jupiterboy
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I bought a Qogir brand bag a few seasons ago (Fall of 2022). It is having some issues, and after playing a tournament in a steady rain, I can see needing something less basic.
There are some things I generally don't like in a bag. Laminated nylon is one of those. I've seen delamination on a variety of backpacks, disc golf and other. This is what I'm talking about:
Fortunately, this bag only uses this lamination on this one side pocket. If it is used inside, I can't see the delamination because it is covered by a light nylon lining layer. I note Latitude 64 uses lamination, but seems to have a much more robust lamination.
The other issue the bag is having is fabric failure. I note many makers use a nylon that is reinforced with a square pattern of stronger threads. Presumably this is to add strength to a lighter fabric. Here you can see the stress from pulling putters has caused fraying and failure, which I've stitched back together:
One feature I like about the bag, which has surprised me, is that the waterproof bottom is holding up pretty well:
I originally thought this would fail, and wanted a bag with rails or knobs on the bottom.
All in, this bag is OK for $40 US. It holds 20 discs or so—plenty for me. It is pretty rigid and doesn't fall over except on an extreme slope. It gets crowded when I need to carry an umbrella and jacket, etc.
So I'm looking at replacements that are about the same size or a little bigger. I generally think bags are a bit over-engineered and too heavy, which is to say a lighter bag appeals. I'd like to avoid lamination, and would really be into something with heavier fabric. I suspect a cotton duck bag where you could wash in a waterproof treatment would make a great bag, but there's nothing like that.
So far, the bags I'm considering are the following, but please make any comment or suggestion because I suspect there are some I'm not seeing.
1.) Atlas Pioneer V.4
atlasdgs.com
2.) Berg's Manta
www.bergsdiscsports.com
(the bottom may not be as durable as I want)
3.) Renu EcoPack 1
renudiscgolf.com
(drink holders don't cinch down, and I carry smaller water bottles to keep weight down)
4.) Fossa Skinny 2.3
fossadiscgolf.com
Let me know what I'm missing.

There are some things I generally don't like in a bag. Laminated nylon is one of those. I've seen delamination on a variety of backpacks, disc golf and other. This is what I'm talking about:

Fortunately, this bag only uses this lamination on this one side pocket. If it is used inside, I can't see the delamination because it is covered by a light nylon lining layer. I note Latitude 64 uses lamination, but seems to have a much more robust lamination.
The other issue the bag is having is fabric failure. I note many makers use a nylon that is reinforced with a square pattern of stronger threads. Presumably this is to add strength to a lighter fabric. Here you can see the stress from pulling putters has caused fraying and failure, which I've stitched back together:

One feature I like about the bag, which has surprised me, is that the waterproof bottom is holding up pretty well:

I originally thought this would fail, and wanted a bag with rails or knobs on the bottom.
All in, this bag is OK for $40 US. It holds 20 discs or so—plenty for me. It is pretty rigid and doesn't fall over except on an extreme slope. It gets crowded when I need to carry an umbrella and jacket, etc.
So I'm looking at replacements that are about the same size or a little bigger. I generally think bags are a bit over-engineered and too heavy, which is to say a lighter bag appeals. I'd like to avoid lamination, and would really be into something with heavier fabric. I suspect a cotton duck bag where you could wash in a waterproof treatment would make a great bag, but there's nothing like that.
So far, the bags I'm considering are the following, but please make any comment or suggestion because I suspect there are some I'm not seeing.
1.) Atlas Pioneer V.4

Pioneer V4
Everything you need and nothing you don't. The Pioneer V4 is the Pioneer built FOR YOU using all of our community's feedback. The V4 offers increased stability through alternate sewing patterns and reinforced pseudo supports in the putter and side pockets. Customers will also receive an...

2.) Berg's Manta

♻️The Manta Backpack♻️ | Berg Sport
The Manta Backpack is a stylish and practical bag for disc golfers. It is made from recycled plastic bottles, making it an eco-friendly and sustainable choice for disc golfers. The backpack has adjustable straps, a spacious main compartment, and several pockets for all your disc golf essentials...

3.) Renu EcoPack 1

Renu Disc Golf - Sustainable Disc Golf Equipment
Renu Disc Golf manufacturers. Sustainable, eco-friendly disc golf bags for casual and avid disc golfers. Renu Disc Golf uses upcycled billboards to make the most sustainable disc golf bags on the planet.

4.) Fossa Skinny 2.3

SKINNY 2.3 - BROWN
SKINNY 2.3 The Skinny 2.3 has all the same great features as our Skinny2, but with a few notable upgrades! • Inserts will be 5mm Coroplast board upgraded from 2mm Polyurethane • Double layer fabric & additional bar-tacking • Upgraded rainfly & rainfly attachment • Upgraded strap attachment...

Let me know what I'm missing.