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"I just got a sports bag from town - £15 and it holds my rig, my ff suit, 2 helmets (including a z1) with side pockets for log book etc. and it's made out of cordura "



Yup, I did the same thing, went to wal-mart and got the biggest most durrable bag they had (which is also codura). My rig (packed or unpacked), two jumpsuits, change of clothes, shoes, Z1, Log book & a bunch of other junk will all fit in it. :)

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I bought a gear bag made for SCUBA divers. It is waterproof and has a very large horseshoe top opening. Zipper bag on each end and a large zipper bag on front. Comes with carry handles and two well padded shoulder straps. Best part is, it holds 2 rigs, 2 Jumpsuits and plenlty of spare "stuff". I am very happy with it.

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Here's one to think about,

I keep my rig, jumpsuit, clothes and books in a rubbermaid bin. It's just big enough to hold it all
snug and I don't think it could offer better protection. I throw it in the trunk on the way out to the DZ, it Water Proof!, puncture proof etc.

A friend of mine gave me the idea and straps could easily be attached to lug it around on your back. I can't quite get the helmet in but that's okay 'cause i wear it on my head :-)



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i got the coolest basic gear bag....plain black, backpack style, 3 major pockets, room enough for rig, goggles, alti, etc, but not helmet, cordura tough stuff, suitcase style strap handles on top and sides, had a leftover hook knife in the bottom, got it for free off the local rigger after a repack.
evolution WILL be served, one way or another!!!! im not jumping, im imitating a reluctant meteor.

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Samsonite makes a cool "gear bag" which is really intended to be a Backpack/carryon. The label says "COC126" "310" (circled) and "898 Samsonite Sports" if any of those numbers helps at your local luggagery.

The bag is black cordura and has a 16 x 20 footprint, just big enough for my Racer. Two large pockets (10 x 15 x 5"deep) hold all the ancilleries including spare clothes and gear. $50 C$ ($30 US) shouldn't cost that many quid.

BTW, the coolest thing is the backpack function - you can wear your gear like gear, even when it's "just gear"

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