Most paragliders are sold with a sub-bag (the compression bag), but without a rucksack. There are two reasons for this:
- Economical: you buy a paraglider, and only a paraglider. The price will therefore be lower.
- Practical: you choose your own paragliding bag, the one that really suits your needs and size.
(And let's face it, the rucksacks initially included in the packs weren't great for carrying... and the riders often ended up changing them after a year...)
Paragliding bags are divided into 3 categories:
Carrying bags
Generally designed to be quite comfortable, these bags backpack paragliding are designed for use on both short and long approach hikes. Inspired by mountain rucksacks, they have all the classic adjustments (load reminder, chest strap, back and hip reinforcement, etc.), but also have a large zipped opening to easily accommodate your equipment. Soft side pockets, nets, helmet holders and clip-on straps will be very useful for keeping your most useful accessories to hand. Most of them come in a range of sizes, from 50L for hike-and-fly paragliding to over 200L for tandem paragliding. The light (and even ultra-light) versions set new records for lightness, with bags weighing in at just... 350g!
Quick bags
Commonly known as "beanbags" or "ball bags", quick bags are very practical because they allow you to quickly store your paragliding wing without really folding it. The concept is simple: it's a large area of fabric on which you place your wing, and which is tightened by a sliding tie. The idea is to waste no time and get back to decorating as quickly as possible... There are all sorts and sizes, so depending on your needs, you can either put just your wing on it, or you can use it to decorate your home. sailthe entirety of your paragliding equipment. Without rigid reinforcements, they will be less comfortable to carry than the bags classics; these bags are generally only suitable for short or medium walks. Depending on your choice, you can carry these bags over the shoulder or on your back thanks to the two shoulder straps.
Compression bags
Once it's all folded up, your paraglider needs to be held in place. You'll need a compression bag. The simplest is sold with the sail: a light fabric pouch. Some have the advantage of being able to be compressed further thanks to two side zips. Faced with the increasingly systematic use of leading edge rushes, folding and above all storing a sail properly can become complex. Hence the arrival on the market of the very clever "Sock bags. Acclaimed for their practicality, these concertina bags (or 'sausage bags') offer a triple advantage: folding is quick and easy, the sail is held perfectly box-to-box, and it takes up considerably less space! They now make it possible to fit standard canopies into certain light reversible harnesses, which were originally designed to hold only mountain canopies. Clever... 🙂
Our shop offers a wide range of bags to suit your needs. Don't hesitate to come and try them on! If you don't bring your own equipment, it's important to know the approximate capacity you'll need before making your purchase.