The rucksack ground sheet is a great one! Only the CA fan club would buy into that one.
In reply to Post #46
50cm x 50cm of fabric for £20.
Absolute bargain.
50cm x 50cm of fabric for £20.
Absolute bargain.
In reply to Post #47
Ive got the new bag with pretty much every addition and love it thus far
Two large brew tubes
side pocket pouches
large front pocket pouch
couple of the small pouches
The rain cover
The groundsheet
Not sure how to post pics but ill happily send whatsapp if anyone wants to see mine in action
I actually used the groundsheet on the weekend when the floor was wet and have to say I was very pleased with it, nice and small, stores away neatly and its functional
Ultimately a carrier bag would have served the same purpose and so if its not for you dont buy it!!!!!
Does a BMW do anything different to a ford focus? Ultimately the wheels go round
Do I need a watch when the time is on my phone?
Expensive things usually come with a great after service and thats my experience with CA and Jag - My old cotswold luggage is at least 6 years old, I have a mk3 rucksack, various food/camera bags etc I also have a vulpine rucksack which I used before the new one huge tear in it (my fault) they repaired it free of charge, I had zips and a rip on an outer pocket of my rod holdall again repaiored free of charge - Years ago I had an issue with my super compact pod AGAIN jag sorted it free of charge - the reality of all of this is that people love to moan on forums the facts remain its your money, your choice !!!
Ive got the new bag with pretty much every addition and love it thus far
Two large brew tubes
side pocket pouches
large front pocket pouch
couple of the small pouches
The rain cover
The groundsheet
Not sure how to post pics but ill happily send whatsapp if anyone wants to see mine in action
I actually used the groundsheet on the weekend when the floor was wet and have to say I was very pleased with it, nice and small, stores away neatly and its functional
Ultimately a carrier bag would have served the same purpose and so if its not for you dont buy it!!!!!
Does a BMW do anything different to a ford focus? Ultimately the wheels go round
Do I need a watch when the time is on my phone?
Expensive things usually come with a great after service and thats my experience with CA and Jag - My old cotswold luggage is at least 6 years old, I have a mk3 rucksack, various food/camera bags etc I also have a vulpine rucksack which I used before the new one huge tear in it (my fault) they repaired it free of charge, I had zips and a rip on an outer pocket of my rod holdall again repaiored free of charge - Years ago I had an issue with my super compact pod AGAIN jag sorted it free of charge - the reality of all of this is that people love to moan on forums the facts remain its your money, your choice !!!
In reply to Post #49
See they've released a new cheaper version with less expansion?
Bit of a swift one if you spent almost £200 and then see this drop for 65 quid cheaper.
I'm sure it'll be worth every penny though Ÿ‘
Bit of a swift one if you spent almost £200 and then see this drop for 65 quid cheaper.
I'm sure it'll be worth every penny though Ÿ‘
In reply to Post #51
DO you mean the vulpine (which the new one has superseeded) I had the old vulpine and upgraded to the new one, Id suggest the vulpine is suited to anglers who dont need the modular attachments molle webbing etc so it makes sense to me - Im loving mine still its a beast of a bag with all the extras - I have two brew tubes - two side pockets, front pocket as extras and I have the new rod bag with a couple of pouches that I keep hook sharpener and leads in the other
The new one is miles more comfortable when used as a rucksack as well compared to previous models an issue that had been reoccuring with the rucksacks
Basically they are catering for everyone no different to a tempest brolly is geared to short sessions and the tempest 150 is for the angler who takes more kit and wnats more room
DO you mean the vulpine (which the new one has superseeded) I had the old vulpine and upgraded to the new one, Id suggest the vulpine is suited to anglers who dont need the modular attachments molle webbing etc so it makes sense to me - Im loving mine still its a beast of a bag with all the extras - I have two brew tubes - two side pockets, front pocket as extras and I have the new rod bag with a couple of pouches that I keep hook sharpener and leads in the other
The new one is miles more comfortable when used as a rucksack as well compared to previous models an issue that had been reoccuring with the rucksacks
Basically they are catering for everyone no different to a tempest brolly is geared to short sessions and the tempest 150 is for the angler who takes more kit and wnats more room
In reply to Post #52
No mate, this one, says its part of a new range. Let us know what you think when you've tried one
LINKY POO™ https://proliteexplorer.co.uk/product/cotswold-aquarius-purist-rucksack/
No mate, this one, says its part of a new range. Let us know what you think when you've tried one
LINKY POO™ https://proliteexplorer.co.uk/product/cotswold-aquarius-purist-rucksack/
In reply to Post #53
