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Title: Recommend me a new bag?
Post by: Padders_22 on February 04, 2016, 06:04:32 PM
Evening all, yes another bag thread. After a new one for 2016 season, currently have a wheelie bag with a hole in the end, so definitely completely unusable and needs replacing. :D

Needs to carry 2 bats - preferably in bat pockets - plus all the normal gear (pads, gloves, whites, spikes etc.) Would love more pockets (current bag only has main compartment and small pocket at one end), external or internal, to organise everything.

Been looking at the GN1000 Duffle Bag, but not sure I'd be a fan of lugging everything around on my back... Anyone recommend me something from experience? Around £40? Cheers.
Title: Re: Recommend me a new bag?
Post by: Batbuddy99 on February 04, 2016, 06:20:26 PM
Someone's gonna say it so I'll go

SUPERNOVA DUFFLE!!!!!


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Title: Re: Recommend me a new bag?
Post by: No.4 on February 04, 2016, 06:23:36 PM
One of the B&S duffles for £25 are worth a look if they still have them in stock. Well within budget.
Title: Re: Recommend me a new bag?
Post by: brokenbat on February 04, 2016, 06:27:32 PM
I find lugging everything on your back much, much easier than rolling a wheelie. Sounds counter-intuitive perhaps, but its actually more comfortable - especially if you've gone camping before and know a few tips on the best way to distribute weight (you can google it too).
Title: Re: Recommend me a new bag?
Post by: Padders_22 on February 04, 2016, 06:38:07 PM
I find lugging everything on your back much, much easier than rolling a wheelie. Sounds counter-intuitive perhaps, but its actually more comfortable - especially if you've gone camping before and know a few tips on the best way to distribute weight (you can google it too).

Hmm. The dragging along the floor probably caused the hole. A duffle might be the way forward.

How come everyone raves about the Supernova? Is it that much better than a GN1000 which would be cheaper?
Title: Re: Recommend me a new bag?
Post by: Vitas Cricket on February 04, 2016, 06:47:40 PM
Hmm. The dragging along the floor probably caused the hole. A duffle might be the way forward.

How come everyone raves about the Supernova? Is it that much better than a GN1000 which would be cheaper?

Its bigger, and it has 3 seperate and well protected bat sleeves, whereas the gn1000 has two which are internal, right next to wet kit or hard shoes, helmet etc.
Title: Re: Recommend me a new bag?
Post by: sanredrose on February 04, 2016, 07:06:38 PM
Hmm. The dragging along the floor probably caused the hole. A duffle might be the way forward.

How come everyone raves about the Supernova? Is it that much better than a GN1000 which would be cheaper?

Supernova duffle is new from GN for 2016 and that bag has a really good finish. Check out the review of Supernova by IJC on youtube. You will get to know more details.

If you search the forum you will find a GN1000 thread by @WalkingWicket37. You could check that out too ...
Title: Re: Recommend me a new bag?
Post by: Padders_22 on February 04, 2016, 07:13:55 PM
Just watched the IJC reviews of both Supernova and GN1000. Might have to splash out on the Supernova. :D
Title: Re: Recommend me a new bag?
Post by: sanredrose on February 04, 2016, 07:17:40 PM
Just watched the IJC reviews of both Supernova and GN1000. Might have to splash out on the Supernova. :D

Now you are hooked !!
Title: Re: Recommend me a new bag?
Post by: dcullen8 on February 04, 2016, 07:43:09 PM
Mine arrived this morning. Only gripe would be if the front pocked was bigger to fit a full set of dirty whites, skins and the sorts. Saying that if half the forum has one, can you really go wrong ?!

