Rope Bags
To take care of your new rope, one of the best things to do is get a rope bag. will greatly extend the useful time of your rope. There are many different options and features to suite the different forms of rock climbing found in mountaineering. Sport climbing, technical, competition, big wall all expose your rope to different elements during the approach, and climbing out. During the haul in, using a good bag will protect your rope.
Rope Bag protection.
The quality and strength of a rope degrades over time. The amount of useful time you get out of it depends on how well you protect it from the elements. Ultraviolet (UV) light and dirt act to weaken it with prolonged exposure. For example, if you're actually on the rocks for a total cumulative time of 2 hours out of a 6 hour session, there is only the need to have the rope out of the bag for a small percentage of the time. Dust particles and rays can't work their way into the fibers as easily if the rope is enclosed. While a trash bag is better than nothing at all, rope bags have features climbers need to make hauling, hiking, storing the rope much easier. Many of them have tarps that unfold and lay on the ground for uncoiling and tying in. The bag itself may have pockets and gear clips and can serve as haul bag for long hikes into the site. Back straps provide easy carrying to the next site.
Convenience from a Rope Bag.
Rope bags make it unnecessary to coil the rope. Lay the rope on the tarp and tie the ends to the rope bag's loops. Loops allow the ends to fasten to the bag to prevent the rope from getting knotted with itself. Just untie one of the ends and pull. The rope comes out of the bag freely and without knots.
What to look for in a rope bag:
- Nylon, Cordura, Durathane, Vinyl-laminated material including various leathers. The wide variety of material types provide advantage for various application or use. All material should be water repellant to keep the rope dry in the bag.
- Rope bag sizes vary from 3 feet, or 1 meter, to 5 feet, or 1.5 meters.
- Some rope bags are designed for a specific purpose. "Use" is listed.
- 14 to 16 ounces (400g - 500g) is typical for a rope bag. Many haul bags can be used for protecting the rope plus carry much more gear. Haul bags are heavier of course. They weigh about 8 pounds.
- Varies from a year, to lifetime.
Rope bags have features that make it easier and more enjoyable to haul your climbing gear in to the crag.
- External Pockets: Give you a place to keep your wallet and keys while hiking in or on the approach to a crag. Many offer zipper enclosures to keep them from falling out; some are internal to the bag.
- Padded Straps: Let you carry the rope with less strain on shoulder.
- Compression straps cinch the rope into a compact volume.
- Zip, string or Velcro bag enclosures help quickly close the rope bag and make it ready for hauling.
 Metolius Porta-Cord Rope Bag - 1100cu inPrice: $54.90 Backcountry.com More... Possibly the most versatile rope bag ever made, the Metolius Porta-Cord Rope Bag acts as a rope tarp at the crags, summit pack in the mountains, and rope bucket on a big wall climb. A 3 x 3ft tarp keeps your cord out of the dirt, and it stashes in the Porta-Cord Rope Bag's hydration pouch to act as padding when you're using this rope bag for a peak-bagging trip. Two large side pockets hold descent shoes or extra layers on a multi-pitch trad climb. This rope bag even includes tough top handles that double as haul loops and let you rig up a rope bucket to reduce belay clusters on an aid climb.  Mammut Rope Bag ProPrice: $44.95 Backcountry.com More... The Mammut Rope Bag Pro totes your line from route to route and provides a large tarp to keep your cord out of the dirt. When you're ready to send the next project, just roll the rope up into the tarp, cinch down the drawstring, and toss this Mammut rope bag's padded strap over your shoulder.  Black Diamond Super Chute Rope Bag - 1525cu inPrice: $39.95 Backcountry.com More... Thanks to its tough nylon construction and innovative funnel-shaped tarp, the Black Diamond Super Chute Rope Bag keeps cord-chewing dirt and grit from prematurely wearing out your life line. Barrel compression straps and padded shoulder strap make for comfortable, compact carrying, and the spacious interior holds ropes up to 80 meters in length.  CAMP USA Cocoon Rope BagPrice: $39.90 Backcountry.com More... Stash your lifeline safely in the CAMP Cocoon Rope Bag. Ripstop nylon keeps your most vital piece of equipment from harm, and easy carrying on one shoulder or both allows for shifting of gear responsibilities among partners. Easily accommodates a 70m rope.  Blue Water Fast & Light Rope BagPrice: $27.45 Backcountry.com More... Your rope deserves a good ride, but the local limo service doesn't service the crag. Get the next best option when you stash your cord in the Blue Water Fast & Light Rope Bag. Sporting a slim design that's not bogged down by unnecessary pockets or an oversized tarp, this is a rope bag that performs up to high standards.  