Small rope bag

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I would really like to find something like this:

http://www.newtribe.com/catalog/pro...d=165&osCsid=553ffcc70b8cab88ff017c6b2f9795e9

However, I am not so keen on spending $40 for it. I am sure that the NT bag is a great bag and would last forever, but I am wayyyyyyyyyyyyy to cheap to pay the money for one. Does anyone have any other ideas or sources for bags of a similar size? I want one to keep anywhere from 60 to 80 feet of rope in and I want to be able to hang it from my saddle.
 
Hmmm, Hmmm... Describe your perfect Belt Bag including the features, your needs, etc you would like to see if your were to design one.
 
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Oh, this could be fun.

First off I would like it longer and narrower than most rope bags typically are. I think this would help it hang nicer...... kind of the same shape as my daisy chained lanyard. I would also have the top be open with a draw sting to make stuffing easier. The only other feature that I would like would be one snap to hang the bag on your saddle, maybe about 2-3 inches below the top of the bag. I have always found that hanging items with biners seems to make it way to sloppy. That's all for now. It will be interesting to see what others say.

P.S. I would say no pockets inside or out. I would like a bag to be purpose built.
 
Have you shopped the rock climbing stores? I have a bag I bought once but never used, sounds similar to what you're saying except it's probably slightly too big. I remember it was cheap though, compared to arborist supply prices.

Here's an example.

hansenropebag.jpg
 
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Yeah, I have seen those but they seem way to big and too many straps etc. I have had a rope tarp made by Liberty Mountain and it was super thin and not durable at all. Bags like that might be great for rock climbing, but it would be nice to have one made just for us tree climbers.
 
I wonder if you had velcro or something down the side that you could open and close on a narrow bag like that, if that may make it easier to flake the rope back into it. Just a thought.
 
Probably the best way for you to help me design your concept bag is to explain your application for it. How much rope will it hold if its to hold rope at all.
Demenssions, firmness of opening. will it close or not?

I have an idea already and its such a cool idea (I think), a better mouse trap so to speak. Let me play around with some design ideas and get back to you.
So simple a concept I'm suprised no one had thought of it already.

I'll be in touch with "WestSpur Tree Equipment" after the Holidays and see where it goes from there.

If this bag concept works, it will address many climbers needs.
 
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I currently have a bag that I use but I am not happy with it. I use it on removals when I dont want my climbing line in the way on the ground. Usually I have an 80 footer for those trees. The other time I use the bag is in large sprawlly tree that I want a second shorter line as a second tie in. I will usually have a 60 footer in those trees. I have also used the bag doing training pruning where I just want shorter rope.

I would say that it has to close so that chips dont fill up the inside while doing removals and so that the rope wont fall out during prunings (I usually keep my second line pre-rigged with my friction hitch and biners). I think the bag should be made out of a similar material that the Buckingham bags are made out of. I would want something tough and durable but it needs to have some flexibility. It is not so important to stay standing while stuffing it on the ground, because you are only dealing with shorter hanks.

Like I said, I have a bag that I use right now and the size and shape seems alright... maybe its a bit small, but it works. My main beef with it is it has all sorts of plastic d's on the outside as well as a bunch of pockets and straps. The thing is also way too stiff for my liking. If you want, I can measure it up tomorrow and get you the dimensions as a starting point.
 
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Monkeywithasaw said:
go to ebay and type in boat stow away bags or canvas bags in like boating or sailing Item number: 150536240725
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I saw those and was looking at them, but I wanted to see if there was something available that I wouldn't have to mod as much to get what I want. Price sure is right.
 
Extra clips and loops can be cut off very easily. And everything is made of synthetic fibers so you can melt any loose threads with a lighter to tidy them up. That should be a non issue.
 
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CurSedVoyce said:
80 feet of 7/16ths or 1/2??? Rope diameter would make a difference volume wise.
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Neither.......11.7mm:P

Skwerl said:
Extra clips and loops can be cut off very easily. And everything is made of synthetic fibers so you can melt any loose threads with a lighter to tidy them up. That should be a non issue.
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True, I was just explaining my ideal bag. :)
 
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The bag that I have holds 65ft (I think) of Lava. Its dimensions are 14in tall and the top and bottom ends are 5in x 7in. I would think you could increase the size to 15 or 16" long and have the top and bottom be about 6"x8" and have it be large enough for 80ft +/-. That would most likely be the perfect size for me.
 
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