Range bags - no, not firing point groupies!

[safetyfirst]

Or spray it a few times with water repellant, that might do it?

[BamBam]

All good ideas, but I've found a box on ebay that I might give a try.

It works as a seat, but sammich space might be a bit tight.

[carlsenior]

I use one of these from Go Outdoors
http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/hardcore-he ... ag-p195885
Huge, strong & waterproof spotting scope fits in along with bipods and large shooting bag!
plenty of pockets for tools safety kit etc. reinforced with steel bars on the corners so it can be used as a table.

[bradaz11]

fishermen seem to be well catered for.... http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/compact-com ... ox-p195887

also wonder if you could use rod bags as rifle slips? as they seem well padded but cheaper than a gun specific one

[Demonic69]

I use a pelicase with pick n pluck foam. Plenty of room and everything's well protected, not that anything of mine is expensive :-)

[johngarnett]

Thank you all for your replies. I shall investigate the Protec range.

I do have a 'highly tuned, off road' Argos fishing trolley. I used deep tread, wet weather tyres with negative camber so I can traverse Century and Bodmin ranges in the most inclement of weathers. However recently we have had our parking 'modified' at Bodmin Range which now requires much more walking. Tugging the trolley is hard work uphill or across moorland, hence the rucksack request!!

Thanks again,

JohnG :cornwall:

[meles meles]

Maybe you should talk to Carden Loyd.

[Blackstuff]

Thank you all for your replies. I shall investigate the Protec range.

I do have a 'highly tuned, off road' Argos fishing trolley. I used deep tread, wet weather tyres with negative camber so I can traverse Century and Bodmin ranges in the most inclement of weathers. However recently we have had our parking 'modified' at Bodmin Range which now requires much more walking. Tugging the trolley is hard work uphill or across moorland, hence the rucksack request!!

Thanks again,

JohnG :cornwall:

Yeah i was wondering why only one person seemingly actually read your original post, either that or rucksacks look different in my part of the world!

If you need something with a ton of pockets that will last forever have a look at the 5.11 Rush series or any of the rucksacks made by Voodoo tactical. HOWEVER, neither of these are suitable for carrying a heavy load a long distance as the waist bands are bizarrely under padded. I really don't understand why they went to the trouble of making such good bags (with well padded shoulder straps) and then put the skimpy waistbands on them where you should be carrying the majority of the weight

I currently use a 5.11 Rush 72 for humping my PSG kit (approx. 2 stone worth at the start of the day), which is fine for the short distances i need to actually carry the bag. The ridiculous number of pockets makes it easy to keep all the tools, bits and bobs separate and protected.

I used to use a camping style rucksack (a cheapy Pro-Action 65l from Argos that i bought in the 90's and is still going strong). It was FAR more comfortable than my current rucksack but it only has 4 compartments which means raking around all your stuff to find small items. It could potentially be solved by using internal organisers though.

So if you only have to travel short distances but need lots of pockets go for one of the 'military' style bags, if you need maximum comfort go for a hiking style bag 50-80 litres

[ovenpaa]

Ridgeline Monsoon, if it does not fit in my pockets or the old L96 dragbag I use I see no reason to bring it.

[greenshoots]

also use Ridgeline Monsoon plus swedish snow smock as coverall dyed brown and waxed when it really gets s***

greenshoots