How to Choose the Best Disc Golf Bag or Backpack
How to Choose the Best Disc Golf Bag or Backpack
As you build a disc golf bag, one of the best investments you'll make is choosing the right bag to carry your discs.
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Prodigy Disc offers a variety of disc golf bags designed to fill the needs of any player. Our disc golf backpacks and travel bags range from professional-level bags with tons of space to smaller, more affordable options for the budding beginner or more experienced player looking for a lightweight option.
What should you consider when buying a disc golf bag or backpack?
A disc golf bag is essential because it provides a convenient and organized way to carry your discs and other gear on the course. This lets you focus on your game without worrying about juggling loose discs or searching through a cluttered backpack.
A good disc golf bag can protect your discs from damage and prolong their lifespan. Disc golf bags and disc golf backpacks make great disc golf gifts.
The main things you'll want to consider when purchasing a new disc golf bag are storage capacity, materials, comfort, additional features, and style. Prodigy offers bags and backpacks for all use cases and bags and accessories for players who prefer a disc golf cart like a ZÜCA.
Capacity & Disc Organization
Disc golf bags come in various sizes, so consider the number of discs you typically carry during a round before purchasing. Beginners may only need to start with smaller, lighter bags, such as an Ascent backpack or ACE Starter shoulder bag. The Starter bag can hold up to 8 discs, while the Ascent has room for up to 20 discs and a side water bottle holder. Both options are easy to grab and go and are priced under $35.
More experienced players may find smaller, lighter bags convenient for casual and practice disc golf rounds. Still, they may prefer a backpack with a larger capacity, like the new Prodigy Disc Apex XL, BP-1, or BP-2. These larger bags are designed with a professional player in mind and can hold up to 28 discs each. They have extra putter pockets and interior dividers to organize discs better.
Durability & Materials
Disc golf bags are dragged through the mud and tested against rough terrain and weather elements, so you'll want to select a bag made from durable materials that can withstand the rigors of the game.
The larger, professional-level bags feature extra sturdy fabrics, reinforced stitching, and durable zippers. The Apex XL is made of heavy-duty 1000D and 500D Cordura Nylon. The BP-1 and BP-2 are made of a combination of Nylon Ripstop and High-density Polyester fabrics. Smaller bags like the BP-3, Ascent, and Starter bags are also made of Nylon Ripstop but may have fewer reinforced areas.
Suppose you're looking for a more compact disc golf bag or backpack that still offers the full benefits of a large professional disc golf bag. In that case, Prodigy Disc does offer the Apex backpack. It is made of the same materials as the Apex XL. Still, it is slimmed down to accommodate fewer discs without sacrificing comfort or durability.
Comfort & Ergonomics
Since disc golf rounds can last several hours, comfort should be a top priority when choosing a bag. Bags with padded and adjustable shoulder straps and padded, breathable back panels help distribute weight evenly and reduce strain on your body. Bags with more customized fit will ensure maximum comfort through marathon days on the course and long disc golf tournament weekends.
The Apex and Apex XL have two different adjustable straps on each shoulder and a chest strap to further take pressure off your back. All Prodigy backpacks have padded back panels as well.
Test your bag with your discs to find the best fit and comfort. Remember that this bag will be with you most of the day while playing.
Storage & Features - A Disc Golf Bag with a Cooler
Besides carrying your discs, a well-designed disc golf bag offers additional storage space for accessories and personal items. External pockets and internal storage are essential for holding water bottles, snacks, scorecards, and towels. Specialized compartments for valuables, such as wallets, keys, or phones, are also necessary.
The Apex and Apex XL have two large side pockets, one of which is insulated like a disc golf bag with a cooler. The insulation will keep drinks cold or coffee warm if you're playing an early morning or winter round.
Other features of the Apex disc golf backpack include an umbrella holder, which can protect your bag and you from rain. The BP-1 also has an umbrella sleeve, a great place to hold a disc retriever. Many players also like D-rings to attach sunglasses holders or towels, pockets to hold mini disc markers, and a customizable patch area.
Bag Types: Shoulder Sling Bags vs. Backpacks
Disc golf backpacks have become the most popular bag on the disc golf course. Backpack-style bags offer superior weight distribution, increased storage capacity, and better back support. The Apex, Apex XL, BP-1, BP-2, BP-3, BP-4, and Ascent are all backpacks.
Sling bags worn over a shoulder provide quick and easy access to discs and are better suited for those carrying fewer discs. The ACE Starter bag is a shoulder sling bag.
