Comments about Akona Adventure Series Big Mesh Backpack (AKB134):

It's a great bag that is large enough to hold an entire set of scuba gear. I only wish the top had two closure strings. With only one string, it opens if there is alot of weight in the bag. It is great for my needs!

Comments about Akona Adventure Series Big Mesh Backpack (AKB134):

Great bag in theory - Holds all the gear I need to port to a dive (aside from tank and weights of course).

The negative: The straps are ripping off the upper section of bag after only 10 days of use. Mind you i do fill this bag to capacity when I use it - but it should be able to handle that!

I would recommend reinforcing the straps prior to using it, or be sure to carry a light load.

Comments about Akona Adventure Series Big Mesh Backpack (AKB134):

first trip --both shoulder straps come off bag along with side carry strap.Sewn poorly will try again. Several on boat none with any issues.

Comments about Akona Adventure Series Big Mesh Backpack (AKB134):

I'm just starting SCUBA, but I already know how to pack a lot of things in one duffel. This is a big cylindrical backpack w/ a zippered dry pack acting as the backing and a draw string as the top. There is also a smaller dry pack on the rear of the backpack (assuming your wearing it as a backpack).
The mesh looks and feels tough, the zippers look durable, and the straps feel good.

It's big, but not too big. I can fit all my skin gear, flash light, knife, chem light, and not to mention a 7mm full farmer john AND 3mm short suit (rolled up of course). Keep in mind that I'm a small guy.

This means I can lug ALL my gear in one bag from home to college and even to the docks if I really wanted to. Even with all this stuff there's still room for a few smaller things, its not stuffed to capacity.

The only down side is if you have a lot of weight in it (ie. 20lbs of lead plus gear) the draw string won't hold up to the tightest notch, unless u loosen your shoulder straps, or tie a knot. (it's physics at work really)

It won't be a problem for anyone though, the gap created, if this happens, isn't even big enough for a small mask to fit through.

Bottom line:
If your bigger than 5'6 110lbs and have a 7mm full suit, get the bigger size.

Service and delivery comments:

It came in perfect condition, on time, and was packed well.

Comments about Akona Adventure Series Big Mesh Backpack (AKB134):

Used this on a couple of boat dives and it held everything. The dry pocket even held my clothes and towel while I was diving, but it was a little tight.

I carried a
- SeaQuest Pro Q BC
- Atomic Smoke on the Water Fins (L)
- Cold water booties
- 3mm full suit
- Reg and octopus
- Mask with hard case and snorkel
- Save a dive kit
- Log book in a mii-binder
- Towel, keys, cash and camera
- Dive light

I also carried all this about a mile to the dive shop. About as comfortable as you could get with this style of pack.

It all packed nicely. Believe I could put my 7mm suit in there.


Bag is very durable and was handy to rinse everything in the rinse tank.

Only negative is they could have put a couple of grommets in the bottom to allow water to drain out. Maybe they didn't want sand getting in? Need to lay the bag down to drain.