james_falconry1 Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 Just a quick question how do you all transport kit? I've got an old 5 gallon plastic drum as a seat and all my crows or pigeon shells in my ex mod camo net then cartridge bag and gun and anything extra to arty. I'm trying to consolidate the kit. Want to change net to a smaller one and going to use n old fishing trolley. Need some extra ideas any help appreciated. Cheers james Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ste12b Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 I just use a very large haul bag. If it does not fit in, it does not go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMMER BURT Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 i use a fox fishing 75L rucksack very comfy to carry even when full Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 I used to use one of the big holdalls that has back straps on it. It fitted a load of kit in there and it's got two long pockets where you can slot your gun, poles and bouncers too. I don't want to put this bag down too much because it done a very good job for 4+ years, but the downside for me was that because it was so long, the bottom of the bag would keep banging against the back of your legs; The other downside is the centre of gravity was also low and you would inevitably walk hunched forward to counter balance. I recently purchased a good quality rucksack from a fishing tackle shop. Inside it fits my bucket seat that stores all my decoys (FUD's), spring sticks, flapper, remote and two batteries for the flapper. There is plenty of room left on top in the rucksack for sandwiches and the flask. On the outside it has six large pockets which hold carts, nets, gloves, masks, tent clips and pegs. The rucksack is much more comfortable to carry, and the weight is more evenly distributed on your back making the load feel much lighter. I have recently been on a quest with Deny Essex on lightening our kit, and I have managed to get mine down to 10kg's for all the above which is very manageable (started at around 17KG's). This doesn't include my hide poles or magnet, but these are next on the list for making/getting lightweight versions for the summer when you don't need as much kit with you for a day's decoying. So rucksack takes my vote all day long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 (edited) I too use a large fishing rucksack , very comfortable and I can get all the following in it. 5 hide nets Seat 24 decoys and pegs Cartridge bag Flapper 2 batterys for the flapper Head props for dead birds Folding saw Flask Bottle of water for the dog Two large bags for dead birds I then have afishing rod quiver which holds 8 hide poles 2 bouncers 20 fibre glass rods ( for mounting dead birds) Arms and extensions for the rotory My gun (In a slip) So I can carry that lot and still have both hands free. Incidently, the correct way to load a rucksack or anything else that you mount with two straps on your bag is to put the heavy stuff in at the top . This prevents the leaning forward bit that cosd talks about. A mate of mine who was in the army told me this as thats the way they are trained to load a bergen. Edited March 16, 2012 by fenboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_falconry1 Posted March 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 Right lads thanks for the help. It's told me I'm carting to much weight and that is my mod net. Without that I would be very light. Looks like the stealth net is on the list. Cheers james Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Essex Hunter Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 Right lads thanks for the help. It's told me I'm carting to much weight and that is my mod net. Without that I would be very light. Looks like the stealth net is on the list. Cheers james Light weight is fine, however nobody has mentioned if you have a good day and manage to shoot a lot of birds say a 100! So @ 20 ounces that is around 100/125 lbs the birds will weigh. That will be around 160+ rounds and you won’t take them all with you in one hit to save weight You wont want to spend time picking up birds and taking them back to the car to save weight on your final trip as you will rush back to the car and grab the rest of your slab! I make a couple of trips if it is a realy long way, however I think people will compromise with the distance as say “this will do” as the next couple of hundred yard is just to far. TEH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deny essex Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 Light weight is fine, however nobody has mentioned if you have a good day and manage to shoot a lot of birds say a 100! So @ 20 ounces that is around 100/125 lbs the birds will weigh. That will be around 160+ rounds and you won’t take them all with you in one hit to save weight You wont want to spend time picking up birds and taking them back to the car to save weight on your final trip as you will rush back to the car and grab the rest of your slab! I make a couple of trips if it is a realy long way, however I think people will compromise with the distance as say “this will do” as the next couple of hundred yard is just to far. TEH My cunning plan is always take a younger guy with me when possible on the pretence of showing him the ropes , they are only too happy to carry some kit and birds That and a barrow where possible, Im getting to frigging old for the struggle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Essex Hunter Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 (edited) My cunning plan is always take a younger guy with me when possible on the pretence of showing him the ropes , they are only too happy to carry some kit and birds That and a barrow where possible, Im getting to frigging old for the struggle Den, Little bit of info at a time, otherwise they will pick it up quickly and bang goes your punker waller...... