In reply to Post #14
standard one. Had an original green one for about 8 years and use it for course fishing - really well made and no problems with it at all. Got a black series one for overnighters about 2-3 years ago and again no problems with it
standard one. Had an original green one for about 8 years and use it for course fishing - really well made and no problems with it at all. Got a black series one for overnighters about 2-3 years ago and again no problems with it
In reply to Post #1
What about the Dutch army rucksack. Very well built and about 25 quid.
If you are going light just take the rods in your u hooking mat so no need for a quiver or sleeves.
What about the Dutch army rucksack. Very well built and about 25 quid.
If you are going light just take the rods in your u hooking mat so no need for a quiver or sleeves.
Thinking angler is perfect for me on day sessions as it takes tackle safe,rig safe,pult,hook baits,mini power pack,two brolly pegs,head torch, salopettes,jacket,sticks and 2 rod bars food and drink.
I've had two aqua roving rucksacks, now have the solar sp ruckbag. Better made, better zips and material and a lot more comfortable to carry.
In reply to Post #20
How comfortable is it on the back , heard loads of reports its uncomfortable ?
How comfortable is it on the back , heard loads of reports its uncomfortable ?
In reply to Post #24
Suppose it will depend on how well I fits you but I find it ok but m not walking big distances in one go as I stop start moving from swim to swim on the rivers so probably only walk four hundred yards before I stop and fish for a while an then move on taking it of while fishing.
Suppose it will depend on how well I fits you but I find it ok but m not walking big distances in one go as I stop start moving from swim to swim on the rivers so probably only walk four hundred yards before I stop and fish for a while an then move on taking it of while fishing.
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In reply to Post #26
Have this below as well which is bigger and has external straps for carrying more stuff but never used it as the thinking anglers does all I need but this would probably be more comfortable as it extends from the upper shoulders to the base of my back.
Have this below as well which is bigger and has external straps for carrying more stuff but never used it as the thinking anglers does all I need but this would probably be more comfortable as it extends from the upper shoulders to the base of my back.
In reply to Post #1
I went down the small rucksack route (Cotswold Valpine), but soon went back to my standard Nash one I've had for many years. Personally I prefer to have a partially filled larger rucksack, leaving room for jackets, waterproofs etc., rather than a small one that is packed to the gunnels. Plus the Nash offering is way more comfortable on the back than the likes of the Thinking Anglers one.
I went down the small rucksack route (Cotswold Valpine), but soon went back to my standard Nash one I've had for many years. Personally I prefer to have a partially filled larger rucksack, leaving room for jackets, waterproofs etc., rather than a small one that is packed to the gunnels. Plus the Nash offering is way more comfortable on the back than the likes of the Thinking Anglers one.
In reply to Post #28
Went for the aqua roving one in the end with the atom mat. Hopefully it should be ok.
Went for the aqua roving one in the end with the atom mat. Hopefully it should be ok.
In reply to Post #8
I just picked up a 100litre Molle MTP bergen for £50 on the ebay today, one of the big sellers of army surplus had put it as a Buy It Now cheapie.
My old 100l DPM bergen has started to die, not bad it's done over 10years, so if this does half that I'll be very happy.
The new military Molle bergens are a bit shorter and wider than the older ones.
I just picked up a 100litre Molle MTP bergen for £50 on the ebay today, one of the big sellers of army surplus had put it as a Buy It Now cheapie.
My old 100l DPM bergen has started to die, not bad it's done over 10years, so if this does half that I'll be very happy.
The new military Molle bergens are a bit shorter and wider than the older ones.
The Molle Bergen arrived today, so these are first impressions.
Instead of one front centre pocket, it has 3 front pockets. A little bit annoying as the old single pocket had room for bait rocket, spod and Spomb. The height of the pockets are not quite enough to fit the medium Spomb in, but not a major problem.
The top flap is velcroed with a pull tight sleeve collar, and still has an inner and outer pocket; my Grandeslam scales and Fox weigh bar fit in the inner pocket and my thermal mug, Bulin stove and PVA mesh tube fit in the outer one.
Inside the main compartment I have tidily put away 2 rig bins, waterproof overtrousers and jacket, norgi, saucepan, frying pan, spatula, bialetti coffee maker and 2 gas canisters. There is still plenty of room inside for the extras that I take each trip, socks, trousers, t-shirt and a spare fleece.
The clips are all decent quality.
Other than the Spomb problems the first impressions are good.
Instead of one front centre pocket, it has 3 front pockets. A little bit annoying as the old single pocket had room for bait rocket, spod and Spomb. The height of the pockets are not quite enough to fit the medium Spomb in, but not a major problem.
The top flap is velcroed with a pull tight sleeve collar, and still has an inner and outer pocket; my Grandeslam scales and Fox weigh bar fit in the inner pocket and my thermal mug, Bulin stove and PVA mesh tube fit in the outer one.
Inside the main compartment I have tidily put away 2 rig bins, waterproof overtrousers and jacket, norgi, saucepan, frying pan, spatula, bialetti coffee maker and 2 gas canisters. There is still plenty of room inside for the extras that I take each trip, socks, trousers, t-shirt and a spare fleece.
The clips are all decent quality.
Other than the Spomb problems the first impressions are good.