Question on gear bags

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by so cal lurker

Get qualified tax advice on that one . . .

My accountant would ask me, "Can that high-quality airplane carry-on sized suitcase be used for something other than for football, and basketball, like carrying ordinary, everyday, clothing onto an airplane?".

He's a CPA from the highly respected accounting firm of Dewey, Cheatem, and Howe. He loves loopholes, but this isn't one of them he's willing to send me through. Of course, we could always ask for adjoining prison cells.

[so cal lurker]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

My accountant would ask me, "Can that high-quality airplane carry-on sized suitcase be used for something other than for football, and basketball, like carrying ordinary, everyday, clothing onto an airplane?".

He's a CPA from the highly respected accounting firm of Dewey, Cheatem, and Howe. He loves loopholes, but this isn't one of them he's willing to send me through. Of course, we could always ask for adjoining prison cells.

Might he also ask if was actually something you paid for?

[Wildfyre]

I definitely don't want to get him in trouble with Uncle Sam. All I'm trying to do is find a gift I know he'll use. I'm taking him to SF for a Giants' game too, so one practical present and one fun one. I don't get to see him that often since it's long distance so I want to spoil him

[bob jenkins]

https://www.ebags.com/product/ebags/...uctid=10220396

The smallest one works great for basketball. Many use the largest for baseball (I never did).

They are running sales all the time, so watch periodically.

[udbrky]

Might want to go an alternate route and get him something like umplife's mat for changing. He'll personalize it. Look up their facebook for the contact info.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by so cal lurker

Might he also ask if was actually something you paid for?

Depends? Cash, or credit card?

[ilyazhito]

As mentioned before, do you want a bag for all 3 sports? If so, your options are limited to smaller carry bags, such as the Diamond 25" club bag ($49.99), or wheeled bags that may not work as well for baseball. Baseball equipment tends to be too big for standard bags (I used an oversized Nike carry bag to carry my baseball equipment last season), because baseball umpires have to carry plate protective gear, uniforms, shoes for both umpiring home plate and on the bases, and hats. All this gear takes up a lot of space. I would recommend that you get something like the Force3 Ultimate 32" Umpire Equipment Bag on Wheels, if your boyfriend is serious about umpiring baseball. It will definitely save him from injuring his back when carrying his equipment to and from games. It costs more $139.99, but it comes with multiple compartments (one for protective equipment, and one for clothes). Your boyfriend can use the clothes portion of the bag for his basketball and football seasons, and all of the bag for baseball season.