Bag

[rapidboy]

I recently organised a small group buy for these over on BB and i said i would do one here as well but again I'd rather it wasn't too big so I'm checking for interest and if there is any i will organise a small group buy of say 20 bags.

It's basically a copy of the Maxpedition PROTEUS™ VERSIPACK, i can't say how good a copy it is because i don't have a Maxpedition to compare it to but it's a similar size and layout.

You have the main compartment which has a small mesh pocket inside, front compartment which has 3 smaller pockets inside and the 2 end compartments.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/rapidboy1/DSC00455.jpg

Top you have a grab handle which is attached to 2 compression straps.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/rapidboy1/DSC00458.jpg

The back has various means of attaching the pack to other packs, belts, webbing systems and also holds a 2" wide webbing strap.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/rapidboy1/DSC00457.jpg

The strap simply pulls out and is used as a belt

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/rapidboy1/DSC00459.jpg

Or remove it and attach it to the loops at the top for shoulder carry

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/rapidboy1/DSC00460.jpg

It attaches quickly with Velcro and press stud at each end and has a side lock release buckle and 3 bar slider to quickly adjust the length.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/rapidboy1/DSC00461.jpg

Along the front and at each end has a strip of the PALS (Pouch Attachment Ladder System) webbing for adding accessories.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/rapidboy1/DSC00463.jpg

The main compartment actually holds a surprising amount of kit,

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/rapidboy1/DSC00467.jpg

Or a jetboil stove and still room for a few sandwiches.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/rapidboy1/DSC00469.jpg

Front compartment again holds a surprising amount of kit.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/rapidboy1/DSC00464.jpg

As do the 2 end compartments.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/rapidboy1/DSC00468.jpg

Size approx.
Main: 9" x 6" x 3"
Front: 8" x 5" x 1.5"
2 x Side (each): 6" x 3" x 2"

Weight approx 540g

One thing i don't like is the zipper pulls rattle, they rattle a lot so on my own bag i removed them.
5 minutes had the zip pulls replaced with paracord and it's much quieter.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/rapidboy1/DSC00476.jpg

I don't carry an EOTW bag or an urban survival pack but im using this as a small range bag just to hold some ammo, ear defenders and glasses or a wee bag for fishing tackle when i want to travel light.
I also have a green one that i attached to the belt of my Sabre 45 to keep small items handy.

The wee bag punches way above it's weight and you can cram a surprising amount in there.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/rapidboy1/DSC00060.jpg

Cost including UK carriage and Pay Pal is £18.92 per bag

Choice of 3 colours, black, green or brown.
If anyone is interested please add your name and colour choice below.

I have been messed around with group buys before on this forum so only post in the thread if you intend to and are financially able to complete a purchase :rolleyes:

[a12jpm]

There should be a wealth warning with this website

a12jpm.................1 bag black

[rapidboy]

There should be a wealth warning with this website

a12jpm.................1 bag

and what colour does sir require

[a12jpm]

Sir requires black. Post amended.

Thanks Rapidboy.

[Scally]

sorry to hear about the mess around in the past, can you put me down for a green one if this is a goer thanks

[rapidboy]

a12jpm - black
Scally - green

[Big Bad Stu]

Rapidboy,

Could you put me down for a green bag. Should be a good belt bag for rabbiting!

Many thanks.

Regards

Big Bad Stu.

(Stewey)

[rapidboy]

a12jpm - black
Scally - green
Big Bad Stu - green

[rapidboy]

I tried a green one on the strap of my Sabre 45, it's a good colour match and it keeps wee items close to hand.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/rapidboy1/DSC00130-1.jpg

[Bernie Garland]

Put me down for a green one please Lawrence.

Bernie

[mayfly]

a12jpm - black
Scally - green
Big Bad Stu - green
mayfly - green

Me please. Looks like a very useful bag.

Thanks Rapid!

Chris

[rapidboy]

a12jpm - black
Scally - green
Big Bad Stu - green
Bernie Garland - green
mayfly - green

[Bernie Garland]

Thanks Lawrence.

