If you're like we are, there is a good chance that you've left your drop bags plenty of times. Freezer grade zip locks work pretty good, but sometimes you need a bigger option. So we had some made up custom that are 16" Wide x 20" Tall and made of a 5 Mil, LDPE, orange transparent plastic. Plus you have your name, bib, checkpoint, and event areas on the bag for easy fill in too.
I purchased the drop bags for Cascade Crest 100 which was the perfect solution for my need. Economical to bring on a flight, transparent to see the contents, easy to label for the correct aid station, and waterproof and sturdy to boot. This will be my go to drop bag going forward.
I bought a half dozen of these bags for Bigfoot200 a few weeks back. They are the perfect size, price and material for a drop bag that won't cost you 35$ a piece. However, the single zipper on about half of my bags came undone and one point or another resulting in a few very wet sets of gear inside of them. I think a double zipper would solve this issue. Aside from that, great bag, just need a little change.
I didn’t want to spend a lot for a drop bag but wanted one that is really visible and spacious. This bag was perfect. I plan on using it in Leadville this summer. I bought my buddy one too (I liked it so much).
This drop bag is an inexpensive way to put your stuff in a drop area that will most likely stand out (because it's orange), it will be labeled and most likely keep your stuff dry. BUT it's basically a giant ziplock bag so do not expect a high quality drop bag. On the other hand, I'm not sure you NEED a high quality item for this purpose. I'll be happy to use it at my next Ultra.
Thanks Julie! I hope you agree that this is a much heavier grade than even a freezer grade ziplock. We were very particular in choosing the materials as we want it to not only be waterproof, but hold up and be used for more than one race. Plus for $4 it's oversized an has a great zip!
These bags worked perfectly for the 2 checkpoints at the Dirty Kanza.
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