Black Diamond Rope BucketPrice: $39.95 Backcountry.com More... Simplify your hanging-belay rope management with the Black Diamond Rope Bucket. This slender nylon rope bag holds one 11mm or two 9mm ropes, and the side zipper increases its girth to allow easy access to your lines. The Rope Bucket also keeps your ropes protected from rock falls, tangling, snagging behind flakes, and other sorts of big wall carnage.  Metolius Ropemaster Bag - 1224cu inPrice: $37.45 Backcountry.com More... Thanks to its large tarp and easy loading, the Metolius Ropemaster Bag will have your dirty, kink-happy cord bowing at your feet. This rope bag features a large, fold-out nylon tarp that protects your rope from gritty dirt and grime. The durable plastic window shows you a view of our ropes is in the bag, so you don't end up bringing the wrong one. The draw cord closure and double compression straps cinch the rope down small to fit in your pack, and the padded shoulder strap for easy toting on short approaches. This rope bag fits up to a 70-meter rope.  Metolius Dirt Rope Bag - 1210cu inPrice: $29.90 Backcountry.com More... The Metolius Dirt Rope Bag keeps your precious climbing rope cleanly separated from the cord-chewing grit found at the base of most crags. A roll-up tarp design makes for easy packing and gives you a clean spot to belay from. The padded strap makes for comfy carrying and the molded gear handle helps you transport your rope from route to route. The clear plastic window ensures you don't grab the wrong rope, and the rope bag fits up to a 70-meter cord.  Mad Rock Rope Pod (Rope Bag)Price: $39.90 Backcountry.com More... Your rope would definitely be offended by the term 'garbage can.' It much prefers Mad Rock Rope Pod as the title for its home. After all, it would be unjust to compare this collapsible, 600D nylon pod to a garbage receptacle. How many trash cans do you know that have a see-through mesh top, interior zippered pocket, or 4 interior gear loops to hold biners and draws' Mad Rock Rope PodPrice: $39.90 Backcountry.com More...
The Mad Rock Rope Pod is collapsible and made with 600D nylon. It is an excellent rope bag. It also has a see-through mesh top and an interior zippered pocket with fiour interior gear loops to hold carabiners and quickdraws.  ABC Hansen Rope BagPrice: $13.99 CampSaver.com More...
This is one of the most technical climbing rope bags ever built. The Hansen rope bag was designed by technical guru, Doug Hansen. The Hansen was designed specifically for the needs of Search and Rescue teams, cavers, or any situation where rope management for rappel ropes is vital. Holds up to 60m of 11mm rope. This excellent rope bag features webbing shoulder straps, haul loop, and internal tie-in loop and is available in assorted colors  Black Diamond Super Chute Rope BagPrice: $39.95 CampSaver.com More... The Black Diamond Super Chute Rope Bag takes a traditional rope bag design and adds an innovative funnel-shaped rope tarp for super-easy loading. Barrel compression straps and a courier-style shoulder strap allow compact, comfortable carrying to and from the crag with up to an 80 m rope.  Metolius Dirt Bag Improved Rope BagPrice: $29.95 CampSaver.com More... The Metolius Dirt Bag is an improved rope bag. It was named in commemoration of Scott Frye's original Dirt Bag is one of the first production rope bags in existence, which he manufactured in his garage! The Metolius Dirt Bag gives you all the features of a modern rope bag with precision sewing and tech fabrics. It's designed to keep your climbing rope out of the dirt and rocks, thereby extending rope life. The long, narrow duffel shape carries comfortably over-the-shoulder or attaches easily to the outside of most packs.  C.A.M.P. Rope BagPrice: $39.95 CampSaver.com More... Constructed from durable Ripstop nylon, CAMP's Rope Bag features a large tarp that easily handles a 70 meter rope. The tarp rolls into a spacious bag that can be carried either on one shoulder or on both shoulders as a backpack. Box construction on the bottom of the bag makes it lay flat on the ground to prevent flipping and rolling when stuffing the rope.  Mammut Rope Bag ProPrice: $44.95 REI.com More... Protect your climbing rope from abrasive dirt and harmful UV rays with the Mammut Rope Bag Pro. Padded, adjustable carrying strap offers comfortable over-the shoulder transport. Large attached 5 x 4 ft. tarp makes rope storage easy-flake your rope onto it, fold the sides in, roll it up and stow in another bag or pack. Tarp also provides a handy groundsheet for booting up or stretching out; keeps rope clean when you belay from the ground. Webbing loops on tarp keep rope ends handy-no more searching for that lead end in a pile of ''spaghetti''. Built-in compression straps accommodate varying load sizes; drawstring closure is simple and speedy. Made of ripstop nylon to withstand abrasion.  