Ruckbag replacement

[Kevin Steele]

Just bought the Fox Camolite Ruckall. Deeper main compartment and larger, more useful, outer compartments, than the Korum Progress XT. Looks and feels better made and altogether better designed... not least, the simple and very secure chair attachment that Richard drew our attention to in the original post. Wish I'd seen this thread three years ago!
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[Richard Isaacs]

Thanks for the reply, Richard, but I'm slightly puzzled...

... the dimensions of the Fox Camolite Ruckall I'm looking at, and the Korum Progress XT, are virtually the same: same height, Korum 70mm wider, Fox 20mm deeper. I'm guessing the volume is the same, at 45 litres - not big at all.
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I’m using the Korum compact ruckbag. The fox is a lot bigger

 

[Kevin Steele]

I’m using the Korum compact ruckbag. The fox is a lot bigger

I didn't think you could attach a chair to the compact one, so I assumed you had the 'full fat' version.
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[Richard Isaacs]

I didn't think you could attach a chair to the compact one, so I assumed you had the 'full fat' version.
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You can yes but It’s not a standard attachment.
The way my bag and chair connect is not using the Korum hooks. My chair has its own set of back pack straps and the bag is fitted to that. So I’m carrying the chair which is holding the bag rather than carrying the bag which is holding the chair.

Anyway the fox……. Brilliant bag I loved it and I’m sure you’ll have it a very long time. Those zips are some of the most heavy duty I’ve ever seen in fishing luggage

 

[Cliff Turner]

Love my Thinking Anglers Rucksack. Into my 4th season and zero problems. Very well thought out bit of kit

Thinking Anglers Olive Fishing Rucksack

Key Features 3x elasticated bankstick holders on each side Additional elastic and webbing on both side pockets Internal and external pockets Top pocket with EVA tray (New Feature) Adjustable top pocket straps Adjustable back straps Padded back and straps for comfort (New Feature) Bespoke zip...

www.anglingdirect.co.uk

I agree but quite small

 

[Chris Guy]

I agree but quite small

Big enough for most winter fishing, if you're wandering the banks. Helps me limit the amount of kit I take

 

[Kevin Webb]

Hi men

I went for the Avid version, great quality , lays flat like the Korum , but seems just a bit better all round . With the handles on each end doubles up as barrow bag when barrowing stuff around .

Hatter

Hi Mark
Looking at the Avid. Can. You attach an unhooking mat for roving.
Can’t find the answer on their website.
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[Mark Anderson]

Hi men

A friend has this one , got everything needed for what barbel anglers need made by Saber , might be worth a look .

Hatter

 

[Kevin Steele]

A friend has this one , got everything needed for what barbel anglers need made by Saber ....

Except it potentially gives barbel anglers something they don't need - a wet back. Look at the way it opens.
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[Mark Anderson]

Hi men

Yes , ruckbags all open that way , if not you need a rucksack , but this one has a roll up cover that stops the harness/back from wet / mud . D rings for unhooking mat/ chairs etc .

Hatter

 

[Kevin Steele]

Yes , ruckbags all open that way....

They don't. The Saber one you showed opens on the side opposite to the straps and the back padding. The Korum, Fox and Aqua ones open on the side of the straps and the back padding. Therefore the (inner) back padding and straps of the Saber would get wet when laid flat to open from the opposite side, whereas the others get wet on their hard shell outers, leaving the padding and straps dry.

No idea why Saber decided to be different and design a ruck bag like this, but it almost defeats the purpose, IMO.
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[Mark Anderson]

They don't. The Saber one you showed opens on the side opposite to the straps and the back padding. The Korum, Fox and Aqua ones open on the side of the straps and the back padding. Therefore the (inner) back padding and straps of the Saber would get wet when laid flat to open from the opposite side, whereas the others get wet on their hard shell outers, leaving the padding and straps dry.

No idea why Saber decided to be different and design a ruck bag like this, but it almost defeats the purpose, IMO.
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Hi men

I see what you are saying , but if you look at the picture above the zip down sheet covers the carrying area , and straps if you want to lay it flat keeping them dry etc , then you roll it back up when you move , seems a bit of a faff . I thought it was wrong , not the same as my Avid , but my mate access the two pockets when moving around for essentials when he arrives in a swim . Might be an overkill for barbel anglers , my Avid does more than enough for me

Hatter