🎒 Rothco Black Stealth Rappelling Bag: Ultimate Tactical Gear for Effortless Rappelling Review

It's a little smaller than I thought. I was skeptical at first and wanted to return it, but I tested it and it had just enough room for my 200ft of 10.5mm diameter static rope. I am planning to buy another one for my dynamic rope.

The bag is advertised as 17" x 12", which means it is 12" in diameter. When full, it rarely exceeds 6 inches in diameter. When advertising bag sizes, you should state the actual sizes to be used and not lay flat and empty.

attached sprockets for fabric quality and easy removal sideways, shown in the picture but which are not present but they do the job with a 150 ft -11.4 storm rope plus a 13ft safety rope with enough room. I'm satisfied, but access to the side rope would be satisfactory.

I figured I could use an external strap as advertised to hold the spring links but I can't stand the rattling in my car so I use them very sparingly. the duffel bag is a regular item with a very good size for a small hoist; I use my kit to lift heavy objects in or out of my car or up and down stairs and it works great for holding anything up.

New climbing rope 60.96 m (200 ft) x 11.2mm has been placed in the bag. You just had to be patient and slowly "massage" the rope. The bag has loops at both ends of the top with a zip to attach a shoulder strap. That being said, my only complaint would be that the bag doesn't have a shoulder strap for carrying. A bit of rope will solve this problem.

I don't see more than 100ft of 11.4mm rope that will fit in this bag without a shoehorn, serious greasing and running up ( z forward, head first). It must be at least a third larger to be considered a "tactical" rope bag. On the other hand, it has loops on the outside for hanging shit. A 150 foot 9mm rope can work when lured from a great height.

I could easily fit 50m (164ft) of 10mm static rope in this bag. It's almost full, but I could probably stuff another 10 feet of rope in if I had to. The slot/hole at the end makes it easy to attach the bag and clip it to the side or leg. I personally use the side pocket with the Petzl GriGri+ and DMM Big Boa carabiners. It was purchased specifically for shorter personal search and rescue needs. For my heavier/bigger ropes, I usually prefer CMC bags.

I have had this bag for about 5 years. I have abused this bag the same way a piece of gear can be abused. I bought it for a lot less and figured I could take it apart and get another if it broke. However, it never broke, which is why I am writing about it here. I take this bag on a hike from the beaches of the Florida Everglades to Chokoloskey Island Park. Holds rope and tools I don't mind getting wet/sandy. It's not dry so don't expect it. There is a velcro hole at the back end of the bag. I…