AKONA Globetrotter All-in-One Carry-On Backpack

I gotta admit, I was skeptical that this could fit a full set of gear, but it does so perfectly. I also got the pro reg bag to fit in the bottom. So in the reg bag, I have my regulator, mask, and wrist computer. Then on top of that in the backpack a ScubaPro Nighthawk BC, full O'Neill 5 mm suit, and boots. Fins on the outside and it's all good!! I was worried about my BC due to it having a rigid back piece, but it's a perfect fit. This will save me $50 in baggage fees on my next trip since I'll only need 1 checked bag now. Great product!!

I purchased this bag based on reviews and cost. I received the bag on time and immediately started filling it withy my gear. It appears well built and made to last. My reg, octo, computer are all in its own bag and I started with it on the bottom. Then I added my Large AquaLung BCD, my mask in its own box, snorkel and a dry box that I keep my valuables in while on the boat. Attached my ScubaPro Twin Jet Fins to the sides. There is still room left inside to add other items if needed. I'll be traveling with this bag in this setup in two weeks. I look forward to getting in through as a carry on and having all of my gear with me throughout the trip without worrying about luggage not arriving with a critical piece of gear. I hope to update this review later after the trip.

I'll be honest. When I received the bag I was pretty skeptical. It looked rather small. Some other reviews said it was small. I was pretty sure it was going to be too small. Then I loaded it up.It fit my reg bag (Akona Pro, with Reg, Octo, console computer ), a 7mm full suit (Bare Velocity), gloves, booties, full-sized BCD (Aqua Lung Axiom), mask (in a hard case), snorkel, towel, and hood. Easily. The fins strapped to the outside no problem.The key is to roll up the wetsuit, roll everything else in the towel and place it inside the BCD. I had no issues. The straps were of adequate width that the did not dig into my shoulders.All and all very pleased with the bag.

I have a business trip to Florida this summer and will be able go squeeze in one morning of diving. On a week long dive trip I’d throw all my gear in a big rolling duffle but I was hesitant doing that for a couple of dives with the other things I’ll need to bring. I was considering a minimal kit and renting. A number of people recommended the Akona Globetrotter as an easy way to bring a full kit. I was skeptical about being able to fit everything but no more. Reg set, Aqualung Rogue BCD, mask (in protective case), 3mm wetsuit, and booties fit with plenty of room left over for dive computer, camera, torches, an a few other small items. I haven’t used it yet so can’t really speak to durability but it’s easy to pack and easy to carry. I could easily use this for all my dive trips with knife, camera light, and some other items in a checked bag with unimportant things like clothing.

haven't used it at all just yet, but i did manage to fit all of my diving gear in the bag just fine. with little effort, i was able to fit a rash guard, 3mm, and 5mm wetsuit, mask (in container), dive boots, snorkel, small jacket-style bcd, and regulator hoses (in it's own bag) on the inside. i have 3 dive lights in a front pocket and the batteries and cert cards in the other. with the fins on the side, all i need to carry (aside from the bag) is the tanks. the fit isn't super tight and i could fit more in there, but i don't need much else.i hope it holds up through the years.

The media could not be loaded.  It is a perfect dive bag. This bag has straps everywhere , you can easily hold it with any direction; in addition, it also has padded back for your comfort, I am 5”3 carrying all the gears with a dive suit case for boat dive might be hard, but with this bag , it saved my life.It can fit my jetfin , 7mm full wetsuit, mask with hard case , knife, 2 flashlights , scubapro x-tek back bcd, 1 go pro camera with stick, 3mm gloves, 3mm hood, 5mm dive boots, 1 bath towel, 1 big SMB, and 1 regulator bag (the regulator bag can fit 2 regulators and still has plenty of room for other accessories such as defog gel, o ring ...etc) from Akona as well (triangle one).The only thing I don’t put into my bag is dive belt and weight and air tank . The rest are fitted in fine .Overall I like this backpack style dive bag and will recommend everyone who are looking for dive bag.

The Akona Globetrotter pack worked great for me to fit all my scuba gear on a trip to the Virgin Islands. I used it as a carry on since my fins don't fit in my suitcase, plus I wanted to keep the regulator away from baggage handlers.The bag is large enough to fit my Reg, travel BC, Mask, gloves, booties, and other gear, with the fins strapped to the outside. However, once on the boat and the gear was unloaded into a locker the bag folds down to a very small size for easy stowage, and because it can be cinched tighter, would make an acceptable day excursion backpack too.It seems sturdily made and I am looking forward to traveling more often with it!

I too was another skeptic when it arrived, it seemed so small, but the reviews said otherwise. This bag fits everything.Large AquaLung AxiomReg/Octo/computer (I didn’t get the reg bag suggested)Boat toteMesh dive boat bagMaskSocks/glovesFinsStill room for more, I just put my rashguards in my other bag and it would have fit a wetsuit but I’m not bringing one. It’s also comfortable to wear with straps to adjust to keep it tight to your body.Buy it!

When I took delivery of the bag I was so disappointed- it looked so small, how on earth would my gear fit in there? I'd bought the matching regulator bag, and put that in the bottom first which seemed to open up some kind of trans-dimensional space. I mean, this bag looks tiny on the outside, it snugs to my back and is much shorter than any other dive backpack of had but fits everything in. Which is why I love it. Everything fits - my medium Zeagle Zena bcd, regs, gauges, mask, rigid snorkel (full size, not one of those foldable ones). Handy pocket on the outside for my computer, wallet etc.This is like one of those mini-minors in the old movies that clowns just keep getting out of. I have no idea how it works, except maybe magic, but it definitely does.