fantastic and exceeded my expectations. The material is extremely durable and the stitching is impeccable, making it a piece of luggage that should outlast me.
And it is very stylish and attractive. This piece of luggage is the best pack for the money and worth every penny. I am extremely happy with my purchase.
If you are looking for a strong dive bag that goes everywhere, meets airline regulations, carries all your dive gear, and looks good, this is it.
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from Chicago, IL on 5/14/2008
Comments about Stahlsac Stahlsac Galapagos Travel Gear Pack with Wheels. (W406-B):
This is a great bag that is extremely durable and easy to move around. Plus their is a lifetime warranty on the bag. Plenty of storage - can fit two sets of warm weather equipment in the bag.
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from Los Angeles on 11/10/2007
Comments about Stahlsac Stahlsac Galapagos Travel Gear Pack with Wheels. (W406-B):
Great durable bag. Current product differs from description. They changed the wheels from rollerblade style to knobby hard plastic off-road style, a possible improvement when using the bag on the sand but rolls a little rougher on smooth surfaces.
The bag is big enough for all of one person's gear but not quite big enough for two, at least in my case.
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from Aurora, IL on 9/25/2007
Comments about Stahlsac Stahlsac Galapagos Travel Gear Pack with Wheels. (W406-B):
This bag is EXTREMELY durable and rugged. Great for airline travel - Fits one person's full set of gear with no problem - it can fit two sets, but it makes you go over the 50lb weight requirement set by airlines since the bag weighs about 13lbs on it's own.