Any feedback on this new range of luggage
In reply to Post #1
I have their Camo rucksack and quiver Bought it so I could keep all my carp tackle etc in one bag. My coarse tackle being relegated to my fox royale rucksack.
Having only used it once on the bank so far I am well happy with them My only gripe is that the rucksack is not double zipped like the royale so I can't have my alarms poking out of the side pockets, but they fit in the main compartment fine without the snag ears.
The quiver is great. I like the hood which covers the top. There's no separate pocket for the butt ends of my broken down rods (just one big pocket). This means the reels tend to swing together so I ended up getting a couple of padded reel protectors. The outside pockets are of a decent size plus the large interior pocket. None are zipped like my previous quiver which was a Shimano tribal job.
All in all, nice bits of kit.
I have their Camo rucksack and quiver Bought it so I could keep all my carp tackle etc in one bag. My coarse tackle being relegated to my fox royale rucksack.
Having only used it once on the bank so far I am well happy with them My only gripe is that the rucksack is not double zipped like the royale so I can't have my alarms poking out of the side pockets, but they fit in the main compartment fine without the snag ears.
The quiver is great. I like the hood which covers the top. There's no separate pocket for the butt ends of my broken down rods (just one big pocket). This means the reels tend to swing together so I ended up getting a couple of padded reel protectors. The outside pockets are of a decent size plus the large interior pocket. None are zipped like my previous quiver which was a Shimano tribal job.
All in all, nice bits of kit.
In reply to Post #1
I got the rucksack a couple of weeks ago for my 40th, it looks decent quality although im never sure how durable zips will be, no bells or whistles just 3 large pockets and a good size main compartment.its quite light which is a bonus if its anything like the drennan bags it will last for years.
I got the rucksack a couple of weeks ago for my 40th, it looks decent quality although im never sure how durable zips will be, no bells or whistles just 3 large pockets and a good size main compartment.its quite light which is a bonus if its anything like the drennan bags it will last for years.
In reply to Post #1
I got the compact carryall and was massively disappointed with the quality. The zips are poor and feel like they will give at some point and there was already signs of loose stitching. £55 is a p1ss take for that... mine is going back!
The Saber stuff I have is much better quality IMO
I got the compact carryall and was massively disappointed with the quality. The zips are poor and feel like they will give at some point and there was already signs of loose stitching. £55 is a p1ss take for that... mine is going back!
The Saber stuff I have is much better quality IMO
In reply to Post #2
Likewise, I just wish it was double zipped, but so far no other complaints about it
Likewise, I just wish it was double zipped, but so far no other complaints about it
Had a look at one a few weeks ago in AD. Not that impressed tbh.
In reply to Post #1
I bought there 'small' carryall. quality seems ok, its well thought out but its big, even at 35ltr. so far so good but wish any company would do a smaller range for guys who want to travel light.
Its either huge, of just a compromise with something much smaller. 20-25ltr max wouls suit a lot of carp anglers
I bought there 'small' carryall. quality seems ok, its well thought out but its big, even at 35ltr. so far so good but wish any company would do a smaller range for guys who want to travel light.
Its either huge, of just a compromise with something much smaller. 20-25ltr max wouls suit a lot of carp anglers
In reply to Post #7
Isn't the Thinking Anglers rucksack about 20-25ltrs?
Isn't the Thinking Anglers rucksack about 20-25ltrs?
In reply to Post #8
The ta rucksack is good quality but very uncomfortable
The ta rucksack is good quality but very uncomfortable
CA bespoke carryall.
Job done.
Job done.
In reply to Post #10
Dickweed, CA can mod their products but there's limitations to how far before it impacts on the original product. If they have to chance dimensions and that then impacts on the pockets, for all intense purposes, its a totally new product. Cost spirals out of hand making it unrealistic.
Id love to give CA my own bespoke design and have them produce what 'exactly' I want. It would be a great solution but it would be very cost prohibitive and a absolute ball ache for them as its a unique concept.
Every rucksack/carryall I look at is too big, due partly too, the average angler taking so much kit. I want two small carryalls, balance up well on the barra, tackle and essentials. The second with other essentials, tea and basic cooking, power pack.
I want two for barra distribution/balance for the long walk I have. Tackle essentials goes for every trip, the 2nd bag if im doing more than a day/72hrs.
Dickweed, CA can mod their products but there's limitations to how far before it impacts on the original product. If they have to chance dimensions and that then impacts on the pockets, for all intense purposes, its a totally new product. Cost spirals out of hand making it unrealistic.
Id love to give CA my own bespoke design and have them produce what 'exactly' I want. It would be a great solution but it would be very cost prohibitive and a absolute ball ache for them as its a unique concept.
Every rucksack/carryall I look at is too big, due partly too, the average angler taking so much kit. I want two small carryalls, balance up well on the barra, tackle and essentials. The second with other essentials, tea and basic cooking, power pack.
I want two for barra distribution/balance for the long walk I have. Tackle essentials goes for every trip, the 2nd bag if im doing more than a day/72hrs.
In reply to Post #11
Let's face it ca are far to expensive they charge more to stiffen luggage if you don't have it done there carryalls are like a sack £90 for a dog crib joke
I think esp luggage is good for the price
Let's face it ca are far to expensive they charge more to stiffen luggage if you don't have it done there carryalls are like a sack £90 for a dog crib joke
I think esp luggage is good for the price
I don't own a dog currently
Aqua small carryall at 85 quid which makes the ESP stuff look very reasonably priced.
Aqua small carryall at 85 quid which makes the ESP stuff look very reasonably priced.
In reply to Post #12
For UK hand made products, I think CA are worth the investment. Not that theres anything wrong with ESP luggage. You get what you pay for too a degree but I think C.A. is worth that extra.
For UK hand made products, I think CA are worth the investment. Not that theres anything wrong with ESP luggage. You get what you pay for too a degree but I think C.A. is worth that extra.
In reply to Post #12
I had a full set of CA, wasn't a fan tbh. Didn't seem any better made than anything else.
My favourite luggage from a while back was the fox evolution, the Aqua stuff these days seems to be about the best.
I had a full set of CA, wasn't a fan tbh. Didn't seem any better made than anything else.
My favourite luggage from a while back was the fox evolution, the Aqua stuff these days seems to be about the best.