how does it work? do you have to pull the bag up out of the frame, after it is full? or does the support slide up.. I am female, just wondering if I will be able to pick the FULL bag up out of the frame! how does it work? do you have to pull the bag up out of the frame, after it is full? or does the support slide up.. I am female, just wondering if I will be able to pick the FULL bag up out of the... » Read More how does it work? do you have to pull the bag up out of the frame, after it is full? or does the support slide up.. I am female, just wondering if I will be able to pick the FULL bag up out of the frame! « Show Less
266832
There is no lifting and there are just two sides to the device. Just take the top of the bag off the device and slide the full bag out from either side. Great design.
266833
There are two ways to do this. One is to slide the top of the bag off of the spring loaded frame and lift it up and out. The other way is to slide the top of the bag off the frame and then pull the bag sideways to get it away from the frame.
266834
you just lift the extra part of the bag over the top of the wire harness and pull The bag out the side
266835
No lifting involved, the bag stand is flexable, when full just lean on the bag and take the bag off the stand and tie together. Again no lifting involved, an excellent product.
266836
Very easy to change bags, just slide excess bag opening off supports, tie bag and slide full bag out. My nine year old can do it and no physical strength required.
266837
I am a female also & you do not have to pick up the full bag. All you have to do is push the metal sides in some to release the bag opening. Then you can lift the Bag Buddy off the bag! It is wonderful!
2202704
Yes, you load it up through the top, and pull them out through the bottom! Works well, and it holds a good amount, but no so many that you feel overrun by plastic bags!
271109
I've looked all over the place for the instructions. Please Kelsyus, post a video!I folded it, gave it a twist --it's too big to put into the bag. Do I fold it twice?
953542
This bag does not have a back frame, and the shape is not long and slim type. So usually they would allow u to carry on if the bag is not full. However when the bag is not full, the top cover tends to slide to either side, so it doesnt look nice..
1425335
The bag you put the bed in has a draw string that when pulled tight can act as something to carry it by. I don't have the bed with me right now, but I am reasonably certain there is a handle on other end of the bag as well. In either event, it is super light.
18234
Yes you can pull it without tilting. This bag is a life saver when we travel with our 16 lb Coton through the airports. This is not a good bag if you're planning to use it on city pavements or sidewalks. The only "minor" issue we had was at some point during our travels, one of the wheels started making a rattling sound. The wheel is attached and works, just a bit noisy.....Also, it fits (amazingly) under the seat in the airplane cabin. Not fully, but enough that the attendants don't bother you.
2092367
I've done it. It did not rip the bag. I have also rolled them up. Both ways worked.
358757
I couldn't get it back in the bag either, no matter how much help I got. I ended up getting a big enough duffle bag at walmart and separate compression sack ends to go with it. Either way about it, it takes up some room.
1215748
I've found that if the bag isn't packed very full, it wants to tip over onto its top unless I place most of the items on what would be the bottom when standing upright. When the bag is full, it stands on its own, no problem.
1119630
I will agree with the answer by Gorgo. The assembly needs to be fully extended to mount the bags to the frame. I actually looked at mine and tried to open it less than full, as you would like to do. But there's really no way to do what you want to do without significant modification such as drilling, cutting, etc.
2254485
well I opened it dang fast when my squad was ambushed! lol You can get arm(s) out of top head/face opening well enough to grab side arm or rifle. lot a years in army and never got stuck in one,but there's is a amount of muscle memory and time in bag. it's really worth buying these bag's. hope I help a lil ( luck with angry quadriped's)
937734
The bag has a sleeve at the top. The frame slides into the sleeve. You have to pop out (or drill out) the rivet which holds the frame together. This must be done before the new bag is put on the frame. After you put the bag on the frame you will need to place a nut and bolt through the hole that the rivet was in. This will connect both ends of the frame together.
1439517
I put the bag up and then loaded everything in. When I took it down I loosened the straps and took things out little by little. FYI I didn't leave he bag up during my stay. I put it up only when I was packing to travel.
542248
I had the same problem. I could not get it to fit because my soft top and frame was connected (down,but connected). I think it will only work when the top and frame are completely off. Part 2... It is close to impossible to get it back in the bag it comes with. The cover is sturdy and everything advertised. Just won't fit if you have the soft top attached. Hope this helps...
1999444
It actually holds a lot!! I'm disabled and use this after I go grocery shopping. I have two of these (one in my car at all times, with a laundry basket). I put two laundry baskets, an overnight bag, and my purse. I cannot tell you how much this has helped me! I can't lift much, but the height of the rod, to put the basket on, is level to my car, so I'll push the basket in/out of my car, to/from the cart. My husband usually put my basket on or takes it off (especially after grocery shopping). I highly recommend this!! I was so surprised at how much it helped me. I use it all the time and there has never been any quality or weight issues. It actually holds a lot!! I'm disabled and use this after I go grocery shopping. I have two of these (one in my car at all times, with a laundry basket). I put two laundry baskets, an overnight bag, and my purse. I cannot tell you how much this has helped me! I can't lift much, but the height of the rod, to put the basket on, is level to my car, so I'll push the basket in/out of my car, to/from the cart. My husband usually put my basket on or takes it off (especially after grocery shopping). I highly recommend this!! I was so surprised at how much it helped me. I use it all the time and... » Read More It actually holds a lot!! I'm disabled and use this after I go grocery shopping. I have two of these (one in my car at all times, with a laundry basket). I put two laundry baskets, an overnight bag, and my purse. I cannot tell you how much this has helped me! I can't lift much, but the height of the rod, to put the basket on, is level to my car, so I'll push the basket in/out of my car, to/from the cart. My husband usually put my basket on or takes it off (especially after grocery shopping). I highly recommend this!! I was so surprised at how much it helped me. I use it all the time and there has never been any quality or weight issues. « Show Less
492731
No, the frame is spring steel that is needed to hold the bag in place. There are two sides which are each only connected to the base and not each other. This allows for different sized bags. It works quite well.
937736
If I remember right, I had to disassemble the frame by grinding down and punching out a couple rivets, then, I was able to feed the frame through the opening in the bag. There's a little channel sewn in the top of the bags to accept the frame. It's been a few years so my memory is a little foggy. Could be just bolted together ... but I seem to recall dealing with rivets. YMMV.