"I originally bought this as a daily-use bag for my helmet, gloves, boots, etc., but it's way too big for that--you could house a small child in this thing. That said, it's the perfect size to pack all my stuff when I ship out for a lesson. Instead of multiple trips from trailer to grooming stall, I can fit everything I need except my saddle. A little internet sleuthing shows that the company does make a smaller size, and I'm considering one of those for a daily-use bag."
Review 2 for Gearmax Equestrian Back Pack
Overall Rating:
5of5
Best Bag Ever
October 30, 2012
Bycrazyginger
I have used this product for:1-2 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5of5
Value:
4of5
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"I have tried other ways of holding my gear like the helmet bag, boot bag and coat bag. But with all the bags I can hardly carry it all. This bag fits everything in one place."
Review 3 for Gearmax Equestrian Back Pack
Overall Rating:
5of5
Totally Worth It
October 15, 2012
ByMaebelline
fromHuntsville, AL
I have used this product for:3-6 months
Expertise:Novice
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5of5
Value:
5of5
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"I bought this knowing it would be big, and that it was. It is a huge backpack. But i can fit a XC vest, boots, a helmet, a change of clothes, and all of my show stuff in here and carry it around a horse park for a day. It unfolds and is able to hang neatly anywhere. It is SO handy to have around. i absolutely LOVE IT. I monogrammed mine with pink writing and a tiara and it came out precious."
Review 4 for Gearmax Equestrian Back Pack
Overall Rating:
5of5
A place for everything
August 20, 2012
By440chick
fromMA
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Quality:
5of5
Value:
4of5
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"I love the Gearmax back pack! There is room for all my riding gear. I can fit my tall boots, paddocks, half chaps, helmet, whips and clothing in this bag and still have plenty of room for more."
Review 5 for Gearmax Equestrian Back Pack
Overall Rating:
5of5
Love this!
May 17, 2012
ByAnti
fromMarion, NY
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Local/Open
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"This gearmax pack is one of the best products I have bought in a long time. I ship to my lessons, and needed an easy way to carry all my gear. This is perfect! Lots of compartments to keep everything accessible (unlike a duffel bag), and staff at Smartpak were great in getting it embroidered for me."
Review 6 for Gearmax Equestrian Back Pack
Overall Rating:
5of5
Awesome
April 15, 2012
Byfoxtailrider
fromLong Island NY
I have used this product for:3-6 months
Expertise:Novice
Riding Style:Other - English
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
4of5
Value:
4of5
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"this bag holds everything from breeches to boots to brushes to helmets and halters! My trainer even said she wants one! My only complaint is that it's so big that it may not sit comfortably on some riders backs if they are on the horse with it, but mine fits perfectly on a hook in the tack room and in the trailer! Thanks smartPak!"
Review 7 for Gearmax Equestrian Back Pack
Overall Rating:
4of5
Too Big
November 25, 2011
ByPonyHtrJprGirl
fromCoatesville, PA
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:All Around
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
4of5
Value:
5of5
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"This Gearmax bag was purchased for my friend and I who show IHSA. She sometimes has to take the train to lessons. This bookbag is larger than we originally thought, but a definite buy for someone who doesn't need to take a show jacket (our's wrinkled) but wants to carry a helmet and boots and other small items together in one organized bag. A great weekender, but still a little large for my intended use."
Review 8 for Gearmax Equestrian Back Pack
Overall Rating:
3of5
Very Big Bag
October 25, 2011
ByNSECrider
fromLong Island, NY
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
4of5
Value:
4of5
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"I definitely should've check the dimensions of this bag before ordering--it's huge! It's made of nice quality material, the embroidered monogram looks wonderful but it's very large and unless you are taking it to a show it's too big for practical use."
Review 9 for Gearmax Equestrian Back Pack
Overall Rating:
5of5
Large Bag, Holds A Lot
October 6, 2011
Byluv2jump
fromWilmington, NC
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Novice
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5of5
Value:
5of5
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"This bag is bigger than I expected. It holds my helmet, show clothes, field boots and extra shoes as well as my riding crop, all easily accessible. I've been using it to schlep all of my gear to the barn since I don't have a tack trunk. I can't wait to try it out at a show this weekend. I had my name embroidered in white and it looks great. The only thing I would ask for is more smaller, zippered outside compartments to organize items such as gloves, spurs, hair nets, etc. Then it would be perfect!"
"Fits pleanty of stuff. I have boots 4 pairs of breeches and shirts in there and pleanty of room for my helmet and other needed equipment. What I haven't figured out is, how to travel on Airlines with it. It's to big for a carryon and not a good checked bag."
Review 11 for Gearmax Equestrian Back Pack
Overall Rating:
2of5
Not quite as expected.
January 16, 2011
ByStatelinePatty
fromStateline, NV
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Leisure/Trail Riding - Western
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
2of5
Value:
2of5
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"The two outside pockets lack any elasticity, so anything you put in them will fall out. Neither did the bottom inside pocket where you would put larger items, like boots. Anything packed there would shift around and not stay put. The overall design was okay but needs to be improved. I returned this item for refund."
Review 12 for Gearmax Equestrian Back Pack
Overall Rating:
5of5
Great piece of equipment!
May 4, 2010
ByBells
fromNM
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Endurance
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5of5
Value:
5of5
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"This is a really nicely made bag. I travel w/my neighbor quite a bit and usually use a hard sided rubbermaid box. This bag will replace it and will hold everything that I need - chaps, helmet, bridle, britchen, saddle pad, brushes, sneakers for after the ride, it is great!"
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