Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2001 22:35:19 -0700
To: balloon@balloonhq.com
From: Mike <mikekenyon@balloonhq.com>
Subject: Re: busking bag

Good evening, all -

>I went to twist'em site today and saw their balloon
>busking bag. It looks sooooooo good, I ordered one. This is not normally,
>how I would do things, but it looked way to good to pass up, for this
>summer.
>
>I am wondering if anyone on this list has one and would like to offer up a
>comment or two on it.

I have one of these bags. They are good bags which use the velcro 
strap system. I wanted something for 160s, to use as a portable 
balloon kit when going out, and the busking bag looked like just the 
thing. The trouble for me, though, is that it is a little bulkier 
than I wanted. I already carry a bag with other stuff - a notebook, 
wallet, etc. - and wanted a tidy, compact way to carry a 160 
assortment. While I do use the busking bag for this, I'd like it 
better if it was smaller.

The bag has 3 or 4 pockets around the base which is handy for rounds, 
hearts, geos and stuff like that. The long balloons are kept inside, 
on a flat, rollable surface which has the velcro straps along one 
long side. You lay out the balloons (I think there 10 - 12 straps), 
strap them in, then roll this flat panel up and tuck it in the bag. 
The result is a neat, tidy, orderly balloon array accessible from the 
top. I keep a small pump, a couple of markers, and a balloon cutter 
inside. The bag closes with a good draw string and a doodad that 
keeps the strings taut.

The manufacturing on this bag is high quality. The seams are clean 
with no loose threads; the bag is a rip stop nylon, and it has a 
strap you can use to carry it around. Overall, I recommend the bag 
for twisters who want a smaller version of their stuff to take with 
them, but want to carry more than what would fit in their pockets. 
The velcro straps hold well, and the balloons are easy to remove. 
Please don't take my wish for a smaller, more compact balloon holder 
as a negative view on the bag. It is excellent, and I recommend it 
for a small balloon selection.

As always, for a regular working bag, my recommendation is the 260 
Cinch Sack from Creation Station (a BHQ advertiser, and friendly 
company!) It's what I use for regular work.

Enjoy the new bag!

Mike, who is still too hot in MD



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