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Title: Re: Recommend me a new bag?
Post by: Centurion on February 04, 2016, 08:50:16 PM
#teamsupernova


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Title: Re: Recommend me a new bag?
Post by: Thesmiff on February 04, 2016, 08:56:13 PM
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160204/6b130025662845cea13b1f79903edafe.jpg)
Chalk another vote up
Title: Re: Recommend me a new bag?
Post by: joymarvin on February 05, 2016, 12:18:47 PM
Just watched the IJC reviews of both Supernova and GN1000. Might have to splash out on the Supernova. :D
Good choice. I got my Supernova from IJC as well. Paul is a top bloke.
Title: Re: Recommend me a new bag?
Post by: Padders_22 on February 05, 2016, 12:22:47 PM
Best price I've found on the net is about £55. Where have people ordered their Supernova from and how much did you pay?

Title: Re: Recommend me a new bag?
Post by: SteffanLangholz on February 05, 2016, 12:55:45 PM
#teamsupernova!
Title: Re: Recommend me a new bag?
Post by: Padders_22 on February 06, 2016, 11:09:51 AM
Anyone used the New Balance duffle? More in my price range.

http://www.romida.co.uk/new-balance-duffle-bag-2016.html (http://www.romida.co.uk/new-balance-duffle-bag-2016.html)
Title: Re: Recommend me a new bag?
Post by: Woodyspin on February 06, 2016, 11:14:17 AM
Anyone used the New Balance duffle? More in my price range.

[url]http://www.romida.co.uk/new-balance-duffle-bag-2016.html[/url] ([url]http://www.romida.co.uk/new-balance-duffle-bag-2016.html[/url])

I can let you know soon, think a friend bought this
Title: Re: Recommend me a new bag?
Post by: GDP1964 on February 06, 2016, 11:19:01 AM
As mentioned earlier our Impi or Assegai Duffles are £25.00 only 6 left and our new Duffle Competes with the Super Nova and is £50.00 including postage
Title: Re: Recommend me a new bag?
Post by: Roaster323 on February 07, 2016, 04:52:54 PM
This arrived this week...Salix Pod Pro - quality! (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160207/478c2ffadb6d16209b7555940cd71aa1.jpg)


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Title: Re: Recommend me a new bag?
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on February 07, 2016, 05:00:03 PM
As mentioned earlier our Impi or Assegai Duffles are £25.00 only 6 left and our new Duffle Competes with the Super Nova and is £50.00 including postage

Oh you tease!
More info and pictures please?  :)
Title: Re: Recommend me a new bag?
Post by: Danny1981 on February 07, 2016, 06:58:11 PM
This arrived this week...Salix Pod Pro - quality! ([url]http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160207/478c2ffadb6d16209b7555940cd71aa1.jpg[/url])


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I've got this myself and must say it is a fantastic wheelie bag.
Title: Re: Recommend me a new bag?
Post by: spgti on February 07, 2016, 09:52:12 PM
I am a bit Uzi biased, but this is a nice bag
http://uzisports.com/cricket-bags-brands/uzi-duffle-bag?product_id=1985 (http://uzisports.com/cricket-bags-brands/uzi-duffle-bag?product_id=1985)

Steve
Title: Re: Recommend me a new bag?
Post by: Kevtheplumber on February 07, 2016, 10:09:12 PM
It's the same as the H4l, ton, focus,Raw bags. Obviously made by one company


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Title: Re: Recommend me a new bag?
Post by: OwzatOllie on February 07, 2016, 10:37:47 PM
Seriously considering getting a coffin for my next bag.  Will see how I get on this year though :)
Title: Re: Recommend me a new bag?
Post by: sanredrose on February 07, 2016, 11:59:08 PM

Seriously considering getting a coffin for my next bag.  Will see how I get on this year though :)

What is a coffin bag ? Is it made of metal ? any pics or links .. Never seen or heard of a coffin bag before.


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Post by: dcullen8 on February 08, 2016, 12:06:33 AM
Something like this(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160208/002e7a20c25868e51b1f9f1ff79e5e70.jpg)

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Title: Re: Recommend me a new bag?
Post by: sanredrose on February 08, 2016, 12:10:12 AM
@dcullen8 - thanks for pic. Now I understand why it's called coffin bag. How many bats can this hold ??


