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The Gear You Need for Spring Sports Season

Posted by Katharine Guidotti on

Spring sports season is almost here — and there’s still so much you have to do! 

You’ll have to hit the sporting goods store to replace all the equipment your child grew out of since last year. Then you have to cross-check the schedules to resolve any gameday conflicts. And you still need to find the time to perform all of your other parental duties! 

If finding new team accessory bags or backpack coolers is on your list of things to do this spring, let us help by recommending the following favorites! 

Turn Your Vehicle Into Snack Station 

Did the other parents elect you “Designated Snack Mom/Dad” for your child’s team?

That’s a big responsibility! It’s up to you to ensure that there’s enough snacks, water, juice, fruit, napkins and hand wipes for each and every home or away game. 

Those flimsy plastic and paper bags from the grocery store can’t handle all of those items. And you can’t juggle that many reusable shopping bags at one time. 

Rather than pack, transport and carry multiple bags, make your life easier with our Large Car Tote!

The perfect solution for you, this extra-large open-top tote lets you turn your trunk into the team’s portable snack station. Constructed from our durable, water-repellent ReActive material, this bag features plenty of room for all the food, beverages and accessories you need to get through the game. A pair of side handles or shoulder straps let you easily carry the tote to the sidelines. Or, simply pop the trunk lid or hatch and let the team help themselves. 

Even if you’re not in charge of snacks, this large trunk tote is perfect for organizing your child’s cleats, sneakers, shin guards, gloves, helmets and other sports gear and athletic equipment. Best of all, when the season’s over, this tote is perfect for keeping your family organized for beach day, picnics and road trips!  

A Cool Way To Carry Your Game Day Necessities 

Is lugging your old plastic cooler to each game a pain? Get on the winning team with this awesome accessory! 

Constructed from lightweight, durable, water-repellent Ripstop polyester, our Cooler Backpack  lets you easily carry all your game day goodies thanks to a pair of comfortable shoulder straps. Its roomy main compartment accommodates up 24 beverage cans or multiple plastic bottles, while the exterior pockets are sized right for utensils, napkins, condiments and other accessories! 

Available in a choice of popular prints, each cool features food-safe PEVA lining which can be lifted out for easy cleaning. Plus, this cooler can be recruited for your tailgating parties and camping trips when it's not needed for game day!

The Tote You Want In Your Corner 

When you’re not cheering them on or offering pep talks, there’s a good chance you’re acting as your child’s own personal equipment manager.

Keep their gear organized and close at hand with our Drawstring Family Tote Bag. This oversized tote features a generous interior to hold their gear, and exterior pockets that are perfect for storing your keys, phone or wallet.

During the off-season, this tote is ready to be your go-to beach bag thanks to its drawstring closure with built-in mesh collar. Give it a tilt upside-down to sift out lingering sand!

More Star Players You’ll Want To Draft

While the previous bags are sized right for accommodating the needs of the whole team of family, your needs may be better served by something a little smaller. 

Our Lunch Tote Bag is a great choice if you’re only responsible for your own child’s snack and beverage needs. Featuring a more traditional tote design and size, it’s large enough for your child’s essentials yet small enough to fit under bus seats and overhead compartments for travel day. 

In addition to our many tote and cooler bags, we also offer a variety of accessories that you can recruit for your spring sports needs. Our line of Luggage Tags helps identify your team or child’s tote or cooler bags from all of the others. 

A Zip ID Case is a great way to keep your keys, driver’s license, cash and cards close at hand when you’re busy during game day. It’s also a great way for your child to keep some spare cash and house keys on hand when they’re on the team bus van during travel day. 

And if you’re tired of your phone falling out of your pocket when you’re jumping and cheering on the team, our Smartphone Wristlet is just for you! Designed to fit most smartphones, it also features an ID window, interior slots for debit and credit cards, a cash pocket and a zippered coin pocket. 

Score Big With Tote Bags, Backpack Coolers and More 

Spring sports season should be a fun and enjoyable experience for your family. Although making sure your child has everything they need to participate in their programs can be stressful. Our tote bags, backpack coolers and accessories help you stay organized and ready for each game!   

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