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Korda Compac Framed Carryall (15 posts / 1,793 views)
petemoore808 petemoore808
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Post #1 27 Mar 2023 13:25
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hi all

has anybody purchased the Korda framed carryall (large)?

im considering a purchase, but would just value some other peoples opinions before i go ahead.

many thanks
Bivvybug Bivvybug
Posts: 2,458
Post #2 27 Mar 2023 14:11
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In reply to Post #1
It's nothing new there was the fox ruck box in 93 then in 90s Nash made one really heavy which I had as far as I remember they never caught on far to heavy and clumbersum only good for barra best if you can see one first
johngall
Posts: 221
Post #3 27 Mar 2023 14:19
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In reply to Post #2
free spirit done one aswell .horrible clumsy and heavy
AndyClark AndyClark
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Post #4 27 Mar 2023 14:42
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hasn't even got adjustable legs
stuart666 stuart666
Posts: 4,779
Post #5 27 Mar 2023 14:58
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Agree, had a fox one. Horrible big heavy thing and totally pointless without adjustable legs.
mark1009
Posts: 4,738
Post #6 27 Mar 2023 16:53
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In reply to Post #3
I've got one in the loft. Could get loads in it, with good access, but too heavy and awkward to carry,and doesn't ride well on the barrow. I now use a Gardner barrow bag.
kells kells
Posts: 6,020
Post #7 27 Mar 2023 17:15
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It's based on the old Efgeeco seat box. Don't believe the Korda one is designed to be sat on. But could be wrong on that. Freespirit bought out something similar a few years back. Used to be able to access the contents of the carryall through a side flap
No need to remove stuff on the table and accessing through the top. From what I can gather the Korda version doesn't have this facility. Think they've missed a trick there.
Bivvybug Bivvybug
Posts: 2,458
Post #8 27 Mar 2023 17:18
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In reply to Post #6
I had look at the Gardner barra bag looks good for price shame about Gardner they make some good bits but never got into the trendy league everyone wants Aqua trakker fox ect
mark1009
Posts: 4,738
Post #9 27 Mar 2023 17:21
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In reply to Post #7
Yes I used to use it when I was doing days only, and sitting on it under a 50" brolly. I'm too old and feeble to carry stuff now, and a dodgy back means more creature comforts required. . Was good for the original purpose, but bloody heavy if you filled it up.
wandle1 wandle1
Posts: 7,469
Post #10 27 Mar 2023 18:29
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Similar concept to the Nash speedloads,before that Efgeeco ,Cadet,Standard and Major ,also the Stephens of Birmingham, incantations ,similar..

My memories are big ,bulky ,heavy ,cumbersome., plus it most likely contributed so something very jolly and interesting..

Namely ....piles....lol

Avoid...its reinventing the wheel ,plus mega ,carp tax
mark1009
Posts: 4,738
Post #11 27 Mar 2023 18:36
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In reply to Post #8
Don't overlook quality gear just because it's not trendy. Gardner have been making quality gear for donkeys years now. If it does the job you want done. Then buy it it.
wandle1 wandle1
Posts: 7,469
Post #12 27 Mar 2023 18:40
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In reply to Post #11
Yes,good point...

Luggage to me has to serve my purpose ,...not whether it has bankside credit, or no..

I rate Gardner and ESP....just works ..!
Bivvybug Bivvybug
Posts: 2,458
Post #13 27 Mar 2023 19:01
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In reply to Post #11
I wasn't talking about myself I never said I ignore gardner gear I meant people do
mark1009
Posts: 4,738
Post #14 27 Mar 2023 19:07
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In reply to Post #13
People do if they are more influenced by hype rather than quality. Gardner don't spend all their budget on promotion like some companies do. Didn't mean any slur on you or anyone else. Just the way it seems.
55s 55s
Posts: 707
Post #15 27 Mar 2023 20:28
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In reply to Post #2
If you are talking about the original Fox ruck box this is different gravy - they only stopped making them as they cost so much to produce, proper frame based on the army bergan, gortex material and still use and love mine it is bullet proof
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