In essence its a stripped down version with less molle options almost the same as what the vulpine was so the principle still applies to me - if youre not likely to use the modular side then go for that one and if you are then go for the all singing all dancing option
or if your likely to add and add again as I have see pics below of the additional bags ive added at the front which this new stripped back version doesnt have
I sold my vulpine when the new one launched as it works much better for me personally
In essence its a stripped down version with less molle options almost the same as what the vulpine was so the principle still applies to me - if youre not likely to use the modular side then go for that one and if you are then go for the all singing all dancing option
or if your likely to add and add again as I have see pics below of the additional bags ive added at the front which this new stripped back version doesnt have
I sold my vulpine when the new one launched as it works much better for me personally
In reply to Post #54
I hope they have redesigned these rucksacks as ca are the most uncomfortable out there never spoke to anyone that finds them good and as for buying a carryall that you pay extra for it to be stiffened there like using a carrier bag I think there prices are ridiculous
speero luggage is far better design and value for money imo
I hope they have redesigned these rucksacks as ca are the most uncomfortable out there never spoke to anyone that finds them good and as for buying a carryall that you pay extra for it to be stiffened there like using a carrier bag I think there prices are ridiculous
speero luggage is far better design and value for money imo
Jag stuff is designed & manufactured in the UK
Speedo designed here but actually made in China
Speedo designed here but actually made in China
In reply to Post #56
Speedo make swimwear
Speedo make swimwear
The changes Jag have made are a step in the right direction but, for the money (personally I have no issue with paying more for made in UK and am happy to support UK manufacturing), they still need a few improvements and need to be ahead of the competition to justify the higher price point
1. Answer the customers long standing questions - will the material fade significantly in the sun? I appreciate if you leave anything out in direct sunlight for a prolonged period of time you will get some colour deterioration but that should be minimal, given the products are expected to last a ‘lifetime’ under reasonable wear.
2. Create some internal structure so the rucksacks/carryalls don’t fall in on themselves - Korda do this for less than half the price, why can't cotswold?
3. Make the base of rucksack and pockets waterproof - Cotswold previously could do this as part of their bespoke offering - offering the 'groundsheet' as an extra is ok, but the base should have this already
4. Get rid of the internal pockets - no one wants them and they just take up space
5. Personally I would like to see slightly thicker, more protective padding - again Korda’s is better
For £400 (inc extras) I want close to perfect, a few tweaks and it would be - until then I'm sticking with Korda Compac
Jag are uniquely placed to shake things up at this end of the market - I would also love to see a Jag/Cotswold Lightweight Bedchair with Jag manufacturing, Cotswold materials and a proper integrated SIM rather than this uber heavy memory foam nonsense and also a Brolly system
1. Answer the customers long standing questions - will the material fade significantly in the sun? I appreciate if you leave anything out in direct sunlight for a prolonged period of time you will get some colour deterioration but that should be minimal, given the products are expected to last a ‘lifetime’ under reasonable wear.
2. Create some internal structure so the rucksacks/carryalls don’t fall in on themselves - Korda do this for less than half the price, why can't cotswold?
3. Make the base of rucksack and pockets waterproof - Cotswold previously could do this as part of their bespoke offering - offering the 'groundsheet' as an extra is ok, but the base should have this already
4. Get rid of the internal pockets - no one wants them and they just take up space
5. Personally I would like to see slightly thicker, more protective padding - again Korda’s is better
For £400 (inc extras) I want close to perfect, a few tweaks and it would be - until then I'm sticking with Korda Compac
Jag are uniquely placed to shake things up at this end of the market - I would also love to see a Jag/Cotswold Lightweight Bedchair with Jag manufacturing, Cotswold materials and a proper integrated SIM rather than this uber heavy memory foam nonsense and also a Brolly system
Ive never seen the new rs rucksack but I bought the new jag/cotswold rh rod holdall and wasnt impressed with it at all. The padding was shocking for the middle rod and didnt like all the webbing straps hanging off it. I sent it straight back and went back to my cotswold link sleeves. Very poor for something costing £265.
In reply to Post #58
I agree I have lots of Korda dark camo luggage it is quality gear
I agree I have lots of Korda dark camo luggage it is quality gear