Friday, January 1, 2021

CRU Golf Walkabout Leather Sunday Bag Review: Rickie Fowler Proto 1 of 1 Giveaway

We're ringing in the New Year in a really big way for 2021.  If you follow me on twitter and Instagram you saw I'll be giving away a 1 of 1 prototype CRU Golf Walkabout leather carry bag that was designed for Rickie Fowler to use at The Masters.

I took The Walkabout out for a mini-review earlier this week (don't worry, it's in pristine condition), to give you guys an idea of what the bag is all about, show you some features, get an overall feel for what makes this bag special, and to point out how it's similar to and different from the CRU Legacy leather carry bag (which I reviewed for you guys last year here).

CRU will make the new Walkabout bags available early this month, and they'll be 100-percent customizable.  The price is $599, and you can contact them in email at CustomerCare@crugolf.com. They're absolutely great people and will work with you on designing a Walkabout that meets your every specification.

 

The body and shape will be standard (an 8" top for example, compared to 8.5" for the Legacy), but everything else will be all up to you.  You can choose two pockets (like in the Rickie proto) or one.  You can choose just about any color leather you want for the bag and pockets.  You can choose one divider or two.  The Walkabout will truly be a leather Sunday bag as unique as your own personality.

 
 

Before I get into some comparisons with The Walkabout and Legacy Sunday carry bags, I just wanted to share some of the story behind the name Walkabout.  The name pays homage to the Australian Walkabout, a ritual where young sons are sent into the wilderness to survive on a journey of self-discovery, and undergo a spiritual transition to manhood.

And golf in its purest form is a similar rite of passage.  Walking any course opens up the landscape, brings the scenery, architecture, challenge, and strategy together, and really allows you to be one with the course and nature.  And that's what the CRU Walkabout Sunday bag is all about.

 
 

Like the Legacy bag, The Walkabout is made from the finest, most supple leather, yet it's also incredibly durable.  High-stress, load-bearing areas of the bag are double riveted for the ultimate in support, and the base of the bag features double-reinforced leather for complete protection.

 

The Walkabout valuables pouch is lined with luxurious micro-suede, and the waterproof zipper makes sure the elements stay outside.  The front ball pocket easily holds more than 36 balls (that's the amount I threw in for my review to carry around), and yet it's still noticeably smaller than the front ball pocket of the Legacy.

 

The Walkabout is lighter than the Legacy (weighed in under 7 pounds), and has a smaller top as mentioned (8" as opposed to the Legacy 8.5".)  And like the Legacy, the bag can be used unstructured, or structured thanks to an internal sheath that allows you to put an alignment stick in the spine to make the bag stand upright on its own.  Both bags can comfortably hold a full set of clubs if you desire.

 

The shoulder strap is thicker than the original Legacy (and actually Legacy will be using the same Walkabout shoulder strap in future designs).  I didn't measure, but it looks like a good three inches of padding, and it feels incredibly comfortable.  The shoulder padding design is reminiscent of the sheepskin cover sleeve that slides over the strap in the most popular vintage bags of all time.  I thought The Legacy shoulder strap in itself was already very comfortable.  The Walkabout just raised the bar on that comfort.

 

And finally, similar to the Legacy, The Walkabout uses a three ring adjustable shoulder strap (Legacy is four ring) so you can move the overall weight and balance point of the bag however you like as you carry it.  It's a spectacular feature.

 

And there you have it.  CRU should start making The Walkabout available for custom order early this new year, and I'll certainly be ordering and designing one for myself.  Both the Legacy and Walkabout Sunday leather bags are designed to be enjoyed for a lifetime.  And I can tell you already the feeling you experience carrying one over your shoulder is pure joy.

 

I'll start The Walkabout Leather Carry Bag (Rickie Fowler proto 1 of 1) giveaway sometime Sunday afternoon.  Like always you'll be able to enter here by leaving a comment, and on twitter and Instagram.

 

Happy New Year everyone!

66 comments:

  1. Great review and article Pete. This bag looks sweet!

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  2. Great write-up Pete! Love the customization feature. 2 pockets is definitely sufficient for me. Most modern bags go nuts with them.

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  3. Another great review, Pete! And I for one being, a Georgia bulldog fan, love the color combination on this one!! Go Dawgs!!!

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  4. Great review and beauty of a golf bag.

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  5. Great review Pete and this will make someone very happy for sure!! Love the contrast of the red on black and it really makes this bag pop!!

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  6. Beautiful looking bag, excellent review Pete. I loved the story on the history on the Walkabout too! Looks like the perfect bag. I’d personally enjoy this gem as I’m playing with my boy on the weekends. I know whoever wins, they will surely enjoy it!

