Under Armour Backpack

[throwfromthewoods]

OK, so my Under Armour Innovate backpack showed up! I couldn't help but start messing around. Here's what I've come up with to start.

First off, I love this bag. It is, by far, my favorite DIY bag I've converted. I just wanted to get that out of the way.

There are so many ways to go, I'm sure I'll tinker with other set-ups. But let's just go with my initial choice. The first thing is the lower sneaker compartment has a zipper divider from the top. So you can open up the whole bag, or build a small frame for the lower compartment and still put the discs on top. I opted to open up the whole bag and ignore the lower opening for now. I'll tell you why. The Innova U-channel divider fits right in. I dropped a plate of Plexiglass on the bottom (picture 1) and set the U-channel right on top. The bag also has inside pockets (picture 2) on either side. Since the discs are going in, they don't really serve much purpose. I actually put a couple smaller Plexiglass plates in there for side support (like a Grip). The front flap folds under, although it has to be zipped up a bit. I'll be using some heavy duty safety pins to hold the zippers from falling down too low.

As you can see (picture 3), the bag stands and everything is sized great. I have 16 in the main compartment, though I know I could fit a couple more if I wanted.

 

[throwfromthewoods]

Onto the putters! I put another Plexiglass plate in the back laptop compartment, although it doesn't need it to stand. The reason why I put it in there is because I am going to attach some pockets to the top. Ta-da! Putter quiver (picture 1). You'll also be excited to know the side pockets and outer mesh pockets are also wide enough for discs! (picture 2 and 3) I'm not sure how durable the bag is yet, so I'm not going crazy with pushing the limits. I do know that the mesh pockets also fit a 32 oz. Nalgene easily enough (though no insulation).

 

[throwfromthewoods]

The one side has a pocket that you can put stuff behind, and also has a second zippered pocket in the front (picture 1). The other side pocket is chock full of little pockets, and also a key clip! (picture 2) The straps are also pretty comfortable, and come with a sternum strap (picture 3). The back is very well padded.

You can also avoid using the back laptop compartment for putters and it fits a jacket nicely. The one major con of this bag seems to be its weather resistance. The bottom would need to be plasi-dipped for any decent protection from moisture, and the top is ventilated (it's made to be a training/gym bag).

Overall I'm extremely happy with this bag. It rides high and light. It has a lot of different options to fit your own style. I look forward to taking it out on the course and trying some new configurations. Once I get some time out with it, I'll be sure to report how it holds up to course play. I'll also be getting some zipper pulls and beads in a safety orange/grey scheme to really make the bag pop.

 

[Titan037]

The one side has a pocket that you can put stuff behind, and also has a second zippered pocket in the front (picture 1). The other side pocket is chock full of little pockets, and also a key clip! (picture 2) The straps are also pretty comfortable, and come with a sternum strap (picture 3). The back is very well padded.

You can also avoid using the back laptop compartment for putters and it fits a jacket nicely. The one major con of this bag seems to be its weather resistance. The bottom would need to be plasi-dipped for any decent protection from moisture, and the top is ventilated (it's made to be a training/gym bag).

Overall I'm extremely happy with this bag. It rides high and light. It has a lot of different options to fit your own style. I look forward to taking it out on the course and trying some new configurations. Once I get some time out with it, I'll be sure to report how it holds up to course play. I'll also be getting some zipper pulls and beads in a safety orange/grey scheme to really make the bag pop.

So now the real question, what is the comparison between the UA and the Cabela XPG?

 

[TripleC8601]

Very cool. Thanks for the info.
Did you find it less than $100 anywhere? It certainly looks much better than any other DIY backpack I've seen, but at a steeper cost too

 

[Ripper]

I have that bag. I have gym clothes and shoes in it though. Maybe ill switch it up been looking to buy a bag rhis tear and that looks great!

 

[HeavyCritters]

Very cool DIY job on that bag, Throw! But man, the material just doesn't look like it can hold a candle to the Cabela's DIY bag. PLEASE correct me if I'm wrong.

I have punished the SH** out my Cabela's bag (winter disc at least 3 times/week) and it still basically looks brand new. I don't know if that UA bag could handle that.

I might consider grabbing and modding this UA bag for a "Summer Only" bag, but would be a bit nervous playing in winter conditions for 5 - 6 months.

Overall though, nice mod! :hfive:

 

[smyith]

So now the real question, what is the comparison between the UA and the Cabela XPG?

