Bag for dirty kit

bloghog
bloghog Posts: 40
edited March 2013 in MTB buying advice
I have been looking around for a bag to stick all my muddy post ride gear in I found these

http://www.duffbag.com/products/duffbag/duffbag/

The price looks good as they are on special at the moment, has anyone used these?

Or am I better off sticking with rubble sacks?

Any opinions?

Comments

  • benpinnick
    benpinnick Posts: 4,148
    I was going to say what's wrong with a bin bag, but tbh that bag actually looks a good option. The built in may did it for me!
    A Flock of Birds
    + some other bikes.
  • chrisw333
    chrisw333 Posts: 695
    looks like a neat bit of kit. There's always cheaper ways to do these things - I just use carrier bags - but if you can afford it then why not?
  • pilch
    pilch Posts: 1,136
    Aldi do something similar, got one when I was kitesurfing, ideal for wetsuits... just as good for wet & muddy kit biking
    A berm? were you expecting one?

    29er race

    29er bouncer
  • hobbo31
    hobbo31 Posts: 107
    Had one for about 3 or 4 years now, great for when or out with the car, just throw all your gear in and go, really well made
    Giant Trance X1 2008
    Gary Fisher Cobia 29er 2010
    Ribble Road Bike
    Giant XTC Composite 29er 2012
    Giant Defy Advanced Pro 0 2015
  • ricardo_smooth
    ricardo_smooth Posts: 1,281
    Tesco do a car boot bag thingy that unzips fully to use as a boot liner too. Think it cost me £3 and it's never let me down in 2 years. Big enough to fit everything in and strong enough to carry heavy stuff!
  • bloghog
    bloghog Posts: 40
    Cheers for your replies to those that already have a duffbag can you fit in the following: shoes (510's) Camelbak Mule, shorts, shirt, base layer, standard helmet and 661 knee pads?
  • passout
    passout Posts: 4,425
    Those big Ikea bags are perfect I've found!
    'Happiness serves hardly any other purpose than to make unhappiness possible' Marcel Proust.
  • nferrar
    nferrar Posts: 2,511
    I still don't see why it's better than a bin bag (which I use...), no need to clean any mud out after either as they're obviously disposable.
  • Stu Coops
    Stu Coops Posts: 426
    nferrar wrote:
    I still don't see why it's better than a bin bag (which I use...), no need to clean any mud out after either as they're obviously disposable.

    Well said just a stupid spend of cash
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  • Bishbosh10
    Bishbosh10 Posts: 268
    A big builders bucket - stand in it whilst you are changing and then put all your dirty gear in it when you are done.
    2011 Giant Trance Ltd, 2016 Revs, XT bits etc.
  • bloghog
    bloghog Posts: 40
    Well I took the plunge and ordered two, (just got paid :D ) they are still on special and due to ship next week

    http://www.duffbag.com/products/duffbag/duffbag/
  • paul.skibum
    paul.skibum Posts: 4,068
    Best option is to own a car you dont mind getting a bit muddy. Even if you have a new car at the end of the day mud is just mud so once dry it generally hoovers out right? But failing that a bin bag/carrier bag works just as well.
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  • felix.london
    felix.london Posts: 4,067
    ...or move to drier climes :wink:
    "Why have that extra tooth if you're not using it?" - Brian Lopes

    Votec V.SX Enduro 'Alpine Thug' 2012/2013 build

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  • guity
    guity Posts: 113
    In answer to the above, Yes, it Will fit all that and more in. I've had one for a couple of years and use it after every ride. Fits in just about everything you need for a weekend. You could do bin bags, but this won't disintegrate and leave crap all over the car.
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  • paul.skibum
    paul.skibum Posts: 4,068
    felix.london wrote:
    ...or move to drier climes :wink:

    True dat.
    Closet jockey wheel pimp whore.
  • bloghog
    bloghog Posts: 40
    The two bags turned up this morning, seem very well made, very pleased will get some use at the weekend :D
  • BigJimmyB
    BigJimmyB Posts: 1,302
    They look good and well made, but I like the builders bucket best, esp as you can stand in it. I have done used this option as it doubles as a bike kit laundery basket when neding to hang it all out to dry..

    That said, I have a van with lino in the loadspace, so I generally just lob it all in and sweep it out every few weeks :-)
  • thelonegroover
    thelonegroover Posts: 1,073
    This is what we use...

    http://ducksback.co.uk/proddetail.php?p ... BC-AQU-GRN
    Planet X Kaffenback 2
    Giant Trance X2
    Genesis High Latitude 2x10
    Planet X n2a
    Genesis Core 20
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    I use the free drawstring bag that came with my MBUK mag even it even has 'Wiggle' on it so I have someone to blame if it doesn't work!
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • bloghog
    bloghog Posts: 40
    I am on their email list now, they just sent this offer through - They have some bags with damaged packaging and clearing them out at £9.95 they have not got many mind.

    http://www.duffbag.com/products/duffbag-promo/duffbag-damaged-sale/
  • milko9000
    milko9000 Posts: 533
    cheers for the heads up.
  • scale20
    scale20 Posts: 1,300
    bloghog wrote:
    I am on their email list now, they just sent this offer through - They have some bags with damaged packaging and clearing them out at £9.95 they have not got many mind.

    http://www.duffbag.com/products/duffbag-promo/duffbag-damaged-sale/

    Cheers for that, just got one!
    Niner Air 9 Rigid
    Whyte 129S 29er.
  • broona
    broona Posts: 414
    Ordered a 'damaged' one, it arrived this morning with a little tear in the plastic wrapper it was packaged in, the bag itself is perfect! :)
  • milko9000
    milko9000 Posts: 533
    Likewise it would seem (haven't inspected closely). Nice one again, bloghog!
  • Dazza Doom
    Dazza Doom Posts: 50
    I also went for a damaged one. Bar the tear in the wrapper its tip top. Even said to the misses "why didn't they just put it in another bag , no one would know/care".
    Bonus for us though, and thanks for the heads up!
  • bloghog
    bloghog Posts: 40
    No problem guys, glad it was of help
  • bloghog
    bloghog Posts: 40
    I received a mailer from duffbag, they are back on special at £9.95

    http://www.duffbag.com/products/products/duffbag/
  • EH_Rob
    EH_Rob Posts: 1,134
    Whilst you're at it, you should all buy a bag to keep your bag for dirty riding clothes in when you're not using it. And maybe a holder for that bag.

    You can't be too careful.

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