Disc Golf Bags?

[willkuper]

I'll post pics of my Revolution tour bag bought back in ~2001, I used it heavily for about 3-4 years, played in over 50 PDGA events with it and more than 1,000 rounds. It is still in great shape.

[gnduke]

Seems like there are a lot of Tour Bags available online.

And they are available for a large number of sports, Tennis, Racquet ball, Snow Skiing, Ball Golf, Bicycling, etc.

[20460chase]

I kick the hell out of my Gateway backpack bag. I have a Blind Crow bag divider, which shrinks the bag about one disc and adds about a discs weight. It features metal and some super durable plastic, instead of PVC or injected molded junk. This keeps the bag in shape ( as hardly any of the marketed dividers actually help maintain the overall durability of the bag, what with sharp points and non-fiting parts ) and also makes it super resistent to soccer style penalty kicks and Olympic hammer throws.

They can be ordered through Iron Lion DGS. They are well worth the $25 for the investment of a $100+ bag.

[fulcan]

Scott's backpack was one of the older gateway backpacks...

My friends original Gateway Backpack has withstood many years of punishment. His wife offered to buy him a new Revolution bag and he said there wasn't any reason to switch. (Of course she bought herself the new Rev bag instead).

I've been using a PDGA bag for 4 years, but I finally lost the last set of zippers and most the other straps besides the main ones have long since came off. I'm also not sure what I'm going to replace it with.

[DOOM]

Everyone else is posting, so I'll do the same.

When I first started playing, I was given a hand-me-down Gateway Tour bag. This thing was VERY old, and was actually given to me from someone that recieved it as their first bag. I'm told the bag had 6 years of HEAVY use before it came to me.

I used it for the better part of a year, and the only repair I had to make was the front panel where the putter pocket was had ripped a couple of inches by the side. Sewed up, and good as new.

More recently, the bottom of the outside pocket developed a hole from wear. 7 years and it had jsut began to show wear that I see in 6 month old _ _ _ _ _ _ bags and _._._._. bags.

Well, I didn't like the hole (don't want to lose keys, wallet, or cellphone out on the course) so I got a Revo bag with the new plastic cage for my birthday. I've seen the Revo bags with 3-4 years on them and no problems. The new cage eliminates the old wear points and holds the bag open and square very well.

If Gateway had some cooler colors, I would have ordered one of them probably.... but I am more than happy with my Revo bag. It's pretty much a tossup of the two to determine which is the better bag, but if you stick to Gateway and Revo, you'll be happy either way!

[Edfredo]

Just wanted to chime in on this one. Bought a used Gateway bag from Blake T. He had 4 years in it and I am on my second year. He told me "It will be the best bag you will ever own" he was right (as usual) I got a Revo bag for playing in the AM worlds, it's a little guy, it seems great but if I had all the money in the world and could pick any bag out there, it would be the sweet blue and black Gateway Tour Bag

Peace
Scott

[20460chase]

Im pretty sure you can get a Gateway bag designed exactly how you want it, for a few bucks more. We have a rep that lives around here and hes had a dozen different custom bags, in all sorts of wild designs and color schemes.

Call them and ask them about what you want, more than likely you will get it.

[quickdisc]

Can't say enough good things about my Revolution Bags.
My large bags are still brand new.
My Mini Revolution bag has out lasted any of my other bags. Maybe because they are made in the U.S.A. and not China.

I Fly to tournaments with it and the Airport security thinks they are cool too !!! [img]/msgboard/images/graemlins/smirk.gif[/img]

Go here ..............www.discgolfer.com
http://www.comportunity.com/home.php
You'll be glad you did !!!!

[the_kid]

I agree bags made3 in the USA are the best that's why everyone loves Gateway and revolution.

[quickdisc]

I hear this bag is pretty good.
http://www.gdstour.com/bags/backpack.html

[DNA_2]

Have had the Gateway Back Pack bag for 3 years. Great Bag. Worth the Money

[tbender]

Got a Gateway bag that's lasted 4 years, and I've had 2 "problems".

1. The hooks to connect straps to on the back side of the bag have fallen off.
2. The black is fading from being outside (sun/rain/etc.)

Neither is a big problem and I've been very happy with it. Problem 1 is solved by hooking all 4 strap points to the top. Problem 2 is expected.

I've thought about buying a new bag the last 2 years, but if it ain't broke I can't convince myself to fix it. When I do, it will be Gateway or Revolution.

[quickdisc]

I still have this bag.
http://www.gdstour.com/bags/tour.html

My only issue is when I use my Quad shocks with it , the metal of the carabineers /Bag hooks .........Squeak badly with the metal D rings on the bag.

[Boneman]

I just sold one of my Revo Carolina bags for 2/3 what I paid for it a year and a half ago ... it was in excellent shape after being used 4-5 days a week at a pretty rugged mountain course. I wouldn't buy anything else.

[willkuper]

Here is my Revolution Bag after over 1,000 rounds and over 3 years of consistent use (I purchased it in ~Fall 2001). The only thing that happened to it is there are two tiny holes in the bottom from the frame rubbing the ground. There are no broken zippersor loose threads, nothing is unstitched, no tears.........by far the best bag out there.

