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Rucksack help (27 posts / 2,532 views)
cornish-carper cornish-carper
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Post #1 3 Nov 2022 21:49
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Looking for a rucksack for the colder winter sessions so I can be lighter and more efficient. I have two in mind but open to suggestions thinking anglers and aqua roving. I would like to Carry my unhooking mat with the ruck sack don't think you can do that with the thinking anglers one.
Tree1234
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Post #2 4 Nov 2022 06:49
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Certain mats will fit on top of thr thinking anglers on by they will be small mats. I have the ta one and I'm big fan I have everything I need to get fishing on the outside pocket and then less important items on the inside. The aqua on look like the same bag as the korum ruckbsg juat with a few quid added one. Have you look at korum transition or eep quickdraw ( the mat has some less then great reviews though)
cornish-carper cornish-carper
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Post #4 4 Nov 2022 07:47
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I have an aqua atom mat ?
Tree1234
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Post #5 4 Nov 2022 08:42
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I think.it would fit on the ta one but without the sizes I'm.not 100 sure. Looking at the dimensions. I was looking for a new mate that packs down nicely and thinking I might be getting one of theese
cornish-carper cornish-carper
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Post #7 4 Nov 2022 10:42
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They don't give the pack down size which is annoying!
Alcatraz Alcatraz
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Post #8 4 Nov 2022 10:57
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In reply to Post #1
look at the medium (40lt) molle rucksacks... half the price of TA rucksack, better made imo and covered in molle loops to attach whatever you need via compression straps

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BaggyMousers
Posts: 961
Post #9 4 Nov 2022 11:08
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Ive got a 40L osprey backpack that I bought for walking and climbing, in the end ive ended yup using it for all my day sessions or on the river where ill be moving a lot and its a lot more comfortable than any fishing backpack. Its use of space is also pretty well designed and there are plenty of bits you can clip mats and stuff to as well as a hood that you can store a roll up mat under.
alemac1 alemac1
Posts: 201
Post #10 4 Nov 2022 11:39
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can highly recommend the Highlander Pro Forces Loader 44L

https://www.military1st.co.uk/nrt044-bk-highlander-forces-loader-rucksack-44l-black.html?gclid=CjwKCAjw8JKbBhBYEiwAs3sxN1jzfdkUEQbeEAutn1UER0vPIWcS4GZNpeZrHqIGqKQQqExloHAevBoC4wcQAvD_BwE

had 2, but that's only because i burnt a rather large hole in the first one..
MiniWelsh MiniWelsh
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Post #11 4 Nov 2022 12:01
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I have the Thinking Anglers rucksack and I use the buckles on the lid to fasten to the unhooking mat (I use the Korum fast mat). It hangs off the back but it works perfectly fine for me
Superterrorizer Superterrorizer
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Post #12 4 Nov 2022 13:24
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I have the TA rucksack and I think it is too small to make much sense for carping. I use the ESP 40l rucksack (I think it's only available in camo now) and I find the size much more useable. I have been through several rucksacks from the TA to a 110l Aqua and I think a capacity between 40l and 55l is the best choice for carp angling. It will be sitting on your back when you walk so no need for a small pill box sized rucksack like the TA. I only use my TA rucksack for coastal seatrout lure fishing now where I only need to carry a lure box, something to drink, a few tools and smaller tackle items. It's fine for that.
I have used the Trakker NXG 50 too. I was also a good and useable rucksack - I just preferred the top loaded ESP to the front loaded trakker. My mate use a Korum Ruckbag - that one may also be worth a look.
Matt_g
Posts: 190
Post #13 4 Nov 2022 15:03
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HI Got a korum ruck bag for picking and a aqua roving for carp. The Aqua is a much better made bag but is heavier. Like the size and compartments plus the tray inside but it does have some weight so if lighness is paramount then might not be the one. If you just want a super sturdy rucksack which is about the right size then I would recommend the Aqua although not seen the thinking anglers one
cornish-carper cornish-carper
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Post #14 4 Nov 2022 17:40
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Which aqua one have you got the standard or the deluxe?
Bivvybug Bivvybug
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Post #15 4 Nov 2022 18:07
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I had 2 Aqua ruckbags both bags the zip pullers came off and the inner lining came away from the stitching i wouldn't say it's top quality
Bivvybug Bivvybug
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Post #16 4 Nov 2022 18:07
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framey framey
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Post #17 4 Nov 2022 18:15
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If you use a pair of carabiners and think about it you can carry almost any unhooking mat on most rucksacks
I bought some olive webbing of eBay to make straps with and attached the Aqua roving mat (rolled up) to the thinking anglers rucksack

At the minute using the korum fast mat with carabiners
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