The Mares Mesh Bag is a mesh bag from Mares – open, ventilated, and perfect for carrying gear to and from the water. Sand and water drain out instantly, so your gear dries faster and stays fresher between dives at Sipadan’s UNESCO reef walls.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Brand | Mares |
| Product | Mesh Bag |
| Type | Mesh bag |
| Material | Nylon / Mesh |
| Closure | Zipper |
| Waterproof | No |
| Best For | Dive travel / Equipment storage |
Key Features
- Open mesh construction: Water and sand drain out instantly.
- Lightweight: Almost nothing when empty – carries like a pocket.
- Quick to open: Grab your gear and go, no fumbling with zippers.
- Durable stitching: Holds up to repeated salt-water use.
Suited for Malaysian Dive Sites
The Mares Mesh Bag is built to perform across Malaysia’s best underwater destinations. Whether you’re exploring Sipadan’s UNESCO reef walls, or heading to new reefs and wrecks, this gear delivers the reliability and comfort you need on every dive.
Care & Maintenance
- Rinse after every dive – sand and salt wash out easily.
- Hang to dry – mesh dries in minutes.
- Check stitching for wear regularly.
- Replace when the mesh starts to tear.
Final Verdict
The unsung hero of the dive kit. The Mares Mesh Bag drains instantly, weighs nothing, and carries everything to the water’s edge.





Evelyn Wong –
I’ve been using this Mares Mesh Bag for a few months now, and I’m absolutely loving it. It’s been a game-changer for making my scuba diving trips so much easier. It’s practical, compact, and does its job perfectly. I’ve been able to transport all my gear with ease, and the mesh design makes it easy to rinse everything clean. Highly recommend!
Cecilia Lee –
This Mares Mesh Bag has been a lifesaver for me on my latest scuba diving trip. I was able to carry all my gear with no issues, and the mesh design made it easy to clean everything. The only thing I would change is making the straps a bit longer.
Ava Tan –
What are you thinking when you design a bag to be used after the water, with holes for draining the water from the wet gear, and still manage to get your equipment wet?
Imran Hanafiah –
Hello Ava, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on the Mares Mesh Bag. We appreciate your honest feedback. The Mesh Bag is designed to make the post-dive process easier and more efficient. The holes are intended to help with water drainage, but we understand that this may not be effective in all situations. We use a mesh material that is breathable and water-permeable, but we cannot guarantee complete dryness. That being said, many of our customers have reported success with using the Mesh Bag to dry their gear, but we recommend using it in combination with a towel and a bit of patience. We’re always looking for ways to improve our products, and your input is invaluable. If you have any further questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Julia Tan –
What a great invention, making our life so much easier. How can you make it even better?
Imran Hanafiah –
Thank you so much, Julia Tan, for your kind words about the Mares Mesh Bag! We’re thrilled to hear that it’s making your life easier. As for how we can make it even better, we’d love to hear more specific suggestions from you. We’re always looking for ways to improve our products, and your input would be invaluable. In the meantime, we’ve received feedback from other customers that an additional carrying strap or a compact design for storing the bag itself when not in use would be great features. Perhaps these ideas might spark some inspiration for you? We’re grateful for customers like you who help us become an even better company.
Sophia Ng –
Can you make it waterproof? I would like to have a waterproof mesh bag for storing wet equipment on my boat?
Junhao Lo –
Hello Sophia, thank you for your review and for suggesting a waterproof version of our Mares Mesh Bag! We appreciate your feedback. We would love to inform you that we already have a waterproof variant of the mesh bag in our product line, which features a waterproof material coating that keeps the equipment dry. It’s available on our website. If you’re interested, I’d be happy to provide more details and images!
Isabella Lim –
The mesh material is so easy to rinse off my gear and the design is cleverly thought out. What more could you possibly need?
Imran Hanafiah –
Thank you so much, Isabella! We’re thrilled that the Mares Mesh Bag exceeded your expectations in terms of functionality and design. Its clever design definitely makes it easy to transport and rinse your equipment, and the mesh material is perfect for quick rinsing. We’re glad you found it helpful!