Upper Park Designs Backpack Bags

[Tim_the_Enchanter]

3. The horizontal divider velcro is kind of weird. I usually put dividers closer to the middle to even out the disc weight side to side, creating a section on the left for drivers and a section on the right for mids/putters, leaving a 3-4 inch gap in the middle for assorted stuff like a bag of sunflower seeds and/or a sweat towel. The two rows of velcro across each of the front and back mean that only a couple tiny sections of the divider velcro are actually doing anything. If you sewed a large patch of full height velcro that took up say, the middle 1/3rd or a bit more instead of the strips then you'd get better velcro-ing hold.

After using a Shift for a while, I decided to get a Rebel as a tourney bag, mostly for the extra storage. Similarly, I carry 15-18 discs and I wasn't really interested in carrying that many more discs than usual. One of the reasons I chose the Rebel was that it's one of the few backpack bags that actually has dividers for the discs. In the other bags, you need to carry a certain amount discs in order for them to stand upright. Plus, after using the Shift I've really grown fond of having my discs partitioned by category.

That being said, while I'm glad UPD included the feature, I agree that the dividers could be improved. The velcro works most of the time, but it can come loose with the flexing motion of walking, setting it on the ground, putting it on, etc. When the velcro does come loose on me, it's usually just one corner of the divider, so the discs stay in their partition, but just flop over. More velcro, or possibly triangular shaped dividers (so they'd be taller in the back) would probably help.

But yeah, I'm nitpicky with my bags too, and I could find something to nitpick on any bag. I've been really pleased with both of my UPD bags though, and will gladly buy another if and when I need to.

 

[roadtripstuff]

Do the new shifts have the same storage under the main disc compartment? Is there anything that has drastically changed. Thinking about doing a pre order but want to make sure it still has the features that I wanted it for.

 

[Broken Shoulder]

Do the new shifts have the same storage under the main disc compartment? Is there anything that has drastically changed. Thinking about doing a pre order but want to make sure it still has the features that I wanted it for.

Minor tweaks.

 

[InnocentCrook]

Used the Rebel last night for the first time.

It's going to take some getting used to, but I think I'm going to like the combo of vertical and horizontal storage. I probably grabbed a disc out of the vertical spaces 75% of the time or more (as mentioned earlier, I carry my 2 Ions, 1 Roc, 1 Comet, 1 Leopard, and 1 Teebird in those slots). When grabbing the front disc in the verts, it does tend to want to pull the rear disc out too but I'm sure I'll adjust. The horizontal discs went in and out without any issues and I think the saggy lower vert pocket maybe even helps hold the horizontal discs in a little bit.

I was constantly double checking my discs to make sure nothing had fallen out. Seems I was worried for no reason as nothing really budged or even seemed close to falling out. I should probably have carried my usual setup of discs but I've loaded more US discs as I get ready for a trip to high altitude in a couple weeks because I was constantly counting my discs thinking I was missing something.

Plenty of space in regards to the pockets. I started sliding my golf pencil into the rings of my notebook that I keep scores in instead of using the pencil slot and the workaround will suffice.

No real substantial complaints though, very pleased overall and look forward to putting it through the ringer over the next few weeks.

 

[InnocentCrook]

More velcro, or possibly triangular shaped dividers (so they'd be taller in the back) would probably help.

Trapezoid shaped dividers would be money. Especially if they upped the surface area of the velcro that's attached to the bag creating a big contact area for the dividers.

 

[roadtripstuff]

Minor tweaks.

Yeah I saw that, but not owning one in the past not sure what the "changes" are. Like the inner mesh pockets have being replaced by something, not sure what that is even describing. Just wanted a little better description of the changes that might be better understood if you have never owned one.

I tried my friends on at an event and just loved the way it sat on my back, loved the weight, and loved the large storage inside of the bag under the discs. If any of that has changed I may not be as interested.

 

[Broken Shoulder]

Yeah I saw that, but not owning one in the past not sure what the "changes" are. Like the inner mesh pockets have being replaced by something, not sure what that is even describing. Just wanted a little better description of the changes that might be better understood if you have never owned one.

I tried my friends on at an event and just loved the way it sat on my back, loved the weight, and loved the large storage inside of the bag under the discs. If any of that has changed I may not be as interested.

Instead of interior mesh pockets on the sides, there is now just one along the back on the inside. Plus all the other tweaks listed. Seems overall dimensions,lay out, structure, etc remain unchanged.
These are just tweaks to the overall original design.
I don't believe anything you've listed is a concern.

 

[asc349]

Yeah I saw that, but not owning one in the past not sure what the "changes" are. Like the inner mesh pockets have being replaced by something, not sure what that is even describing. Just wanted a little better description of the changes that might be better understood if you have never owned one.

I tried my friends on at an event and just loved the way it sat on my back, loved the weight, and loved the large storage inside of the bag under the discs. If any of that has changed I may not be as interested.

If anything there is a bit more room in the bottom area due to raising the vertical pockets slightly and moving the side mesh pockets to the rear of the bag. Each version has been a well thought out improvement. They are great bags

 

[roadtripstuff]

If anything there is a bit more room in the bottom area due to raising the vertical pockets slightly and moving the side mesh pockets to the rear of the bag. Each version has been a well thought out improvement. They are great bags

That is great to hear, looking forward to the release of these new ones. I'v been wanting one for months and was bummed when I found out they were so hard to get. I'm hoping their are plenty of these new ones to go around. I should be pre-ordering soon so hopefully I won't have anything to worry about.

 

[Upper Park Designs]

Do the new shifts have the same storage under the main disc compartment?

Same storage! The overall bag sizing and fit has not changed.

 

[armiller]

Looked like Madison Walker was rocking the Shift in round one of Masters FPO. Nice choice!

 

[F.Luke]

I just ordered a focus. I feel like giving the minimalist bag a shot again.

 

[Daegalus]

Just got my rebel. Best bag I've ever used. Thanks for making it.

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[MiketheGoalie]

...If I were to use my Refresh code, it probably would be for a second bag for myself or a gift for someone else.

Same here.

 

[Upper Park Designs]

Just got my rebel. Best bag I've ever used. Thanks for making it.

Thank you for your support! Upper Park is undergoing some changes in the next year. Hopefully this will open the doors to the Rebel updates I've been wanting to make! And order them in a new range of colors.

As some of you may have heard, I was hired last month as the new Director of Marketing at Discraft. opcorn:

 

[Stable]

Thank you for your support! Upper Park is undergoing some changes in the next year. Hopefully this will open the doors to the Rebel updates I've been wanting to make! And order them in a new range of colors.

As some of you may have heard, I was hired last month as the new Director of Marketing at Discraft. opcorn:

Congratulations. So we can look forward to some Buzzz edition Shifts & Rebels? Like they were doing with Grip. Sounds like a good partnership.

 

[DanJon]

Does the Rebel have new sidewalls now?

I saw an all black one and thought it was the new version.

Seemed sturdier.

 

[F.Luke]

I'm pretty sure if y'all made a Focus styled bag that held 14 discs it is the bag I would carry. I've ordered the all black Focus but I can't figure how to cover all my shots with 10 discs.

I love my Focus though it hasn't arrived yet, I think.

 

[Streets]

Congratulations. So we can look forward to some Buzzz edition Shifts & Rebels? Like they were doing with Grip. Sounds like a good partnership.

I would buy a Buzzz themed Shift.

@UPD - Saw that Matt $ is using a Pinch bag. Nice pick up for Team UPD!

 

[Streets]

Also, need to do my monthly check in on Tshirts, have you guys restocked yet?