Metolius Ropemaster Rope Bag - 2006 BCS

I've got two of these bags. One is for Top-Roping days, the other for my firespinning gear (duvetyn rag, dip can, poi, meteor, et cetera).

The closure system is designed for quick stuffing, not maximum closure. If you are using this for climbing, you just wrap your rope up in the attached tarp (quite large) and jam that in the bag, then pull the drawstring. If you wear it like a backpack, don't use the cinch straps, if you sling it, do.

I love this bag, I'll probably end up buying more of these for random things. Oh: they are completely worthless for trad, so don't bother.

This seemingly popular bag is not one that I would recommend. Though the material is sturdy, it is difficult to keep ropes clean while inside. The draw string holder breaks easily, and the biggest draw back is that it's very uncomfortable to carry. The design seems flawed as the bag continuously slides around and the one strap is very uncomfortable. Overall it makes carrying rope cumbersome.

Cheap, Simple, Gets the job done- I find it hard to complain. The only thing I noticed (and was mildly preturbed about) was that the spring loaded draw-string keepr thing jammed and broke the first time I took it out. Whatever, nothing a half hitch can't fix. Stitching is solid, tarp is solid, shoulder strap is adequate, and the buckles look pretty gnarly. The only things this bag could benefit from is a beefier draw string keeper or maybe a hand strap on the side or top in addition to the shoulder strap. Still, not a bad product.

As received the rope bag is a nice heavy material with a very large ground tarp to protect the rope. However, the bag is open on the top and allows dirt and water to enter. Although the rope is wrapped in the tarp, the dirt still gets into the bags interior. A Hook-and-loop flap should be added to cover the draw string closure.