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Metolius Ropemaster I Rope Bag

Metolius Ropemaster I Rope Bag

Item # 472015
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This simple, compact storage bag protects your rope from the damaging effects of dirt and sun.

  • Comfortable carry strap offers easy transport
  • Convenient 5 x 4 foot tarp attaches to duffel making rope storage easy -- flake your rope onto it, fold the sides in, roll it up, and stow in bag.
  • Tarp also provides a handy groundsheet for booting up or stretching
  • Built-in compression straps accommodate varying load sizes

Imported.

Item 472015

Metolius Ropemaster I Rope Bag Specs

Specification

Description

Weight454 grams
MaterialNylon
Dimensions14 x 9.5 x 9 inches
Tarp dimensions60 x 48 inches

Metolius Ropemaster I Rope Bag Customer Reviews

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Metolius Ropemaster I Rope Bag
 
4.0

(based on 7 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Rugged (5)
  • Wear resistant (4)
  • Lightweight (3)
  • Spacious (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Outdoors (7)
    • Indoor (3)
    • Long climbs (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Avid climber (7)

    Reviewed by 7 customers

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    Sep

    18

    2007

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    a bombproof rope bag

    By OutdoorObcessed

    from illinois

    About Me Avid Climber

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Rugged

    Cons

    • Small Compartments

    Best Uses

    • Indoor
    • Long Climbs
    • Outdoor

    Comments about Metolius Ropemaster I Rope Bag:

    I hold a 60m dynamic dry rope in this bag. It has a massive tarp, which is great for changing shoes and keeping the rope off the ground. The bag can take a serious beating (has been thrown down more than its shares of rappels with no issue. The padded sling is great and makes it a dream to carry for outdoor hikes. The bag is a big small, however; which means it cannot hold all my other rockclimbing gear.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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    Sep

    5

    2007

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    3.0

    Good rope bag

    By Chosspile

    from Boulder, CO

    About Me Avid Climber

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Compact
    • Easy to stuff

    Cons

    • Pricey

    Best Uses

    • Outdoor

    Comments about Metolius Ropemaster I Rope Bag:

    This rope bag is relatively good quality in design and materials. Compact enough to stow inside a pack for transport. Okay for over shoulder use but not as comfortable as others IMO. Easy to stuff when in a hurry to get gone. An older design had 2 straps for backpack mode or hand carry loop on end. That dissappeared..sometimes new design is not progress.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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    Apr

    30

    2008

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Excellent Rope Bag

    By Spiderwoman

    from Marietta, GA

    About Me Avid Climber

    Pros

    • Lightweight
    • Rugged
    • Spacious
    • Wear Resistant

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Bouldering
      • Indoor
      • Long Climbs
      • Outdoor
      • Sprint Climbs

      Comments about Metolius Ropemaster I Rope Bag:

      I am so pleased with this bag. My friend, who works at REI, picked it up for me, and I could not have been any happier. It stores my gear perfectly and the tarp is perfect for laying out the rope, and keeps it from getting dirty. I like the durability and design of the bag and would recommend to any climber.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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      Nov

      14

      2007

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      The best for short approaches

      By Alpha Geek

      from Salt Lake City, UT

      About Me Avid Climber, Casual/ Recreational

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Rugged
      • Spacious
      • Wear Resistant

      Cons

      • Heavy
      • Single strap

      Best Uses

      • Outdoor

      Comments about Metolius Ropemaster I Rope Bag:

      This bag is excellent for general use. Solid and durable with good size tarp. Roomy enough for a 70m rope and some basic gear. The cinch cord and buckles are sturdy and easy to use. The layout simplifies rolling up a rope in any state of disarray. It has held up admirably after several years of exposure to dirt, mud, sand, rocks, and snow. It attracts dirt but cleans up easily. I agree that a second strap would be nice, as would a handle and pouch. For a longer approach I'll put my rope in a pack instead.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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      Sep

      26

      2007

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Great bag with large tarp

      By Ragnarok

      from Oakland, CA

      About Me Avid Climber, Casual/ Recreational, Competitive Climber

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Lightweight
      • Wear Resistant

      Cons

      • Uncomfotable

      Best Uses

      • Indoor
      • Outdoor

      Comments about Metolius Ropemaster I Rope Bag:

      I use this bag indoors and outdoors. I like how it has a large tarp and it can easily fit a 60m rope plus maybe some quickdraws. However, if you're going on a long approach, you're going to wish this thing had 2 straps. It gets very uncomfortable wearing the one strap over your shoulder for very long. You can just stuff it in a backpack to solve that problem though.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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      Nov

      21

      2008

       
      4.0

      The Gold Standard of rope bags

      By Winna

      from Oregon

      About Me Avid Climber

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Built-in tarp
      • Rugged
      • Versatile
      • Wear Resistant

      Cons

      • Awkward strap

      Best Uses

      • Outdoor

      Comments about Metolius Ropemaster I Rope Bag:

      Great rope bag, I've tried others and always come back to using the ropemaster. I like the draw-string AND buckle closure systems, and unfurling the rolled tarp has become a favorite pre-climb ritual. The thick tarp keeps water and dirt away from the rope. As other reviewers have noted the single strap can be uncomfortable on long hikes, in which case I stuff it into my backpack. Excellent choice!

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      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      Sep

      6

      2007

      (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Built in Tarp

      By Dividend Builder

      from Colorado Springs, CO

      About Me Avid Climber

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Lightweight
      • Rugged
      • Spacious

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Long Climbs
        • Outdoor

        Comments about Metolius Ropemaster I Rope Bag:

        This bag rocks. My only complaint is that the single strap is not all that comfortable.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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