Why Clear Bags Are a Game-Changer for Horse Gear
Anyone who's loaded a float at 5am before a competition knows the drill. Grooming kit shoved in one bag, spare boots and bandages in another, ropes and lead lines tangled together in a third, and somewhere in the bottom of the tack room is the hoof pick you swore you packed last time. By the time you're at the grounds, you're emptying bags onto the ground just to find a body brush.
It's not that you don't have enough bags. It's that none of them let you see what's actually in them until you've already opened every single one.
That's the exact problem CamPaq's clear bags solve, and while we built them with camping and caravanning in mind, they've turned out to be just as handy around the float, the tack room and the yard.
The Problem With Tack Room Storage
Most tack room storage is either a tub you can't see into, a canvas bag that goes stiff and mouldy, or a milk crate that everything ends up loose in anyway. None of it travels well, and none of it lets you grab what you need without rummaging.
Clear bags fix that instantly. You can see grooming kit, rugs, boots or feed at a glance, they fold flat when not in use so they don't take up dead space in the float, and they're wipeable, so hay dust, mud and the occasional spilled feed scoop aren't a drama.
Medium Camping Bags - The Go-To for Grooming Kit and Rugs
CamPaq Clear Medium Camping Bags
This is the size most riders end up reaching for. It's big enough to fit a full grooming and cleaning kit, brushes, hoof picks, sprays, cloths, plus a rug folded in on top, but it's not so big that it becomes its own mess to dig through. One rider who packed hers this way said it was the first time she'd had everything for grooming day in one bag she could actually see into.
Why you'll love it:
- Fits a full grooming and cleaning kit plus a rug without overpacking
- See-through design means no more tipping out the whole bag to find one brush
- Wipeable, so mud and hay dust wipe straight off
- Light enough to carry to and from the float in one trip
Who buys it: Riders who want their grooming kit, cleaning gear and a rug sorted in one bag they can actually see into.
Large Camping Bags - For Boots, Bandages and Bulkier Gear
CamPaq Clear Large Camping Bags
Once you start adding boots, bandages, spare rugs or anything bulkier, the Large Bag is the better fit. It's the step up from the Medium when there's simply more gear than one smaller bag can hold.
Why you'll love it:
- Fits boots, bandages, spare rugs and bulkier kit with room to spare
- See-through design means no more emptying bags to find one item
- Wipeable, so mud and hay dust wipe straight off
- Folds flat for storage when it's not float day
Who buys it: Competition riders and anyone with enough gear that a Medium Bag isn't quite enough.
Caravan Under-Bed Storage Bags - For Reins, Bridles and Smaller Accessories
CamPaq Clear Caravan Under-Bed Storage Bags
These have found a real following with tack and bridle sellers, not just campers. A tack and bridle retailer at a recent campdraft bought eight of these bags on the spot to store and display reins and similar gear, exactly the kind of long, slightly awkward items that don't sit well in a round tub or a loose pile. The same logic applies to a float's front storage compartment, slide one in and reins, lead ropes and smaller accessories finally have a proper spot instead of tangling together.
Why you'll love it:
- Long, low shape suits reins, lead ropes and similar gear
- Stacks neatly if you need more than one
- Keeps smaller accessories from tangling or sliding around in transit
- Clear design means you can check contents without unpacking everything
Who buys it: Float owners, tack sellers, and anyone storing reins, lead ropes or similar long, narrow gear.
How to Choose the Right Bag for Your Setup
For most riders, the Medium Bag is the best starting point, it comfortably fits a grooming kit, cleaning gear and a rug. If you've got boots, bandages or bulkier gear on top of that, step up to the Large Bag. And if you're storing reins, lead ropes or similar long, narrow accessories, the Under-Bed Storage Bag is built for exactly that shape. For a full size comparison, check the Bag Size Guide here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are CamPaq bags suitable for horse gear, not just camping?
Yes. While CamPaq bags are designed for camping and caravanning, the clear, durable, wipeable design works just as well for grooming kits, tack room storage and float organisation.
What's the best bag for storing a grooming kit?
A Medium Camping Bag is the most popular choice. It comfortably holds a full grooming kit, cleaning gear and a rug, and the clear design means you can see everything without opening it. If you've also got boots, bandages or bulkier gear, the Large Bag is the better fit.
Can these bags handle mud and hay dust?
Yes. CamPaq bags are wipeable, so dirt, mud and hay dust wipe straight off rather than soaking in like canvas or fabric bags.
Will a storage bag fit in my float's front compartment?
Most float front compartments are low and narrow, similar to the under-bed space in a caravan. The Caravan Under-Bed Storage Bag is designed for exactly that shape and slides in easily.
Are CamPaq bags durable enough for regular yard and competition use?
Yes. Every CamPaq bag comes with our 100% Lifetime Guarantee. If it breaks, we replace it.
Need a Hand Choosing?
Not sure which bag suits your float or tack room setup? Send us a message and tell us what you're packing, we'll point you to the right size.
About CamPaq
We're an Aussie owned small business, designed by travelling nomads and supervised by our dog Bella. Every bag comes with our 100% Lifetime Guarantee, if your bag breaks, we replace it. We offer free shipping on all Australian orders, and free shipping to New Zealand on orders over $150AUD.