Football Bags

Football Bags

Football bags are a very useful piece of equipment in the game of football. While football bags do not necessarily do anything to improve performance or safety, they help keep players and teams organized. Football bags make it easier for players and teams to deal with the many pieces of equipment used on a daily basis.

Benefits of Football Bags

Football bags come in a variety of different sizes and have multiple functions. The main purpose for using football bags is to store and transport different pieces of football equipment. As is the case with many sports, football has different bags designed specifically to carry pieces of football gear and equipment. However, many football bags can be used for other sports and purposes as well and vice versa.

Not only do bags help store and transport equipment, but they also help protect gear from wear and tear. Football is a game commonly played and practiced outdoors. Football bags will help keep practice equipment, balls, and other items from being ruined by the outdoor elements. 

Things To Consider

When looking for a football bag, you'll want to consider the following:

  • What type of football bag do you want?
  • How much equipment do you have to store in the bag?
  • How much do you want to spend on a football bag?

What are you looking for in a football bag?

  • To hold a lot of gear
  • Easy to carry
  • For practice gear
  • For game day gear
  • Affordability
  • Durability
  • To travel with

Types

The different types of football bags include backpacks, duffle bags, and ball bags.

Backpacks

football backpacks

Football backpacks are usually the smallest form of football bag. Like a regular backpack, football backpacks have two straps to be worn over the shoulders with the bag portion resting on your back. While many of these are a similar size to a regular backpack, some will be able to hold a helmet and shoulder pads. Many of them will also have ventilation for wet shoes and padding.

Pros:

  • Very easy to carry
  • Can be used for multiple purposes
  • Usually ventilated

Cons:

  • Least amount of storage
  • Likely won't fit pads

Duffle Bags

Football duffle Bags

Duffle bags are another commonly used type of bag for football. These bags are usually larger and more rectangular than backpacks. They will often have hand straps, as well as one shoulder strap. These bags can fit many items and are commonly used during travel for games or tournaments.

Pros:

  • Stores a lot of equipment
  • Not too big or difficult to carry
  • Usually made with proper ventilation

Cons:

  • Can often be expensive
  • Not necessarily as portable as a backpack

Ball Bag

football ball bags

While backpacks and duffle bags are mainly used to store and carry personal equipment, ball bags are designed to carry balls. These can either have football-sized compartments in the bag to store individual footballs or simply be one large sack. Bags with individual compartments are better for transporting balls, while other types of ball bags can store more balls and some smaller equipment as well.

Pros:

  • Useful for transporting footballs and smaller equipment
  • Often has wheels
  • Some types help keep position groups organized

Cons:

  • Can be very large and difficult to transport
  • Some are limited to just footballs

Brands

The most popular brands that produce football bags include Under Armour, Nike, Champro, and Wilson.

Under Armour

Under Armour is a brand that is known for producing high-quality sports equipment and apparel. They make sports bags that are designed to be used for a wide variety of sports, including football. They make both duffle bags and backpacks, which come in many different sizes and colors.

Nike

Nike is one of the largest sports equipment and apparel manufacturers in the world. They make duffle bags that come in a few different sizes at a few different prices. Nike also manufactures backpacks that come in many different colors with college football graphics on them.

Champro

Champro makes a wide variety of equipment and protective gear for a variety of different sports. They make duffle bags and backpacks that can be used for personal use. They also make larger duffel bags that can function as ball bags, as well as specifically designed ball bags.

Wilson

Wilson is another high-quality brand that makes sportswear and equipment for many different sports. The brand makes a backpack that is larger than average and can fit shoulder pads and a helmet. They also make ball bags that can hold 6, 10, or 12 balls at a time.

FAQ

What equipment is stored in football bags?

Football bags are designed to hold almost any type of equipment. Smaller bags such as backpacks can hold items such as gloves, shoes, sleeves, socks, and more. Larger bags can hold shoulder pads and helmets as well. Ball bags are designed to carry footballs specifically, but footballs can be stored in almost any bag as well.

How do you keep a football bag from smelling bad?

The most important factor in making sure that your football bag doesn’t smell bad is to make sure it has proper ventilation. Ventilation will allow moisture to escape shoes, pads, and wet clothing. Also, try and wash any washable items either before storing in a bag or as soon as a washer is accessible. You can also buy deodorizers which will help eliminate any odors that do stay in the bag.

How much do football bags cost?

Football bags will likely range anywhere from $20 to upwards of $100. Ball bags are often more expensive, as well as duffle bags and backpacks made with high-quality materials and ventilation. Many smaller size backpacks and duffle bags that can be used in multiple sports will often be relatively cheap.