BCA MTNPRO Tunnel bag

[Mr. Pump Gas]

https://backcountryaccess.com/product/mtnpro-tunnel-bag/

Anyone run one of these? How to they work? Ease of use? Good amount of space? Good mounting hardware/straps?

 

[gonehuntnpowder]

Love mine. Lots of room. For the money I don't think you can buy a better tunnel bag.

 

[Sage Crusher]

I have run 2 of them for 2 season now- 2 sleds.. Like what they offer in ease of removable- and what they hold- But- your contents does get wet and needs to be dried out after the day's ride.
I had the stitching come apart on one of my tunnel bags- and BCA stood behind the product, and promptly sent out a replacement and a call tag for the defective one.

Overall I am happy with the product-and would buy another.. and from the looks of the link you sent, they have updated the bag....

 

[User Name]

Kind of wish I went with this. I have the Burandt bag and it's great. But, it gets wet etc too and I feel like the BCA doesn't sacrifice much for the savings

 

[goridedoo]

I hate to be that guy who knows nothing about the product in question BUT a hard case is the way to go IMO. DRY and pretty much indestructible at a fraction of the cost. Have like $34 into the one I am currently using.

 

[tuneman]

I hate to be that guy who knows nothing about the product in question BUT a hard case is the way to go IMO. DRY and pretty much indestructible at a fraction of the cost. Have like $34 into the one I am currently using.

X2

I've been using a 4 pistol gun case I bought at Walmart for the past 5 years. Nothing has ever gotten wet. My dad uses the same thing, never an issue. Cost me like $20.

 

[FatDogX]

X2

I've been using a 4 pistol gun case I bought at Walmart for the past 5 years. Nothing has ever gotten wet. My dad uses the same thing, never an issue. Cost me like $20.

Post up some pics and links !!

 

[goridedoo]

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[tuneman]

Post up some pics and links !!

Found a pic of it on my old sled. My dad just used a couple of 1x2s, screwed them to the sled and then permanently screwed the box down. You could use aluminum tubing, or whatever to get it off of the tunnel. My box is a bit more complicated, but it's removable for loading up in the house. I printed some bars that are screwed to the sled. Then I screwed 4 small pucks/feet to the case. These pucks/feet go into some holes in the bars, to keep it in place, and then the case is held on with a big 3" buckle and strap.

Either route you take, it'll cost you under $20 and you'll have essentially a waterproof case. Just search for "4 pistol gun case" at Walmart and you'll find one. They're made by Plano. I know of some guys using heavier duty cases, but we've had no issues with the cheapies.

 

[goridedoo]

First one is from northern tool, paid $25. Its normally $50 but goes on sale every once in awhile.

Second is a Pelican. Little bigger and better quality (nothing wrong with the northern tool one) and around $120 I believe.

I get a few dollars worth of stainless hardware and some sort of plastic rail to get them up off the tunnel. A hyfax works good. Easy peasy.

https://m.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200685699_200685699

 

[blkspd]

We use the RIDGID 22 in. Pro Organizer, Black . You can get them at Home Depot or Amazon . Mount them the same way others have

 

[FatDogX]

That Pelican case set up is pretty cool!

 

[DUKHTR3]

We use the RIDGID 22 in. Pro Organizer, Black . You can get them at Home Depot or Amazon . Mount them the same way others have

Thee ridgid box lasted me 2 days before I destroyed it. It shattered into 100 pieces. I feel off the sled and somehow landed on the box and broke it. Definitely not buying another. I thought it was a great idea too

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[Sheetmetalfab]

Pelican case with the 2 stage latch FTW

 

[Sheetmetalfab]

Covered in snow and ice, pop it open for dry contents.


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[gonehuntnpowder]

My favorite thing about the BCA bag is how solid it is and how easy it comes off. I remove mine every ride. Last year on one of our last rides after grooming had stopped the trail out was exceptionally rough. We found a burandt bag on the trail. Picked it up and gave it to the owner in the parking lot. I had the bolts come loose in mine one time and lost the flap that retains it to the tunnel. The straps still held it on. Called BCA and they sent me another. I wanted to pay but they sent it for free. Great company. If they make it i use it.

 

[Colbymh]

Does this tunnel bag have the mounts like the like n ride? Cant order it yet but on my list for sure

 

[takethebounce]

https://backcountryaccess.com/product/mtnpro-tunnel-bag/

Anyone run one of these? How to they work? Ease of use? Good amount of space? Good mounting hardware/straps?

That is the new MtnPro bag which has water proof compartments and comes with a new system for attaching to the tunnel. I have had the previous version for a few years and items have gotten damp so it would be nice to upgrade to this one.

One of the problems with the hard sided gear boxes is they do not offer an external shovel holder. This is a key feature for me so that I am not taking off my BCA Vest/bag in order to get to a shovel in a rescue situation in hazardous terrain.

 

[goridedoo]

That is the new MtnPro bag which has water proof compartments and comes with a new system for attaching to the tunnel. I have had the previous version for a few years and items have gotten damp so it would be nice to upgrade to this one.

One of the problems with the hard sided gear boxes is they do not offer an external shovel holder. This is a key feature for me so that I am not taking off my BCA Vest/bag in order to get to a shovel in a rescue situation in hazardous terrain.

Yes, that is the biggest downfall of the hard case for sure.

 

[frntflp]

Have been thinking about the some of the same.

Currently use a Burant tunnel bag purchased through Polaris. See Pol PN 2882822 (and others). Unlike most you see, it has a shovel "sleeve" on the outside/on top of the main cover. That way I can access the shovel with out actually opening the main part of the bag. The bag itself has moveable dividers to create your own compartments. My probe is then inside the bag (if I need that, I have more important things to worry about than getting snow inside). Works great ! (IMO)

Side Note - I also carry shovel and probe inside my back pack in case I ever get separated from the sled. And then I don't have to remove my pack...... [Avy/air packs don't do much good when sitting on the snow beside me after taking it off to get to my shovel ....... ]