DIY Disc Golf Backpack

[Planeman93]

So what do you all think, should I put plasti-dip on the bottom or not? How about plasti-dip on the frame to make it a little bit less abrasive?

 

[EL-KABONG]

plasti-dip kicks ace

you prolly could coat the frame at points where it rubs against fabric...should work well.

 

[steve a]

So what do you all think, should I put plasti-dip on the bottom or not? How about plasti-dip on the frame to make it a little bit less abrasive?

Try it out and report back. I haven't tried it out yet.

 

[noobynoober]

I shaved down all the rough edges on the PVC pipe with a razor. It took forever. A file would have been easier I am sure. I am hoping that it wont rub on the bag since there are only smooth edges. If I ever do Plastidip the bottom, I might as well do the frame too. I recieved a ton of comments on the bag the first time I used it. Found a nice cooler for the top compartment that worked perfect. I must say that I love this damn bag.

 

[jobwilson]

Has anyone used the bottom without tucking the pocket under? I have a Revolution Dual Pack and I just leave my bottom pocket hanging.

BTW, I love the design. Wish I would have seen this before I shelled out the $150 for the Revo (the Revo is certainly worth every penny, though).

 

[MopMan]

Has anyone used the bottom without tucking the pocket under? I have a Revolution Dual Pack and I just leave my bottom pocket hanging.

BTW, I love the design. Wish I would have seen this before I shelled out the $150 for the Revo (the Revo is certainly worth every penny, though).

It works just fine with the flap hanging. I find it more convenient, not to mention snazzier-looking, to fold the flap under.

 

[Bamm]

You could use 1/2" pvc and on the bottom where the discs are, wrap them in that thin foam "pipe insulation" so as not to put any "dents" in your discs from prolonged standing up on their edge? Just a thought.......jerry

 

[steve a]

I tried the pipe insulation to try and protect the bag from the frame more than protecting the discs. You would have to make a smaller frame to fit it in there.

 

[NothinButChing]

this is solid information and may end up trying this out... not going to pursue a new bag until the new season rolls around

 

[thrembo]

I've seen a few homemade bags in my day, but this is definately the most thouhgt out and the most elaborate. It wouldn't do for me though, as I like to carry the least amount of discs and other stuff around on the course with me that I can!

 

[steve a]

I put some bags up for sale in the marketplace

http://www.dgcoursereview.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26185

 

[Planeman93]

Here is my finished bag. Can't wait to try it, unfortunately we just got hit with 2.5 ft of snow. The quality of the bag impressed me greatly and also how easy the modifications were. I will probably keep modifying the bag to improve it to my needs and as I see fit in teh future.
Some pictures:
The plasti-dipped bottom




The Frame inside the backpack:



And some discs inside the backpack




Here is a modification that I did that perhaps you guys might want to do also. I found that when I wanted to put discs in the bag, sometimes they would get stuck on the PVC connector because of the jump from the normal tube to the connector. I fixed this by first wrapping paper around the tube, and then covering it in tape.
Pictures:

 

[noobynoober]

Did you plastidip the pvc pipe too?

 

[Planeman93]

I ended up only spray painting that, and also wrapping it with tape on the bottom two tubes. I did make sure to completely sand down pressure points that could cause extra wear, as visible in the last picture. Maybe in the future I will coat part of the frame in plasti-dip.

 

[Inn0va]

Nice job! I plastidiped the bottom of my bag and its great!

 

[EL-KABONG]

got a sweet red one on ebong for 39 shipped

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...uAuXCQxGs8ZfqKy3Q%3D&viewitem=#ht_1067wt_1139

Gonna start cutting PVC soon...

 

[steve a]

got a sweet red one on ebong for 39 shipped

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...uAuXCQxGs8ZfqKy3Q%3D&viewitem=#ht_1067wt_1139

Gonna start cutting PVC soon...

Sweet snag there. They are getting slim. I still have some orange, red, blue and green ones for sale.

 

[DiscChainBasket18]

Back-packer

I've been using a standard back-pack for years. My first was from Wal-Mart ($9.99) but later I moved up a bit in style & bought a new Ogio 'Cooper' back pack:

There were many to choose from. I got this one for $19.00:

I then bought two of the Innova Dividers (@ $7.00 each) & installed:

I use the side (net) pockets for my water bottle, bag-tags & mini:

Here you can see the separate putter pocket to the right & an Ipod pocket (zipper) on the left:

Overall the backpack idea has worked out well! It is comfortable & stable as most of the weight is down low. It is super roomy & has multiple pockets. It's not a double-decker but I dont need all that. If I need a new backpack they are readily available for cheap!

 

[Longliveguitar]

oh man, just found a project for my to-do list. Thanks guys for the great pictures and ideas. I wanna try this out

 

[steve a]

How well does the ogio stand up on its own? On side hills?