is it easy to get mat in and out of bag? i ve seen a lot of people complain that it s difficult to get mats out of bags with a cinch top? thx
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Well, I use the Jade mat, which is extra sticky, so it's a bit harder than my last mat. I sit the mat on the floor, open it and peel the bag down. The bag has to be aaaaall the way open or forget it. Not exceptionally easy, but it's what I'm used to :) Hope this helps!
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Yes, it is a little hard to get the mat in and out of the bags and the stawstring of the side packet for bottle water is too short, make it very difficult to use.
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I bought this bag for my daughter. She seems to like it to keep everything together and doesn't seems to have any problem with the cinch top.
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I use standard white tall kitchen bags without the draw "string" and they neatly tuck inside the outer can. There is a hole in the back of the trash liner can that I stuff most of the excess bag. When dropping the bag and liner into the can, it is easy to tuck the bag in between. With the lid down the bag is completely concealed. Very please with the way it looks and works. Hope this helps . . .
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Joseph and Danny, when putting it back in the bag, don't try to roll it. Literally start with a corner and just stuff it in. Works much better. It's even reccommended on the teton website regarding putting it back in the bag.
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Hello Bonnie, the other people answered correctly. It rolls up like a rug and gets quite compact. The only problem I have is that it is a little stiff when rolled up, even more so than an excercise mat. So if you leave it rolled up too long it retains shape for a few days after unfolding.
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I honestly only use the divider when I am putting my cats in the bag. They hate getting inside but once they settle down I can reach in and adjust the divider. But, since this bag doesn't have wheels, and if you're going to be picking them up and carrying them around... its helpful to make sure not all weight is on one side of the bag. I found that when my cats snuggle together they stay on one side of the bag so I have a harder time carrying the bag around through an airport. But if you're just using it to contain them in a car ride or something, and they have no problems getting into the bag and staying there, go ahead and get the non-divided bag. I honestly only use the divider when I am putting my cats in the bag. They hate getting inside but once they settle down I can reach in and adjust the divider. But, since this bag doesn't have wheels, and if you're going to be picking them up and carrying them around... its helpful to make sure not all weight is on one side of the bag. I found that when my cats snuggle together they stay on one side of the bag so I have a harder time carrying the bag around through an airport. But if you're just using it to contain them in a car ride or something, and they have no problems getting... » Read More I honestly only use the divider when I am putting my cats in the bag. They hate getting inside but once they settle down I can reach in and adjust the divider. But, since this bag doesn't have wheels, and if you're going to be picking them up and carrying them around... its helpful to make sure not all weight is on one side of the bag. I found that when my cats snuggle together they stay on one side of the bag so I have a harder time carrying the bag around through an airport. But if you're just using it to contain them in a car ride or something, and they have no problems getting into the bag and staying there, go ahead and get the non-divided bag. « Show Less
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It depends on what it measures around (the circumference) when it's rolled up. My mat measures 18" around and there's easily enough room for another inch. The width of her mat, 24", becomes the "length" of the bag and should fit easily. Mine measures 22 1/4" and I stash a hand weight at either end of the bag - plenty of room. This is the best size bag I have found without it being monstrous! And the name speaks for itself-offered by L.L. Bean. It's very sturdy and the zipper isn't wimpy-also comes in great, fun colors!
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I use the kitchen tall bags. I pick up the slack by twisting the excess to tighten it and push it through the hole in the back of the black insert. It works out perfectly and way cheaper.
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It's very simple, I love it! You pull off the top that is attached over the bag, lift the bag out, fold it and put it in the trash. To put the new one on is just as easy!
