View Full Version : Nice looking 50l rucksack...
I follow on from the thread that Mountainm started. At this moment in time I am thinking this is probably the best bargain I have ever purchased. At £19.99 it seems to be extremely good value. It is sturdy, seems to be well made, but I guess I will find out how well it is made once I get it out in the field.
It is fairly heavy on its own but does feel comfortable on the back, I am looking forward to getting out and about with this and if it starts to fall apart I will let you no immediately, ha ha. But to be honest I dont think there is any chance of this.
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I apologise if there is to many pics but some one did ask for plenty of picks.
Mike
resnikov
21-02-2011, 15:47
Can you do some more with your standard loadout in it?
That way we can get an idea of what it can hold.
Davey569
21-02-2011, 15:54
Wow Im impressed. +1 on the loadout. Also where do I get one from? :D
mountainm
21-02-2011, 15:55
More Pics! That's ace - like Res. said can you show us what you can fit in it?
original thread http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=68958&highlight=rucksack
with link to purchase.
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M
I would love to show you what kit I will be carrying , but at the moment my kit is incomplete. Still getting it all together. I still need a bivi bag and a tarp, so if any one can help there. I recently bought myself a honey stove, flint and striker,a 12cm billy can and a flallkniven f1. I have a highlander lite doss bag and I stayed out Saturday night and it was not to comfortable, so that needs replacing. If you can wait a week or two I will hopefully have all my kit together and will show you what and where I will be putting it in the sack.
Johnnyboy1971
21-02-2011, 20:07
I know there a little more expensive but I'm considering these.
Trakker NXG 45ltr
Fox stalker rucksack.
Both are well made and available on eBay. The fox one was discontinued a couple of years ago but worth looking For.
The TFG gear is well made and also available in a real tree type camo.
slowworm
21-02-2011, 20:20
Mike, thanks for posing the pictures. Can you give a rough idea how tall it is and how wide from the outside of one pocket to the other? I know it's 50l but I'm just trying to compare it with my old sack.
mountainm
21-02-2011, 20:27
I bought one too... couldn't resist!
Mike, thanks for posing the pictures. Can you give a rough idea how tall it is and how wide from the outside of one pocket to the other? I know it's 50l but I'm just trying to compare it with my old sack.
Its roughly 650mm high and 500mm wide,hope that helps. I got to say I am absolutely chuffed with this sack. I know I have yet to test it, but I think its going to be the business. £19.99
I bought one too... couldn't resist!
I don't think your be disappointed Mike, let me know your thoughts when it arrives
slowworm
21-02-2011, 20:40
Its roughly 650mm high and 500mm wide,hope that helps. I got to say I am absolutely chuffed with this sack. I know I have yet to test it, but I think its going to be the business. £19.99
Yes, many thanks, very helpful. It's a little bigger than I need but for the price I could be tempted.
mountainm
21-02-2011, 20:41
I don't think your be disappointed Mike, let me know your thoughts when it arrives
I will show it with full load out when it arrives - also found a 5% (£1) off voucher code.
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WeThePeoplexfbm
22-02-2011, 01:25
looks alright ^^ but will it hold up?
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Skipp
mountainm
22-02-2011, 06:57
looks alright ^^ but will it hold up?
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Skipp
It's an established fishing brand, carp fishing at that. One thing I wouldn't question is its durability. The carp lads aren't generally a gentle bunch and as has been said before this will have been designed to carry some heavy gear. When it arrives I'll let you know.
Partickpebbles
22-02-2011, 19:10
That price is great, looks like a nice bag too! Link to buy??
resnikov
22-02-2011, 19:21
link to buy (http://www.totalfishinggear.co.uk/buy.cfm/tfg-signature/tfg-signature-rucksack/39/no/33522&Affiliate=16,409)
Partickpebbles
22-02-2011, 19:26
link to buy (http://www.totalfishinggear.co.uk/buy.cfm/tfg-signature/tfg-signature-rucksack/39/no/33522&Affiliate=16,409)
Do you rate?>??
mountainm
22-02-2011, 20:28
Do you rate?>??
Hopefully it will arrive in time for you to have a test this weekend...
Partickpebbles
23-02-2011, 07:24
Hopefully it will arrive in time for you to have a test this weekend...
Great, certainly looks good.
that seems like a very good deal.
darrenleroy
23-02-2011, 18:42
A good example of kit not having to cost the earth to do the job. I know it hasn't been tested by a hardy 'crafter but I imagine for a bimble in the woods or some hiking and overnighting it would cut the mustard.
I had a punt on this, and recieved mine in the post today.
First impressions. Very well made. Possibly over engineered, ie padded pockets. I'm liking the back adjust, although I've not spent time with fitting it to my back yet, but think there's enough give to accomodate 6'. The zip from the outer front pouch into the main compartment I wouldn't need and probably could do without. The storm cover is sown into the lid pocket, which I'll probably unstitch at some point, as I would use a poncho to do the same job. The pockets are two square one side (padded) and one long the other. I quite like this configuration, but haven't planned how I'll load this pack out yet. I have the same thoughts about the large front pocket.
20 quid? plus £7.95 postage (I went with next day for the extra 2 pounds). Yeah, this is a good pack for the price and am looking forward to giving it some abuse.
Good find. Thanks.
Glad you like Hetzen, as I was impressed when I received it. The abuse your looking forward to giving it, I honestly believe it will stand up to every bit of it.
mountainm
24-02-2011, 21:24
It arrived! I will post a full picture set with load out later. But first impressions are:
On the negative side it's no fly weight, I wouldn't take this on a long trek - Ideal for a one or two night jaunt in the woods tho'
On the positive side, this thing appears to be bombproof - lots of pockets, hardwearing, plenty of intelligent space. And I don't have a poncho so the integrated cover is a real plus for me. Love the pocket on the belt and the fact I can access the main compartment form the front means you don't have to get everything out to get at something at the bottom of the pack. The base is waterproof and reinforced with rubber feet so should sit in a puddle without too much issue if set down in one by accident.
For £20 this is amazing value - used to sell for around £40!
So far very happy, am using it in anger this weekend so expect more info.
mountainm
25-02-2011, 00:03
here you go (http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=69389&p=841043#post841043) fully loaded (almost)
northumbrian
25-02-2011, 09:29
could you tell me the empty weight of it please ?
cheers Andrew.
could you tell me the empty weight of it please ?
cheers Andrew.
My fishing scales are in mates garage, so difficult but I have just weighed it on kitchen scales and is approx 2.5 Kg .
Hope this helps .
Mike
northumbrian
25-02-2011, 19:11
cheers mike thanks for doing that ,its a bit too heavy for me i was looking for a sub 1 kilo bag.
Took this bag out for the first time today and I am still very impressed with it, cant believe it cost me £19.99.
I had a fair weight in it and walked ten miles round the wychwood forest and did not have any problems. I need really to get my scales of a mate and I could let you know what weight I did have in it. But I can say I found it a very comfortable bag.
Mike
I use a lot of TF gear when i'm carp fishing, i've always found it incredibly inexpensive and does the job as well as much more expensive kit! great buy!!
duncwilson
17-03-2011, 17:58
You might say that at £19.99 this is a bargain but will it last ?? I bought a karrimor hot earth 50L rucksack 25 years ago and it is STILL going strong - always buy the best brand name !
mountainm
17-03-2011, 18:00
You might say that at £19.99 this is a bargain but will it last ?? I bought a karrimor hot earth 50L rucksack 25 years ago and it is STILL going strong - always buy the best brand name !
It's a good brand name in fishing circles - but brand names are no guarantee of quality. However this one is very well made.