Force 3 Equipment Bag

[JDavis225]

I'm in the market for a new bag and I'm considering the Force 3 bag. A good friend of mine has it and he likes it. I currently own the larger Diamond bag without the pull out handle. The only problem I have with it is that the top sinks in. I bought it used so I don't have the dividers that came with it. Either way, what do you guys think about the Force 3 bag? I would like to have the folding bags to put my pants and shirts in as well. 

[sdix00]

I heard about issues with the zippers in the early models.   A gear guy attested that issue was fixed.   But when I got mine, I had the same issues.   I never sent it back. 

[gnhbua93]

I have one and I love it, no issues whatsoever.  No zipper issues with mine and the folding bags very good to keep the uniforms.

[Aging_Arbiter]

I have the PRE-Force3 bag from when it was sold as a JEAPU item (logo as well).  The only zipper I had an issue with held the side supports.  6 years and still going strong though!

[slo8140]

I am probably the gear guy that has had both editions of the Force 3.

 

The first one had lots of zipper issues right out of the gate. Mainly on pockets and not the two main zippers.

 

Umpire.org replaced my JEPU bag with a Force 3 probably 4 years ago now. It is much better. I love the telescoping handle. I personally need a little bit bigger bag and I am thinking of upgrading to the Ebags Motherlode if they ever stock the black one again.

 

The only issue I have had with my Force 3 Bag is one of the zipper pulls bent off this year. Nothing is wrong with the zipper, the pull just needs to be replaced. I think I zipped it where the metal pulls where hanging down toward the ground one time and it got bent and broke off.

 

The Force 3 is an excellent bag. A bit smaller than the biggest Diamond. I don't use the folding things...My is so full of gear and accessories that I don't have room for uniforms.

[Thunderheads]

here's an 8 page thread for your reading enjoyment

 

http://umpire-empire.com/index.php/topic/22993-equipment-bag/

[ScubaUmp]

There were issues in the material on the earlier models. They replaced mine no problem.

 

It comes with a set of clothes folders. I highly suggest buying and additional set. I now use one of the long ones for pants, and the other for folded shirts, eight shirts in fact, no more hanging bag. The smaller I use for the ball bags. Order two sets of shoe bags from Honigs, and your set, everything you need in one bag.

 

CP, Mask, and Shins go in the bottom.

[JDavis225]

here's an 8 page thread for your reading enjoyment

 

http://umpire-empire.com/index.php/topic/22993-equipment-bag/

LOL thanks man. I'll be sure to check it out. 

[JDavis225]

Thanks for you alls responses, guys. I think I'm gonna buy it in a couple of weeks. I actually don't have enough gear to fill the larger Diamond back. I only have a WV CP, WV shins, Wilson Mask, Two pairs of base shoes, and one pair of plate. I could definitely use the clothing bags with the Force 3 so I won't be carrying clothes on hangers. 

[gnhbua93]

Thanks for you alls responses, guys. I think I'm gonna buy it in a couple of weeks. I actually don't have enough gear to fill the larger Diamond back. I only have a WV CP, WV shins, Wilson Mask, Two pairs of base shoes, and one pair of plate. I could definitely use the clothing bags with the Force 3 so I won't be carrying clothes on hangers. 

Congratulations, excellent choice.