Choose the style that aligns with your playing style and preferences.
Putter Pockets, Disc Golf Cart Bags, & Practice Disc Golf Bags
In addition to disc golf backpacks and shoulder bags, many players like to use a push cart on the course, such as a ZÜCA cart. Prodigy disc golf backpacks will fit into ZÜCA and other disc golf carts, but you should also check the size dimensions to be sure.
The Prodigy Putter Pocket for Carts is also an excellent accessory for any disc golfer who prefers a cart. It gives players easy access to their putters while storing pencils, scorecards, and other small valuables used during a round. It is easy to attach with a strap and works well with any disc golf cart. It also has a shoulder strap and can be carried as an additional accessory for storage or for putter-only rounds.
For those looking for better practice solutions or disc golf storage, the Prodigy Practice Bag remains the best way to organize and transport your growing disc golf collection and help streamline your practice sessions. The main compartment holds up to 45 drivers or 30 putters and is easily accessed with the double-zippered top.
The rigid insert keeps the bag straight as you fill it up to take your discs out to the field or fly mart, and no more discs are scattered in your car's trunk. The bag also has a magnetic pocket for valuables, a small, insulated water bottle holder, a padded shoulder strap, and rubber branding patches. These upgrades make this power-packed bag even more functional and comfortable, no matter how you use it.
Styling & Personalizing Your Bag
After you've found the right disc golf bag, personalizing it can add a stylish touch to your gear. Remember that any changes you make to your bag will likely affect its warranty. Here are some ideas to make your bag stand out before you hit the course:
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Custom embroidery or patches
: Add your name, a nickname, or an excellent design with custom embroidery or patches. This can give your bag a unique and personalized flair.
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Colorful straps and accessories
: Invest in colorful straps or accessorize with brightly colored carabiners, keychains, or zipper pulls. Choose colors that complement each other or match your favorite discs.
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DIY modifications
: Get creative and customize your bag with DIY modifications. This could include adding extra pockets, attaching hooks for accessories, or even sewing on fabric patches or decals.
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Stickers and decals
: Decorate your bag with stickers and decals featuring your favorite disc golf brands, logos, or designs. Be sure to choose durable and weather-resistant stickers.
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Fabric paint or markers
: Use fabric paint or markers to add your designs or artwork directly onto your bag. This allows for endless customization options and lets you showcase your artistic side.
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Pins or buttons
: Add personal touches like pins or buttons that reflect your interests, hobbies, or personality. It's a fun way to make your bag uniquely yours.
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Coordinated gear
: Coordinate the style of your bag with your other disc golf gear, such as your discs, clothing, and accessories. This can create a cohesive, stylish look on the course.
Lifetime Warranty
Prodigy Disc works hard to bring you the most innovative, high-quality disc golf bags. Although our warranty doesn't cover improper use, normal wear and tear, or bags that have undergone repairs or alterations, all our bags carry a lifetime warranty to be free of defects, valid for the bag's original owner. This will give you peace of mind that your bag will be perfect and course-ready from the day you receive it.
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Top 6 Things to Consider when Buying a Disc Golf Bag
As the sport has grown, many the top disc golf “disc” brand are marketing mass-produce bags, made overseas. There are also a few newer brands throwing their offering of disc golf bags into the ring. So with a lot more choices out there, and we thought it would be helpful to highlight the important things to consider when shopping for a disc golf bag.
1. Your Disc Golf Bag Should be Extremely Durable
Many people don’t consider how much abuse a disc golf bag takes during it’s lifetime. This isn’t like a computer bag or a commuter back pack that you put in your car or sits on the floor of your office at work. Think about every time you pick-up and set-down a Disc golf bag during around of 18. During warm-ups, in between each shot you take on each hole, you’ll be swinging this bag onto you back and setting down. Unless your a pro who’s bagging a lot of birdies, you are picking up and setting down your bag 100 times during a round.
It’s also worth noting that a fully-packed bag, with say, 20-25 discs, water (or maybe a few adult beverages), plus your personal items is likely weighing in at the 16-25 pound range. So that amount of weight is putting some serious torque on all the seams, shoulder straps and components of the the bag. A regular backpack wouldn’t hold up to this for very long, and sadly many people who have bought a mass-produced bag from some of the bigger brands end up investing in a Pound bag after their first bag’s fabric has torn, the straps have ripped of or the seams have disintegrated after getting wet. We see these types of photos all the time from disc golfers.