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  7. I haven’t thought about a new bag in quite some time, and wasn’t familiar with this type of bag, but I’m interested and thinking about a new bag now. Great review. Great bag.

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  8. Appreciate your insight on this gorgeous bag. I can definitely see myself carrying this bag on a quick 9 or on a relaxing Sunday afternoon round. The customization is a plus as well as the large pockets that hold 36 balls. Hopefully I won't be loosing that much balls on a 9 hole stretch.

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  9. This bag looks great. No excuses not to walk more with this. #newyearsresolution

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  10. Love the look and the size, especially the fact that you can set the weight or pivot point on the straps depending on the amount of clubs you are carrying. Starting the new year exercise program on the 5th as a group "new year, new you" program...@ guys in my group of walkers carry and I am starting too.
    this would just make that so much more awesome....

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  11. I have commented, but consider this my entry post please, I would dearly love to use this as a walking bag

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  12. Beautiful bag and amazing opportunity. Much appreciated and very generous of you

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  13. Sundays are the only day I can always golf. Would be sweet to have this bag on the shoulder for those busy afternoons that carts aren't available. Good luck to everyone!!!

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  14. Spectacular review, Pete! Can’t wait to throw this over a shoulder and hoof it for many years to come!!

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  15. This bag looks amazing! I have always wanted a sunday bag but have never found one that looks this good. Would love to get out there walking to shed these holiday lbs lol. Thanks Pete!!

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  16. RDeCards on Twitter: Love it! Resolution this year to walk whenever possible.

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  17. Excellent review...as always. A number of benefits in this smaller bag

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  18. Excellent write up. And super generous as always!
    Thanks Pete.

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  19. Great looking bag, Thanks for the review! Would love to tag this bag for a 9 hole stroll

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  20. Great review! Thanks for the great contest.

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  21. Great review, would love to win this!

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  22. Happy new year Pete!! This bad looks incredible!

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  23. Enjoyed reading this. Very interesting. Thanks

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  24. I truly love the vintage look of this bag. It reminds me of my childhood when I would go in my grandmother's basement and pull out persimmon woods and tattoo the neighbors wooden shingles.

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  25. Great review of an amazing bag Pete! Love the color scheme and how you can adjust the balance point of the bag! Happy holidays!

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  26. Looks incredible. Appreciate you as always with your generous giveaways. Happy new year!

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  27. What a fantastic looking bag. Perfect for that quick 9.

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  28. Great review Pete. I dont walk much but would have to with that bag!

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  29. Great review..and another great giveaway

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  30. Great review and thank you for the giveaway Pete.

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  31. Nicely done, might pick one up if I didn’t win the giveaway.. @MrMcG_

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  32. love the bag and review - suits my walking game - when i ride i feel like i'm playing polo

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  33. great review of a special bag - might save this for father's day

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  34. That’s a beauty of a bag Pete!!!! Another great giveaway!!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

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  35. Sweetest bag I’ve ever seen 👀

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  36. Would to add this as a walker and not a rider this looks fantastic!

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  37. Incredible bag! What an awesome opportunity

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  38. Great review! Some lucky person is going to be very happy to have this

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  39. Nice bag especially for a woman golfer 😉

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  40. What a nice bag, and you're giving it away! Sign me up, and thanks for the opportunity.

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  41. Like my undertaker says, bag and tag it.

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  42. Like my undertaker says, bag and tag it.

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  43. Excellent Review!!!
    This Bag looks insane!!!

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  44. Love Cru, supporting the finest leather golf goods!

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  45. That sure is one snazzy piece of golf equipment there. Congrats to the person that gets to toss that on their shoulder for a stroll around 18.

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  46. Entered in all the 3 platforms !
    Yes

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  47. Now this is a striking looking bag!!

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  48. Love the all black bag, plus looks light enough that carrying more wouldn't be an issue

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  49. great bag review - really nice bag

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  50. This bag looks great, We walk most of our courses here on the prairies, and I really need a new bag. Thank you for the opportunity!!

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  51. Thanks Pete another great giveaway

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  52. You’re such a great writer Pete. It’s not just words. It’s words with meaning and feeling. Greatly appreciate all the work you do. Happy New Year!!!

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  53. This ain’t your Daddy’s Sunday Bag. Great review as always. Thanks

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  54. Great story behind the bag, looks like something I had in the 70's as a young junior playing golf. light weight and practical. Awesome job. Thanks.

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  55. Congrats @golf69ski88 Gregg Thompson you won the CRU Golf Walkabout leather Sunday bag (Rickie Fowler 1 of 1 proto). DM/email for details. Thanks to all who participated, more coming soon. 👍

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  56. Congratulations to the winner 😎🤙 You will definitely be the envy of your foursome 😻😻😻

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