[paerley]

I still have this bag.
http://www.gdstour.com/bags/tour.html

My only issue is when I use my Quad shocks with it , the metal of the carabineers /Bag hooks .........Squeak badly with the metal D rings on the bag.

This may sound crazy, but you could always use cooking wax (paraffin) on the metal. It'll minimize the resistance between the 2. You could also use some sort of oil/grease, but that'd be hell if it got on your discs. I did this on my 'beaners for when I used it with my night bag (also a gateway) and it silenced the issues I had. The only problem with wax is, if you carry a heavy bag, it wears through it every couple rounds.

Another idea would be to replace hte carabeaners with zip ties.

[quickdisc]

Wax and Oil . I tried that and it still squeaks. Wax wears out and so does oil .
I'm not into applying zip ties to hold the weight of my bag either , unless I absolutely have to , for a Emergency fix. I have had it with that action. You can't be monkeying around with your set up.

I want my bag to look professional and not rigged.
Never any Issues like that with my Revolution Bag. Apply Quad Shocks and Go !!!!
Never been happier , plus they are guaranteed !!!

[circle_2]

Hey you Gateway Back Pack & Revolution Dual Pack operators: How easy is it for you to get in-and-out of your rig as compared to a Quadshox (w/ a Gateway Tourbag) setup? Also, how tall is a fully loaded example?

[AWSmith]

Hey you Gateway Back Pack & Revolution Dual Pack operators: How easy is it for you to get in-and-out of your rig as compared to a Quadshox (w/ a Gateway Tourbag) setup? Also, how tall is a fully loaded example?

I find it easier, its the same as school backpack. thee thing i think i like most is that it doesn't bounce as you walk.

its ~ 2 discs tall, ~1 1/3 disc deep, and ~ 2 discs wide. sorry couldn't find the tape measure.

[circle_2]

How many of the Revolution bags have this potential Quadshock setup...and does it ride higher up similar to a Revo Dual Pack?

How about Gateway's non-Back Pack bags?

(I already own a good pair of (used)Phenix Quadshocks that I can transfer to a new bag...)

Actually, there are 4 strap attachment points, 2 on the front and 2 in the back. I am not talking about or counting the 2 bag strap attachment points on the top of the bag. When you use the front and back attachment points the bag sits right where it should, in your lower back. Most people make the mistake of not using the correct anchor points and use the top 2 attachment points with the straps too long.

As I said, most people attach the quads to the bag like this:



Instead the straps should be attach to the loops shown here in blue, and the opposing loops in the back (not shown)

[ferretdance03]

Anybody that's using a Revolution Mini bag care to tell me how many discs they are carrying?

I've been thinking about switching to something smaller, but am just wondering if I'll be able to fit all the essentials...

A break down of drivers/mids/putters would be nice too. Thanks.

[paul]

I carry:
1 Surge
2 Predators
1 Tracker
2 Wasps
2 Wizards -- one in the putter sleeve

The seven in the main compartment fit easily -- there is room for more but I like the ease that only seven give me and I do not throw a lot of discs. When you start jamming more in it just gets to be a hassle.

With the cell phone in the zippered pocket and a big bottle of water it's crazy light.

[willkuper]

I use a REvolution mini bag, I pulled the frame out to allow for more discs and less weight, I carry the following:

1 Challanger (putter)

2 10x Aviars
1-2 10x Rocs
1 Star Coyote
1 11x Teebird
1-2 CE Teebirds (1 T and 1 TL)
1 Star SL and/or 1 Star Starfire

I switch it up depending on the course, usually have about 8 discs total (plus my putter)

[Erroneous]

i have the TX bag & completely full it will hold 10 drivers 3 rocs 3 putters in main compartment and 1 putter in putter pocket. i carry 9 drivers so it's not such a tight fit. & theres always room in the huge side pockets to put a disc if you find one and your bag is already full......

oh mini bags, nevermind

[quickdisc]

How heavy is your Revolution TX Bag when full ?

[quickdisc]

That sounds like the way to go.

[krazyeye]

I know you were asking Erron but we have similar set ups and I am bored. I have a Carolina and with two 32 ounce water bottles and all my crap it is about 22 lbs.

[Erroneous]

I only have 1 water bottle so I'm probly under 2 elbows....

[circle_2]

~BUMP~

How many of the Revolution bags have this potential Quadshock setup...and does it ride higher up similar to a Revo Dual Pack?

How about Gateway's non-Back Pack bags?

(I already own a good pair of (used)Phenix Quadshocks that I can transfer to a new bag...)

[circle_2]

~BUMP~ Do either of these 2 bags have a putter pocket...and if so, how many putters can one fit in there?

Hey you Gateway Back Pack & Revolution Dual Pack operators: How easy is it for you to get in-and-out of your rig as compared to a Quadshox (w/ a Gateway Tourbag) setup? Also, how tall is a fully loaded example?