Aqualung Explorer II Scuba and Dive Bag Review

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Rebecca Strauss
DIVEIN contributor Rebecca Strauss taking a selfie near a city canal
Editor at DIVEIN.com
Rebecca has been an avid traveler and scuba diver for many years. She began her editorial career by updating travel guides, which took her all over...
Torben Lonne
Editor and Co-founder at DIVEIN.com
Torben traveled to South East Asia for scuba diving and never really stopped his search for new adventures. His affinity for gear that works and his...

Built to last with rugged 1680D polyester, the 123-liter Aqualung Explorer II roller bag is well-suited for all your dive-travel needs. And, at only 9.5 lbs. (4.4 kg), this capacious bag isn’t too heavy for long-haul travel, either.

The bag is easy to transport through airports with rugged wheels and a telescoping aluminum handle, as well as a top handle for lifting it on and off luggage carousels and the like. The internal frame structure should stand up to rough handling by baggage carriers, too.

On the outside of the bag, you’ll find two convenient fin pockets, an exterior pocket for odds and ends, and corrosion-resistant zippers. Inside the bag, you’ve got 123 liters of space to work with, pockets for organization, and compression straps to keep all your gear snug.

About this review

To help you find a Scuba and Dive Bag that will fit your needs, we’ve tested, researched, and reviewed the best ones available today.
We test both in the water, diving in various conditions - and in our lab - so we can give you accurate answers on quality, performance, and the overall value.

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Things we like:

  • Accommodates a full set of dive gear easily
  • Side fin pockets fit nearly any size dive fins

Things we don't like:

  • No side handle

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DIVEIN's take
Why buy from Scuba.com?

Scuba.com is a specialist dive retailer, and multiple buyers describe responsive, practical help when an order or product issue needs attention. Several also report orders arriving quickly or in time for when they were needed.

What buyers say

Several buyers describe responsive replies and practical help when an order or product issue needed attention. They describe support that answers quickly and stays helpful.

Multiple buyers also report orders arriving quickly or in time for when they were needed. Delivery timing is the positive point they describe.

Worth knowing

Some buyers report slower replies or more follow-up than expected when they needed help after ordering. Others describe delivery problems after ordering. Keep the order confirmation and tracking details until the item actually arrives.

DIVEIN editorial team
Shop reputation
4.7
Google · 1,555 reviews · 2 platforms checked
checked August 31, 2026
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Shipping & returns
Free Super Saver shipping on logo items; no minimum; US 48 states. Some fees may apply. Ships from US Eligible returns: 30 days for a full refund; days 31–90 for exchange or store credit if unused. Original shipping charges aren't refunded.
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DIVEIN's take
Why buy from Amazon?

Amazon has a documented Prime delivery program that covers millions of items, and that is the most concrete order-related support behind buying here.

Worth knowing

Some customers report slower replies or needing more follow-up than expected when they asked for help after ordering. If an order needs post-purchase support, that part of the experience is not always smooth.

Some customers also report delivery problems after ordering. That keeps follow-up and delivery as the areas to watch if you place the order here.

DIVEIN editorial team
Accepted payments
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Checkout on amazon.com is served over a secure SSL (https) connection.

Shipping & returns
Free shipping on eligible orders meeting the minimum threshold. Ships from Amazon fulfillment centers or third-party sellers, depending on the listing; seller-shipped items may take longer. Most items sold on Amazon.com may be returned within 30 days of delivery; exceptions apply.
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DIVEIN's take
Why buy from House of Scuba?

House of Scuba publishes a defined return process for eligible items, including when credit or a refund applies and where fees or exclusions can affect the outcome. If you want the retailer's own terms in place before ordering, that is the most concrete reason to buy here.

It also states a continental U.S. free-shipping offer with exclusions, so the order terms are not left entirely to guesswork. That does not guarantee every item qualifies, but the policy itself is part of the buying case.

Worth knowing

Some customers describe friction around returns or refunds, and some also report slower replies or needing extra follow-up when they asked for help after ordering. Read the return terms closely before placing the order, especially the condition, packaging, and fee limits that can change the result.

DIVEIN editorial team
Accepted payments
VISAAMEXDiscover

Checkout on houseofscuba.com is served over a secure SSL (https) connection.

Shipping & returns
Free shipping on orders over $50; exclusions apply. Ships from US Eligible returns within 60 days in new condition with original packaging qualify for 100% credit or refund.
Visit House of Scuba
Divers Supply logo
DIVEIN's take
Why buy from Divers Supply?

Qualifying orders from Divers Supply ship free within the contiguous U.S. and to APO/FPO/DPO addresses. That covers the contiguous U.S. plus military and diplomatic mailing addresses.

Worth knowing

Some customers report that returns or refunds took more follow-up than expected. Others describe slower replies when they needed help after ordering. Budget for follow-up if your order needs attention after purchase.

DIVEIN editorial team
Accepted payments
VISADiscoverPayPal

Checkout on divers-supply.com is served over a secure SSL (https) connection.

