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Metolius Porta-Cord Rope Bag

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Metolius Porta-Cord™ 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

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Metolius Porta-Cord Rope Bag Customer Reviews

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Metolius Porta-Cord Rope Bag

3.9

(based on 7 reviews)

57%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Easy to load (5)
Lightweight (5)
Abrasion resistant (4)

Cons

Best Uses

Rock climbing (4)

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May

2009

(5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Looks cool, not the best solution

By Jkatz

from Saint Louis, MO

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Abrasion Resistant
Easy To Load
Lightweight

Cons

Not Enough Pockets
Small Capacity
Uncomfortable

Best Uses

Rock Climbing

Comments about Metolius Porta-Cord Rope Bag:

This pack builds itself up to be a little more than it is. I have a 60meter, 10.5 mm rope, and it fills the whole thing. One would assume that, because it is a backpack rather than the traditional 1 strap bag, it would be easier to carry your rope. But, as a rope, especially a new one, is somewhat stiff, the pack is uncomfortable. And, unless you are using a small rope, little to no room is left for the shoes, harness, etc. that would make it a "crag pack". Though, it has many loops on the outside for draws and biners and such, but if you hung your shoes off of it it would be pretty annoying to have them waving around.The pack is cool looking, and the material is definitely strong enough to hold up to any abuse. I'll be returning mine to REI in exchange for a metolius ropemaster. For hiking to crags and such, save up the extra money and go buy a legitimate climbing pack (REI has a section totally for climbing packs, they make a [$]40L pack) or a quality crag pack like the Black Diamond Boa. Then you have a small hiking pack as well.

Nov

2009

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Nice for a day out

By Greyhound Dave

from Albuquerque, NM

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Abrasion Resistant
Easy To Load
Lightweight

Cons

Small Capacity

Best Uses

Rock Climbing
Sport Climbing
Trad Climbing

Comments about Metolius Porta-Cord Rope Bag:

The good - great little bag for a day of sport climbing, toss in the rope, a handful of draws, shoes, harness, water bottle and lunch. Clip your helmet to the daisy chain on the back, and you are ready to for a day on the rock. It's rugged, much easier to carry than the average rope bag and has a couple of nice pockets like the zip pocket in the lid for keys, wallet etc. and the side pockets for water bottles.

Also makes a nice small size haul-bag for trad climbing, though it is too small to carry much gear.

The downsides - A little small, with a 60M rope, the bag is really pretty full, a 70M would probably fill it to the top. Also, since it doesn't completely seal up, it's not waterproof. The rope tarp is a bit small, but useful enough to provide a little protection from mud and the like.

Construction is typically rugged - simple features, easy to access compartments. It's reasonably comfortable to carry, but since it doesn't have a waist strap, it can be a little unstable for scrambling over rough terrain.

Apr

2010

(1 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great on CRUTCHES

By tigerphilosophy

from Claremont, CA

About Me Casual Adventurer

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Pros

Easy to Access Tools
Easy To Load
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Metolius Porta-Cord Rope Bag:

Being on crutches means I needed a bag quick to sling on, low profile so my elbows clear behind me, easy to load, and not too padded / heavy. This bag beats any back pack and looks very cool too.

Aug

2011

3.0

Better than a rope bag. Not a crag pack.

By Pete Jackson

from Rumney, NH

About Me Avid Climber

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Pros

Wear Resistant

Cons

Small Compartments

Best Uses

Cragging
Sport Climbing

Comments about Metolius Porta-Cord Rope Bag:

I really wanted to love this pack. To that end, I used it for a full season before returning it to try a better pack.

This pack is, hands-down, better than any rope bag available. If you're replacing a rope bag, or avoiding buying one, this is a great way to go.

That said, it's a pretty bad pack. I found the straps uncomfortable, the lid hard to close when overstuffed, and the side pockets useless for holding anything when carrying a rope longer than 50M.

Unless you're carrying a super-skinny rope or a 50M sub-10mm rope, you're going to have trouble closing the pack, taking other gear with you, getting anything into those side pockets, and difficulty getting the load to ride correctly.

Also, I find those gear lashing daisy chains overrated. If you clip your shoes, harness, helmet, or water bottle to the outside of this pack, you'll suffer from an unstable load that snags on trail obstacles. Not ideal.

I live in Rumney NH, exactly 3/4 mile from the crags, and I'd avoid taking this pack to the cliffs. Instead, I found myself favoring my hiking pack: so I knew something was wrong.

If you have short approaches, a short rope, not a lot of personal gear, and don't mind the minimal padding on the straps, then this is an excellent pack.

If you are looking for a rope bag and can have your partner carry the rack, food, and water, then this is the pack for you.

Otherwise, it may not be.

Dec

2010

2.0

NOT so good....

By gallo6583

from Atlanta, GA

About Me Avid Climber

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Pros

Lightweight
Rugged

Cons

Poor Construction
Small Compartments

Best Uses

Indoor

Comments about Metolius Porta-Cord Rope Bag:

I bought this bag because I really like the double shoulder strap design. The bag is very comfortable, and the idea behind the design has very good potential; The reason I say this bag has poor construction is not because a lack of quality but because the tarp is very small! After one trip outside I had to wash my rope.

May

2009

5.0

Best rope / climbing pack for the money

By Tom E B

from Long Beach, Ca

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Abrasion Resistant
Easy to Access Tools
Easy To Load
Good Padding
Holds a Lot of Gear
Lightweight
Water Resistant

Cons

No chest strap

Best Uses

Rock Climbing

Comments about Metolius Porta-Cord Rope Bag:

Best value for the money. Super tough nylon material. The rope tarp pocket on the inside back can be used as a hydration bladder holder. I have drug this pack up a few multi-pitches is Joshua Tree and see no bad abrasion spots...incredible!

Feb

2009

5.0

Best Bag Ever!

By Flashmaster512

from Illinois

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Pros

Abrasion Resistant
Easy To Load

Cons

Not Enough Pockets

Best Uses

Rock Climbing

Comments about Metolius Porta-Cord Rope Bag:

This is an awesome bag. I purchased a short rope for climbing at my local gym, the 40m rope, my harness, and water bottle fit easily. It would be nice if the side pouches were big enough for a wide mouth bottle. Other than That, this bag is the perfect compact solution. It is both front and top access, the rope tarp flips in and out of the bag, and there is plenty of room for a trip to the gym or sport crag.