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The dufflebag I've been using for my first grader are not he greatest. I see many types of custom hockey bags. Are they worth it? Recommendations?

Sunsetcliffs98 wrote:The dufflebag I've been using for my first grader are not he greatest. I see many types of custom hockey bags. Are they worth it? Recommendations?

Stay away from the bags with wheels. They are too big and clumsy. Besides, carrying a bag over their shoulders is good for them anyways.

I saw a kid in the locker room the other day with one of those "Grit" bags. I can't be sure but I think I saw a wet bar. I think they only cost a couple hundred bucks too.

When it comes to the bag old school rules.

Bags w/wheels are just plain wrong!!!

Are there any bags that ventilate better than others?

Traditional duffle. All of the stuff needs to come out of the bag every night anyways.

I bought my kid a Reebok wheel backpack bag las year and it has not lasted. Whatever material is in the bottom of the bag above the wheels shattered and has been leaving sharp shards all over the floor. Would not buy another. I'm thinking that the plain old well made duffle is the best way to go.

observer wrote:Traditional duffle. All of the stuff needs to come out of the bag every night anyways.

I agree with everyone else to not get wheels with bags. Those are for lazy kids.

This bag is a really good bag (to me separate skate pockets are good things) and very affordable IMHO:

http://www.hockeymonkey.com/bauer-hocke ... ag-jr.html

Rule #1 - No wheels

Rule #2 - Kids carry bags, not parents (you want to play, you carry the bag)

Rule #3 - Proper bag etiquette (don't just throw it down where people are walking. If you must set it down, find a spot in the corner)

But anyway... I like the backpack style bags like this one, and it even comes in camo

http://www.usaskates.com/hockeybags/hb0400.html

After years I've learned, just a basic, decent size duffle. And when you get home (from every hockey) take stuff out to air out. Takes about 2 min to empty bag and does wonders, as does running gear through laundry every month or so. Also- once your kid starts playing AAA or whatever he'll probably get free bags from team with the team fee too. Bottom line- don't make it complicated. Good luck.

One that's a different color than the norm (black or association color). It's easier to locate.

The AAA bags aint FREEE. You pay one way or another.

old goalie85 wrote:The AAA bags aint FREEE. You pay one way or another.

I know....I guess I didn't mean literally free. Our whole kids' lives are free in that sense. You know what I'm talking about though. I guess the bags are included.

Ordered two custom duffels at Westwood Sports in Bloomington for our boys several years ago. You can customize the colors. Sales guy said this will be the last bag we ever buy. Really sturdy and big enough to fit everything. Didn't take long to get, either.