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Equipment => Other Gear => Topic started by: ryan wu on November 14, 2013, 07:57:02 AM
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As some of you may know I am considering buying an Aero Stand Up Tour Bag but before I do I wanted to know what everybody would prefer. Please give you honest opinions as it will help me greatly.
Cheers Guys
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Get none of them. I have the newbery tour stand up bag and it's incredible!
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I am pretty restricted to them as I live australia
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Mate I have the GN Legend bag you are referring to. It's OK but I still have to carry around a backpack for my clothing/shoes (I'm not a keeper either), and the internal section material isn't the strongest. I've had it 3 seasons I think and it's worn a hole through where I keep my helmet. I'm currently looking out for a new bag, the Kookaburra double decker one is in my thinking, but the handle is pretty poor, whereas with the GN it has a retractable handle which is superb. The Icon Players Plus is one I want, however they are in Melbourne (I'm in Perth) and apparently they have this arrangement where people in WA can only buy through Meulemans and not online on their website (seems a weird concept...). I've been speaking to the Meulemans guys for 5-6 weeks and he's barely sent them any stock at all, so I think they are a bit fed up with the bloke.
I just seen a review for the M&H Double a decker and it looks the business, however the postage to Australia might be too much to justify getting it...
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Get none of them. I have the newbery tour stand up bag and it's incredible!
I just looked at Paul's IJC review. It looks great but that side bat sleeve looks like it didn't quite fit the full length of the bat. Is there just one bat pocket or can it fit more?
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I'd go the GM just because of the bat cave and its compartments, but every time i see one it looks like it is going to explode......
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I just looked at Paul's IJC review. It looks great but that side bat sleeve looks like it didn't quite fit the full length of the bat. Is there just one bat pocket or can it fit more?
Yeah however I don't really use the bat cover because it's not very padded, so I prefer to put my bats on the top in padded covers wrapped in my pads to reduce the marks etc - works pretty well!
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Mate today I bought the Kookaburra 1200 Double Decker cricket bag, replacing the GN Legend. Firstly I wanted a bag that would not only carry my cricket gear, but also my clothing, and I must say I am more than impressed. You can fit a lot of gear in this thing. Here are some photos of my new acquisition, packed as it would be for game day. The tiered sections work really well:
(http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u638/ABETTS5/image_zpsceda82da.jpg) (http://s1325.photobucket.com/user/ABETTS5/media/image_zpsceda82da.jpg.html)
All packed up.
(http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u638/ABETTS5/image_zps99af0583.jpg) (http://s1325.photobucket.com/user/ABETTS5/media/image_zps99af0583.jpg.html)
The first tier fits my toiletries bag and spikes nicely. There is a specialist footwear well on the side but I have large feet so I found it fitted better here...
(http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u638/ABETTS5/image_zps3d69e47f.jpg) (http://s1325.photobucket.com/user/ABETTS5/media/image_zps3d69e47f.jpg.html)
The next tier is for clothing. As you can see, I have 2 sets of playing whites, caps, socks, and also a change of clothes and towel.
(http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u638/ABETTS5/image_zps23ce354e.jpg) (http://s1325.photobucket.com/user/ABETTS5/media/image_zps23ce354e.jpg.html)
(http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u638/ABETTS5/image_zpsc8b8b18f.jpg) (http://s1325.photobucket.com/user/ABETTS5/media/image_zpsc8b8b18f.jpg.html)
Playing kit here. In all I have 3 pairs of gloves, strippers, protector, bag of balls (black so they blend into the background). Under the towel are the pads.
(http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u638/ABETTS5/image_zps846d838b.jpg) (http://s1325.photobucket.com/user/ABETTS5/media/image_zps846d838b.jpg.html)
There are also 3 mesh pockets inside, which I have various things like sunscreen, inners, sunglasses, etc in there. I'd have preferred some external pockets to house these items, especially a "cool zone", something the GN Legend bag has over this.