The other big consideration here is the elements. A great disc golf bag need to be made and designed to endure all sort of climates and extreme weather. Not only are you picking up and setting your bag down 100 times during a round, you’re setting it down on dirt, mud, wet grass etc. Bags made out of cheap materials or constructed with shortcuts are not going to hold up to this kind of kind of abuse that’s unavoidable for a disc golf bag. If you really want to nerd out, you can learn more about how we construct our bags and types of fabrics we use. But let’s just say, we double stitch all of our seams, where nearly everyone else single stitches. It might even be overkill in some cases, but it’s just not a compromise we are willing to make on our bags.
You don’t want to make the mistake of compromising durability when you purchase a new disc golf bag.
2. How Many Discs Do You Carry
Okay, so this may seem pretty obvious, but you’ll want to put a little thought and research into how many discs you like to carry. This may be dependent on your level of play or whether or not you are traveling and need to check a bag. But when purchasing a new disc golf bag it’s important to think ahead. How many discs do you like to carry currently? Do you think that over time you’ll find some additional molds or plastics that you’ll want to add to your arsenal.
Pound’s current line-up of premium disc golf bags works off of a Medium, Large, Extra-Large disc capacity configurations. These will help you understand the right number of discs to carry for your style of play. We don’t want you carrying around a bag that’s too big, and discs are rattling around and we don’t want you with a bag that doesn’t have the capacity you like to carry and you have to leave some trusted plastic behind.
Pound Disc Golf Bags Bag Sizing Total Disc Capacity Putter Pocket Capacity Rufus Medium 17-19 Discs 3 Discs Carlton Medium 15-22 Discs 3 Discs Octothorpe Large 28-35 Discs 4-5 Discs Octo-Haul Extra Large 32-41 Discs 4-5 Discs
The other consideration is what else you like to carry outside of your go-to discs. Here are a some of the other popular items that many disc golfs like to have in their bag when playing a round:
- Umbrella
- Rangefinder
- Phone & Wallet
- Pencil / Scorecard
- Insulated Beverage Sleeves
- 2L Hydrapak or Water Bottle
- Rainfly
- Additional Layers / Rain gear
- Towels
- League Tags
- Collapsible Stool
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The whole line of Pound’s American Made disc golf bags has designed functional accommodations for all of these additional items. Make sure your new disc golf bag has solutions for all that you would want to carry on the course.
Comfort is king when it comes to your disc golf bag. Nothing is worse than feeling like you are carrying a piece of carry-on travel luggage on your back during a round of disc golf.
Remember, when we are making these suggestions, it’s from the point of view of avid disc golfers. We are out there playing disc golf multiple times a week, just like you, so when we talk about how comfortable a disc golf bag should be, we know what’s important.
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If you have a chance to try on a bag before you buy it make sure and fill it up with discs so you understand how this will feel on your back. Here are few questions we would ask when assessing the comfort of a disc golf bag.
Questions about Disc Golf Bag Comfort:
At Pound, we have designed bags that literally answer all of these comfort and fit questions. So if comfort is a priority for you on the disc golf course, you might be ready to make a step up to a Pound disc golf bag. If you’re not sure what the difference is, then next time you see someone on the course with a Pound bag, ask if you can try it on. It will take about 5 seconds to see how much of a focus Pound has put on the comfort of our bags. We‘ve designed and tested countless iterations of our bags to make them the most comfortable disc golf bags on the planet.
Shop Pound’s Rufus. The Rufus has smaller yoke, and is designed to fit smaller bodies, including women and children, with a more comfortable carry than than the bigger bags.
The idea that you can customize your disc golf bag’s colors, components and design is something disc golfers have only dreamed of until Pound Disc Golf rolled out our custom program. Other disc golf bags created by brands like GripEQ, Prodigy, Squatch and Dynamic Discs are mass-produced in overseas factories, so it’s obvious why they can’t offer customization to their customers.
Pound Disc Golf’s custom program is one of a kind. Disc golfers who want to have a one-of-a-kind bag can go in and customize types of fabric, colors and patterns of fabric, color of zippers and components, badge and branding.
This level of customization is only made possible by Pound’s manufacturing process, where once custom bags are built online and ordered we hand cut the fabrics and pull all the custom components to create your one-of-a-kind bag. The costs of these bags is typically a bit more than our standard product releases, but disc golfer’s understand the additional effort and time it takes to create custom bags.
