I'm not sure if anyone else on the forum took advantage of the offer JN Garrard had on Instagram recently, clearing some of their workshop stock? I managed to get one of the large duffles for £35 which seemed like good value. My old GN duffle was falling apart, zips busting and didnt have a good space for bats. I knew it was time for an upgrade. According to the website, there are 2 left, however they are currently still £85.
As you can see, there is plenty of space inside the bag, for pads, gloves, maybe even spare bats if you're not worried about them getting a ding. The one thing I like from a bag is the option to separate a clean change of clothes from kit and whites. With this bag, you don't get that option, unless you want to cram it in one of the side pockets.
There are 2 bat pockets at the back. They are only padded on one side however, that is the side that you wear on your back. I dont know how feasible it is, but it would be nice to have the interior wall padded as well.
As seems to be standard these days, there is a shoe pocket, which is nice to have. I haven't tried my size 11 spikes in there yet, but hopefully they fit otherwise its going to a space for the whites
The side pockets are generously long, but fairly narrow. I'm not sure what these will be good for. Perhaps whites or a towel if I'm not fussed about them being folded nicely. I believe there is enough room to enclose a bat, although you might have the handle sticking out of the top. Not the end of the world by any means. The back of bag is padded and also has padded straps. Very nice. There is a zip pocket on the rear for valuables. My last bag didn't have this, so it is a welcome addition.
Finally, the most important part, the stand-test. I can report the bag does stand with and without equipment in albeit what's the point without any equipment.
Overall, a nice bag where the materials feel of a good quality. The test, like with any bag, is to see how the zips hold off. I'll be happy if I can get 4 seasons out of it!
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