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Equipment => Your Kit => Topic started by: Cover_Drive on June 15, 2012, 04:40:04 AM
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I never thought that I would be this fussed when it comes to bag, I used to have MB Malik Double Decker which was;
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Then I bought GM Original LE Duplex which was;
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Both were good, however, one thing I didn't like was the fact they were 'too big' once everything was stuffed in and becomes quite inconvenient to carry around. So last Sunday for the first time I used my M&H Medium Canvas which I got from M&H Clearance sale for like 35 Quids and it was amazing. I was able to fit in what I wanted to fit in.
So I prefer bags around similar size to M&H Medium Canvas, do anyone have any recommendation?
This is what I wish to fit in it;
1 Pair of pads
2-3 Pairs of gloves
Thigh Guard Set + Arm Guard
Box
Shoes
A box with spikes utilities and a small bag for wrist bands etc etc
Few shirts, trousers, small towels etc.
I was lurking around few websites and I came across Salix Pod Pro and Pod Pack, does anyone have either of these? If so how are they? Is it easy to commute in them? Are they light and convenient?
Many thanks for your help, I appreciate it.
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Have you looked into the aero stand up bag ?
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Have you looked into the aero stand up bag ?
Nopes.
Aren't they very big?
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sounds like you need a duffle bag...........
i hada look at buzz's salix one yesterday and that looked very nice and fitted all his stash in very well
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sounds like you need a duffle bag...........
i hada look at buzz's salix one yesterday and that looked very nice and fitted all his stash in very well
Yes, I also need a duffle especially for winter indoors where I carry less stuff than what I do to games.
From duffles I liked Shamrock, however, lately someone brought this Gray Nicolls to my attention;
http://uzisports.com/product_info.php?cPath=25_204&products_id=811
One of my friend bought Salix one here and he swears on that (haven't seen it yet).
After all, what Buzz touches is nothing but a great product ;)
Maybe BlankBats should have bags too? ;) BlankBags :D
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I've a Salix pod pro and I've spent time commuting with it. My observations are that whilst not being enormous, it's a cricket bag and therefore will take up space. What I like about it is that it isn't super huge and I get pads, helmet, two bats, gloves, strippers, two pairs of boots, shower kit and playing kit in it with no problems. I think it also looks very professional and feels high quality material wise, although I recently bust the zip on the boot tunnel.
I also have a duffle which I've tended to use for nets. I've found I can get all my kit in it, but need to carry my bat separately if I do that as the bat pocket on the side doesn't always open up properly. The duffle I have is a Slazenger V-series because it was cheap.
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AERO Tour stand up every time. Yes, I would make a couple of small changes to the pocket set up because it still isn't quite perfect, but I manage to be out and about for a month at a time with mine!
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A Cricket Box Pro Grade bag. Holds mine and my youngest's gear - mind you, we don't have as much kit as some of you! Looks well made, plenty of pockets etc. and fits in the car boot.
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CD, have you considered the Albion medium wheelie? I was considering that if I could make the same modifications to it that I made to my M&H double decker (i.e firm up the base), plus it has a rigid pull handle so it'll be easier to cart around?
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The Duck and Run bag someone linked to yesterday looks very nice.
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AERO Tour stand up every time. Yes, I would make a couple of small changes to the pocket set up because it still isn't quite perfect, but I manage to be out and about for a month at a time with mine!
I'm there! Aero tour stand up bag fits everything I need! It is enourmous..the elephant of all bags!
Also has compartments for 3 bats and can fit another 2 in the corners and all the rest of my kit! Pockets galour.
And if you're playing against a team with space challenging changing rooms, then it'll stand up and take a small amount of room!!
The only downside is the size of it. But I have an Audi estate so fits in across the boot, but would be a problem in a smaller car!!
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Pete - guess you'll agree with me though that the bat compartment would be better with four pockets rather than three, all done at a slight angle? There's plenty of space for this to be done, but most importantly for me, it would also mean that you wouldn't expose the spines of your bats to such damage...
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Yes fella - I'd go along with that! In my case 5 pockets for bats! ;)
I doubt I'd go back to a normal bag now!!!
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M&H double decekr bag looks good, although no pocket for bats
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Newbery SPS looks huge too, nice double decker. Not too sure about bat compartments though.
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M&H double decekr bag looks good, although no pocket for bats
Not necessarily, in fact it's the perfect multi bat bag (and is improved with a stiffer base) with a very easy modification! http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=13476.msg288693#msg288693
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i have seen one Dan. Its great and very very big but it needs more compartments in it as standard i think
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Newbery SPS looks huge too, nice double decker. Not too sure about bat compartments though.
I have the SPS, is a big bag fits all my gear in, but struggle fitting in the helment due to its shape and finding room for it
Another problem is the double decker thing, find it awkward to access when in a small crowded changing room
After a new and more accessible bag, innitially wanted a Aero but read bad reviews on them, so may opt for an Ayrtek, or just stick with a duffle bag and a sports bag for whites n clothing
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Gray Nicolls Viper wins hand down, not too big yet you can fit loads in it, with 2 bat compartments too.
