Beretta28g Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 Hi, I have a large ex army bergen rucksack which i use to carry decoys in when fowling, however all your sarnies and flask get mixed up with the decoys as does any shot fowl if you are so lucky. So i usually carry a gamebag too, for hot fowl and flask and sarnies. this i am finding very cumbersome. I would like to do something about this, so as i understand it these are my options. Buy a cheap gamebag and "modify it" so it will securley attach to the bergen. But a net decoy bag and a gamebag. I prefer the rucksac type for carrying stuff tbh so what im am really looking for, other than advice from others on what they use is a gamebag with a net on the front and internal compartments for flask sarnies and carts Any ideas chaps? The shakespeare ones look good, but seem a little light in colour? i aint a fan of jack pyke so theyre out, what else is there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshAndy Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 I fancy one of these for my decoys http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HUGE-HUNTING-DECOY-STORAGE-BAG-SACK-DUCK-GOOSE-PIGEON-HOLDALL-BACKPACK-SHOOTING-/360609517298?pt=UK_SportingGoods_Hunting_ShootingSports_ET&hash=item53f6008ef2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beretta28g Posted September 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 Thats all well and good but how do you carry another bag with that on your back, and a gun and a dog? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 (edited) If you want a dedicated game bag you can buy PW ones from the forum! Personally I use a 100litre fishing rucksack. Has loads of room inside plus 7 pockets of varying size on the outside. Keeps all my bits in order and easy to find when I want something. Edited September 11, 2013 by Cosd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshAndy Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 Thats all well and good but how do you carry another bag with that on your back, and a gun and a dog? a game bag over your shoulder, gun in hand and dog walking to heel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beretta28g Posted September 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 quite a lot of our marshes have a long walk to get to em where the gun must be slipped.so i think that that wouldnt be such a good idea, and also my dog wont heel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshAndy Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 quite a lot of our marshes have a long walk to get to em where the gun must be slipped.so i think that that wouldnt be such a good idea, and also my dog wont heel! sounds like you need a sledge like me then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 I know that some of the Kent fowlers that sot on Stoke used to put everything bar the gun and the dog in a heavy duty plastic sack, tie the neck up with a length of cord/rope and tie the remainder around their waist and drag everything. sounds like you need a sledge like me then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry P Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 I use a dutch army Bergen and can get 15 decoys in the bag plus plenty of room in its massive side pockets for cartridges, flask etc, plus the side pockets can hold 6 wigeon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anser2 Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 (edited) Perhaps it would be worth looking on ebay at some of the pigeon back packs. I have one with plenty of room for 15 mallard duck decoys plus side pockets , narrow ones for hide poles and a much broader pocket ideal for 50 shells and a flask , plus room for a few duck. Its in reed camo too. Edited September 11, 2013 by anser2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highbird70 Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 Sirs, I strongly advise, to carry as less as you can, if you walk in difficult marshes and if you are not a local to the place you going to shoot. Why? My first ever day wildfowling.... I did buy a ticket with bask to shoot near Spalding for the day, with a very well experienced guide called Graham, we met at 3.30 in the morning near the sea wall, I got myself ready and suited up for the occasion. When Graham saw me all ready, took a look at me and his words were....I hope your strong boy son....I had, a very large military ruck sack, 25 cartridges, net, sticks, flask, 15 decoys, lines, lead, chest waders, and a lot more. I didn't understand what he meant straight away, I just replied...I will be fine, after 3 hours walking in muddy creeks and jumping them, up and down, deep mud, very long walk to the spot, I felt like crying, on top of that, on the way back, I have literally s@@t my waders when I got stuck in a very deep creek that I slipped in, with all the gear that I had, if Graham wasn't such a experience guide as he is, I would have been still there and then once out I pulled my hamstring, 1 1/2 hour away from the car....a completely disaster. Hence, since that day, I only carry as little as I can and travel light, also if a local person tells me something I listen with 4 ears and I just do it. ATB Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 Get some side pockets for your bergan. my bergan is great all you ever need for a full day out. Food goes in the top pocket allong with tidetable tourch compass and map,Anchors,tide rig and drink go in the front pocket. 2 mallard,2 pintail,4 teal decoys,fuds and my jacket in the main compartment.If you need more room you eat to much or probly have to many decoys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beretta28g Posted September 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 Just gone and bought a gamebag which will clip onto my bergen. its made by shakespeare. this one http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/360726432350?