How to pack your football bag | The ultimate guide
Do you want to be the packing master? Packing your bag for a match or training is something that can separate you from your teammates, or even take your game to the next level. Do you want to learn how to pack your bag, when you are on your way to football? Then read this guide on how to pack your bag and get inspired by JayMike.
Packing your football bag
So what’s important to bring with you? Well, that’s a good question! We all have our own way of doing it and all have our favourite things to bring with us. Are you stranded and don’t know what to bring, or need some inspiration on what to pack? Then JayMike is here to save you! To make it a bit easier we are going to divide the packing guide into three sections. First, we have the basic gear. Secondly, we have the gear that might not be essential, but still nice to pack in your football bag. Lastly, we have all the extra gear that might help you off the pitch. Sounds exciting? Well let’s see what JayMike has packed for us!
The basic football equipment
To start off the basic gear we need, you might have guessed this one, a bag! You can’t really go packing without a good bag. Next up, you might also have guessed this one, your football boots. Depending on if you’re going to play a match, kickabout or training, a pair of shin pads would also be nice to pack. Not only for the extra protection but because it’s a rule that you have to wear them during a match.
You could also bring some training clothes/apparel and this depends on the season we are in. During the summer a t-shirt, shorts, socks and a long-sleeved for the evenings is a good idea to pack. Lastly, when you are done with playing, it would always be nice to finish off with a shower, so bring a towel as well. And yeah, if you are going out on a kickabout with your friends or alone, then bring a ball and perhaps a ball pump.Extra football gear - nice to have
Do you have some extra room, both in the bag and budget, then the following gear would be nice to have with you. If you don’t know if you are going to play on FG or AG, then a good investment would be an extra pair of boots so you are covered. Baselayer, snoods/gloves, a pair of long pants and a weather-resistant top could really come in handy during the cold months, while some slides for shower time and chilling is a must according to JayMike.
Do you also tend to have problems with boots and blisters? Then get some blister patches as well, so you don’t have to skip a football session due to blisters. Extra boot bag can also get in handy if you have dirty clothes or boots, so your bag doesn’t get too smelly. A pack of Premier Sock Tape can also get in handy by keeping your socks or shin pads in place.
Lastly, if you are troubled with sore muscles then compressions shorts can be used during the matches or after a match, so stock up with a pair as well so you are covered. Basically, all sorts of sports care products can prove to be highly useful.
Other things to consider when packing your football bag
Now you have packed all the essentials to go out and play. But you can always bring something extra with you, like JayMike who packs things that can help him off the pitch. Headphones can be valuable, depending on if you have rituals or just like to listen to music. After a match and shower, it will always be nice to jump in a pair of recovery tights, so you feel fresh for another session as quickly as possible.
Before games it will always be nice with some pre-match snacks. JayMike brings some bananas, but you could also go full Jamie Vardy style, depending on what you prefer and like. Lastly, you might consider a last pair of boots, so you are covered for all surfaces when you’re out playing.
We have now found the stuff that you might need when packing your football bag. The vital gear is packed last, so it’s easy to access. Still wondering what products to choose, or what could be nice to put in your bag? Then take a look at the video above to see what JayMike prefers, or get some inspirations for new items in your football bag.
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