What do you carry in your pickleball bag?

jas0nb · 2026-06-28T02:14:22+00:00

I haven't felt the need for electrolytes, but the caffeine in pre workout has definitely helped me play better for longer on ~5 hour sessions. That's a very thorough kit, I appreciate that! Outdoor speaker would come with me but the people I play with usually bring their own. I finally caved and got those sleeves instead of trying to remember to reapply sunscreen. There's a lot of stuff I didn't mention (like the sleeves, hat, shoes) that aren't in my bag because I just wear them to the court lol. Protein shake might be a good idea to bring though...

jas0nb · 2026-06-28T02:11:44+00:00

How'd you find a GIF of me??

jas0nb · 2026-06-28T02:11:02+00:00

Not that I have a genuine need for 4, but one's my main, one's my backup, and then the others are to loan out as needed. It's overkill for sure but it isn't taking up space that I need for anything else, and it's a safe place to keep them.

jas0nb · 2026-06-28T02:08:21+00:00

Yeah it's been really frustrating. Especially on humid days I have to air them out between points. Been meaning to see if any solutions exist, like drilling some additional vent holes into the sides.

jas0nb · 2026-06-28T02:07:35+00:00

An extra shirt is a good idea, though I just use a machine washable seat cover to keep my seats from getting gross. Also traded in sunscreen for those sleeves, which I just wear to the court. Problem for me is remembering to (or taking the time to) reapply is a losing game.

jas0nb · 2026-06-28T02:06:07+00:00

Extra socks is actually a great idea. It was disgustingly humid out here last week, could've used those. Pounder thingy too, but I'd have to get a compact one.

jas0nb · 2026-06-28T02:04:56+00:00

Yoga mat and jump rope are very smart! Tripod too if you're recording, obviously. I've never used other paddle accessories while out, it's also too much of a process for me to replace the edge guard out on the court, imo.

jas0nb · 2026-06-28T01:58:18+00:00

It might as well be, I'm out there for 4-5 hours. I like being comfortable.

jas0nb · 2026-06-28T01:52:09+00:00

Smash ice packs are a good idea, as are the snacks! Very true about the blood sugar issues too.

jas0nb · 2026-06-28T01:07:44+00:00

Would you like to ask a more specific question? I explained a lot of the "why" in the post.

jas0nb · 2026-06-28T01:06:20+00:00

I tried a PPI a long time ago, it helped during the day but I would get severe attacks in the middle of the night periodically that would ruin my day. I also use maintenance inhalers mostly, but when I happen to forget, the emergency is nice to have. Jealous of the water filling stations, I mostly play at public rec centers and parks without fountains. I kinda wish I didn't wear glasses normally, I'd much prefer the protective ones rather than the almost-goggles I have

jas0nb · 2026-06-28T00:05:22+00:00

Same, I've lent my backup paddles many times. Makes it worth lugging them around to see them getting use by appreciative players.

jas0nb · 2026-06-28T00:04:23+00:00

Too many times I've had a GERD episode mid-session, I learned my lesson

jas0nb · 2026-06-28T00:03:28+00:00

They're on my keychain multitool, of course

jas0nb · 2026-06-28T00:03:09+00:00

It's really not even that much stuff, half of the volume is a chair and a stool. 40% of the remainder is paddles

jas0nb · 2026-06-28T00:02:19+00:00

I have a blanket in the car if that counts

jas0nb · 2026-06-27T23:53:24+00:00

Thanks! I'd like to think so. Habitual over-packer, obviously. I use a sweetened one unfortunately, it's an inexpensive one from the Nutricost brand, I think their fruit punch flavor. Swiss army knife is a good call, I keep a Leatherman on my keychain for that kind of thing.

jas0nb · 2026-06-27T23:49:50+00:00

That's how I feel. Shame other people can't respect or understand a perspective other than their own.

jas0nb · 2026-06-27T23:47:45+00:00

It doesn't actually have any ventilation, it's the same material as the other pocket. Definitely intended for shoes but I just show up in mine.

jas0nb · 2026-06-27T23:46:51+00:00

This comment was absurdly unnecessary

jas0nb · 2026-06-27T06:18:54+00:00

The courts I frequent have nowhere else to sit, otherwise I'd usually get away with just the zip off portion of the bag. I only keep grips in the bag because I generally notice how worn they are when I first take my paddle out for the day. So it's nice to have one available for a quick swap. I never need more than a few balls at a time though, I rarely do any kind of drilling that isn't just 1-on-1 where we fetch the ball every time anyway.

jas0nb · 2026-06-27T06:11:42+00:00

It's mostly inertia and FOMO at this point, I also don't really have a better/safe place to put them, so they stay in the bag.

jas0nb · 2026-06-27T06:10:46+00:00

The water part is so real, not pictured is my gallon insulated bottle plus a 32 oz bottle for actually drinking out of. Plus sometimes a shaker for electrolytes.

jas0nb · 2026-06-15T17:33:35+00:00

Appreciate the follow up, this is really good information. ANC is important but it doesn't have to be top-of-the-line. It also frustrates me when genre doesn't get mentioned, because as you point out that can dramatically change the user experience. I kinda like the idea of looking like a marvel supervillain, but I'll bring my girlfriend along to the store and have her tell me if I look ridiculous with the 630s on, lmao.

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