DMM flight:https://dmmclimbing.com/Products/Bags-Accessories/Flight
Have had a look at the options listed above and have gone for the DMM Flight. Nice bonus that it's hand luggage sized (as if I'll ever go on a plane again, but we can dream). I like the clamshell design - seems like the most sensible way to get a rope in and out of it easily. Looks like a comfy carry too. Everything else just looked like the opening was never going to be wide enough to easily slot a big fat rope into.
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/climbing-bag-rockbag-35-l-id_8495285.html This Simond one may be an option. As usual with Simond stuff not quite as flashy/well finished however likely to be very functional and cheaper than other brands.
The BD Creek 50 is the first bag I've owned big enough to hold both rope and gear. Downside: it's to big as carry-on luggage. https://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en_US/climbing-packs/creek-50-pack-BD681160_cfg.html#q=creek%2B50&simplesearch=Go&start=1
Looking at the Flight - it does look small for 45l. I'm not sure if I quite believe that it'll fit my chonky sport rope in it.
The BD Creek 50 is the first bag I've owned big enough to hold both rope and gear. Downside: it's to big as carry-on luggage.
The Creek looks good. The only thing putting me off that is that it's basically a conventional bag (you stuff things in from the top) that you can open really wide. So when you get to the dusty sport crag, you're still going to have to tip everything out all over the floor to get to the rope at the bottom.
Patagonia craigsmith 45. Best ive ever had for the crag. Used it for years and still in perfect condition.
Quote from: Adam Lincoln on June 01, 2020, 12:47:30 pmPatagonia craigsmith 45. Best ive ever had for the crag. Used it for years and still in perfect condition.Did you pay at/near full price for it? The RRP is £160.
DMM flight: