The Mares Cruise X-Strap Bag is a dive gear bag from Mares – designed to carry a full set of scuba equipment comfortably. Durable construction, smart compartments, and easy-carry handles make it the reliable travel companion for trips to Sipadan’s UNESCO reef walls.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Brand | Mares |
| Product | Cruise X-Strap Bag |
| Type | Gear bag |
| Material | Nylon / Mesh |
| Closure | Zipper |
| Waterproof | No |
| Best For | Dive travel / Equipment storage |
Key Features
- Spacious compartments: Room for a full set of scuba gear, organised and accessible.
- Durable nylon: Holds up to the rough-and-tumble of dive trips and travel.
- Easy-carry handles: Comfortable grip whether you’re carrying or rolling.
- Ventilated design: Lets gear dry out between trips – no mildew.
Suited for Malaysian Dive Sites
The Mares Cruise X-Strap 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 use – especially if sand got inside.
- Open all compartments and air dry fully before storing.
- Check zippers for sand and grit – rinse them clear.
- Store open in a well-ventilated space.
Final Verdict
A good dive bag makes every trip easier. The Mares Cruise X-Strap Bag carries your gear, organises it, and holds up to the travel. That’s all you need.





Amirul Rahman –
Really impressed with how comfortable the X-strap system is. Carried my full dive kit through Changi Airport without any back pain. Wish it had a few more small pockets though.
Imran Hanafiah –
Thank you, Amirul, for your positive review and feedback! We’re glad the bag’s comfort helped on your travels, and we’ll take your suggestion about extra small pockets into consideration for future designs.
Wei Ling Tan –
Is this bag allowed as cabin luggage on SilkAir flights? Planning to use it for a diving trip next month.
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Hi Wei Ling, thank you for your question! The Mares Cruise X-Strap Bag is designed to fit in most airplane overhead compartments, but we recommend checking SilkAir’s specific cabin size restrictions to ensure a smooth check-in experience.
Siti Nurhuda –
Used the bag for a liveaboard trip in Tioman. Loved the drainage system—my gear dried out nicely after each dive. Only thing was the zippers felt a bit stiff at first, but they loosened up after a few uses.
Imran Hanafiah –
Thank you for sharing your experience, Siti! We’re glad the drainage system worked well during your trip and appreciate your feedback on the zippers—they are designed for durability and tend to ease up with use.