(http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u638/ABETTS5/image_zpsead19b31.jpg) (http://s1325.photobucket.com/user/ABETTS5/media/image_zpsead19b31.jpg.html)
Helmet fits snugly in the helmet compartment.
(http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u638/ABETTS5/image_zpsa829e9fa.jpg) (http://s1325.photobucket.com/user/ABETTS5/media/image_zpsa829e9fa.jpg.html)
(http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u638/ABETTS5/image_zpsc4400e58.jpg) (http://s1325.photobucket.com/user/ABETTS5/media/image_zpsc4400e58.jpg.html)
As mentioned I have large feet so I kept the spikes out of the footwear area. In here I just have a bat of a bat repair kit full of grips, tape, bat cone, etc, etc.
(http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u638/ABETTS5/image_zpsf89beb00.jpg) (http://s1325.photobucket.com/user/ABETTS5/media/image_zpsf89beb00.jpg.html)
Bat section, as you can see, 3 bats fit comfortably in here. The GN Legend only had 2 bat slots.
Hope this helps you with your bag search. The Legend is still a good bag, but I don't think it uses it's space well at all. This is far more suitable for my needs. If it had a retractable handle like the legend, I'd say its a 10/10, but nonetheless I'm thrilled with the purchase.
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As you're in Australia, I suggest you have a look at these:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/UPRIGHT-WHEELIE-Kit-Bag-for-Pro-Players-Super-Tuff-Drinks-Zone-ORANGE-SPORTS-/200990019058?pt=AU_Cricket_Sporting_Equipment&hash=item2ecbf04df2 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/UPRIGHT-WHEELIE-Kit-Bag-for-Pro-Players-Super-Tuff-Drinks-Zone-ORANGE-SPORTS-/200990019058?pt=AU_Cricket_Sporting_Equipment&hash=item2ecbf04df2)
Not sure what they are like because I've never seen them in the flesh, but the price is good and the photos do look ok!
Just some food for thought mate.
(http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/1/7/1/7/3/2/9/webimg/709722867_o.jpg?nc=28)
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Can't comment on any of those by I bought a ProStar one back end of last season and I can't fault it.
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Buy shamrock.
A sponsor on here
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Bit harsh that the M&H T1 or GN 1000 didn't even make the cut here!
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GN 1000 will be my bag for 2014. Can't really give a better endorsement.
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Both the GN1000 bags look enormous.
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I prefer the relatively compact MH T2 - I genuinely don't have room for anything bigger, plus you can actually get a lot of stuff in it.
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Lovin' the review of the Kookaburra 1200 bag - I assume that the UK-equivalent is the Pro Players Wheelie?
One question - does it stand up? If so, that would probably edge it for me over the GM Original Duplex
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Lovin' the review of the Kookaburra 1200 bag - I assume that the UK-equivalent is the Pro Players Wheelie?
One question - does it stand up? If so, that would probably edge it for me over the GM Original Duplex
I have the pro players bag it is pretty much exactly the same as the 1200 bag, i dont think its really meant to be a stand up bag but it does stand alright but its a great bag
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I have a Millichamp & Hall T2 bag stand up . I cannot recommend it highly enough, I only use public transport so it take a battering , Fits all my kit and if well packed a couple of Beers in the side pockets . I had a Gunn & Moore and the fabric and stitching separated not only from each other but from themselves . The T2 is a great bag .
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I have the pro players bag it is pretty much exactly the same as the 1200 bag, i dont think its really meant to be a stand up bag but it does stand alright but its a great bag
Yeah mine does stand up when I have 3 bats in there, not that I got it as a specific stand-up bag, but it's absolutely brilliant, no more carrying around backpacks or extra bags. :)
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I've got a Slaz V180 stand-up. Looked at the Aero, and Newberry but this is bigger than both of them. The only thing I'm not so mad on is the colour (light grey / dark grey / Red and Lime). The new V1200 looks an almost identical design but in a much nicer black and red.