Railroad Grip Bag

Designed by Railroaders for Railroaders since 1994

America's Best Duffel bag for the harsh environment of railroad work

Made from 1050 wt. urethane coated, Dupont certified Ballistic Nylon

Plenty of room for all your work gear

DESCRIPTION

DESIGNED BY RAILROADERS.
This is the bag you've been hearing about and spotted out on the tracks. Red Oxx began hand-building this duffel style Grip for locomotive railroad engineers here in Billings, Montana in 1992.

Together with a group of five rail engineers and conductors, Red Oxx created an American-made trainman bag that could survive the rough rail life.

The Grip is made out of our strongest material; 1050 heavy-weight denier Ballistic Nylon (available only in BLACK, and for good reason, colored bags get filthy quickly in the rail yard environment).

Originally developed as a flak jacket fabric in World War II, Ballistic Nylon is one of the strongest and durable flexible textiles available. Rugged, reliable and tough.

FITS YOUR RAIL GEAR.
Sized to fit the large GCOR rule book or tablet in one end pocket, your "Shiner" trainman lantern and radio in the other, you'll still have room for a week (or more) worth of clothes and your Red Oxx Nomad Shaving Kit in the cavernous main compartment.

There are plenty of places to stow smaller things in the zippered flat pockets located on all sides of the duffel. Smaller items like pens and pencils should be stored in a pencil case so they don't knock around in your bag.

HEAVY-DUTY HARDWARE.
When you see and feel the sheer heft our stainless steel nickel-plated hardware you'll understand why so many railroaders swear by our Grips.

Includes The Claw, our no-slip rubber padded adjustable shoulder carry strap.

Where two separate pieces of fabric are stitched together, they are then bound; that is, we take a long piece of one-inch wide nylon webbing and fold it over the edges of the two pieces and stitch them together. This creates a strong seam, or binding, that prevents the pieces from unraveling on the inside of the bag.

In addition, each exposed fabric edge, such as on a pocket flap, is also bound using a thicker binding material. Inside edges typically receive a thinner nylon webbing, whereas outside corner edges that are exposed to wear will have a thicker nylon binding. This gives it a clean finished look on the outside of the Grip.

All of our binding material is vertically woven to prevent fraying, peeling or splitting that you may commonly see in competitors' Grips that brag of "binding" their edges.

Life on the tracks is hard. It's about steel, oil and hard sharp edges that cut and rip a regular bag to pieces. The Red Oxx Railroad Grip: "stronger than Armstrong."

Other ideal uses for the rugged Railroad Grip include:

• Riggers bag - tough enough for any oil rigging job.
• Trucker cargo bag - great for tools and travel gear.
• Roughneck bag - If you work a tough job, this is your bag.
• Horse tack bag
• Rodeo saddle bag
• Rope bag
• Halter bag
• Horse Trainer's bag
• AMR Pack
• FIFO Miner's Bag
• Construction worker bag
• NRC tool bag
• LE range bag
• LE Highway Patrol car bag
• SWAT gear bag
• Law Enforcement Patrol bag

Fun GRIP Trivia: It's called a Grip as this comes from the rail line term for a train case bag coined as a "Grip sack." This was a bag issued by the RR for employees to organize and carry their stuff. It was a large canvas bag with big handles. As the years passed, the term was shortened to Grip.

U.S.A. Dimensions:

• 24"L x 12"W x 12"H
• Capacity: 3,456 Cubic Inches
• U.S.A. Weight: 4.7 Pounds

Metric Dimensions:

• 61cm L x 30.5cm W x 30.5cm H
• Capacity: 56 Liters
• Weight: 2.13 Kilos

Pocket measurements:

• Front and rear flat slip zippered pockets: 13"W x 8"H
• Dual end flat slip pockets: 11"W x 11"H
• Dual end 3/4 zippered compartments: 12"W x 12"H x 4"D
• Main compartment: 16"L x 12"W x 12"D

Features:

• 1050 weight urethane coated, Dupont certified Ballistic Nylon fabric
• Weather resistant (NOT waterproof)
• Detachable Claw nonslip adjustable shoulder strap
• All zippers: #10 YKK Non-locking Heavy-duty Slider.
• Thread: proprietary Anefil Nylon, Bonded Type 6,6 Tex 90-Black
• All seams double stitched and bound
• 3250 welded D Rings, nickel plated
• Stainless Steel Mil spec snaps with Red Oxx logo
• Nickel plated turn locks secure main compartment
• Free heavy-duty vinyl luggage tag
• Double box stitching on stress points such as carry handles
• Includes Cable Lock
• Available in BLACK only
• Embroidery available in RED capital letters only
• Monogram embroidery available on Grip, Rail King, and Rail Runner only
• Designed by railroaders for railroaders

Railroad Grip Frequently Asked Questions

1. Does the Railroad Grip have backpack straps?

No, the design of the Grip does not support backpack straps as it would not carry weight properly. For backpack-style bags, consider the Rail King or Rail Runner Railroad Rucksacks.

2. Can I get a Grip in a color other than black?

No, the 1050 weight Ballistic Nylon used for the Railroad Gear line is only available in black. This durable fabric is selected for its resistance to abrasion, excellent tear strength, and its ability to hide dirt, oil, and grease stains.

3. Is the Railroad Grip acceptable as a carry-on for commercial flights?

The Railroad Grip was not designed for air travel and exceeds the carry-on size requirements for most airlines. However, if not packed too full, its malleable design may still be allowed as a carry-on.

4. Will my GCOR rulebook, radio, and trainman lantern fit inside?

Yes, the Railroad Grip is specifically designed to accommodate these essential railroad items.

5. Are there any interior pockets or dividers?

No, the Grip does not have interior pockets or dividers. To organize your belongings, consider using Red Oxx Packing Cubes, the Nomad Toiletry Kit, or the Lil Roy Gadget Bag.