SRT kit bag

[bagpuss]

Hi all,
Any recommendations for a small SRT kit bag? I already have a small personal bag which can fit a few bits in if harness isn't coming off, but looking for something a bit bigger for all kit in case required. Would like a bag with shoulder straps ideally. My current small bag is Landjoff, the quality isn't as good as a previous one I owned so looking for a different brand.
I saw this one which is lined, but wondering if the lining could just be a potential annoyance..

Steinberg Personal Caving Bag 16L | Personal Rope Bag UK

Lightweight 16L Steinberg stubby caving bag with drawstring splash cover. Ideal for personal kit or short ropes. Durable PVC build. UK caving equipment.

www.actionstash.co.uk

 

[Brains]

Warmbac Daren Tackle Bag - Inglesport https://share.google/8GIUrFlDTaJZIfFnV
I find this size ideal. Can take all the kit, or some of it, and a few other bits. You don't have to fill it!

 

[Cantclimbtom]

https://www.inglesport.com/product/lyon-22-litre-barrel-bag/ seems to work for me.. But... It doesn't take a Daren drum.
As long as Daren drum isn't relevant, there's nothing much to say about the bag other than "it just works"

 

[underground]

Warmbac Daren Tackle Bag - Inglesport https://share.google/8GIUrFlDTaJZIfFnV
I find this size ideal. Can take all the kit, or some of it, and a few other bits. You don't have to fill it!

i just happen to have a vgc one of these for sale too... PM me

 

[Cantclimbtom]

Lyon 9 Litre Personal Kit Bag - Inglesport

Technical Equipment Retailers to the Sport and Professional markets for Caving, Climbing, Rope Access, Work at Height and Rescue since 1977

www.inglesport.com

That's what I meant to.link for personal bag, not the 22litre, after SRT kit, knee pads, balaclava and gloves there's not much space left for much more than a single chocolate bar

 

[cavetroll]

MTDE MiniPro - Starless River

Medium-small lightweight personal bag, made of PVC. It may be carried in various ways due to its belt loop, side handle, and low-profile shoulder straps. It comes with internal pocket closed with velcro for small items that need keeping safe, and the whole thing has a sturdy drawcord closure...

starlessriver.com

I have had a couple of these over the past few years and find they're a really useful shape. It's rectangular in profile rather than round, and as such I find it actually stays on my back for much more of the cave as it sticks out maybe half as much. They are perhaps a bit less durable but if you generally look after your kit it should last a decent while. I'm on my second in maybe 7 years of maybe averaging 3-4 trips per month of mixed caving.

 

[Monotone Sandwich]

I use one of Tony's tonnerre bags, made by warmbac. It fits a BDH drum with a full emergency kit and an SRT kit plus bits and bobs in a super small and lightweight package.

 

[mikem]

Looks like it is twice the size of previous two suggestions:

Warmbac Tonnerre 22 litre - Starless River

A general purpose medium sized personal bag/ small tackle bag, (and for cave divers it will carry a pair of 1.5litre alloy bottles easily). Made of heavy fabric and with a double base (tape protected seam), the Tonnerre aims to present a decent handle when approached from any direction. This is...

starlessriver.com

 

[Monotone Sandwich]

It's about the same size as the Daren tackle bag and the Lyon 22 litre one, and without a BDH its just a very flat back tackle

 

[AlexR]

I'd recommend the MTDE Explo bag small, or, if you want something sturdier, the Warmbac Tonnerre unless you want it for absolutely nothing other than SRT kit.

For me the above strike the perfect balance, small enough that they are very easy to manoeuvre through cave, big enough that you can chuck in a bit of extra kit if required (group emergency kit, a small drill, short length of 8mm, etc.). Unfortunately the shoulder straps are wide enough that you can't claim your bag isn't suitable for taking lead.

Re Steinberg: If anything this is even less durable than the MTDE, and for UK caving I would not want a liner. An internal pocket is very nice for snacks or surveys.

When I was still actively digging in Western Highway the above MTDE bag was my standard commute bag, it fared reasonably well but definitely didn't live as long as my previous Warmbac-equivalent.

 

[AlanClark]

I use, https://www.inglesport.com/product/warmbac-mini-bag/ for an SRT kit bag. I can get my harness, ascenders & descender and chest harness in to it. I also use it when i don't want to pack away a harness for a few personal bits.

 

[bagpuss]

MTDE MiniPro - Starless River

Medium-small lightweight personal bag, made of PVC. It may be carried in various ways due to its belt loop, side handle, and low-profile shoulder straps. It comes with internal pocket closed with velcro for small items that need keeping safe, and the whole thing has a sturdy drawcord closure...

starlessriver.com

I have had a couple of these over the past few years and find they're a really useful shape. It's rectangular in profile rather than round, and as such I find it actually stays on my back for much more of the cave as it sticks out maybe half as much. They are perhaps a bit less durable but if you generally look after your kit it should last a decent while. I'm on my second in maybe 7 years of maybe averaging 3-4 trips per month of mixed caving.

Thanks for all the info and advice everyone. Went for this one from @Starless_River It looks nice and sturdy & will also double up as a bigger bag for food/ water if I manage some longer trips this year.