Hockey Backpack - Okay for Adult Medium Gear?

[Campoli 9]

Hey all, I just picked up a new hockey bag at lunch, the Bauer Premium Backpack for $25 on season clearance. This is my first hockey bag so just wondering if I made a wise choice. I am an adult rec player with all medium sized gear. The dimensions of the bag are roughly Medium: 26" x 16" x 18".

Will this fit my gear (still have to buy a few more pieces) comfortably?

[IPv6Freely 2096]

Yup, no problem. I put L and XL gear in mine. 

[Stewie 721]

I have the medium. Its a good size for my inline hockey gear, but I wouldn't be able to fit all my ice gear in there comfortably, ice pants and shoulder pads would take up a considerable amount of the bag.  I feel like the Large size would be much better for ice hockey gear, without having to do some crazy tetris.

For gear size reference, I wear medium or large depending on the piece.

[IPv6Freely 2096]

Ah, I missed that the bag itself was a medium. 

[Campoli 9]

Thanks for the feedback guys. The bag is great and I really like the side ventilated skate pockets, however, the main compartment is pretty small. I placed my gloves, helmet with cage, jock and change of cloths in there and it was starting to get pretty crammed. I may return and continue my search for a decent sized carry back with pockets, under $79 which they all seem to be for a quality bag.

[GreatestAmericanBeardo 258]

sure!  it will fit all your gear, but how much BEER can you put into it WITH your gear??

[althoma1 575]

Just grab the large Alkali backpack. It runs $69 and I haven't used one, but I have seen it in store when I was in the US for a modsquadhockey event and it seemed like a much better backpack than all the others. I already have multiple carry bags, but if I decide to buy a backpack that would definitely be the one I would buy.

[IPv6Freely 2096]

1 hour ago, Campoli said:

Thanks for the feedback guys. The bag is great and I really like the side ventilated skate pockets, however, the main compartment is pretty small. I placed my gloves, helmet with cage, jock and change of cloths in there and it was starting to get pretty crammed. I may return and continue my search for a decent sized carry back with pockets, under $79 which they all seem to be for a quality bag.

I just bought one of these and LOVE it. All the benefits of a GRIT bag, with the benefit of it being a carry bag (basically a one strapped backpack, so more like a sling bag). Great price, especially with free shipping.

http://www.icewarehouse.com/Grit_HPO1_Hockey_Pod_Tower_Equipment_Backpacks_34/descpage-GHPO1.html

[GreatestAmericanBeardo 258]

4 hours ago, Campoli said:

Hey all, I just picked up a new hockey bag at lunch, the Bauer Premium Backpack for $25 on season clearance. This is my first hockey bag so just wondering if I made a wise choice. I am an adult rec player with all medium sized gear. The dimensions of the bag are roughly Medium: 26" x 16" x 18".

Will this fit my gear (still have to buy a few more pieces) comfortably?

 

DAMN!!!   i can believe you picked this up for 25 bucks!  i don't care WHAT if fits, i'd grab one at that price.