APEKS dry rollerbag 90L

Whether you're flying to the Red Sea, heading to the Coral Triangle in Raja Ampat, or loading gear onto a liveaboard in the Azores, the APEKS 90L Roller Bag makes transferring an entire dive kit straightforward. The hardwearing 500D PVC tarpaulin shell stands up to cargo hold handling and humid pontoon environments alike, while the main compartment — measuring 82 × 44 × 32 cm — accommodates a BCD, wetsuit, regulator, fins, mask, dive computer and accessories as a single load. APEKS, headquartered in Blackburn, Lancashire and part of the Aqualung International group, has been engineering precision dive equipment since 1973; this roller bag reflects the same focus on function over style.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer reference (CPN): BA1890110
• Capacity: 90 litres
• External dimensions: 82 × 44 × 32 cm
• Weight (empty): 4.2 kg (9 lbs)
• Shell material: 500D PVC tarpaulin — professional grade (consumer luggage typically uses 300D or 420D); significantly superior abrasion and tear resistance for intensive use at dive destinations
• Colour: Black / Grey (BKGR)
• HS tariff code: 4202921100
• Country of manufacture: China
• EAN13: 3665771039719

Intended Use

Designed for divers travelling with personal equipment on commercial flights (checked baggage) to dive destinations in the Mediterranean, Indian Ocean, Pacific, or Caribbean. Also suited to ferry and coach transfers to coastal dive centres, loading and unloading on dive boats, and equipment-room storage between dive trips. The moisture-resistant shell handles wet or damp gear without deteriorating.

Airline Baggage Compliance

External dimensions 82 × 44 × 32 cm give a total linear measurement of 82 + 44 + 32 = 158 cm, within the standard IATA 158 cm linear limit applied by most long-haul carriers to dive destinations (British Airways, Lufthansa, Air France, Emirates, United Airlines, Qantas, Virgin Atlantic). Empty weight 4.2 kg counts toward the checked baggage allowance (typically 23 kg in economy class on intercontinental flights). Some regional and low-cost carriers set lower limits of 150 cm or 155 cm — confirm your airline's specific rules before purchase. For divers travelling with greater equipment volumes, APEKS also offers a higher-capacity model in the same range.

Key Features

• 500D PVC tarpaulin shell: dense weave tolerates cargo hold abrasion, kerbside scrapes and salt-water splash without cracking or deforming
• Heavy-duty roller wheels: smooth rolling under full load — fully kitted out with regulator, weights and wetsuit
• Retractable telescopic handle: zips fully into a side pocket when not in use, eliminating snag points during airline baggage handling
• Three internal mesh zip pockets: keep masks, gloves, dive torches and computers separated from the main compartment for quick access
• External compression straps: compress the bag profile when travelling light or returning from a trip with fewer items
• Lockable zipper loops: accept travel padlocks up to 4 mm shackle diameter for secure checked-baggage transit

Warranty

APEKS, part of the Aqualung International group and a British brand established in 1973, covers this roller bag with a 2-year manufacturer warranty against defects in materials and workmanship (EU Directive 2019/771 on sale of goods), applicable across Europe. Proteushop is an authorised APEKS distributor serving the European market. Reference CPN: BA1890110 — EAN13: 3665771039719.

Buyer's FAQ

• Is this bag within airline size limits for checked luggage? Total linear measurement 82 + 44 + 32 = 158 cm matches the IATA 158 cm maximum applied by most intercontinental carriers. Always confirm with your specific airline before travel, especially for low-cost or regional operators who may apply stricter limits.
• Can the main zippers be padlocked for security? Yes — all main zip pulls include integrated loop rings accepting travel padlocks with up to 4 mm shackle diameter. This is recommended for checked-baggage travel to dive destinations.
• Where does the telescopic handle go when not in use? It retracts fully into a dedicated zippered side pocket, leaving no protruding parts that could snag during baggage handling at airports or when loading equipment onto dive boats.
• Yes — a typical setup (wetsuit, BCD, regulator, fins, mask, computer) fits within both the volume and a standard 23 kg economy checked-baggage allowance when the 4.2 kg empty weight of the bag is factored in.

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