New ruckbag recommendations.

[Dave Taylor]

Looking for a new ruckbag approximately 40/50 litres capacity to replace my old Korum bag which has lasted for years but the main compartment zip has busted.
Im not to bothered about bank stick side holders gimmicks. I’d rather have straps and clips for an unhooking mat etc.
Waterproof base,.. preferably all WP with intelligent compartments .
Ive looked online as you do, but recommendations from those who have field tested a few would be helpful.
Here’s the old workhorse.....

 

[Terry Simner]

Hey Dave, if you're happy with your present ruckbag, have you considered seeing if a cobbler will repair/replace the zip? Just a thought.

 

[Graham Martin]

Just purchased 40lt Drennan Specialist. Very please with it. Unhooking mat clips to rear and other Straps on top for waterproofs or coat. Paid about 60£ I think . Let you now more after 12 months. Its been on the Avon but not the Stour.

 

[Terry Harman]

Just purchased 40lt Drennan Specialist. Very please with it. Unhooking mat clips to rear and other Straps on top for waterproofs or coat. Paid about 60£ I think . Let you now more after 12 months. Its been on the Avon but not the Stour.

been using the smaller one for 2 years can’t fault it

 

[Barry Peck]

Drennan specialist is fantastic. I’ve been using the whole range a while now really cannot faulty any of it . Fair price as well

 

[Jamie Warren]

@richardisaacs could probably fix that

 

[Mike Thompson]

Just purchased 40lt Drennan Specialist. Very please with it. Unhooking mat clips to rear and other Straps on top for waterproofs or coat. Paid about 60£ I think . Let you now more after 12 months. Its been on the Avon but not the Stour.

had mine about three years cannot fault it. I would always recommend a bit of wax polish on all zips from new. It keeps them running smooth.

 

[Stephen Crowhurst]

Have you considered some of the tactical back packs Dave. Lots of pockets and without the tackle tax. Quality does vary though.

 

[Richard Isaacs]

@richardisaacs could probably fix that

He can’t.
not my area

 

[Dave Taylor]

Hey Dave, if you're happy with your present ruckbag, have you considered seeing if a cobbler will repair/replace the zip? Just a thought.

Hi Terry,... I’m a great believer in ‘repair rather than bin’ but I suspect the bag has come to the end of its service,... it’s been a good buy but it’s probably time to replace it.

 

[Dave Taylor]

Thanks for the imput guys.
l’ll check out the Drennan bag,... looks promising.

 

[Chris Thomson]

Esp one is good , comfortable on the shoulders as well ,

 

[Jason Goodwin]

Specialist Pathfinder Sack - Cotswold Aquarius

Designed to compliment our already very popular Pathfinder carryalls, The Specialist Sack is primarily for the day or stalking angler and incorporates many new and innovative features. Constructed from our hard wearing waterproof material. Fully padded and lined main body for security and...

www.cotswoldaquarius.co.uk

Have one of these super expensive, but is still going strong after nearly
14years

 

[Paul Richardson]

I have been using a grays rucsaxk for the last 2 seasons
Really well made and comfortable and loads of external storage but… it’s a portrait type bag rather than a landscape one( like your Korum) and I’ve just found myself reverting to an old Korum bag as it just much easier to access stuff and on sloping banks just a lot more stable
I always have to carry a bank stick and hang my grays bag off it as it’s very unstable on our banks
The grays one will probably become a piking bag but excellent quality and VFM if they still are about

 

[Dave Taylor]

Some weeks ago a few of us were reminiscing about hollow glass North Western blanks ( SS and PK’s etc) on another site. I used to build my own rods from them getting all the gear from TM at The Tackle Shop in Gainsborough back in the late 70’s to mid 80’s.
It reminded me of one of my favourite ruckbags which I ‘think’ were made exclusively for the TS ,... which gave the bag it’s name. Definitely one of my better buys,... lasted donkeys years.
A 40 litre ruckbag is my workhorse but I’ve still got a Chub shoulder bag which is well thought out with module bits & bods wallets and boxes,.. but having the weight over one shoulder does my back in nowadays.
The 110 litre Shimano T. ruckbag is still going strong but I only use it on long trips. Last time I carried it on my back I got wedged in a livestock gate thingy on the Wye and couldn’t get out.
Again thanks for your response guys.

 

[Mark Pevy]

I use a fox ruckall, there are many different companies who make similar ones,i think the lay flat design is far superior on river banks than a standard rucksack shape, and access into them is much easier

 

[Dave Brooksbank]

Korum Transition Fishing Ruckbag

Key Features Unique combination of materials makes Korum's luggage lighter Tougher and more waterproof than ever Compatible with ITM and Transition tackle boxes and pouches Two large side pockets Four D loop attachments and two carabiners Two attachment hooks for securing chairs during transit...

www.anglingdirect.co.uk

These are popular Dave..

 

[Robert West]

what about the thinking anglers rucksack? Been looking at this myself recently.

 

[Richard Isaacs]

Agree completely Mark. Flat fully accessible bags are the way forward. Last thing I want is it toppling over or having to empty the thing to get to me tackle.

 

[Jon Young]

Korum Transition Fishing Ruckbag

Key Features Unique combination of materials makes Korum's luggage lighter Tougher and more waterproof than ever Compatible with ITM and Transition tackle boxes and pouches Two large side pockets Four D loop attachments and two carabiners Two attachment hooks for securing chairs during transit...

www.anglingdirect.co.uk

These are popular Dave..

This is what Iv got. I brought the big one and half the time I wish I’d gone for the smaller bag but at the same time I’d rather carry the bigger one half empty than not have enough room to fit extra stuff like flasks and waterproofs for when the weather ain’t great