Bernie

[rapidboy]

I thought i could squeeze a lot in to one of these but Wayland makes it into an art form packing the snugpak version :eek: :notworthy

http://www.ravenlore.co.uk/html/grab_bag.html

[shaggystu]

colours!!!!!!!!! aaaarrrgggghhh!!!!!!!!
could you put me down for one green one brown please, i'm sure i can just about live without a black one!

stuart

[rapidboy]

a12jpm - black
Scally - green
Big Bad Stu - green
Bernie Garland - green
mayfly - green
shaggystu - green
shaggystu - brown

[rapidboy]

Im away for a few days from tomorrow morning so i will leave the list open until i get back and then close it and place the order.
If anyone else wants one just copy and paste the list above and then add your name and colour .

[dean4442]

Oh go on then as if I'm not in enough trouble with the wife!

Dean4442 - Green
a12jpm - black
Scally - green
Big Bad Stu - green
Bernie Garland - green
mayfly - green
shaggystu - green
shaggystu - brown

[MagiKelly]

I keep meaning to make a bag about this size but no harm i having one in the meantime :cool:

Dean4442 - Green
a12jpm - black
Scally - green
Big Bad Stu - green
Bernie Garland - green
mayfly - green
shaggystu - green
shaggystu - brown
MagiKelly - Brown

[Tourist]

Dean4442 - Green
a12jpm - black
Scally - green
Big Bad Stu - green
Bernie Garland - green
mayfly - green
shaggystu - green
shaggystu - brown
MagiKelly - Brown
Tourist - Green * 2
Tourist - Brown * 2

Ta Rapidboy it is appreciated, Sir.

[bushscout1]

Sorry if I'm throwing a spanner in the works here, but are these not the same bags as found on ebay (eg item number 120269792425).

From all the pictures and descriptions they appear to be very similar, and the ones on ebay are available for just under £9.00 each including shipping.

There are the 3 colours listed here plus a number of different camoflaged alternatives.

I've no link to the seller other than to have purchased one of their other bags in the past which was reasonable quality & build for the price.

I hope this is helpful and if it is the same item it saves you all some pennies.

Edit: This is no reflection on the offer made by Rapidboy (I can't compare source or product quality), simply sharing a deal on a similar item.

[MagiKelly]

Does look like the same one.

[Tourist]

Yup, so much so that the chaps I was buying on behalf of have asked me not to, so I have to remove myself from the list.

Dean4442 - Green
a12jpm - black
Scally - green
Big Bad Stu - green
Bernie Garland - green
mayfly - green
shaggystu - green
shaggystu - brown
MagiKelly - Brown

[shaggystu]

the e-bay item does look remarkably similar, too similar for the likes of my accounts dept. bless her. so sorry rapidboy, but i've had to take my name off the list
cheers for the offer though

stuart

Dean4442 - Green
a12jpm - black
Scally - green
Big Bad Stu - green
Bernie Garland - green
mayfly - green
MagiKelly - Brown

[schwuk]

Does look like the same one.

It does. The only obvious difference I can see is on the black ones which have white stitching for some reason. I've seen similar to the one rapidboy shows (i.e. all black) elsewhere on eBay, but for a little bit more than the groupbuy price.

[andy_e]

It does. The only obvious difference I can see is on the black ones which have white stitching for some reason. I've seen similar to the one rapidboy shows (i.e. all black) elsewhere on eBay, but for a little bit more than the groupbuy price.

I bought one of the cheaper eBay ones in green, mine doesn't have the separator in the front pocket, has black zips, sliders and other fittings.

[rapidboy]

Sorry for the delay in posting, im just back from a few days away.
I have looked at the ebay bag and it looks to be exactly the same as the ones im getting.
These are selling at £20 in my mates shop and i am buying them at his cost price £15.28.
They are a good buy at this price but an absolute gift at the ebay price so no point continuing with the group buy.

I don't buy from chinese ebay sellers these days after i got messed around over an MP3 player and a watch on two different occasions but this seller has good feedback and at £9 you can't really go wrong, well worth a punt for a handy wee bag.

[Tourist]

And it twas appreciated but, my chaps said no, so no it was.

It's a problem with so many Chinese companies proliferating and selling their wares around and about.........all undercutting each other. I know of places I can get a TAD Gear Fast Pack copy for $135.00, Euro 100.00 and as low as £45.00 + post from HK........compare that to TAD's own price of $284.00 ish.

[schwuk]

I ordered one of the eBay ones (in Coyote Brown) on June 16th, and it arrived this morning. On first inspection it appears identical to the photos rapidboy posted. I paid a grand total (including delivery) of £9.49, and only had to wait 10 days.