Which model XPG bag?
Has anyone looked into REI bags? I have some member credit to use up

 

[smyith]

Very cool. Thanks for the info.
Did you find it less than $100 anywhere? It certainly looks much better than any other DIY backpack I've seen, but at a steeper cost too

$59.99
http://www.ebags.com/product/under-armour/ua-innovate-backpack/205143


I am curious what happens with the sneaker compartment?

 

[HeavyCritters]

Which model XPG bag?
Has anyone looked into REI bags? I have some member credit to use up

Here's the XPG bag link: http://is.gd/H4INI1

And here's the DGCR XPG Mod link: http://is.gd/jbRjkU

I love my Cabela's backpack bag. It's worth every penny of the $70 (including mods) that I spent on it.

 

[TripleC8601]

$59.99
http://www.ebags.com/product/under-armour/ua-innovate-backpack/205143


I am curious what happens with the sneaker compartment?

All currently out of stock...no?

 

[Titan037]

Which model XPG bag?
Has anyone looked into REI bags? I have some member credit to use up

The Pro, the green one. Since it is more suited for conversion than the deluxe and more comparable to the grip.

 

[Dyoel182]

Here's the XPG bag link: http://is.gd/H4INI1

And here's the DGCR XPG Mod link: http://is.gd/jbRjkU

I love my Cabela's backpack bag. It's worth every penny of the $70 (including mods) that I spent on it.

I feel the same way. I have mine loaded up to take out tomorrow morning.

 

[HeavyCritters]

I feel the same way. I have mine loaded up to take out tomorrow morning.

Me too! :hfive:

Gonna trudge through some deep Wisconsin snow and play 18 tomorrow.

 

[Moosula]

How do you guys find these backpacks? Is there a keyword in common when looking for them?

 

[Titan037]

Me too! :hfive:

Gonna trudge through some deep Wisconsin snow and play 18 tomorrow.

:wall: I leave for Spring Break Sunday, great right? well it would be if my bag wasn't arriving the next day:wall: Oh well guess I will wait opcorn: and have a nice package waiting for me next week in addition to some new discs!

 

[smyith]

All currently out of stock...no?

oh snap...didnt even notice my bad

 

[laramiecarlson]

Me too! :hfive:

Gonna trudge through some deep Wisconsin snow and play 18 tomorrow.

Agree'd on the XPS bag + snow. This bag has dominated the northern winter. You just need to make sure to use the flap.

 

[HeavyCritters]

How do you guys find these backpacks? Is there a keyword in common when looking for them?

I just happened upon the Cabela's/Grip thread on a lark.

If I were you, I would go into

Disc Golf Course Review > General Disc Golf Discussions > Equipment

and search "DIY Backpack" or even just "DIY"

Lots of good stuff out there.

 

[throwfromthewoods]

Very cool. Thanks for the info.
Did you find it less than $100 anywhere? It certainly looks much better than any other DIY backpack I've seen, but at a steeper cost too

I paid the $60 from ebags. I'm not sure if it will pop up again at that price. I expect it will at some point. I don't think I'd pay $90 for this bag as a DIY project.

Very cool DIY job on that bag, Throw! But man, the material just doesn't look like it can hold a candle to the Cabela's DIY bag. PLEASE correct me if I'm wrong.

I have punished the SH** out my Cabela's bag (winter disc at least 3 times/week) and it still basically looks brand new. I don't know if that UA bag could handle that.

I might consider grabbing and modding this UA bag for a "Summer Only" bag, but would be a bit nervous playing in winter conditions for 5 - 6 months.

Overall though, nice mod! :hfive:

It's not, but the Cabela's bag is built for outdoor use. I'm not hard on my equipment, so material isn't a huge concern for me unless someone expects me to pay a premium price for it. Aside from the bottom needing to be dipped, I think it should hold up well.

One thing I want to emphasize is that I think this bag is feature-heavy closer to a disc golf bag than Cabelas. The side pockets are wide and spacious (jackets could fit in them too). There are a ton of pockets, a specific pencil pocket, mini pocket, etc. Cabela's works great, don't get me wrong. I think this is just close to a Grip in how it's set up. The Cabela's is a Flak-type bag.

How do you guys find these backpacks? Is there a keyword in common when looking for them?

Well, I'm a bit of a nut for these. I just Google image search a lot and dig deeper into bags I think might work. New backpacks get released all year long, so things pop up a lot. Sports bags, fishing bags, hiking bags, etc. tend to work better for what we do.