bunny_blaster Posted February 15, 2010 Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 Hi all i got bought one of these hold-alls for Xmas from our sponsor. Ive only used it a handfull of times but already the buckle on one of the straps has broke and it has a large tear in it. Has anyone else had a problem with these decoying bags? Cheers Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted February 15, 2010 Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 send it back mate, im sure they would just send you another, or they should. good luck lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danddo Posted February 15, 2010 Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 Can't say I've had a problem, but then it shoul'nt be used to fetch the weekly shopping I would contact them and I'm sure you will get a replacement. good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted February 15, 2010 Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 Speak to UKSW, I am sure they will sort it out. I try to avoid the "one big bag", whether its for shooting, or fishing. I find a couple of smaller bags much easier and more flexible to carry around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebarrels Posted February 15, 2010 Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 ive got one mate and the bottom fell out of it but this wasnt due to it been of bad quality,it was due to me ramming too much kit into it ive now reinforced the bottom and its spot on,however i dont put so much kit into it nowadays like the above post, i try and use a couple of bags now BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remmy1100 Posted February 15, 2010 Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 Same bag , from same place ,same problems didn't get a replacement told me must of over filled it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted February 15, 2010 Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 Same bag , from same place ,same problems didn't get a replacement told me must of over filled it That is the danger of the one big bag. It can end up being almost impossible to lift and too bulky to carry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebarrels Posted February 15, 2010 Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 That is the danger of the one big bag.It can end up being almost impossible to lift and too bulky to carry. Spot on,but we all try our luck and learn the hard way just bear in mind if carrying hide poles or magnets/rotarys in these sort of bags to keep the pointed end upper most in the bag,otherwise i wont be long before you split the base of the bag BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted February 15, 2010 Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 That is the danger of the one big bag.It can end up being almost impossible to lift and too bulky to carry. If thats the case then why advertise it as monster hold-all decoying bag I use one of these http://www.surplusandadventure.com/shop/ca...ish-521160.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny_blaster Posted February 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 Thanks for the comments guys. I will give them a ring in the morning. I understand that over filling the bag is going to put alot of strain on certain points, but as a couple of the lads who i shoot with on here know, unless i can get pretty close to the area i want to shoot by car i travel very light 12 full bodied deeks, netting and carts go in the bag with the hide poles on the side. Thats hardly over filling it Cheers Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookiemonsterandmerlin. Posted February 15, 2010 Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 They only sell quality gear ?? Which is why it advertized as a monster holdall that is reinforced but please dont over fill it as it may break . Give will a call he is a top bloke who will sort out all your problems. OTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted February 15, 2010 Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 If thats the case then why advertise it as monster hold-all decoying bag I use one of these http://www.surplusandadventure.com/shop/ca...ish-521160.html Hey, I am not selling it. Like many others I have been the big bag route, net type ones and canvas ones, those that didn't rip/break, were too heavy or bulky for me. We can only speak from our own experience. The bergen type you have is a different kettle of fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted February 15, 2010 Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 Hey, I am not selling it. Like many others I have been the big bag route, net type ones and canvas ones, those that didn't rip/break, were too heavy or bulky for me. We can only speak from our own experience. The bergen type you have is a different kettle of fish. Just playing with you my friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted February 15, 2010 Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 Same bag , from same place ,same problems didn't get a replacement told me must of over filled it and you just let them fob you off just like that, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurrasicway Posted February 16, 2010 Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 This is what you need mate Army Kit Bag Made of canvas - I ram and cram everything in and stand on the top to push the cam net down. Mine was issued in 1981 and they are robust and take a lot of hammer. And only £10 . What else do you need? If it does not work out and you do not like it you have not lost too much. I have put an old plastic veg oil barrel in the bottom of mine. Turn it upside down and hey presto - A seat.... All for a tenner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benellimelody Posted February 16, 2010 Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 Had same prob too but it did last about 10 outings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
top shot Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 ive got 1 had 1 for 2 years now i fill it to the max put my hide poles nets even my maget and floater and its jus had a tear on the bottom pouch were the hide pole tore thru other than that it was great and still is good shootin guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotten fish 4 Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 Hi Ben i brought one as well and the plastic clip where the strap attaches to the bag just snapped as well cant be bothered to send it back as will cost so tied it up. Glad its not just me lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petera Posted February 21, 2010 Report Share Posted February 21, 2010 The first one I bought, the plastic clip broke the first time I used it. It was replaced but exactly the same thing happened. It is now tied together with a bit of string whuch has lasted 18 months - a lot longer than the plastic clips. The bottom has now just started to fall out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benbaikal Posted February 21, 2010 Report Share Posted February 21, 2010 got my lads old bergen from his army cadet days good bit of kit .the thing with any hobbie you always think you need to buy the latest gizmo then you got to carry it across a field i have a read on here let people give there opinion's and sort the weet from the chaf i am about to buy some flocked shells from the sponser but that is because they are on offer .do we need rotary's and flapping pigeons i just keep my kit to the minimum and that means a lot less weight to carry . i think if we all spent as much time on field craft as we do money on dancing pigeon's we would have better day's because we seem more attracted to the rotary's than the pigeon's lol :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunderbuss Posted February 21, 2010 Report Share Posted February 21, 2010 Not from the site sponsors but bought an almost identical one at the CLA game fair. The plastic adjustor buckle snaped the 2nd or 3rd time I used it, necessitating a duct tape repair. I'm not a small bloke and am reasonably broad shouldered, but I also find the shoulder straps are too far apart, resulting in the straps slipping off your shoulder. I've just ordered one of the Jack Pyke ones pictured below, as they seem to be a bit better made and the straps/buckles look more substantial and better designed. They are £28.00 on the Jack Pyke site, but I found them ten quid cheaper on a well known auction site :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alanl50 Posted February 21, 2010 Report Share Posted February 21, 2010 Mine broke on 3rd trip out plastic buckle went Cost me £ 4.00 or £5.00 to send it back they replaced it no hassle but I wouldnt buy another one not because of UKSW, I think to be honest the clue is in the advert "Monster holdall decoying bag" I had my swivel bucket seat, carts, sink, plunger, flask, grub, fencing panels, you name it was in it, oh yes and my decoys, hide poles and floater poles so it was perhaps its not surprising Although got my replacement last August and its still going strong, I give it more respect now :blink: Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKPoacher Posted February 24, 2010 Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 £3.50 plus postage if you look for British Military Surplus company in the UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stockport-Tony Posted February 24, 2010 Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 (edited) £3.50 plus postage if you look for British Military Surplus company in the UK Just ordered one @ that price, don't always need something the size of the Monster Hold All. Delivery is a touch expensive at £7.50 but not a bad price overall. BARGAIN Edited February 24, 2010 by Stockport-Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodp Posted February 24, 2010 Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 You know you can get bags made ? Costs about £40 + shipping for a huge very strong bag that you can load so full you cannot lift it. Just thought I'd mention it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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