Shoulder Bag

[ditchfield]

I'm looking for a dirt cheap, hardwearing shoulder bag for everyday and bushcraft use.
Any ideas?

[SimonM]

I have one of these, except mine is German flectarn camo ( I bought it from evilbay and this was cheaper than the OD version) - It is a cheap version of the Maxpedition Jumbo Versipack and works quite well for me!

I have had mine for a few months now and it seems well put together.

http://i6.ebayimg.com/03/i/000/bf/e4/36b0_1.JPG

I bought it from CFI Military (no link to seller) and they have more for sale now.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/US-Military-Olive-Drab-Combat-Tactical-Shoulder-Bag_W0QQitemZ270180918371QQihZ 017QQcategoryZ1060QQtcZphotoQQ cmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting

Alternatively - £5 from a surplus store!

http://www.sofmilitary.co.uk/products/MAC136.jpg

Hope that helps!

Simon

[Jared]

Nomad Travel have 2 shoulder bags, both out of 12oz proofed canvas.

http://www.nomadtravel.co.uk/catalog/brand/sahara

Expect could find surplus, or gas mask bags cheaper though.

[Sickboy]

Use a shakespeare game bag myself, good size for trotting around with a camera and spare jumper etc, tight for a night out. The quality excellent, should last years ;)

[TallMikeM]

I use a green canvas bag I got in a charity shop, I think it was originally M&S. IIRC, it cost me about £3

[Jambo]

I recently got one off ebay, turns out it's the bag used by Jack Bauer in 24. It's a pretty durable looking canvas 'messenger' type bag, cost me around £20 delivered from the US.

Just do a search on ebay for 'rothco bags'.

[godfather]

SimonM,

The bag looks interesting. What are the dimensions? How big is the main conpartment?

[SimonM]

A picture paints a thousand words!
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd178/simonandbev/Shoulderbag-Closed.jpg
In the left external pocket I carry a small FAK
In the right external pocket I carry either a large lock knife or a Gerber multi tool.
Top right external pocket is big enough for a mobile phone or a small GPS.
The buckle down strap will tighten the whole bag down is carrying smaller loads.
On the front flap - small zip up pocket - spare AA batteries
Behind main pouch - large zip up pocket - Not quite big enough for an OS map

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd178/simonandbev/Shoulderbag-Snowlock.jpg
Under the main lid is a snow lock - which to be honest I don't use, but it might come in handy if carrying lots of small items?!
In the small front pocket I have 2 or 3 Greenheat sachets and a 35mm film cannister with some hexy in it.

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd178/simonandbev/Shoulderbagopen.jpg

In the main compartment I have my Crusader mug / cooker / 58 patt water bottle.
In the zip up area in front I have a mini maglite / foil blanket / lighter / home made lid for Crusader mug /

The only mod I made was to cut off all the rattley zipper tags and replace them with para cord.

Hope that helps!

Simon

[godfather]

Brill,

thanks for the info. I now feel an investment opportunity coming.

[SimonM]

Happy to help!:D