One that that’s worth noting is that all of our bags are build and sewn in utilizing these “small batch” processes. If you don’t order a bag that you’ve fully customized, we do create unique color ways and special editions of all of our bags that are approximately 1 of 25 vs. 1 of 1. So even if you don’t order a fully custom bag, chances are you are still getting a rare edition of a bag when you order one. Of course, we also carry some more muted or standard color ways for those who want to stay with a classic black or gunmetal gray.
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The best sporting good and outdoor gear companies are constantly iterating on their products to make them better. This is also true of disc golf and disc golf bags. One of the primary ways that a company would get feedback on their product is through user testing and warranty servicing.
For example, if Pound Disc Golf sees a problem that is a common theme in our bags through warranty servicing, we can immediately solve for the problem and the next small batch of bags will already have that solution or adjustment baked into the new design iteration.
Other’s disc golf bag brands have a much different model. When it comes to brand like GripEQ, Prodigy, Squatch or Dynamic Discs that are mass-produced in overseas factories they are simply unable to make adjustments that quickly. Rather than applying rapid innovation, they simply replace bag with a manufacturing or design defect with a new bag that will have a tendency to fail the same way the first bag did.
These manufacturers are making bags as cheap as possible at high volume.
This means they have long periods of time before they can institute any design changes. They are also at a massive disadvantage when it comes to customer feedback, because their bags are all marked-up and sold at retail, many of design flaws or manufacturing defects are not communicated back to the companies.
The last point on innovation we’d like to bring up is bag design. The dirty secret is that most bags are also designed overseas by the manufacturers and not by people that actually play disc golf. It’s simply a numbers and volume game. Sure, some tweaks can be made once you receive a sample from a overseas manufacturer, but most of these are minor and cosmetic.
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"At this point I don’t think anyone is disputing that Pound is the best designed bag.” It looks like there are a few companies that have decided the same thing."
- Nate Sexton, 2017 USDGC Champion
Squatch Disc Golf Bags, and now Prodigy Disc, decided they would help themselves to Pound’s bag design, and have it mass-produced overseas. A shortcut that allowed them to circumvent having to bring their own innovation to the table. Their bags are a panel-by-panel ripoff/copy of Pound’s bags. So from the outside, they may resemble a Pound Disc Golf Bag, but that’s where the similarities end. Their wholesale model requires that the manufacturing process cut corners to lower costs, and it’s easy to spot their cheap material choices. There are lot of discussions about it online if you’re curious about it.
Someone on reddit recently inquired with Alibaba (an resource for sourcing products overseas) and was quoted $23.80 per bag. Of course in order to get this price, you’d need to buy a shipping container full of them (which Squatch had done), but we’ve explained why we don’t run our business this way.
In fact if you are curious how many of the “disc” companies source and “design” their bags you can check out this link here and see why they can offer lower pricing. You’ll see a lot of familiar bag silhouettes and you’re going to be shocked how crazy the mark up is in the wholesale bag game. You get what you pay for.
Let’s talk about disc golf bag warranties. Most probably come with a one-year warranty. Meaning if it breaks, tears or falls apart on your within a year, they’ll replace it. So you’ll get a broken bag replaced with another bag that maybe potentially fall apart the same way the first one did. They are just hoping you forget to register or aren’t willing to make take the time to make a warranty request.
We aren’t interested in selling an inferior disc golf bag that we replace with another one. At Pound, we make the best made, intuitively designed, toughest disc golf bags on the planet, and if something happens to it, we will repair it for you. Pound Disc Golf is the only brand with an dedicated warranty repair craftsperson. We are taking every step possible to make sure your Pound bag lasts a lifetime and never ends up in a landfill.
We hope that this article has been helpful. We’ve done everything we can to cover all the considerations and research you may want to do before making what many consider to be the biggest investment they will make in their disc golf habit.
We’ve covered the importance of durability and comfort in a disc golf bag. We’ve also outlined what you should evaluate with your bag when it comes to disc capacity and other items you may want to have on your during your round of disc golf.
Pick a bag that has been designed by someone who plays regularly. We set out to make the ultimate disc golf bags and now after many designs, iterations and improvements you can own one too. Only Pound offers a custom bag building program. If you’re looking to express yourself or customize the colors and every details of the bag, this is for you.
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Consider that anyone who guarantees a bag should be willing to repair it, not just send you a cheap replacement. Yes, Pound Disc Golf bags aren’t cheap, but when you look at everything that goes into them, you’ll understand why you’ll only be carrying One Bag for Life.
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