Any recommendations on a new Transpack type of gear bag

[RShea]

So I have an old - maybe original design Transpack to carry the boots and only a bit of my gear in the center. The thing I like about the Transpack is the side compartments for the boots complete with the mesh style sides so air and drying can happen after you take them off for the day. The 2 things I hate about the Transpack is the center compartment is too small of a top opening to fit any helmet in there (unless maybe a toddlers sized helmet) so it only holds things like maybe some gloves, buff, and goggles. Also the pack straps are not the greatest either, thin and could be better also...

So has the Transpack changed, or is there a bigger version, or some other company that has designed a better center storage area to hold a helmet and gear properly and still have the side boot compartments with support.

Did a search and discussions from some years back and generally traditional boot bags that may only have the single over the shoulder strap and not the backpack type. Amazon has many brands and listings but no idea if they are the right size or better....

[jerlane]

I’ve used the Athlon everything bags for a while and they are decent. The Kulkea bags are a little more bomber but also more expensive. I’m hoping to pick up one of theirs this spring.


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[Yukonrider]

https://www.dakine.com/products/boot...40861510369360

This is what I use. Your boots go against your back, so no drying can occur, but I put my boots on a dryer at home anyways. It has plenty of space for a helmet, goggles, gloves, jacket, layers etc. When I travel I can fit my full kit in it with a little stuffing, but it sill carries well for a bus ride to the resort.

[Duffman]

Second the big Athalon Everything bag. It's like the old transpack but more squared . I can fit a ton of shit in the middle ,including helmet, goggles ,2 gloves, shell pants, mid layer, etc. Can be found pretty cheap on Amazon typically.

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[RShea]

Anyone with experience on this one:
https://www.amazon.com/OutdoorMaster.../dp/B07GJFYT88

or similar:
https://www.amazon.com/KEMIMOTO-Wate.../dp/B0B88784QH

[fleaches]

Anyone with experience on this one:
https://www.amazon.com/OutdoorMaster.../dp/B07GJFYT88

or similar:
https://www.amazon.com/KEMIMOTO-Wate.../dp/B0B88784QH

I have had one of those outdoormaster ones for like six years, sure they aren't as nice as the fancy bags but they are cheap and they carry boots. The elastic webbing on the top kind of fell apart after a few years so I removed it, but otherwise it's held up fine.

If I ever replaced it I'd probably get one of the heated kulkea bags, otherwise I'd just get another one of these.

[RShea]

I have had one of those outdoormaster ones for like six years, sure they aren't as nice as the fancy bags but they are cheap and they carry boots. The elastic webbing on the top kind of fell apart after a few years so I removed it, but otherwise it's held up fine.

If I ever replaced it I'd probably get one of the heated kulkea bags, otherwise I'd just get another one of these.

Thanks for the feedback. I assume you are talking about the cord (zig zagging back and forth on the top zipper cover? That looks like the stretch cording that is available at many craft and outdoor stores (like maybe an REI) and could just get a couple of feet of it and thread it in and tie it off. I have a pair of winter boots that had similar stretch cord to tighten them and it also broke on one of the boots. I got some to replace it for a few dollars at most at a place like JoAnn Fabrics, Michaels or maybe the Hobby Lobby...

I assume you have to unzip the boot pockets and allow some air or take the boots out to dry them well.

[Shredhead]

Once you go heated, you'll never go back.
You can all thank Ivan for that.

[fleaches]

Thanks for the feedback. I assume you are talking about the cord (zig zagging back and forth on the top zipper cover? That looks like the stretch cording that is available at many craft and outdoor stores (like maybe an REI) and could just get a couple of feet of it and thread it in and tie it off. I have a pair of winter boots that had similar stretch cord to tighten them and it also broke on one of the boots. I got some to replace it for a few dollars at most at a place like JoAnn Fabrics, Michaels or maybe the Hobby Lobby...

I assume you have to unzip the boot pockets and allow some air or take the boots out to dry them well.

Yeah that's stuff. Would be easy to replace but I never used it in the first place so I just didn't bother.

I normally use those little cigarette lighter boot dryers while I'm driving home, but I imagine that yes you'd want to unzip to get some more airflow. The bag has some little water drainage vents in the bottom but not enough to really dry the boots out.

[RShea]

Yeah that's stuff. Would be easy to replace but I never used it in the first place so I just didn't bother.

I normally use those little cigarette lighter boot dryers while I'm driving home, but I imagine that yes you'd want to unzip to get some more airflow. The bag has some little water drainage vents in the bottom but not enough to really dry the boots out.

Yes, I see the drain grommets, my drive home from the local hill is 30 minutes on good roads, so probably need more than the vehicle plug in... Usually the boots are dry the next day unless it is a really wet, warm or sweaty ski session with the Transpack.