The Mares Cruise Backpack Mesh Deluxe 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 Redang’s shallow reef flats.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Brand | Mares |
| Product | Cruise Backpack Mesh Deluxe |
| 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 Cruise Backpack Mesh Deluxe is built to perform across Malaysia’s best underwater destinations. Whether you’re exploring Redang’s shallow reef flats, 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 Cruise Backpack Mesh Deluxe drains instantly, weighs nothing, and carries everything to the water’s edge.



Gurpreet Singh –
Backpack is sturdy and has enough space for all my dive gear, but I wish the side pockets were just a bit larger. Otherwise, really happy with the build quality.
Junhao Lo –
Thank you for your honest feedback, Gurpreet. We appreciate your suggestion regarding the pocket size and are glad you’re pleased with the overall build quality of the bag.
Wei Ming Tan –
I just used this backpack for my recent dive trip to Tioman and was impressed by how quickly my gear dried in it. The mesh design really helps with airflow. Comfortable to carry, even when loaded with all my stuff.
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Thank you, Wei Ming, for sharing your experience! We’re pleased to hear that the mesh design made drying your gear easier and that you found the bag comfortable for your trip.
Rashidah Kamal –
Does this backpack fit long fins comfortably? I usually travel with my freediving fins and want to make sure they fit without sticking out.
Junhao Lo –
Hi Rashidah, thank you for your question. The Mares Cruise Backpack Mesh Deluxe is designed to accommodate most standard and many long fins up to around 95 cm, but very long freediving fins might extend slightly from the top.