Curious as to what bags you guys are using and what the feedback was. I'm looking at the Gearbox Ally Bag, but I don't like that the glove strap seems to only hold a few gloves. I do like that it's a duffel/backpack though.

I'm using a GB backpack - I can carry all my stuff and still fit it in the locker.

Based on your pic, you might like this vid clip, too.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zL_2Gc-D5jE


-Jim

Haha...thanks for the vid.

Is the glove cord integrated into the shoulder straps on the GB backpack?

Yes it is. I fit about 4-6 gloves on it, and sweatbands clip on the bottom. I carry 2-3 racquets, ball can, water bottle, 2 eyeguards, towel (on outside) 2 shorts/shirts/socks/underwear, pair of court shoes (size 9), 5-6 headbands, lock, repair parts, tape, scissors, meds/energybars/ toiletries, mp3 player, paper & pen, $, rulebook, etc...

It can be tight, but it works for me. For tourneys (or other situations), I carry another small bag or backpack with extra clothes.

As I mentioned, I like that it can be crammed into most lockers (for travel leagues/tourneys).

-Jim

Thanks for the details. That really helps. Does the backpack have special allocated compartments for the racquets? I typically carry two, but would need enough room for a couple of shirts, shorts, rball shoes, and a pair of crocs. In addition...balls, sweatbands, goggles, and a towel. My current bag is starting to get crowded. Growing pains as I'm getting into the sport more I suppose :)

Yes, 3 separate compartments (main body of bag) for racquets, clothes & shoes.

The GB backpack's best feature (over some other backpacks) is myriad compartments & pockets. That's where I organize all the stuff listed above.

To hold & protect my eyeguards, I safety-pinned two wristbands inside the upper corners of the main compartment - I store the eyeguards in their "sock" and capture them with the pinned wristbands. This setup utilizes tough-to-use corner space in the bag, protects the eyeguards from crush & scratch, and keeps them handy at the top.

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One flaw - the zipper "tabs" break off easily - zipper still functions, but becomes very hard to grab. When they do, I simply attach a key split-ring and problem solved.

-Jim