Badminton luggage

Backpack Carlton Airblade: training during the week

The backpack is the simplest solution for getting to the gym on foot, by bike, or by public transport: its two straps distribute the load and free up your hands. The Carlton Airblade holds one or two rackets, your outfit, and a pair of shoes. Carlton, an English brand, has been making nylon shuttlecocks since the 1950s and launched in 1966, from its factory in Saffron Walden, one of the first mass-produced steel rackets. For a recreational player training once or twice a week, this format remains the most convenient day-to-day.

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Thermobag: protecting several rackets during tournaments

The thermobag gets its name from its compartment lined with an insulating layer, often aluminized, that limits temperature fluctuations. The tensioned string of a racket relaxes in heat and weakens in the cold: during tournaments, when the bag spends the day in the stands and then the evening in a trunk, this protection matters. Depending on the model, a thermobag can hold three to twelve rackets and has a ventilated compartment for shoes. The large bag Craft Transit, with a capacity of sixty-five litres, takes over for a change of clothes, towel, water bottle, and shuttlecock tubes.

Drawstring bag Victor and storage after the session

The drawstring bag Victor, made of lightweight fabric and closed with two drawstrings that also act as straps, folds into a pocket and acts as a shoe bag or a spare bag. Putting your indoor shoes in a bag separately prevents bringing dust onto the court and preserves the rubber of the sole. After each session, empty the bag, take out the damp clothes, and let the shoes and bag dry opened: a bag sealed with wet items quickly develops mould and stubborn smells.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What size of badminton bag to choose?

Start with the number of rackets you’ll be carrying: a backpack is enough for one or two, a thermobag for six or nine suits a competitor playing singles and doubles. Make sure to leave space for shoes, clothing, and shuttlecock tubes.

Can you put a badminton racket in a regular backpack?

Yes, if the handle sticks out without constraint and the frame isn’t crushed by other items. A cover then protects the strings from zippers and hard objects placed next to it.

How to avoid smells in a sports bag?

Take out damp clothes and shoes right after returning, then leave the bag open to dry. A sachet of baking soda or a ventilated pouch for the shoes helps limit odours between sessions.

How to clean a badminton bag?

Most bags can be cleaned with a damp sponge and mild soap, without a washing machine, which damages foams and reinforcements. Then let it dry open, out of direct sunlight.

Where to store shuttlecocks in a bag?

Place the tubes in a side pocket or the insulated compartment, without heavy objects on top. A crushed tube deforms the feathers and renders the shuttlecocks unusable right from the first exchange.