I've got 4 trident rod holdalls - they are great - never let me down. They are expensive compared to others - but they are tough and give good protection to the rods and reels. I do use tip and toe protectors as well.
I also have a savay 6 rod holdall which I think is better - but it is bulkier and heavier. I seldom need 6 fishing rods so the savay seldom gets used.
Also got a cotswold mk2 unhooking bean bag mat - again expensive and bulky, but does the job really well.
I also have a savay 6 rod holdall which I think is better - but it is bulkier and heavier. I seldom need 6 fishing rods so the savay seldom gets used.
Also got a cotswold mk2 unhooking bean bag mat - again expensive and bulky, but does the job really well.
Had cotswold , still got one quiver but prefer custom carp products in dpm use british army bergen rucksacks and cant see me ever changing .
Funny thing is the CA Carryalls not much more experience than aqua.
In reply to Post #13
Use the outer pockets for stove,kettle,plates and toastie maker and main bag for food.Its absolutely spot on
Use the outer pockets for stove,kettle,plates and toastie maker and main bag for food.Its absolutely spot on
I've gotta their unhooking mat, very good bit of kit, they made a couple of bags for me one for a bedchair and another for a chair. Could have been better thought out to be perfectly frank as the bedchair bag has holes in it after a few years they should have double layered it, I should have specified it.
Imo they make bags but not sure if they actually go fishing.
Imo they make bags but not sure if they actually go fishing.
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Couldn't agree more. I've bought a few items off eBay with failed stitching.
Couldn't agree more. I've bought a few items off eBay with failed stitching.
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Well made, but absolutely ruined by poor design. Their quivers are good and so too their cool bags. But rucksacks and carryalls are hopeless things, just really poorly designed. Just compare to something from Wisport and the difference is night and day. Having said that, most angling specific luggage is pretty rubbish.
Well made, but absolutely ruined by poor design. Their quivers are good and so too their cool bags. But rucksacks and carryalls are hopeless things, just really poorly designed. Just compare to something from Wisport and the difference is night and day. Having said that, most angling specific luggage is pretty rubbish.
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Can't say anything but good things for Cotswolds, use a vulpine quiver for all my fishing, vulpine rucksack for my river fishing, have a custom camera bag (that eventually turned into the mkii camera bag off the back of it) a small custom hold-all for my carp fishing aswell as cool bags and other bits and bobs. I don't understand the moaning with them, they offer a bespoke service that doesn't cost much extra at all, if what's on the shelf isn't quiet what your after they will tailor it however you want it to be. Quality has never let me down, despite years of use with my old hold all's, really can't complain personally!
Can't say anything but good things for Cotswolds, use a vulpine quiver for all my fishing, vulpine rucksack for my river fishing, have a custom camera bag (that eventually turned into the mkii camera bag off the back of it) a small custom hold-all for my carp fishing aswell as cool bags and other bits and bobs. I don't understand the moaning with them, they offer a bespoke service that doesn't cost much extra at all, if what's on the shelf isn't quiet what your after they will tailor it however you want it to be. Quality has never let me down, despite years of use with my old hold all's, really can't complain personally!
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As said I really rate cotswold gear, and the cool bags are well made but the insulation properties of them is awful, it's the only bit of their kit I'm not happy with at all
As said I really rate cotswold gear, and the cool bags are well made but the insulation properties of them is awful, it's the only bit of their kit I'm not happy with at all
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There rucksacks are awful so uncomfortable poor design good quality material used
There rucksacks are awful so uncomfortable poor design good quality material used
I have a 3 rod trident which is ok. reason I went for this was due to the size, a lot more room that in other brands. the fox campsite is far better quality but too tight and the rings would bulge out the sides which I was worried could lead to the being damaged. great quality badly executed design. the cotswold however is much bigger and I feel offers better protection because of it.
the camera bag, I've just posted on their Facebook page about that. the bag itself is fine, feels well made, good features. but over £100 posted (no one else had stock so I ordered direct £11 postage). the shoulder strap has those awful plastic clips on, the ones you find on cheap holdalls in sports direct. keeps coming undone, will definitely snap at some point. very disappointing for a supposed premium brand. feels like the strap was an afterthought. I opted for the cotswold as due to the design, I could carry my camera stuff separately. the tracker bag is square and badly designed for that and just bounces around and twists.
the camera bag, I've just posted on their Facebook page about that. the bag itself is fine, feels well made, good features. but over £100 posted (no one else had stock so I ordered direct £11 postage). the shoulder strap has those awful plastic clips on, the ones you find on cheap holdalls in sports direct. keeps coming undone, will definitely snap at some point. very disappointing for a supposed premium brand. feels like the strap was an afterthought. I opted for the cotswold as due to the design, I could carry my camera stuff separately. the tracker bag is square and badly designed for that and just bounces around and twists.
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I think they're all poor, in fact I'd go as far as to say laughable. The only thing worth spending any money on is a British army bergen, or if you're lucky enough to come across a Dutch army Lowe Alpine; they're megga, don't let one of those gems pass you by.
I've got an Aquarius Les french named jobby that's very good and a few rod straps. I can see why some are not that taken by some of their gear which could be better designed.
I will pull the trigger on a savay 5 rod holdall at some point as I'm fed up with my Aqua sling that leaves the rods too exposed. Shame Chub have either gone belly up or simply just discontinued their version of the savay holdall as I'd get that instead of the Cotswolds one.
If you're reading this, you'll know who you are Mr s hit berretto
Came across a bloke who has everything Cotswold. Like is said to him 'I bet if Cotswolds sold pants you'd buy em you nutjob.'
I think they're all poor, in fact I'd go as far as to say laughable. The only thing worth spending any money on is a British army bergen, or if you're lucky enough to come across a Dutch army Lowe Alpine; they're megga, don't let one of those gems pass you by.
I've got an Aquarius Les french named jobby that's very good and a few rod straps. I can see why some are not that taken by some of their gear which could be better designed.
I will pull the trigger on a savay 5 rod holdall at some point as I'm fed up with my Aqua sling that leaves the rods too exposed. Shame Chub have either gone belly up or simply just discontinued their version of the savay holdall as I'd get that instead of the Cotswolds one.
If you're reading this, you'll know who you are Mr s hit berretto
Came across a bloke who has everything Cotswold. Like is said to him 'I bet if Cotswolds sold pants you'd buy em you nutjob.'
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I looked at the cotswold camera bag, seemed poor compared to proper camera bags in the £80-£100 bracket.
They seem to have a bit of cult status around the brand but none of the luggage appeals to me tbh
I looked at the cotswold camera bag, seemed poor compared to proper camera bags in the £80-£100 bracket.
They seem to have a bit of cult status around the brand but none of the luggage appeals to me tbh