Shipping & returns
Free shipping on contiguous-US and APO/FPO/DPO orders of $49 or more; exclusions apply. 0–60 days: refund to original payment method; 61–120 days: store credit. Item must be unused and complete.
Visit Divers Supply

Specs & Features

Material Heavy-duty 1680D polyester
Capacity 123 liters
Dimensions 29" H x 20" W x 13" D (73 x 51 x 33 cm)
Weight 9.5 lbs. (4.4 kg)
Handles Telescoping aluminum handle, top handle for lifting
Wheels Yes
Compartments Exterior, interior, and fin pockets

Compare prices

4 retailers compared · Checked 12 hours ago

Lowest price right now $89
Amazon logoAmazon
In stock Lowest price Best price
Prime: Same-Day to Two-Day on millions of items
$99save $10$89
Buy now
House of Scuba logoHouse of Scuba
In stock
2–6 business days
Divers Supply logoDivers Supply
In stock
Free 2-Day Air items: within 2 business days
We only list shops we would buy from ourselves This price grid only shows retailers we trust: shops we vet on returns, delivery, and what real customers say about them. All prices are checked daily. We earn a commission from some of the shops when you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you.
Scuba.com logo
Excellent · verified retailer
DIVEIN's take
Why buy from Scuba.com?

Scuba.com is a specialist dive retailer, and multiple buyers describe responsive, practical help when an order or product issue needs attention. Several also report orders arriving quickly or in time for when they were needed.

What buyers say

Several buyers describe responsive replies and practical help when an order or product issue needed attention. They describe support that answers quickly and stays helpful.

Multiple buyers also report orders arriving quickly or in time for when they were needed. Delivery timing is the positive point they describe.

Worth knowing

Some buyers report slower replies or more follow-up than expected when they needed help after ordering. Others describe delivery problems after ordering. Keep the order confirmation and tracking details until the item actually arrives.

DIVEIN editorial team
Shop reputation
4.7
Google · 1,555 reviews · 2 platforms checked
checked August 31, 2026
Accepted payments
VISAAMEXDiscoverG Pay

Checkout on scuba.com is served over a secure SSL (https) connection.

Shipping & returns
Free Super Saver shipping on logo items; no minimum; US 48 states. Some fees may apply. Ships from US Eligible returns: 30 days for a full refund; days 31–90 for exchange or store credit if unused. Original shipping charges aren't refunded.
Visit Scuba.com
Amazon logo
DIVEIN's take
Why buy from Amazon?

Amazon has a documented Prime delivery program that covers millions of items, and that is the most concrete order-related support behind buying here.

Worth knowing

Some customers report slower replies or needing more follow-up than expected when they asked for help after ordering. If an order needs post-purchase support, that part of the experience is not always smooth.

Some customers also report delivery problems after ordering. That keeps follow-up and delivery as the areas to watch if you place the order here.

DIVEIN editorial team
Accepted payments
VISAAMEXDiscover

Checkout on amazon.com is served over a secure SSL (https) connection.

Shipping & returns
Free shipping on eligible orders meeting the minimum threshold. Ships from Amazon fulfillment centers or third-party sellers, depending on the listing; seller-shipped items may take longer. Most items sold on Amazon.com may be returned within 30 days of delivery; exceptions apply.
Visit Amazon
House of Scuba logo
DIVEIN's take
Why buy from House of Scuba?

House of Scuba publishes a defined return process for eligible items, including when credit or a refund applies and where fees or exclusions can affect the outcome. If you want the retailer's own terms in place before ordering, that is the most concrete reason to buy here.

It also states a continental U.S. free-shipping offer with exclusions, so the order terms are not left entirely to guesswork. That does not guarantee every item qualifies, but the policy itself is part of the buying case.

Worth knowing

Some customers describe friction around returns or refunds, and some also report slower replies or needing extra follow-up when they asked for help after ordering. Read the return terms closely before placing the order, especially the condition, packaging, and fee limits that can change the result.

DIVEIN editorial team
Accepted payments
VISAAMEXDiscover

Checkout on houseofscuba.com is served over a secure SSL (https) connection.

Shipping & returns
Free shipping on orders over $50; exclusions apply. Ships from US Eligible returns within 60 days in new condition with original packaging qualify for 100% credit or refund.
Visit House of Scuba
Divers Supply logo
DIVEIN's take
Why buy from Divers Supply?

Qualifying orders from Divers Supply ship free within the contiguous U.S. and to APO/FPO/DPO addresses. That covers the contiguous U.S. plus military and diplomatic mailing addresses.

Worth knowing

Some customers report that returns or refunds took more follow-up than expected. Others describe slower replies when they needed help after ordering. Budget for follow-up if your order needs attention after purchase.

DIVEIN editorial team
Accepted payments
VISADiscoverPayPal

Checkout on divers-supply.com is served over a secure SSL (https) connection.

Shipping & returns
Free shipping on contiguous-US and APO/FPO/DPO orders of $49 or more; exclusions apply. 0–60 days: refund to original payment method; 61–120 days: store credit. Item must be unused and complete.
Visit Divers Supply
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