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPK3xmCSxX8 TEH Edited March 17, 2012 by The Essex Hunter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deny essex Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 Den, Little bit of info at a time, otherwise they will pick it up quickly and bang goes your punker waller...... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPK3xmCSxX8 TEH OHH bum yes , its a 1st thing in the morning age thing, brains still asleep some say it never wakes! :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 I have moved away from one or two large bags as I find them too big and heavy, mainly because they tempted me to take all the equipment I owned, rather than the equipment I needed. Its also surprising how much they weigh even when empty. I use a fishing rod "Quiver" for hide poles, rotary, and floater/bouncer rods. Green nylon bags with a drawstring for decoys (all shells). Shoulder bag with spare cartridges, speed controller, decoy pegs, flask, net bags for birds and odd bits. Net bag(s) for camo nets. The empty bags weigh nothing and when full can be carried by hand, or over my shoulder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeds chimp Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 or....drive to the spot...unload said gear from car...carry the 15 yards to the spot...move car and walk back..... :lol: I use an old army backpack and that does the job with the deeks, net etc in...no idea how much it weighs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mag357 Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 Drive the 'Warrior' to hide location, unload all gear and hide vehicle a few hundred yards away....getting too old to lug half a ton of gear around several fields.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 If you are able to drive to the hide location then thats pure luxury and normally only available after harvest. I always get as close as I can and most Farmers allow me down the tram lines and along the headlands........all the time its dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapid basher Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 wouldint go no were without it carp trolly or try on flebay fishing trolly fishing barrow etc, they fold up to make it 2by 3 feet very useful and when your all set up use it as a seat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftycarper Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 carp quiver holdall will hold must of your kit and a carp barrow for extra if needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayano3 Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 I use an old plastic type fishing box. It doubles as a seat. It has a side tray that I clip on the side for cartridges/walkie talkies. Inside is my magnet, batteries, large clamps for holding the nets to the poles on windy days. Folding spade, ear defenders, 12 shell decoys and sticks. Dead bird props. 6m camo net and a 4m one. Props for dead birds so they look like they are sitting. I use an old gun slip for the magnet arms, floater and hide poles. I use a fishing trolley to transport all of this to where I set up...unless I drive to the spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pboro shot Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 i brought a chair come trolly did a little write up on it few months back takes a load of kit plus has gun holders been worth its weight in gold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 My cunning plan is always take a younger guy with me when possible on the pretence of showing him the ropes , they are only too happy to carry some kit and birds That and a barrow where possible, Im getting to frigging old for the struggle I feel used ......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilR Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 I feel used ......... Just so long as you weren't abused...... :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 quad but before that a converted golf trolly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caeser Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 I don't think there is a method that works for everybody every where. Every time I go, its a different situation. If its that time of year when I can drive the 4x4 across a couple of fields, then great. If not (which to be honest, is most of the time) then I have adapt to the situation. I have a carp trolley, but rarely use that. Sometimes the crop can be that tall, and the verges overgrown with long grass, that its even difficult to walk without any gear. Have you ever tried to walk down the tramlines of a rape field when the rape is fully grown, to get to another field. The stalks just tangle your legs up, but sometimes you have no option. So, when I've decided where I think is the best field to shoot, on a given day, then I weigh up the situation. If I can drive near to the spot, then happy days. If I can use the carp trolley , then happy days. If neither of these is an option, then, get prepared for the long trek, with half a ton on your back. I carry everything in my truck, but obviously don't take everything half a mile across awkward lumpy fields. I know there has been occasions when I've had the long trek, and decided not to take the rotary and heavy battery, just to lighten the load. Then an hour later, I wish that I'd bought the thing with me. So I don't think there is magic answer. (except maybe Deny's ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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