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In the top is the little "crusher" with the handle. It can collect dust. I haven't had any problems with the trash bags. You can (if you are able to do it) take the inside liner out to put the bag in and that helps keep the bags from sliding. I just haven't been able to do that and get the liner with the bag back in to close it tightly without having some of the bag mess up. But it works with part of the bag on the outside. No, I don't have problems with the bags ripping or it needing cleaning except to dust the inset where the handle is. t
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I have had no problems rolling it up. It might be challenging for someone with arthritis in their hands. Basically, you lay it out flat in the closed position, and then fold it in half in the long direction. You then roll it up tightly at this half-width, starting from the foot, keeping the bag folded and square as you go. At the top there is a built-in strap arrangement, using black cord, to hold the bag in its rolled-up position. It consists of a loop of cord on one side, fastened at each corner of the half-width of the bag, and a single cord with a plastic hook on it at the other side, centered on the half-width. The idea is to pull the middle of the loop around in one direction around the outside of the rolled-up bag, and then engage the hook in it from the other side. This creates a Y-shaped fastening that keeps the bag rolled up. It took me a few tries to figure out how this was supposed to work when I first got the bag, but it's not too hard to figure out. Pay attention to how it is rolled up when it arrives. The important thing is to roll the bag tightly and keep it square (even), rather than letting the bag edges slop out and roll up unevenly. keeping it tight makes it easier to fasten the cord. I know other people have complained about this arrangement in other reviews, but I don't have a problem with it. Alternatively a couple of short bungee cords would serve the same purpose of keeping the bag closed. I like the convenience of having the straps built in.
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You are probably filling it too tight, I have noticed when I do, the handle gets very hard to push-pull. I have only had to clean out mine once, cause of this and try not to fill it too tight. Try this and see if it works better for you. Also after every use I lift a corner of the mat and empty the dust and particles that collect there.
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It is extremely easy to empty bag and reattach. Large leaves are not a problem, they get ground up prior to entering bag. If it is a stick that is able to be sucked up, it will get ground up. Having said that I would avoid as many sticks as you can. Insides are made of plastic I assume.
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You fill the bag with shredded fabric... anything without buttons, buckles or zippers will work, I tried to stick to cotton, as it compresses well. I was able to reuse the stuffing from an old bag for about half of my filling, so that's an option as well. Many times if you look, old punching bags can be had for just a few bucks, if you don't want to go to the trouble of scavenging rags. Here's a decent video from YouTube on how to fill the bag - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLGddvvvAIk. The nice thing about filling your own is that you can make it as hard or soft as you want. Many people also get a remnant of some decent foam carpet pad and curl it into a tube that they slip inside the whole length of the bag. Then the rest of the padding goes inside the foam tube insert. The foam roll makes for a nice, smooth striking surface so you don't get hard spots. If you want to add a bit more weight, freezer baggies filled with play sand and then completely duct-taped can be dumped down the center of the bag, you likely won't need many, a bag this size gets heavy in a hurry as you pack the stuffing down. This is a good sturdy bag - waaaaay better than my old Everlast that cost a bit more. It's a bit of work to stuff it, but way worth it if you use a bag often. Hope that helps.
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There is a thin piece of fabric that makes a sleve for the frozen mat to go in. Therefore it does not directly contact the contents in the bag.
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Hi DianaqiI use a large bag first as a protection for the black inside bin. I only occasionally change this bag. . This way I virtually never have to clean the bin base. I then use ordinary supermarket bags ( I live in Australia ) and they fit easily. If you tuck the handles around first before you slip the bin in there it's no problem. I have also used plastic bags that come in a roll from the supermarket. They are cheap and come in various sizes. I hope you can follow this. I tried but couldn't attach a photo. Good luck.
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Thanks for the info. We have 2 dogs and I'm worried that I'll have to change the bag once a week! It seemed like I was constantly dumping out the bagless one, a chore I really didn't like! I don't mind removing the bags, it's just that the cost of buying a lot of them can add up. We'll see how it goes - vacuum just arrived today!
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It took several attempts before we got it right. We took the top (after unzipping it) and folded it, then the floor. I can't tell you exactly how we folded it. Just keep trying. It was a struggle to get it in the bag/case without help. Don't give up. You can do it.