bbrodes 0 #1 February 4, 2014 Hey everybody, I'm trying to find out which gear(rig) bags are the best on the market. I just bought a brand new rig (wings, pilot,PDR,cypress2) and need a really tough bag for it. I almost always take my motorcycle to the DZ so I need a bag that I feel comfortable holding a 6000 rig on my back without worrying about any possibilities of it coming open or coming off my back. Any suggestions? Thanks, blueskies! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
councilman24 37 #2 February 4, 2014 Has nothing to do with skydiving but I have bought two of these now. http://lbtinc.com/sale/enhanced-warfighter-load-out-bag.html One when on sale for $80 and one later at the $50 price. Look at the normal listing and see the normal price of $309. These bags are well worth the $300 let alone the $50. I've got lots of bags and some back packs and have never seen a bag built this well. Hidden pack straps, sheet foam to give it structure and on and on. I couldn't buy the materials in this bag for $100 let alone the 10s of hours it would take to build. The reviews are all correct. I'm sure mine will see use as gear bags. I can't say it enough. I don't care what bag you've seen before this is built better. Perhaps not quite as refined as a North Face (or whatever it top of the line) expedition pack but better for its intended job. This is a tank. And the dimensions at first might seem maybe to small but you could put two big rigs in one of these. There's a video somewhere of a person crawling out of one. You're rig might survive a crash, certainly better than you will unless you ride in full armor. I can't stop. This is the best value deal of anything I've ever found. And I'M CHEAP.The only thing better is a rolling Pelican case but not as convient on the bike. I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbrodes 0 #3 February 5, 2014 Thanks a lot for the reply, they look awesome. You sure gave them quite a good review, I may be ordering one. Thanks again! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbrodes 0 #4 February 5, 2014 after looking at the videos, it seems like its just too big to have on my bike. Still an awesome price for an awesome bag, might buy one anyways for other stuff Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
councilman24 37 #5 February 5, 2014 I pulled one of mine out. It was bigger than I remembered. If it had compression straps it might work but it probably is too big. The idea would be to wear it backpack style and it might work on my 750 vulcan but it would be big. On a sport bike no way. But I got to tell dz.com about it. I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jurgencamps 0 #6 February 5, 2014 Just be careful when you close the zippers. The zippers of the gear bag of a friend opened up when he was riding his motorbike. His unpacked main sneaked out the bag and pulled his gear out the bag. Sadly a truck behind him could not avoid his gear anymore. So, if it is a double zipper, do not position the zippers in the middle, but at a side. See picture. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
b3ndech0 0 #7 February 5, 2014 a friend of mine has this one: http://www.chutingstar.com/skydive/chutingstar-gear-bag it has a lot of space but the build quality doesent seem to be that good. the insidepockets started to rip of. Still its a nice bag. I just looked at this one which looks nice to me: http://www.chutingstar.com/skydive/fliteline-gear-bag-3364 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pattersd 0 #8 February 5, 2014 Osprey Porter 65 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lyosha 50 #9 February 5, 2014 pattersdOsprey Porter 65 Wow, that's exactly the thing I was looking for... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbrodes 0 #10 February 5, 2014 that looks like great bag, going to head down to REI to check it out, thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vitriol 0 #11 February 5, 2014 I have a porter 46, really nice bag. Small enough to be confortable on a bike. I can fit my rig and a freefly suit in it, and if you ever fly commercial, it is carry-on size. You can tie your helmet bag to the motorcycle with a bungee net. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heavydude 0 #12 February 6, 2014 I had the generic rig bags fall apart due to the fact I have a heavy big-boy rig. Then I used a DeepSea (brand) scuba type gear bag that was pretty well used as a substitute. Have been using that bag for about 5 years. Lots of room for rig + stuff. It has backpack straps + rollers and expando straps on the side so when I am lazy I just rigger fold the main and put in gear bag if I dont feel like packing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbrodes 0 #13 February 6, 2014 what size rig? Im flying a pilot 168 with a 160 reserve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vitriol 0 #14 February 6, 2014 I'ts a 135/135, but it's pretty big compared to other containers of same size (LOTS of padding). Your's might fit, but I'd try it before buying. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygypsie 2 #15 February 6, 2014 If you haven't found what you are looking for yet, my husband custom makes them. If you are on facebook, check out our page: I Guana Skydive Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erdnarob 1 #16 February 6, 2014 You have a good choice of gear bags at ParaGear on their catalog or on line. See their catalog at page 117. You can also ask a master rigger to make a custom one for you. It's important to be able to wear it on your shoulders too.Learn from others mistakes, you will never live long enough to make them all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbrodes 0 #17 February 7, 2014 Just bought the porter 65, I think its going to be perfect. Thanks everybody! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