Shame GN discontinued it.
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Thank you very much to everyone who responded, I appreciate your help and time!
CD, have you considered the Albion medium wheelie? I was considering that if I could make the same modifications to it that I made to my M&H double decker (i.e firm up the base), plus it has a rigid pull handle so it'll be easier to cart around?
A mate has that and I don't like it whatsoever, the quality is appalling!
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I've a Salix pod pro and I've spent time commuting with it. My observations are that whilst not being enormous, it's a cricket bag and therefore will take up space. What I like about it is that it isn't super huge and I get pads, helmet, two bats, gloves, strippers, two pairs of boots, shower kit and playing kit in it with no problems. I think it also looks very professional and feels high quality material wise, although I recently bust the zip on the boot tunnel.
I also have a duffle which I've tended to use for nets. I've found I can get all my kit in it, but need to carry my bat separately if I do that as the bat pocket on the side doesn't always open up properly. The duffle I have is a Slazenger V-series because it was cheap.
Salix sounds like the one which fits my specifications, it doesn't sounds to be a big bag.
The M&H Medium is;
82cm long x 33cm high x 33cm wide
While Salix is;
86cm long x 36cm high x 33cm wide
While M&H Large Canvas is;
102cm long x 40cm wide
M&H Double Decker is;
L 100cm x W 48cm
Newbery SPS is;
900 x 400 x 400
Lastly GM Original LE Duplex is;
96cm x 38cm x 42cm
So there is trifling difference, between Salix and M&H Medium Canvas I have.
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TIm mate, does that Salix have any pocket outside for keys, wallet etc?
Lastly are batcaves like GM ones?
In GM ones my bat stickers always got hurt lol
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TIm mate, does that Salix have any pocket outside for keys, wallet etc?
Lastly are batcaves like GM ones?
In GM ones my bat stickers always got hurt lol
The Salix has a huge full length pocket down the side of the bag. The bat cave is kinda like the GM one but is not in a separate block below the bag, kind of like a full length padded pocket down the bottom with access from the outside.
Great bag though
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I've a Salix pod pro and I've spent time commuting with it. My observations are that whilst not being enormous, it's a cricket bag and therefore will take up space. What I like about it is that it isn't super huge and I get pads, helmet, two bats, gloves, strippers, two pairs of boots, shower kit and playing kit in it with no problems. I think it also looks very professional and feels high quality material wise, although I recently bust the zip on the boot tunnel.
Agree with you very thick and high quality materials but the zip on the boot bit has broken on mine as well :(
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GN say there is nowhere you can get hold of a Viper bag :(
They say the dimensions were: 99 x 40 x 33cm ; and to think it only costed £45-50 back in the day.
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I would buy the Salix Pod One, bigger than the Pod Pro but also not massive, don't know of its worth the £75 though
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The Salix has a huge full length pocket down the side of the bag. The bat cave is kinda like the GM one but is not in a separate block below the bag, kind of like a full length padded pocket down the bottom with access from the outside.
Great bag though
Cheers Joe, I appreciate it.
So the bats are protected in bat cave right? They don't get scratched or anything if they are together, do they?
Agree with you very thick and high quality materials but the zip on the boot bit has broken on mine as well :(
Is it heavy (when nothing is innit)?
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I would buy the Salix Pod One, bigger than the Pod Pro but also not massive, don't know of its worth the £75 though
Hmm true but I use 82 cm so 90 cm looks very big :(
GN say there is nowhere you can get hold of a Viper bag :(
They say the dimensions were: 99 x 40 x 33cm ; and to think it only costed £45-50 back in the day.
Wow thats cheap! I really like GN Players but it seem to be massive as well
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I went through a stage where I was obsessed with GN Bags.
I have a mate who is sponsored by Salix and has no problems with the bag whatsoever. It does look small when compared to my Aero Tour but it is really compact and you can fit just as much in it despite it being slightly smaller.
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I went through a stage where I was obsessed with GN Bags.
I have a mate who is sponsored by Salix and has no problems with the bag whatsoever. It does look small when compared to my Aero Tour but it is really compact and you can fit just as much in it despite it being slightly smaller.
SOunds great! He also has Salix Pod Pro one?
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Cheers Joe, I appreciate it.
So the bats are protected in bat cave right? They don't get scratched or anything if they are together, do they?
Is it heavy (when nothing is innit)?
They are protected fine, they are separated by a middle bit so don't touch each other. I would put them in spine down though, as spikes tend to give it small dents otherwise.
It's not that heavy but isn't the lightest of bags. Like Tim said very thick with good quality materials.
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They are protected fine, they are separated by a middle bit so don't touch each other. I would put them in spine down though, as spikes tend to give it small dents otherwise.
It's not that heavy but isn't the lightest of bags. Like Tim said very thick with good quality materials.
Sounds good ; I have always rated Salix very high based on there quality and whatever I have bought of Salix has been exceptionally well in terms of quality.
Thank you very much for ALL of your (and others) help, I appreciate it.