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Title: Re: Recommend me a new bag?
Post by: dcullen8 on February 08, 2016, 12:11:13 AM
They're usually pretty big. No specific bat areas but id imagine on a good size one more than enough, along with all your other gear

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Title: Re: Recommend me a new bag?
Post by: InternalTraining on February 08, 2016, 01:29:02 AM
I use a ice hockey bag with wheels...much cheaper than a cricket kit bag and durable too.
Title: Re: Recommend me a new bag?
Post by: dt-second-hand-cricket on February 08, 2016, 05:45:31 AM
I use a ice hockey bag with wheels...much cheaper than a cricket kit bag and durable too.

where do you buy them from?
Title: Re: Recommend me a new bag?
Post by: InternalTraining on February 08, 2016, 06:02:03 AM
eBay.com
Title: Re: Recommend me a new bag?
Post by: dt-second-hand-cricket on February 08, 2016, 06:12:31 AM
cheers buddy, will have a look!!!
Title: Re: Recommend me a new bag?
Post by: dt-second-hand-cricket on February 08, 2016, 06:20:22 AM
looking at those Ice Hockey bags - they are massive!!!! you can see where the development in cricket bags have come in the last 10 years!
Title: Re: Recommend me a new bag?
Post by: Woodyspin on February 08, 2016, 07:41:05 AM
Bloke at my club still has a coffin, fair to say they could fit 11 sets of pads
Title: Re: Recommend me a new bag?
Post by: Thesmiff on February 08, 2016, 08:45:38 AM
If you're not concerned about taking over the dressing room or getting other kit in a car boot ( especially if you don't drive) coffins are superb. Mine had 2 bats straps in the list and a separate shoe section. Amazing the kit you fit in them. Just too cumbersome
Title: Re: Recommend me a new bag?
Post by: ScottParko on February 08, 2016, 09:38:54 AM
I find lugging everything on your back much, much easier than rolling a wheelie. Sounds counter-intuitive perhaps, but its actually more comfortable - especially if you've gone camping before and know a few tips on the best way to distribute weight (you can google it too).

100% I've got a bit of a dodgy back and thought it was risky getting a duffle last season to replace my knackered wheely and I have got to say it gives a lot less strain to my back in comparison to the wheely. As you say weight distributed well you don't even notice it is on your back, whereas the wheely meant I was walking with a lean and a bit of a hunch ensuring it was wheeling and not just dragging!
Title: Re: Recommend me a new bag?
Post by: Percy on February 08, 2016, 09:56:22 AM
Sorry if its already covered in another thread,  but has anyone got any view on the B3 duffles and bags?
Title: Re: Recommend me a new bag?
Post by: northernboy1987 on February 08, 2016, 10:00:25 AM
Sorry if its already covered in another thread,  but has anyone got any view on the B3 duffles and bags?

The duffle looks more like a training style duffle to me, no zip up top etc. but that being said, all of their bags are very well designed and very well made, no fancy gimmicks or flashy colours but 100% built for purpose.
Title: Re: Recommend me a new bag?
Post by: Percy on February 08, 2016, 10:08:00 AM
The duffle looks more like a training style duffle to me, no zip up top etc. but that being said, all of their bags are very well designed and very well made, no fancy gimmicks or flashy colours but 100% built for purpose.

That's what I thought. Think I need to take a look at one in the flesh.
Title: Re: Recommend me a new bag?
Post by: dcullen8 on February 08, 2016, 10:15:39 AM
That's what I thought. Think I need to take a look at one in the flesh.
Having just upgraded from a salix duffle, id say spend a little more to get something with a zip top and internal bat sleeve etc. Last years B&S duffle is in the sale(if you wanted to stay around thr b3 duffle price) and im sure plenty of people on here have one and could vouch for it.

