Not exactly, but there’s an option to install plastic bags of your choice. For instance, a dog poop bag, bread bag, or grocery bag may be installed to the frame of the Collector, with an additional piece that holds the bottom of the bag to the trekking pole to keep it from swinging while you hike. For more details, check out our October newsletter here.

You can absolutely hike with large bags installed on the Collector, but keep in mind that the bigger it is, the heavier and bulkier it will be, and it will likely swing around more while you hike. The Collector’s fabric pouch is sized specifically to balance function and comfort, and it’s just the right size to be lined by a standard dog poop bag, if desired.

If you expect to collect considerably large pieces of trash, you may consider just hiking with a tote bag, grocery bag, etc. instead. For very large pieces of litter, you may consider something like this.

Got feedback on the size or anything else? Let us know!

I made some videos to demonstrate this! Note that in these videos, I use the Collector’s standard fabric pouch, but you can also install larger bags if you wish (for more info, check out our October newsletter here)

Short video: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/rZxt1-TS4DY

Full video from hike: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YhR-lpcC_Q

Full video of litter dump-out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJOvXwan8Uc

Yes, absolutely! The fabric pouch installs to the Collector frame via fabric snaps, and it connects to the pole (to prevent swinging) via Velcro straps. The fabric pouch can therefore be installed and removed very quickly and easily. The fabric pouch is also machine washable.

I apologize for not having a video that demonstrates this yet, but I’m working on it!