I’ve had a few different gear bags over the last few years, curious what other climbers are running? I’ve ran the Arbsession gear tote for the last year and a half and it’s still hanging in there. Before that I ran a north face duffel which I actually thoroughly enjoyed using just disliked flaking the rope into it.
Gear bags?
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Steve Connally
Been here much more than a while
- Location
- Suffolk, Virginia
I've had the Courant bag since it first came out and it's held up great, My second bag is the Camp Spacecraft. Like that also
A guy I work with has had his for 8 years now and it looks like new!
ATH
Been here much more than a while
- Location
- Findlay, Ohio
I have an older Sherrill Branded bag. Maybe 8-10 years. It's held up great. No tears. 120' or rope saddle (even new saddle with suspenders taking up more space), everything on the saddle (carabiners, slings, Unicender), lanyard, helmet, throw bags and lines all in the main pocket. Misc biners, foot/knee ascenders in the front. Couple of small side pockets. I throw my phone and wallet in the top zipper pouch. It's great. They don't make it any more.
The closest thing I saw is the Notch Hauler 70L: https://sherrilltree.com/notch-hauler-70l/ But there aren't good pics of that. One youtube review where the guy seemed more interested in filming himself than the bag, so still don't know much. Fortunately, I'm not shopping for a new one so I don't need to know much about it...but if I had need, I might look more into that one.
Or I like the bigger Courant Cross Pro - I really like how that opens up. When its wet or snowy now, I put a tarp on the ground for the rope. I assume that could serve the same purpose...but then the bag would have to dry out, so maybe not? Still like how it is open to get to everything.
The closest thing I saw is the Notch Hauler 70L: https://sherrilltree.com/notch-hauler-70l/ But there aren't good pics of that. One youtube review where the guy seemed more interested in filming himself than the bag, so still don't know much. Fortunately, I'm not shopping for a new one so I don't need to know much about it...but if I had need, I might look more into that one.
Or I like the bigger Courant Cross Pro - I really like how that opens up. When its wet or snowy now, I put a tarp on the ground for the rope. I assume that could serve the same purpose...but then the bag would have to dry out, so maybe not? Still like how it is open to get to everything.
Bendroctanus
Carpal tunnel level member
- Location
- Springfield
I am a huge fan of the Nargear bags. Durability is second to none and the price is very reasonable as well.
ghostice
Been here a while
Courant bag (great bag) or for days when you really can't decide what to bring, wheeled Stanley black tub tool chests (big sturdy wheels) - one for climbing gear, one for rigging gear and a buncha cheap Wessspur rope bags for rope, rope and more rope. Chainsaws separate always.
flushcut
Been here much more than a while
- Location
- Delavan, WI
Klein canvas Dr.s bag.
Notch Pro Access works for me with the fold open design that exposes all your gear in plain sight. If I had to replace it I'd go with the Courant Cross Pro since it is the same idea but has the option of a waist belt to ease the load on the shoulders for long treks to the trees.
Quintanana
Participating member
- Location
- Hawai'i
50L tuefelbergwr bag…wish I bought it sooner. 200’ 11mm, harness and helmet. I run a smaller Metolius for my second line, small gear bag, and a couple throw cubes
Quintanana
Participating member
- Location
- Hawai'i
The tuef buckets are so stiff for flaking.
Very nice.
RogerM
Carpal tunnel level member
- Location
- Louisville,KY USA
"old suitcase painted pink" T.D.
Osprey Wheeled Duffle 90, abused it for years and not a single rip or breakage, even from constantly jolting it down stairs full of heavy stuff. water proof, high ground clearance, zips never broke, can stand on end properly. Wheels big and high enough to easily drag over gravel or grass or mildly unever ground. I get some people work in forests on steep hills and stuff but I dunno why any city arborists carry all their heavy shit around when they could roll it instead. Holds plenty of stuff too but theres a bigger 120L version if needed.
snunyabizness
New member
- Location
- portland, oregon
just a giant canvas bag with a few little canvas zipper bags for the bling, and a rope bag!
dtreez
New member
- Location
- Bucks County
Does anyone have any recommendations for something like the Courant cross, but smaller?
'm looking for a bag I can use just to keep miscellaneous hardware in and keep it organized. Maybe a saddle as well, but I'm committed to separate bags for my ropes.
'm looking for a bag I can use just to keep miscellaneous hardware in and keep it organized. Maybe a saddle as well, but I'm committed to separate bags for my ropes.
Teufelberger Gear Mule Bag
Clean. Fast. Equipped. The 15 Liter Teufelberger Gear Mule is the little helper you need for your everyday tasks. Store your most important tools at one place and quickly grab them when you need them. It seamlessly clips to the Teufelberger Lazy Mule or Mighty Mule 80 Liter bags and makes them...
arbsession.com
For hardware this is a decent bag, a guy I ran into found a very very similar style bag for hiking for less. I can’t remember what it was though.
Ditto. I got two US Air Force flight bags, one I’ve been beating the shit out of since 2005. The waterproof lining inside dried up and flaked away but I’m actually alright with that, I don’t mind everything in there getting a little more air circulating and not getting funky. One for climbing stuff, one for ropes and a couple bits of rigging gear and slings. There’s room to spare still, but they get heavy. I tend to carry around way more shit than I actually need.
A bunch of little mesh drawstring bags so I know what’s in them without rooting around too much. Hitch cords, aluminum auto locking biners, other biners, pulleys, and miscellaneous stuff like spare rope grab and the second Akimbo or Zigzag or whatever get their own bags. I should get a little bag for wedges, I always gotta dig to find one.
Analog
Participating member
- Location
- City of Trees
I'm a huge fan of the Black Diamond big wall haul bags (sizes vary). Yes, it's just one giant tube with a small inner pocket, but the material is ridiculously strong and thick and they hold a lot of stuff. No zippers to break. I organize internally with smaller mesh ditty bags. They can be closed up and thrown in the chip box and will not suffer. They have backpack straps to haul it to the backyard. They will outlast every bag mentioned above, guaranteed.
data farm 26
Been here a while
- Location
- Casablanca
I put my gear in a tub
southsoundtree
Been here much more than a while
- Location
- Olympia, WA
Speaking of a super expensive gear bag going in the chip body...Locking doors in chip trucks makes so much sense to me. Idk why people don't make them.
A simple Dutch door design seems so easy. Doesn't Have to be particularly strong.
I'd just go with strong anyway. I'd put a hook on the wall for my gear bag.
My chip truck has a man-cab with security bars, so I never bothered with the fab of a full door.
It could easily hinge on top.
A simple Dutch door design seems so easy. Doesn't Have to be particularly strong.
I'd just go with strong anyway. I'd put a hook on the wall for my gear bag.
My chip truck has a man-cab with security bars, so I never bothered with the fab of a full door.
It could easily hinge on top.
