Rope bags are a great way to carry your rope to the crag and contain built in tarps, together these ensure your rope is kept out of the dirt which prevents grit from becoming embedded in it and, as such, extends your ropes lifespan. Rope bags come in a range of shapes, sizes and construction: from over the shoulder style to backpack sytems, from a simple piece of fabric with a cinch cord to swish multi-compartment crag bags.