mattc
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Sorry if this question has been answered before, but how well does it stand up fully loaded? Can it handle hills, uneven terrain? Thanks
Got it loaded up. 9 drivers. 4 of those I consider fairways. 4 mids. 2 putters in the top quiver. I could stuff two more drivers in there and another putter in the quiver but I don't need anymore than this. Trying to keep it a light weight summer bag. It really doesn't do anything my DD Soldier bag doesn't do but it is a Grip and is a better made and sturdier bag. Plus it's a backpack and not a bag with quad straps. I like the soldier but I just prefer a backpack style. Like the soldier bag though this is very low on storage and no pencil sleeves. Does have plenty of pockets for minis and scorecards though.
I thought for a brief moment I'd miss those side storage pockets but I don't think I do. They are awkward shaped anyway and unless you insist on stuffing a rain jacket in one or extra towels they didn't serve a purpose to me. This can still hold an extra towel or I can stuff a jacket or towels up under the flap and under the quiver.
I like it so far. I might make it out saturday to play but definitely by sunday.
As for standing up, it does fine on even ground. Like any bag you're going to have tipping issues if you sit it on uneven ground. That's just the way it is.
So aside from missing pencil sleeves it's got another drawback. The storage pocket under the quiver I think is bigger and deeper than my L frame but I'd still like to see a separate pocket inside that lined with felt or velvet or something for smart phones. Sticking my phone and keys in the same pocket while I bounce around is just so 2011.
They need a D ring at the top of the bag too not one that is six inches down. I love the D rings on the bag they're great but add another one at the top of the bag so I can clip on my towel and it doesn't drag on the ground. Little things that should be no brainers but for some reason grip hasn't changed yet on these bags.
This will be my first Grip bag and I'm looking forward to it. Have been around quite a few of them on the course and it does puzzle me that a company thats been around for a while doesn't do those little things like you mentioned. Especially a company that only makes bags for disc golf. Wonder why no bag maker has made a dedicated sleeve for a golden retriever, strange. All that aside it is a pretty nice bag that should last for a good amount of time.
I see what you mean but it is almost standard equipment in disc golf. If you play a course with water your gonna be carrying one.
They also don't make discs or water bottles but make the bag that carries them. So your point about them not making a retriever is not that valid.
I have almost the same set up without any issues and like you said could fit 2 more drivers in the main area.
The pencil slots are on the cup holders, 2 on each one.
On this bag, those front slit pockets hold a golden retriever well, that is where I put mine.