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Title: Re: Recommend me a new bag?
Post by: Percy on February 08, 2016, 11:09:12 AM
Having just upgraded from a salix duffle, id say spend a little more to get something with a zip top and internal bat sleeve etc. Last years B&S duffle is in the sale(if you wanted to stay around thr b3 duffle price) and im sure plenty of people on here have one and could vouch for it.

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Funnily enough its a Salix duffle that I'm thinking of getting rid of too - its very basic!
Title: Re: Recommend me a new bag?
Post by: SirScottiod on February 08, 2016, 12:31:02 PM
Are these duffle bags big enough  for keepers and the extra pads? I just ordered myself a set of pads and a bag and when they've turned up, the pads alone are bigger than the bag!!
Title: Re: Recommend me a new bag?
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on February 08, 2016, 12:37:26 PM
Are these duffle bags big enough  for keepers and the extra pads? I just ordered myself a set of pads and a bag and when they've turned up, the pads alone are bigger than the bag!!

For this the @Red Ink Cricket duffle would be perfect!
I think the Supernova would take all of it too (and I'm guessing the new @B&S UK's would too as it's a competitor to the Supernova)
Title: Re: Recommend me a new bag?
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on February 08, 2016, 12:38:25 PM
If you search the forum you will find a GN1000 thread by @WalkingWicket37. You could check that out too ...


After my initial rose tinted review of the GN1000 mine has started falling to pieces, so I'm still looking for the perfect bag (this is feeling like a never ending search!)   :(
Title: Re: Recommend me a new bag?
Post by: InternalTraining on February 08, 2016, 01:08:45 PM
looking at those Ice Hockey bags - they are massive!!!! you can see where the development in cricket bags have come in the last 10 years!

I bought couple in last 3-4 years. One for the team, USD 30 no wheels, and one personal, USD 80 with wheels. Both were used but in "like new" condition. I use large IKEA bags to create artificial compartments as the bag has none and the setup works very nicely. My bag has zipper pocket all around which I don't use but are good for extra practice balls etc. Also. The bag has a vented/meshed compartment for shoes, sweaty clothes. I put my pads, thigh pads, chest guard, two/three bats, two helmets, bag full of balls, hats, water, snacks, four pairs of gloves, and sidearm pro with room to spare.
Title: Re: Recommend me a new bag?
Post by: jamielsn15 on February 08, 2016, 01:57:35 PM

After my initial rose tinted review of the GN1000 mine has started falling to pieces, so I'm still looking for the perfect bag (this is feeling like a never ending search!)   :(

You'll never find one Cam. Best bet is to approach thinking what am I happy to sacrifice?...
Title: Re: Recommend me a new bag?
Post by: SirScottiod on February 08, 2016, 02:07:37 PM
For this the @Red Ink Cricket duffle would be perfect!
I think the Supernova would take all of it too (and I'm guessing the new @B&S UK's would too as it's a competitor to the Supernova)

I cant seem to find anyone who stocks the red ink bag, anyone know?
Title: Re: Recommend me a new bag?
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on February 08, 2016, 02:12:21 PM
You'll never find one Cam. Best bet is to approach thinking what am I happy to sacrifice?...

I'm happy to compromise, don't get me wrong, it's just what every bag seems to be lacking something I see as vital. I'm thinking I may design my own, I'd capture the market in no time (assuming everyone wants the same a me lol!)

I don't want for much!
A smallish bag that stands up on it's own, but can carry 2 bats, 2 pairs of gloves, a pair of pads, Aero strippers, a box and a Masuri helmet!
I'd also like a boot tunnel, a separate compartment for clothes and a couple of odds and sods pockets, but these aren't all vital features.
The GN1000 seemed to meet this criteria, but I'd also like one that lasts longer than 7 weeks before it starts falling apart...
Title: Re: Recommend me a new bag?
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on February 08, 2016, 02:14:30 PM
I cant seem to find anyone who stocks the red ink bag, anyone know?

