Metolius Rope Ranger Bag - 1368cu in - 2009 BCS

This bag is the best, no question. I have two, and used them on every climb I have ever done. They work as a storage bag, carry bag, rope tarp and even use them as a backpack to carry a 2nd rope for long repels. It even has a place to keep your keys. Very well made and very lite. You cant do any better for the price.

The Ranger rocks--not only does my 60m Mammut Galaxy fit in the bag, but also 12 DMM Shadows. The synch straps pull it all together. The two shoulder straps make the bag easy to carry, whether over the shoulder or as a backpack. The attached 4x5 tarp keeps your rope clean! Excellent bag!

It seems like everybody had the old Metolius rope bag - the one with the single strap. And that was really the biggest problem. "I got the rack, you get the rope" used to be my favorite thing to say, because the rack, no matter how big, was in my nice comfy backpack, while the other chump was stuck carrying the rope awkwardly over the shoulder, swinging it around on scrambles, and having a sore back by the time we got to the crag. Well, this bag changes all this, and there's no going back. They added a second strap, so now it can be easily worn as a backpack. As far as durability, this bag is just as bomber as its predecessor. It also now has a rubber-coated grab-handle that's centered at the top end, and I'm surprised by how often I use it to handle the rope while packing, handling gear, or rearranging the car. A great ropebag that will outlast many a rope, and If you see it on SAC - it's a no-brainer!

I love this bag. It makes life so much easier. No more coiling and throwing the rope over your shoulders - just throw it in and go.

Out of all the rope bags on the market, I thought I would never find one that suited my needs until I found this one. It has a very generous ground cloth that keeps the rope nice and clean, has two tie off points so you can flake the rope and use it as soon as you open the bags and a nifty little window in it so you can see which rope you have stored in there. It comes with a smaller pocket on the outside which will hold a knife, roll of tape and a protein bar (or whatever you want in it). All and all a great bag for what it is and quite durable.

In my opinion this is the best constructed rope bag on the market. The fabric is very durable, the buckles are solid, and the stitching is top notch. After 5+ years of use it is still in excellent condition.

This bag rocks. I put my Beal Edlinger 10.2 in it and fits great. The shoulder straps that make it a backpack are a must have. The 4x5 tarp is plenty big for a 60m as well as a 70m rope with plenty of space to get your rock shoe on with out getting dirty. A must have for any rope.

I toyed with the idea of getting a rope bag for a long time...I'm so glad I did! It keeps the rope clean and together (especially for dropping a top rope climb), the ground tarp keeps the rope out of the dirt while belaying, and the tie loops make it so easy and quick to just throw the rope in and move on to the next route! I've used mine for about a year now and it's held up great. Recommended.

Got the rope bag after climbing with a friend that had this. Its so convenient keeping the rope on the tarp and then just stowing it away wrapped up into the bag. Fits my 60 m rope perfectly. Way more efficient than carrying a bulky tarp or just slinging the rope on your shoulders. Good investment!