In reply to Post #44
Not looked at shimano luggage

In reply to Post #44
I have the trench buzz bar carry case and it's spot on
I use it to put a pod in as well as the alarms
To be honest I have a mixture of stuff
A Fox barrow bag, a Speero bag for the kettle and stove
And the rest gets thrown in the barrow
I don't like too many bags, eventually it gets ridiculous
I think it's clear from below , not to stick to one brand

In reply to Post #48
Good to have different makes buy the best bit that they do but I am afraid to say there's a lot of people that want it all to match I've spoken to people that have said it would drive them crazy having gear not matching

In reply to Post #49
I can imagine. Ive noticed over the years that most anglers have a 'thing'. Mine is bivvies. I have swapped and changed in search of the quickest up and down as new ones come along.

I have a mate that is really into luggage and swaps and changes to get a new set all matching.Others are always buying reels or new alarms.

In reply to Post #50
I'm a bit like that too

I like to have all my equipment in the same brand. But I can't seem to find the perfect brand from tackle to biwy.

Anyway, thank you for the reviews, it's cool!

In reply to Post #50
Ya mine is luggage had loads of different types always chopping and changing gear around lol

Is didn't know fishing stuff was called 'luggage'
Until a few years back. It reminds me of some millionaire old lady with a servant carting about mountains of Louis Vitton.

Fishing holdall rucksack and Rod holdall and noone gave a ***** unless it broke

In reply to Post #53
My ocd means I'm all Cotswold camo and it's cost me a fortune,

I'm forever changing my main tackle bag from the vulpine (canals and rivers) , to the deceptor dlx (48 hrs) to the hold-all (days) all of which are great but do different jobs, Ive also got the stalker bucket, sleeping bag cover and various others all bits and it's all lasted well

my trident Rod bag came loose at the pocket but ca repaired it free of charge and Ive had most of it for a good few years so I can't grumble about it and it is made in England if you care about that

Ultimately I've got too much to change and as I'm anal it needs to match I'm tied in BUT the more I see the Speero gear on the bank and in shops the odd I like it

In reply to Post #1
Judging by the headtorch thread, I wouldn't be surprised if you are expected to carry all your gear by hand one item at a time, obviously in the dark. Also fishing equipment not required as you can dive into the lake (in the dark) and catch the fish by hand. Forget about cooking equipment and a burner creates light, so best thing to do is rub your food between your hands until it warms up.. or better yet, hunt a rabbit and eat it raw as it will still be warm.. also need less gear then. That sounds like a pleasant fishing trip

OK being serious now, you can spend a lot of money on luggage, I've had a nash carryall for years which has been great but don't really use it anymore as started using a rucksack which takes everything other than food, unless I'm doing a quick session. It's a chub rucksack and has been brilliant, only paid about £50 for it and also have several NGT items, cheap as chips. Had an insulated bag for a few years for food which only cost about £20 if that, and a little soft case that has all of my terminal tackle in. Again only cost about £10. Had that now 10years plus and zips etc all still work fine.
What I'm saying is you can easily save money in this area if you want to, or go for the best expensive stuff that may or may not be more durable.

In reply to Post #55
Ah, but I'm not the type of person to take tons of material with me.

I'm just looking for a backpack, a carry all, a lead kit, a tackle kit, and some tackle. (and maybe a new landing mat too)

But I'm looking for THE brand that could provide me with the best quality price.

Assuming that I like to have the same brand of equipment (which I think is an important element in judging a brand - you don't judge on one product, but on several in my opinion) I'm thinking of Aqua products, Speero, Korda.

I already have a Bed Aqua, and I'm happy with it! I've had Aqua luggage too, but older models. I have never been disappointed. Speero I don't know much about, but being French, it's ultra complicated for me to get UK gear. (especially Speero which is very poorly distributed in my country...)

Korda would be a good solution, I would have the luggage and tackle, it's good. But I'm a bit worried about the price/quality ratio.

I don't want Fox or Nash. I think Prologic is late. Thinkin Anglers is complicated in France too.

In short, it's not easy, but I have time, there's no rush.

Thanks guys for your feedback!
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In reply to Post #56
Just to let you know New Aqua gear is not in the same world as the old Aqua gear if you have any of the older stuff keep hold of it

In reply to Post #56
Why does it need to all be from one company? Surely it matters more that whatever item suits your needs, and does the job you want it to, than who makes the thing?

In reply to Post #58
Yep, I'm looking for the old Aqua models on second hand, but it's not obvious ahah

Obviously, if I can't do otherwise, I mix brands, but I like to have everything from one brand, which solves the supply problems at my retailer!

Rod slings, Cotswold trident, had a few since they came out

Had a couple of Cotswold rucksacks, stil have one, build quality is spot on, rucksack capability is poor

Buy British

Over the years, the fox evolution stuff took some beating for me, top quality, as was the original royal stuff, make to last, till I sold it

In reply to Post #60
I had loads of the evolution luggage and it was spot on.