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donkey Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 Andy I want a sled with wheels not for the marsh but for inland washes easy walking but not with all the kit that goes along with it Donkey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayano3 Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 Sirs, I strongly advise, to carry as less as you can, if you walk in difficult marshes and if you are not a local to the place you going to shoot. Why? My first ever day wildfowling.... I did buy a ticket with bask to shoot near Spalding for the day, with a very well experienced guide called Graham, we met at 3.30 in the morning near the sea wall, I got myself ready and suited up for the occasion. When Graham saw me all ready, took a look at me and his words were....I hope your strong boy son....I had, a very large military ruck sack, 25 cartridges, net, sticks, flask, 15 decoys, lines, lead, chest waders, and a lot more. I didn't understand what he meant straight away, I just replied...I will be fine, after 3 hours walking in muddy creeks and jumping them, up and down, deep mud, very long walk to the spot, I felt like crying, on top of that, on the way back, I have literally s@@t my waders when I got stuck in a very deep creek that I slipped in, with all the gear that I had, if Graham wasn't such a experience guide as he is, I would have been still there and then once out I pulled my hamstring, 1 1/2 hour away from the car....a completely disaster. Hence, since that day, I only carry as little as I can and travel light, also if a local person tells me something I listen with 4 ears and I just do it. ATB Mark I know Graham very well Mark, we spend many hours on the same marshes and shoot with him, believe me he was very polite that day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 I know Graham very well Mark, we spend many hours on the same marshes and shoot with him, believe me he was very polite that day If it was one of us i recon he'd have left us in the creek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 I've got a game bag from these people: http://www.fairgame-bags.co.uk/index.html It is a very good quality bag! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highbird70 Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 I know Graham very well Mark, we spend many hours on the same marshes and shoot with him, believe me he was very polite that day Hi Ayano3, When I first met Graham, we went to his local pub with his wife, he shared a few experiences....nice ones, like when he took the royal family shooting on the marshes and not so nice ones, I just sat down and listened to this man with a enormous passion for wildfowling, I could have sat listening for days to all the experiences that Graham had in his life, while hunting, this was many years ago. With me, Graham was really polite and very helpful, at the time, I remember he had this Mossberg semi-auto, that he considered a beauty and hand full of self loaded cartridges, it was my entire fault, for not understanding , how hard certain marshes can be and paid the consequences, still I did have a great day with, kept my spirit up and made me laugh. ATB Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beretta28g Posted September 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 I've got a game bag from these people: http://www.fairgame-bags.co.uk/index.html It is a very good quality bag! Pity i didnt see it earlier, However a full review of my purchase will be made when it arrives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayano3 Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 Hi Ayano3, When I first met Graham, we went to his local pub with his wife, he shared a few experiences....nice ones, like when he took the royal family shooting on the marshes and not so nice ones, I just sat down and listened to this man with a enormous passion for wildfowling, I could have sat listening for days to all the experiences that Graham had in his life, while hunting, this was many years ago. With me, Graham was really polite and very helpful, at the time, I remember he had this Mossberg semi-auto, that he considered a beauty and hand full of self loaded cartridges, it was my entire fault, for not understanding , how hard certain marshes can be and paid the consequences, still I did have a great day with, kept my spirit up and made me laugh. ATB Mark He is still about and still take one or two out with him. I will be having a word with him Friday evening for sure so will job his memory of the trip. He is our club warden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highbird70 Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 He is still about and still take one or two out with him. I will be having a word with him Friday evening for sure so will job his memory of the trip. He is our club warden. Hi Ayano3, If you seeing Graham on Friday evening, please say hello from me and a big thank you. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 I have the pigeon watch game bag and its great for the marsh. Figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beretta28g Posted September 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 I have the pigeon watch game bag and its great for the marsh. Figgy Its rubbish, ive seen one. I like a big one whit plenty of storage and multiple pockets. there will be a review shortly. Plus the price is high too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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