How much would you pay for...?

[Gory 0]

Hi everyone,

I know a lot of people have issues with having to carry many different gear bags for different equipment when going to the DZ for the weekend.Well my question is: how much would you be willing to pay for a gear bag that would fit everything you need for a weekend, for instance: rig or two, camera equipment, clothing, helmets, sleeping bags, tent, and just about anything people usually carry in few different gear bags?
I know that this might sound like a strange question, but just hang in there with me. So how much would you pay for a dependable, high quality gear bag, built specifically to meet skydiver's needs?

Please disregard the number of jumps I have, expertise, etc (if possible; I know a lot of people BS just because they have more jumps than others, but lets set that aside, ok?)

I wanted to make a poll, but wasn't sure how to do that
Please keep matter serious and realistic as much as possible, keeping few important variables in mind (how much on average a skydiver spends on gear bags, the quality and how long do they last, etc)

Thanks,
Gory

"Nothing in this world worth having, comes easy"

[wolfriverjoe 1,523]

The problem with that is that it will be too big and get too heavy.

I use THIS as a gear bag. It holds 1 rig a couple helmets, a couple jumpsuits, weights, goggles, spare glasses, logbooks, and all my other little skydiving stuff.

It goes close to 50lbs.

My lunch and rigger kit go seperate.

I've got a Square-1 backpack style bag, but it doesn't have enough room.

"There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy

"~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo

[captain1976 0]

Again, way too much shit for 1 bag. I use 2 bags as it is so I can carry one in each hand.

You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime

[wmw999 2,485]

A gear bag that fits all that and is halfway reasonable to carry it all around is called a car.

Wendy P.

There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown)

[danornan 79]

... and don't forget the wheels...

Dano

[DrewEckhardt 0]

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Hi everyone,

I know a lot of people have issues with having to carry many different gear bags for different equipment when going to the DZ for the weekend.Well my question is: how much would you be willing to pay for a gear bag that would fit everything you need for a weekend, for instance: rig or two, camera equipment, clothing, helmets, sleeping bags, tent, and just about anything people usually carry in few different gear bags?

Zero. Bags which hold just a rig, jump suit, helmet, and accessories are legal as air-line carry-ons, fit nicely on a motor cycle seat, and are a manageable 25 pounds. Combining them together would mean they get checked on planes (potentially over-sized), need a car to transport, and make them too heavy to drag around.

When I need a second rig or clothes, I just take a second bag.

[BIGUN 1,348]

One trip to Lowes:

1. ea. Contico Tuff Bin: $65.00

4 ea. Waxman 3" Steel Swivel Casters: $28.00

1 ea. four foot (4') section of thick rope cut to length in the store- about $4.00

One hour of assembly.
Total cost: ~$90.00

Cover with DZ/Boogie/Award stickers as required.
Seats two.

Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

[NiteQwill 0]

I just use a huge tough box that I bought at wal-mart. I realized that lugging a bag to the dz is a pain in the ass. Plus when I feel lazy on the last jump and don't want to pack, I just throw it all in the box.

"Fail, fail again. Fail better."
-Samuel Beckett