One thing i don't like is the zipper pulls rattle, they rattle a lot so on my own bag i removed them.

I heard the rattle before I'd even opened the jiffy bag! The zip pulls won't last the morning.


I bought one of the cheaper eBay ones in green, mine doesn't have the separator in the front pocket, has black zips, sliders and other fittings.

This one had the same as rapidboy's - a single divider with with two small pockets on it.

Now to start packing it... :D

[schwuk]

I forgot to say...

Even though the group buy didn't prove feasible, many thanks to rapidboy for starting one and bringing these bags to our attention.

[In Wood]

Hmmmmm!:rolleyes:
I ordered one on 13th June, still not received and had no reply to two emails as yet.
Lets hope all goes well. I will post up the results either way.

[widu13]

I've got a few maxpedition clones from this chap. They sometimes take 3 wks to arrive. Don't worry you won't get diddled.

[Tourist]

I ordered one of the eBay ones (in Coyote Brown) on June 16th, and it arrived this morning. On first inspection it appears identical to the photos rapidboy posted. I paid a grand total (including delivery) of £9.49, and only had to wait 10 days.
.............................. .........

I ordered a couple, arrived no probs. Happy, happy. Order has gone in for a second batch.

Same with the zip pulls, they are now gone.

[In Wood]

You guys were right, potman just delivered it this morning and I had two replies in my in box from him apologising for the delay and explaining why it was late.

So as you say a good guy to deal with and I am very happy with the bag.

As said before........... Now to fill it.:D

[Thijzzz]

Gents, a questions about the supplier, BidchartL it says he's in Australia, but I reckon he's in Hong Kong, correct?

And: I'm thinking about ordering 2 smaller packs and 1 backpack. Smaller packs: $ 9,- shipping. Bigger pack: $ 42,- (!!!!) shipping. Is there any point in reasoning with him to send all things in 1 box and thus pay only the $ 42,- ?

Also, does anyone have experience with this backpack, which must be a clone of something from Maxpedition or Snugpack - but I can't find it....

http://cgi.ebay.com/USMC-US-Army-Tactical-Molle-Assault-Backpack-Bag-OD_W0QQitemZ170236387798QQihZ0 07QQcategoryZ52503QQcmdZViewIt emQQ_trksidZp1713.m153.l1262

http://www.hottower.com/airsoft/AS046.jpg

[schwuk]

Gents, a questions about the supplier, BidchartL it says he's in Australia, but I reckon he's in Hong Kong, correct?

Yes, my bag was delivered from Hong Kong.


And: I'm thinking about ordering 2 smaller packs and 1 backpack. Smaller packs: $ 9,- shipping. Bigger pack: $ 42,- (!!!!) shipping. Is there any point in reasoning with him to send all things in 1 box and thus pay only the $ 42,- ?

You'll need to ask him.

[Tourist]

Is there any point in reasoning with him to send all things in 1 box and thus pay only the $ 42,- ?


I asked and he only offered a 10% discount on postage...........so I have the items sent individually to negate the possibility of any tax & VAT.

A lot of the traders over there charge low prices and then make their profit on charging a higher postage cost. If you look at camera lenses from Hong Kong on ebay you will see some charge a low price and high postage and others charge a higher price and low postage........it all works out the same in the end.

Yes, he is in Honker's.

Greetz

[Thijzzz]

Mmmm, sounds logical, though the bags are probably cheap because they still can produce....cheap ;-)

I worked in the toy industry for 3 years, so just by the way he typed and especially the font he used I thought....he ain't Australian. I guess they put that on eBay to make the search for ripoff items just that much harder.

Thanks for the tip on taxes and VAT as well - almost forgot about that. I'll ask him to ship the items as samples - no commercial value.

Thnaks gents. Any more info (ESPECIALLY ON THAT BACKPACK!) is welcome!

[Tourist]

Received the second lot of 2 bags today - took just about 10 days from placing the order. I checked them out, all seems fine no faults or snags, no duty to pay as the value was under the threshold, total price for each works out not much above £8.00.

By the way, I took a risk and ordered a black one even though on ebay it showed white stitching (the plan was to marker over the stitching) but today it arrived with nice black stitching.