It arrived on Monday so been looking at all week it it's a bit bigger than the mk 1 the pocket on top is handy with the tray can put all bait up bits in it and a couple of leads pva needle scissors etc so when u set up just work off tray can leave on sack or take out on lap also there is a zip pocket in top lid and another in main flap I can fit food a flask in it and small amount of bait and all tackle in it inc buzzers walked around with it loaded five or six times seems more comfortable than the mk 1 so I think ta have cracked it
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Sounds good, have you had a ruck bag (avid or korum) to compare it for size and comfort?
Sounds good, have you had a ruck bag (avid or korum) to compare it for size and comfort?
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I have a korum ruckbag and have had two ta mk 1 rucksacks why it's hard to compare is the ruckbag is used for river fishing so not carrying anywhere near the same amount of gear
I have a korum ruckbag and have had two ta mk 1 rucksacks why it's hard to compare is the ruckbag is used for river fishing so not carrying anywhere near the same amount of gear
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I looked at the new one at my local shop yesterday and compared with the older model they had side by side. No difference in size. Top pocket/ bait tray added and the yoke at the top of the original straps has been removed. The straps are now sewn individually to the main body. Back padding unchanged. A bit disappointing as I was hoping TA would have improved the harness.
I will stick with my original one till it wears out.
I looked at the new one at my local shop yesterday and compared with the older model they had side by side. No difference in size. Top pocket/ bait tray added and the yoke at the top of the original straps has been removed. The straps are now sewn individually to the main body. Back padding unchanged. A bit disappointing as I was hoping TA would have improved the harness.
I will stick with my original one till it wears out.
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I use the ruck bag mainly as a barrow carryall, I get all I need for 24h+ in it, then use an esp stalker bait bag, a messenger style bag for rivers/short sessions and am looking for something in between really.
Ideally something comfortable, narrow enough to allow a rod bag over the shoulder, which is my main gripe with the ruck bag since i don't need to clip a chair anymore
I use the ruck bag mainly as a barrow carryall, I get all I need for 24h+ in it, then use an esp stalker bait bag, a messenger style bag for rivers/short sessions and am looking for something in between really.
Ideally something comfortable, narrow enough to allow a rod bag over the shoulder, which is my main gripe with the ruck bag since i don't need to clip a chair anymore
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I haven't got the old one to compare it to new one but the sizes they quote say it's bigger I looked at this before I bought it it's the only reason I bought it but you say apart from top pocket it's the same size I will give them a ring to find out
I haven't got the old one to compare it to new one but the sizes they quote say it's bigger I looked at this before I bought it it's the only reason I bought it but you say apart from top pocket it's the same size I will give them a ring to find out
I bought the new one this week and put it to the test, i loaded it with my usual day/evening session tackle, even filled a flask up and took it over my local field where i walk my terrier and had it on my back for about 45 mins, result, very comfortable and no shoulder ache. It carries all I need for my session lengths and looks well made and thought out. Obviously if you take the kitchen sink or do weekenders then its prob not the one for you but as i only carry the min amount of gear it suits my needs. Ive seen plenty of comments prev that its uncomfortable to lug about but i havnt found that with this new model , wether its the way i carry it or theve altered something i dont know but from my limited trial it'll be my rucksack to use for now
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Very pleased to hear that getting rid of the yoke might have made it more comfortable I don't know I've had 2 mk 1 and they where incredibly uncomfortable but this new one like you seemed ok
Very pleased to hear that getting rid of the yoke might have made it more comfortable I don't know I've had 2 mk 1 and they where incredibly uncomfortable but this new one like you seemed ok
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I think they may have included the pockets on the new dimensions ? Hopefully the small changes to harness have improved it. Please let me know once you have given it a proper field testing.
I think they may have included the pockets on the new dimensions ? Hopefully the small changes to harness have improved it. Please let me know once you have given it a proper field testing.
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They state it's wider deeper higher only the height has anything to do with top pocket Will let you know might be a while thoe I always thought the mk 1 rucksack was great let down by being so uncomfortable fingers crossed this one will be Better
They state it's wider deeper higher only the height has anything to do with top pocket Will let you know might be a while thoe I always thought the mk 1 rucksack was great let down by being so uncomfortable fingers crossed this one will be Better
Anymore reviews on the new TA rucksack ? More comfy that the old one ? Which wouldn't be hard to be fair 😂
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Yep, ive been out twice using it and can report that it seems fine when loaded, had mine full with tackle, food , and bait for a day session and a unhooking mat strapped on the top and it was fine, have yet to find a rucksack that once fully loaded doesnt pull a little on the shoulders but this one works for me and i can carry enough in it for my sessions on the river,
Yep, ive been out twice using it and can report that it seems fine when loaded, had mine full with tackle, food , and bait for a day session and a unhooking mat strapped on the top and it was fine, have yet to find a rucksack that once fully loaded doesnt pull a little on the shoulders but this one works for me and i can carry enough in it for my sessions on the river,
Just bumping this one up.....any more reviews? Is it bigger than the original or is it the same with the tray pocket on top?
Better straps, more comfortable?
Better straps, more comfortable?
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It's better than the mk1 it's slightly bigger the top pocket with tray is handy for baiting up bits which also gives you a zip pocket inside lid and another in main part it feels more comfortable as they got rid of the yoke so the straps are able to move more it's ok I don't think it's as comfortable as the camo esp rucksack but that's only single zip pullers and quite basic compared to the ta one I think for me the ideal one would be the esp with all the ta inside and outside pockets on
It's better than the mk1 it's slightly bigger the top pocket with tray is handy for baiting up bits which also gives you a zip pocket inside lid and another in main part it feels more comfortable as they got rid of the yoke so the straps are able to move more it's ok I don't think it's as comfortable as the camo esp rucksack but that's only single zip pullers and quite basic compared to the ta one I think for me the ideal one would be the esp with all the ta inside and outside pockets on
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The new esp rucksack coming out soon might be just that
The new esp rucksack coming out soon might be just that