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Hello,

I am in need of a new bag to carry my uniform and equipment to games. I have been using a regular gym bag and was wondering if I would be better off getting a bag with wheels on it to take to games or not. If so, are there any recomendations on what to get or where to look?


Thank you,

Get whatever the varsity officials in your association use.

It's personal preference..........
 

Some use duffel bags, some over the shoulder bags, some luggage carriers on wheels, etc. It all comes down to what do you like.

I started with an over the shoulder bag which I really liked, but eventually got too much stuff and moved to a luggage carrier on wheels which I didn't care for. Now I use a wardrobe carrier on wheels and like it alot (albeit its heavy, but sturdy).

Many referee web sites or luggage sites (as below) can give you ideas. Good luck.

http://www.ebags.com/sports_and_duff...FQECGgodexrz0Q

http://www.sossports.us/index.asp?Pa...S&Category=247

And, as Mbyron says - ask around and see what others use.

Because I have to take so many bottles of meds to games, I use this:

http://www.infolink.com.au/odin/imag...nd-Storage.jpg

Limit one-per-family please.
 

"When in Rome, do as the Romans do", which means, when visiting a foreign land, follow the customs of those who live in it. It can also mean that when you are in an unfamiliar situation, you should follow the lead of those who know the ropes.

Me translating plain English into mbyron. Now that's a switch.

I have seen camo bags, Red Sox bags, Yankees bags, very small bags that only hold shoes because the guy came to the game site in uniform, and others that scream out "I have moved up as far as I want to move up".

Since I lived in snowy northern VT, I preferred a duffel that had a shoulder strap as opposed to dragging a wheeled suitcase through slush & snowbanks. I may switch that in FL, however. Ask members in your association who do not use items in the 1st paragraph.

No anchovies unless otherwise specified.
 

Now lets' not start that topic again.

26 Year Gap: When I saw your username, I thought for sure that you would be telling us how warm it was in Florida. Thanks for not sharing.

Start what topic again?

Well, I am in NC for a few days. Will finish the trip later this week.

This is not an offer to sell securities.
 

Wait a minute. Wasn't the guy going dressed to games from North Carolina? You are definitely yanking our chain. Cut it out. That topic was closed a few weeks ago. Let it go.

Any resemblance to real persons living or dead is purely coincidental.
 

Oh. Sorry. I thought this thread was about my ex-wife. My mistake.

That topic was closed a few years ago. Let it go. Let it go.;)

I am visiting family. The guy was from la-la-land, I believe.

Wanna go to a game?

I don't necessarily agree with this. Years ago, virtually everyone, including D1 officials in this area, used duffel bags embroidered and ordered by a former Southwest Conference official who owned a ref supply store. One exception was a fellow by the name of Sonny Holmes, who worked in the SWC, Metro, maybe SEC, and probably another league or two that isn't around or has expanded. Anyway, Sonny was the first guy I ever saw using a rolling bag. It looked odd at the time, but now that's about all anyone around here uses. He was well ahead of his time.

Bottom line: get what works best for you. Ebags.com is a pretty good site to look for various kinds of bags.

I agree. No one here cares what bag you use. There are guys who have association logos on their bags. For the most part, everyone uses either a black duffel or black rolling suitcase, but it really isn't a hard and fast rule to use what the varsity guys use.

I use this bag, except mine is the large size not the medium....
http://a712.g.akamai.net/7/712/225/v...m/269114_z.jpg

Dont know what your budget is, but this is the bag I have and I use it for both college and high school:

http://www.theofficialcall.com/BK-OG.htm

It has plenty of room and zipped compartments for items.

Agreed. I bought a Wilson gym / travel / sport bag (reasonably similar, but better, of course, to the Addidas pictured above) at Target 13 years ago for something like $15. It still works just fine.

Bought an American Tourister rolling suitcase at Walmart for 50 bucks a couple years ago for football and basketball. Has plenty of pockets, and still a good investment.

It never is a hard and fast rule. It's just a good idea in most cases. That said, if you think something else works better, use it as long as it looks professional.

Do not operate electronic devices during take-off and landing.
 

You mean I can't use this?

http://ac4.yt-thm-a03.yimg.com/image/e0d642f7f9334078

Hope you saved your receipt.

these posts remind me of the kids on the playground who all want the "cool" sneakers. I thought we outgrew this once our sacs fully dropped?

I find it disturbing that one's "ability to move up" might be affected by the bag one carries.

Of course you do not. :D

Peace

I use a black roller luggage bag. It the best bag because it has many compartments and I can get a lot of stuff into the bag. Works well for me.

BTW, that is what most officials in my area tend to use.

Peace

And yet the lack of ability to separate positive from negative in a written sentence apparently is no stumbling block at all.

I would go with the luggage bag with wheels it looks a lot my professional. IMO duffel bags look like you are going to play basketball not referee it.

Bringing a wheel bag looks like you are about to take off on an airplane.

OK by me! Level of play the other night for my 7B game, I coulda used the barf bag! :rolleyes: