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view these products and more at paddlesandmore.com BACKPACKS AND SLING BAGS Level Up’s Backpack, $79 This lightweight backpack holds its shape. Two paddles fit into the easy-to-access paddle pocket located on the back of the bag. There are lots of pockets to keep your stuff organized—five convenient padded zip pockets on the exterior of the bag. The lower front-access shoe compartment is handy. It feeds into the main compartment but keeps your shoes separate from everything else. There’s a top handle and the straps are padded and adjustable. Prolite Touring Bag, $95 Prolite’s Touring Bag is spacious. It holds up to 10 paddles in the main compartment. The bag is a nice navy and silver. It has two large side pockets, including a five-pocket accessory pouch fitted inside—perfect for the small stuff—and a large insulated compartment. There’s a ventilated pocket on the bottom for shoes or dirty clothes, a top pocket for your phone and wallet, an eyewear pocket, and an outside mesh bottle holder. The bag has a carrying handle and a comfy, adjustable shoulder strap. PickleballMagazine SPECIAL EDITION ❘ NOVEMBER 2019 37