Metolius Porta-Cord Rope BagPrice: $54.95 REI.com More... Metolius Porta-Cord(TM) rope bag can also be used as a lightweight pack or a rope bucket during long multipitch routes and big-wall climbs. Attached 3 ft. x 3 ft. tarp keeps your rope out of dirt when you're belaying from the ground; tarp neatly stows when not in use. Two adjustable shoulder straps, two large side pockets and an internal hydration pocket allow bag to be used as summit/crag pack. Simplify your rope management while big-wall climbing by using the bag as a rope bucket; convenient clip-in handles let you hang the bag at the belay. Top-load and duffel-style openings offer easy access to your rope; bag is sized to accommodate a 70m rope. Rugged nylon fabric and a burly #10 zipper withstand the rigors of rock climbing.  Black Diamond Super Chute Rope BagPrice: $39.95 REI.com More... The Black Diamond Super Chute rope bag helps you protect your climbing rope by keeping it clean. Features a funnel-shaped rope tarp to make loading the rope into the bag easier; rope tarp dimensions are 57 x 49 in. Compressions straps with metal buckles secure the load. Adjustable shoulder strap makes it easy to tote the bag to the crag. Drawcord closure secures the rope inside the bag. Holds up to an 80m rope.  Metolius Dirt Bag Rope BagPrice: $29.95 REI.com More... The rugged Metolius Dirt Bag(TM) rope bag protects your rope when you're climbing at the crag and keeps it neatly stowed when you're not. Features a 3 ft. x 3 ft. ground sheet with an easy-load pocket that controls the rope while packing it up; pocket is sized to hold up to a 70m rope. To stow your rope, simply flake it onto the tarp, stuff it into the easy-load pocket, fold the sides of the tarp in, roll it up and stuff it into the bag. Durable plastic window lets you see into the bag and identify which rope is stowed. Exterior of the bag is constructed of burly polyester to resist abrasion. Full-length beefy zipper and cinch-shut top provide quick access to your rope. Adjustable shoulder strap is lightly padded for carrying comfort; molded grab handle allows the bag to be carried as a duffle. The Metolius Dirt Bag rope bag comes in assorted colors only; sorry, specific color requests cannot be accommodated.  Metolius Ropemaster Rope BagPrice: $37.50 REI.com More... Use the rugged Metolius Ropemaster(TM) rope bag to protect your climbing rope from the damaging effects of dirt, sun and moisture. Features a large 5 ft. x 4 ft. tarp with an easy-load pocket that controls the rope while packing it up; pocket is sized to hold up to a 70m rope. To stow your rope, simply flake it onto the tarp, stuff it into the easy-load pocket, fold the sides of the tarp in, roll it up and stuff it into the bag. Tarp also provides a handy groundsheet for booting up or stretching before a climb. Durable plastic window lets you see into the bag and identify which rope is stowed. Built-in compression straps with unbreakable aluminum buckles let you cinch the load down. The Metolius Ropemaster rope bag has a padded carry strap for easy transportation. Comes in assorted colors only; sorry, specific color requests cannot be accommodated.  Metolius Ropemaster Print Rope BagPrice: $37.50 REI.com More... Use the rugged Metolius Ropemaster(TM) Print rope bag to protect your climbing rope from the damaging effects of dirt, sun and moisture. Features a large 5 ft. x 4 ft. tarp with an easy-load pocket that controls the rope while packing it up; pocket is sized to hold up to a 70m rope. To stow your rope, simply flake it onto the tarp, stuff it into the easy-load pocket, fold the sides of the tarp in, roll it up and stuff it into the bag. Tarp also provides a handy groundsheet for booting up or stretching before a climb. Durable plastic window lets you see into the bag and identify which rope is stowed. Built-in compression straps with unbreakable aluminum buckles let you cinch the load down. Attractive prints add some fun to your rope-toting adventures. The Metolius Ropemaster Print rope bag has a padded carry strap for easy transportation.  Mad Rock Rope Pod (Rope Bag)Price: $39.95 REI.com More... The collapsible Mad Rock rope pod protects your climbing rope from dirt while you're out at the crag. 600-denier nylon withstands regular encounters with rocks and dirt. 4 interior gear loops let you clip carabiners and quickdraws for storage. Interior zippered pocket holds everyday essentials while you're climbing. Mesh top lets you see into the pod and allows easy access. Transportation is simple with the padded shoulder strap. Pod collapses down for compact storage when not in use. Selected Rope Bags On Sale
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