What Gear Bags are good?

[sydthe 0]

Hello,

I just got my first rig. Now I am looking for a gear bag. The size of the system is 160 reserve and 170 main. So not too big. It should hold the rig, helmet, and my jump suit.

Thanks so much :-)

[fcajump 164]

sydthe

Hello,

I just got my first rig. Now I am looking for a gear bag. The size of the system is 160 reserve and 170 main. So not too big. It should hold the rig, helmet, and my jump suit.

Thanks so much :-)

Last spring I got one of these:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Skydiver-Syndrome-Gear-Bag-Parachute-Rig-Skydiving-Container-Backpack-Yellow-S19-/221535297299?hash=item3394885f13:g:Dz4AAOxyu~lSSP7P
(see their store, they have several size and color options)

So far I've been happy with it.
JW

Always remember that some clouds are harder than others...

[Baksteen 84]

I'm largely dependent on public transport and walking. So I always use a 90L trekking backpack. I am unsure of the exact translation but you'll find them at your local outdoor shop. This kind of backpack is way better for your body than your average shoulder-straps-only backpack because the weight sits on your hips instead of your neck and shoulders.

"That formation-stuff in freefall is just fun and games but with an open parachute it's starting to sound like, you know, an extreme sport."
~mom

[Unstable 9]

Can I share the worst gear bag? This Monster

I thought it would be cool to roll onto the DZ with my big gear tub, sort my 2 rigs like library books, have a little shelf for altimeter etc...

Worst idea ever. It weight a ton, takes easily 2 people to load up into a pickup, and I can't get it into the house without dinging every corner along the way, and it slides around in the bed of the truck.

=========Shaun ==========

[RockSkyGirl 10]

I just got an Ogio Big Mouth, but I need mine to hold more gear than you need. Ogio makes smaller bags also, like the 9800 and the Adrenalin; the brand is highly recommended by the instructors at my dz.
I've also had Ful recommended to me; and my first gear bag was a Samsonite HighSierra.
No matter which you choose I'd recommend one with wheels and a retractable handle, and ALSO some other form of carry-straps, so you can drag it when the terrain is good but easily be able to lift it over mud/gravel or into your car.