Very Large Backpack Needed: Jaco no longer available! Datsusara?

[GHVA226]

Hi guys,

My first post here in a long time. Hope all is well with all of you!

I started training a bit of BJJ and my gym is now near work (long commute). My Datsusara Gear Bag Pro GBP-06 is too uncomfortable to carry around. So I need a bag to fit the following in a bag I can commute with:
- A5 gi
- pair of 16oz sparring gloves
- XL shin guards
- 2L Winning headgear
- 15' Laptop
- Change of clothes
- Pair of wrestling shoes
- Shampoo, soap, etc
- Mouthpiece
- Sunglasses, wallet, cell phone, etc

My research has returned a few options: Jaco Convertible Equipment Bag 2.0 (no longer available anywhere!!!!), Twins Special Backpack BAG-5 (available for $80), Datsusara Battlepack Pro ($150).

My questions are:
- Did I forget any options?
- Based on the stuff I need to carry, do I need the largest Datsura backpack?
- Is it worth paying $70 for the Datsusara over the Twins BAG-5?
- Does anyone know where I can find a Jaco Convertible 2.0 bag, not the compact one? BTW, MMA Overload lists the bag as available, but they are out of stock.

Nice to be back.
All the best,
Gus

 

[Prez ebrmc]

Rei?

 

[TheMood]

I do not know anything about the quality of this bag but it is similar to the Jaco bag you were looking for.

https://www.venum.com/venum-challenger-xtrem-backpack.html

 

[TheGhost1985]

I had a venum one, the first one lasted about 2 weeks then had to be replaced,the second one last about 6 months,they aren't worth the money, I changed to a top King hold all which for me was a lot better but obviously not a back pack

 

[GHVA226]

Thank you, guys. Bit the bullet and bought the Datsusara. Will let you know how it goes.

 

[Jaime81]

When you get it would you let me know if a punch shield would fit?

 

[Ariyeh]

Take a look at this one from Title Boxing. It's huge and great value for money.

 

[GHVA226]

It looks good!

 

[GHVA226]

When you get it would you let me know if a punch shield would fit?

I do not own a punch shield. What size is it?

 

[Jaime81]

It's the Reyes small size. About 12-14 inches across.

 

[GHVA226]

Should fit. The bag is supposedly huge. I have not received it yet, but will let you know. Shipping takes forever from Datsusara!

 

[Paradigm]

Should fit. The bag is supposedly huge. I have not received it yet, but will let you know. Shipping takes forever from Datsusara!

You get it yet? I was fortunate when I bought my Datsusara gear bag that I happened to do it the week before the owner moved up north so I was able to pick it up directly from him at his place.

 

[GHVA226]

Yes, I did get the bag. It is awesome. Not as large as I thought, but large enough. Good materials, great craftsmanship and looks good.