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Equipment => Other Gear => Topic started by: mattw on March 03, 2011, 12:28:00 AM
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I need a new bag and I can't decide whether it's worth spending the extra cash and buying a high end bag with all of the extra pockets/compartments compared to a decent sized bag that had just one large compartment.
Kit I need to fit in my bag;
- 2/3 x Bats
- 1 x Pads
- 2 x Gloves
- Thigh guards + Abdo
- 2 x Spikes
- 1 x Helmet
- Clothing and the Extras (eg, balls, socks etc)
I've been looking at bags for a while now on the Internet as I've been waiting for the cricket shops to get their 2011 gear in stock and I've come up with a few I'm going to look at;
- Salix Pod One - 90cm long x 38cm high x 36cm wide(around £65)
- Slazenger Ultimate Size - 100cm x 40cm x 48cm(around £70)
- Ayrtek - around 95 x 30 x 45? (£65)
- GN Nitro - 90 x 30 x 45 cms(around £50)
I chose these bags out as they are all stand up bags (as the team I play for in midweek have a small changing room) and that they offer good bat protection due to having seperate bat compartments which is my main criteria on purchasing the bag at the moment. Out of these I from looking at them via the Internet I prefer the Salix bag due to it being very smart and not as big as the others.
However, I just don't know whether it's worth splashing an extra £30 on a high end bag or spend a lot less on a bag that just has one compartment inside the bag such as the Solitaire bag (around £25, 94cm x 35cm x 30cm)
(http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/matthewwatkins7/DSCF36551.jpg)
Are the high end bags worth splashing the extra cash on? Do the extra compartments/pockets make it worth the money? Or should I save my money get the Solitaire bag and put my bats in covers within the bag?
Any help appreciated, cheers.
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90x40x40 will fit everything in with space for clothes as I found out with my Surridge bag. Durability was an issue with it.
New, renovated Ayrtek bags will be good as they're spacious and organised. High-end GM bags are also good. I would say £40-£70 will get you a very good bag, doesn't matter too much whether it has compartments or just one space unless you like to be organised with your gear. Try and get a sturdy bag though as it an investment after all.
Personally out of all of those options I'd go for the Salix.
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I would prefer an 'organised' bag as otherwise I would have to take bags etc to stop muddy spikes getting other kit muddy etc... or if I need something quick before I go in to bag I know where it'll be straight away.
I just don't know what the bags I've listed are like inside which is why I need to go and view them, but I still don't know whether it's worth spending the extra money on a bag.
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Don't underestimate the size of that pod one. It's still pretty big. I have the next size down and it holds as much stuff as you have listed plus keeping kit but isn't an organised bag. It has separate bat holders and boot space and is about 50quid. You won't need a bigger bag.
The biggest issues with bigger bags are size both in car boot space and on public transport, and weight. The bigger the are the heavier they are. The retractable handle mechanism adds significantly to the weight. And of course, how much room you take up in a changing room. Very few amateur players actually need these huge bags. They are almost team bag sized!
I vote salix pod pro. It's what I have.
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I vote the ayrtek as it's the one I have fits in car ok plus lots of separate compartments for stuff plus if you search on here Tom took some photos of the inside
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Better photos of the bag
http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=7945.180
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after successfully negotiating the release of our goods from customs this morning (i felt like Samuel J Jackson in the negotiator!) they are due for delivery tomorrow to us....apparently HMRC customs are a law unto themselves and can hold stuff as long as they like!!
Have 30 stand-up bags in the order but know a good third of these have been sold already.
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Ahh always good news next Friday should be worth while then
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Tim, is there any chance you can take some pictures of inside your Salix bag? It might save me some money going to look at these bags...
I would've thought that the Pod one would've been a better bag than the Pro, it's not too much bigger only a couple of cm and with the stand up ability of the bag it would save space in the changing rooms.
Cheers.
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after successfully negotiating the release of our goods from customs this morning (i felt like Samuel J Jackson in the negotiator!) they are due for delivery tomorrow to us....apparently HMRC customs are a law unto themselves and can hold stuff as long as they like!!
Have 30 stand-up bags in the order but know a good third of these have been sold already.
good stuff tom!
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Looking forward to getting mine mate! When you say one has my name on, please don't write all over it with a marker pen ;)
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was thinking more of tip-ex and going back to the old school :)
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Not sure if you've considered one of these.......
http://uzisports.com/product_info.php?cPath=25_102&products_id=274
Built like the proverbial brick **** house.
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Don't think I'll need one that big to be fair.
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Or a nice pink highlighter!
You must have customs on speed dial these days mate
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You took the plunge then
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Less of a plunge, more of a head first dive
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You should be me I'm in neck deep as I have everything Tom makes the gloves are especially good IMO
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i cud sex wee on my ayrtek gloves i love them they are the bizzle!
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not sure if that will improve the grip or hinder it mate!
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keep the leather nice and soft lol
the bizzle from brizzle
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Tim, is there any chance you can take some pictures of inside your Salix bag? It might save me some money going to look at these bags...
I would've thought that the Pod one would've been a better bag than the Pro, it's not too much bigger only a couple of cm and with the stand up ability of the bag it would save space in the changing rooms.
Cheers.
how depserate are you for pics? May not be able to do it until Tuesday. In terms of size, don't underestimate how much bigger 10% on the width is. Height is squashable. The other thing about the lenth is that with the retractable handle, the base won't be quite so flexible so although it will stand up on end, it will feel bigger.
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Ah don't worry about the pictures, I'm going to Luton on saturday so I may go a bit earlier and go visit cricket direct as it's just a bit longer on my journey before the game and have a look in there.
Well at the end of the day, I suppose it's better to have more space than not enough.
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Sadly I didn't get to visit Direct Cricket due to there being a massive hold up on the M1 which allowed me to go about 4 miles in an hour, so decided to scrap it otherwise I would've missed the Harriers game.
Anyway, after looking around the web a bit more I just wondered if anyone had the GN players bag? http://www.seriouscricket.co.uk/shop/product.php/2373/141/ (http://www.seriouscricket.co.uk/shop/product.php/2373/141/) it looks like a decent bag for the price, however some websites say it has enough room for 2 bats in the bat pocket and some say that it just has a bat pocket. So I was wondering if anyone knew if you could fit two bats in the 'bat pocket'?