joshmo65
Eagle Member
Like many other people, I was interested in getting a backpack style DG bag, but I really didn't want to shovel out $135-$200. I had seen an old thread on here about a person using an internal frame backpack and putting a PVC frame inside and using that for a DG bag. (Link to old thread here).
I was kind of bummed about that bag not being sold anymore, so I went on a quest to find a bag that was easy to get and could still fit the purpose of a disc golf bag. I found a great internal frame backpack at Walmart and used the same design in the old thread.
The final product is below:
As you can see, the bottom pouch holds about 15 discs with the "putter pouch" holding at least two more discs. I am able to strap an umbrella on one side and a stool on the other while still carrying a 32 oz Gatorade bottle. All of that doesn't even include the main compartment of the bag.
It is able to hold a folded sweatshirt with the possibility to hold another 15 discs or anything else that you wish to carry with you. The straps are super comfortable and with a sternum strap as well as waist straps, much of the weight can be transferred directly to the hips and keep your shoulders in good shape.
When I originally got the bag, I was worried about spill outs, but the PVC frame prevents this. I am actually able to tip the bag sideways and shake it and discs still wont fall out. Unfortunately, this does mean that it may be a little tough to get discs in and out of the bag. I am able to get the discs out from any part of the bag, but to put them back in, I am pretty much limited to putting them in the middle.
I was kind of bummed about that bag not being sold anymore, so I went on a quest to find a bag that was easy to get and could still fit the purpose of a disc golf bag. I found a great internal frame backpack at Walmart and used the same design in the old thread.
The final product is below:
As you can see, the bottom pouch holds about 15 discs with the "putter pouch" holding at least two more discs. I am able to strap an umbrella on one side and a stool on the other while still carrying a 32 oz Gatorade bottle. All of that doesn't even include the main compartment of the bag.
It is able to hold a folded sweatshirt with the possibility to hold another 15 discs or anything else that you wish to carry with you. The straps are super comfortable and with a sternum strap as well as waist straps, much of the weight can be transferred directly to the hips and keep your shoulders in good shape.
When I originally got the bag, I was worried about spill outs, but the PVC frame prevents this. I am actually able to tip the bag sideways and shake it and discs still wont fall out. Unfortunately, this does mean that it may be a little tough to get discs in and out of the bag. I am able to get the discs out from any part of the bag, but to put them back in, I am pretty much limited to putting them in the middle.
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