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3 year(s) ago • 7155 views • 23 replies

John A. Byrne
John A. Byrne
Black beltVerified1013 forum posts6370/1000
3 year(s) ago
My daughter wants to buy me a new gym bag for my birthday. Any recommendations?
I've had my Venom bag from BJJHQ for years, tons of pockets, and lots of space, and works super well. Before that, I had the mesh Haybusa bag and that was good for like 6 years before it self-destructed.

Bobby McMasters
Bobby McMasters
Black belt 1st degreeVerified1272 forum posts12800/1000
3 year(s) ago
I have yet to have a bjj bag that has withstood the test of time, but datsusara has some nice options, if you appreciate the military/sustainable thing.

Right now I'm using a "Tap Cancer Out" bag as my primary travel bag, as it fits the dimensions of most airline carry-on bag requirements, plus, all money goes toward cancer research so you really can't beat that.
John A. Byrne
John A. Byrne
Black beltVerified1013 forum posts6370/1000
3 year(s) ago
I have yet to have a bjj bag that has withstood the test of time, but datsusara has some nice options, if you appreciate the military/sustainable thing. Right now I'm using a 'Tap Cancer Out' bag as my primary travel bag, as it fits the dimensions of most airline carry-on bag requirements, plus, all money goes toward cancer research so you really can't beat that.
I have a datsura work satchel (when I took train to work everyday - now work from home) and that was an awesome hemp bag, and the military look looks cool.
Nick Tyau
Nick Tyau
Black belt 1st degreeVerified314 forum posts4290/1000
3 year(s) ago
I've had my Venom bag from BJJHQ for years, tons of pockets, and lots of space, and works super well. Before that, I had the mesh Haybusa bag and that was good for like 6 years before it self-destructed.
Same. My bag has held up well
Steven Zoll
Steven ZollOP
Black belt 1st degreeVerified648 forum posts10510/1000
3 year(s) ago
Thanks for the input guys. Datsusara was one that I was seriously considering. I’ve always used a duffle bag but considering going with a backpack or convertible bag.
Tim Zayac
Tim Zayac
Black beltVerified7 forum posts1780/1000
3 year(s) ago
I have used a TVR swim backpack for years. Relatively cheap, durable, tons of pockets and made for wet stuff.
Steven Zoll
Steven ZollOP
Black belt 1st degreeVerified648 forum posts10510/1000
3 year(s) ago
I have used a TVR swim backpack for years. Relatively cheap, durable, tons of pockets and made for wet stuff.
Thanks Tim. I’ll have to look into those.
ローリー
ローリー
Purple beltVerified25 forum posts1105/400
3 year(s) ago
There’s this company on instagram that I’ve found recently that turns gis to bags :)
@jiujitsubags
That’ll be one of a kind
Sean Brandle
Sean Brandle
Black belt 1st degreeVerified236 forum posts1320/1000
3 year(s) ago
There’s this company on instagram that I’ve found recently that turns gis to bags :) @jiujitsubags That’ll be one of a kind
Very cool, although the gis in those pictures look pretty new. I've got a really old gi I'd like to get use out if and this is a perfect way to do that.
Steven Zoll
Steven ZollOP
Black belt 1st degreeVerified648 forum posts10510/1000
3 year(s) ago
I have the Half Sumo Backpack, currently sold out but comes back into stock every now and then. It's been my most preferred bag of all of them, was using a Chrome Messenger and various duffles but this one just felt better for bringing my gear to class. https://halfsumo.com/coll[...]e-backpack Small and nondescript enough to be a 'personal item' on flights, large enough to fit two gi sets and then some. There's a 'slightly irregular' version of this on eBay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/[...]5922388840
That’s a great looking backpack. I’ll have to add it to my list.
Slideyfoot [jun]
Slideyfoot [jun]
Black belt 1st degreeVerified1900 forum posts3635/1000
3 year(s) ago
Another vote for Datsusara. Expensive, but head and shoulders above every other bag I've ever seen. Durable too. My oldest bag is the small battlepack, which I bought in 2014. Still going, although the zip is having some issues. I've also got the large one, which is awesome. So many zips and pockets, love it!
Christian Graugart
Christian Graugart
Black belt 4th degreeVerified4323 forum posts39320/1000
3 year(s) ago
22 years in Jiu Jitsu and I'm still just using plastic bags. Been getting a lot of heat for this over the years at competitions etc. but I'm standing my ground!
Jeremiah Mendez
Jeremiah Mendez
Black belt 1st degreeVerified3 forum posts1525/1000
3 year(s) ago
I would say Datsusara bags because I've had a duffel version and the back pack version. It's got lots of pockets, a couple of spaces to put velcro patches and it's anti microbial. Pair that with a stinky bag XL and you are in business brother. Sure they can be a little pricey but it levels out in the long run. Go with the core or pro size for sure
Steven Zoll
Steven ZollOP
Black belt 1st degreeVerified648 forum posts10510/1000
3 year(s) ago
I ordered one of the Fuji Comp bags from BJJHQ that Nick shared the other day. Still debating ordering a Datsusara a a backup.
Daniël Bertina
Daniël Bertina
Black belt 3rd degreeVerified880 forum posts15560/1000
3 year(s) ago
I'm partial to using those Mil-tec backpacks. Cheap as f, loads of pockets, good zippers. No nonsense tactical style. Costs like 40 euros. My first one lasted almost 10 years.

Why bother with those fancypants overpriced hipsterbags?
Vovis
Vovis
Black belt 2nd degreeVerified976 forum posts9215/1000
3 year(s) ago
I'm partial to using those Mil-tec backpacks. Cheap as f, loads of pockets, good zippers. No nonsense tactical style. Costs like 40 euros. My first one lasted almost 10 years. Why bother with those fancypants overpriced hipsterbags?
Agreed!! I have a simple bat bag works great for everything I need.
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Coachpotato
Coachpotato
Black belt 1st degreeVerified776 forum posts1920/1000
3 year(s) ago
I have a couple of Grips bags. Generation 1 and gen 2. Both have broken down quite fast, so I wouldn't recommend them. They do a good job of holding your gear and all, but in my opinion a bag should last more than 6 years.

I used to have Tatami's mesh bags, which were super simple, but also good. A bit too small for travel though.
Johan
Johan
Black belt 3rd degreeVerified1401 forum posts11370/1000
3 year(s) ago
I reallly like the old school gi material bags from Krugans and Dragão (perhaps others make them too). Not many pockets but enough and they really durable and look awesome.

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