Contact Red Ink directly (or visit their website at a guess, but I always go direct to John on here)
Title: Re: Recommend me a new bag?
Post by: Vitas Cricket on February 08, 2016, 02:15:22 PM
I'm happy to compromise, don't get me wrong, it's just what every bag seems to be lacking something I see as vital. I'm thinking I may design my own, I'd capture the market in no time (assuming everyone wants the same a me lol!)

I don't want for much!
A smallish bag that stands up on it's own, but can carry 2 bats, 2 pairs of gloves, Aero strippers, a box and a Masuri helmet!
I'd also like a boot tunnel, a separate compartment for clothes and a couple of odds and sods pockets, but these aren't all vital features.
The GN1000 seemed to meet this criteria, but I'd also like one that lasts longer than 7 weeks before it starts falling apart...

You can buy mine ;)

From the first batch that arrived after the bag launched, couple of minor splits in the stitching now but i've used it A LOT
Title: Re: Recommend me a new bag?
Post by: FattusCattus on February 08, 2016, 02:24:38 PM
I'm happy to compromise, don't get me wrong, it's just what every bag seems to be lacking something I see as vital. I'm thinking I may design my own, I'd capture the market in no time (assuming everyone wants the same a me lol!)

I don't want for much!
A smallish bag that stands up on it's own, but can carry 2 bats, 2 pairs of gloves, Aero strippers, a box and a Masuri helmet!
I'd also like a boot tunnel, a separate compartment for clothes and a couple of odds and sods pockets, but these aren't all vital features.
The GN1000 seemed to meet this criteria, but I'd also like one that lasts longer than 7 weeks before it starts falling apart...


Try one of these cam - mines excellent.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/261636571019?adgroupid=13585920426&hlpht=true&hlpv=2&rlsatarget=aud-133395220626%3Apla-131843268786&adtype=pla&ff3=1&lpid=122&poi=&ul_noapp=true&limghlpsr=true&ff19=0&googleloc=1007104&device=c&chn=ps&campaignid=207297426&crdt=0&ff12=67&ff11=ICEP3.0.0-L&ff14=122&viphx=1&ops=true&ff13=80 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/261636571019?adgroupid=13585920426&hlpht=true&hlpv=2&rlsatarget=aud-133395220626%3Apla-131843268786&adtype=pla&ff3=1&lpid=122&poi=&ul_noapp=true&limghlpsr=true&ff19=0&googleloc=1007104&device=c&chn=ps&campaignid=207297426&crdt=0&ff12=67&ff11=ICEP3.0.0-L&ff14=122&viphx=1&ops=true&ff13=80)

Compact size, wheelie and stands up, 2 x bat sleeves, boot tunnel, big pockets for clothing. 20 - odd quid!!!!
Title: Re: Recommend me a new bag?
Post by: Mel Jessop on February 08, 2016, 02:28:54 PM
WalkingWicket37 don't forget ya pads, ya need somewhere for them also....
Title: Re: Recommend me a new bag?
Post by: Woodyspin on February 09, 2016, 12:35:55 AM
I'm happy to compromise, don't get me wrong, it's just what every bag seems to be lacking something I see as vital. I'm thinking I may design my own, I'd capture the market in no time (assuming everyone wants the same a me lol!)

I don't want for much!
A smallish bag that stands up on it's own, but can carry 2 bats, 2 pairs of gloves, a pair of pads, Aero strippers, a box and a Masuri helmet!
I'd also like a boot tunnel, a separate compartment for clothes and a couple of odds and sods pockets, but these aren't all vital features.
The GN1000 seemed to meet this criteria, but I'd also like one that lasts longer than 7 weeks before it starts falling apart...

Something similar to the Aero bag with a few dedicated compartments apart from the main big one?
 As well as accessability from the sides for the seperated areas rather than just the top?

I have ideas in mind just yet to draw them out.