I have to agree about the cotswold bags being a touch uncomfortable however I struggle to find a Rucksack to fit me properly. The deceptor I have holds absolutely loads of gear and doubles up as a barrow bag and I found the shoulder strap more comfortable to carry it with. Its expensive howver I got it second hand for a bargain price and on the back of that I've purchased more of their gear for the quality.

Although I own a few bits of speero and csnt fault that either for quality and function

Has anyone seen or used the Gardner ruck sack

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It's designed for the river fishermen really have seen a few use one for carping

I have both the original Aqua Union Jack 45 litre and 110 litre rucksacks. Both must be nigh on 15 -17 years old and still going strong.They are packed with features and internal pockets and you can zip up the back straps into their own compartment if you want to use it more as a bag.

They come up occasionally for sale on eBay and FB marketplace. Definitely a case of some old fishing gear has never been bettered 👍

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Don't buy a fishing branded rucksack - most are over-priced rubbish. Take a look at Military 1st... I use Wisport rucksacks, utter quality and you can add additional pouches via the Molle system. A Sparrow 30 with two side pockets added each side is my standard rucksack for carp fishing. Just brilliant, takes all the gear I need, has lots of internal storage to get stuff organised and easy to locate, clam shell design - so lay it down and it zips right open... super comfortable to wear and quality is awesome. Don't waste your money on fishing branded rucksacks when you can get something so much better!

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Avoid most fishing brand rucksacks, get Military types.
My big Bergen is over 15years old now I think and still going strong.
It has lasted longer than the total of 3 Kevin Nash Tackle rucksacks did.

Trythese on this link

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Esp one mint well made and cheap

I've got quite broad shoulders so struggle with the likes of the speero bags even tho they are so well made and through out, over the years the best 2 bags I've found which have adjustable straps and height etc are the greys Prodigy Tackle base Rucksack, and the fox fx rucksack which is the one I'm using now I only sold the Prodigy bag because I thought the cotswold aquarius bag I got cheap would replace it but it was no where near as comfortable.

Now if I look for a Rucksack I make sure it has properly adjustable straps purely because of how other bags sit on my shoulders and slice into my armpits.