skinny Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 Does anyone use a wax cotton rucksack when beating. With the new restrictions in place our beating team have to carry there lunch and drinks with them and I wonder if a small rucksack might be more suitable than a game bag. Otherwise the usual list of game bags comes up, mainly the Monrose (which everyone says looks ugly) or the game bags being sold on Ogdens Shooting supplies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 I'd say your suggestion would be spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmcg Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 Since the Montrose game bags are so fugly, and the Brady bags so expensive, I bought one from Quality Gunslips Ltd. Good quality and do various sizes to suit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinny Posted October 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 Cheers bigmcg, hadn't seen those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claysandgame Posted October 27, 2020 Report Share Posted October 27, 2020 19 hours ago, bigmcg said: Since the Montrose game bags are so fugly, and the Brady bags so expensive, I bought one from Quality Gunslips Ltd. Good quality and do various sizes to suit Hi bigmcg - I've been looking at the Quality Gunslip game bags. Which one did you go for & how many birds can you fit in it? Cheers Claysandgame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmcg Posted October 27, 2020 Report Share Posted October 27, 2020 I think it was the monarch I went for, I had 13 rabbits in it on Saturday, it was pretty full, not to mention seriously heavy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted October 27, 2020 Report Share Posted October 27, 2020 Generally avoid game bags for picking up as I don’t want all the weight on one shoulder. I have been using a firedog vest for three seasons and it it a game changer. Can hold 30+ partridge although Very heavy when full. So moral is go for a small rucksack such as ex army day sack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmcg Posted October 27, 2020 Report Share Posted October 27, 2020 I was carrying the bag on a cocker trial, hence the large number of bunnies. usually only carry my essential bits in the bag and a few birds. Have looked at the vest and they do look good, but I usually beat not pickup so not really worth it for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinny Posted October 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2020 I've never really liked shoulder bags, they're always swinging about and never feel very secure and the extra backpack strap helps spread any load even if it's a light one. Will check out the ex army day sack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted October 28, 2020 Report Share Posted October 28, 2020 Try Mountain Warehouse; https://www.mountainwarehouse.com/high-20l-backpack-p17731.aspx/green/ Very well made and big enough for lunch, drinks and waterproofs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claysandgame Posted October 28, 2020 Report Share Posted October 28, 2020 21 hours ago, bigmcg said: I think it was the monarch I went for, I had 13 rabbits in it on Saturday, it was pretty full, not to mention seriously heavy! thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinny Posted October 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 On 28/10/2020 at 08:49, TIGHTCHOKE said: Try Mountain Warehouse; https://www.mountainwarehouse.com/high-20l-backpack-p17731.aspx/green/ Very well made and big enough for lunch, drinks and waterproofs. Cheers but need something waterproof really. Although you could put a liner on it good price tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted October 30, 2020 Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 25 minutes ago, skinny said: Cheers but need something waterproof really. Although you could put a liner on it good price tho. Never had a problem with mine. Everything goes in contained in plastic bags or bottles. Very easy really! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted November 1, 2020 Report Share Posted November 1, 2020 I have a Pigeon Watch game bag it's been great, use it for my Wildfowling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpowder Posted November 1, 2020 Report Share Posted November 1, 2020 Ifits something to carry food and drink ,try a trout anglers bag most have removeable waterproof linings and external pockets. Blackpowder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benthejockey Posted November 1, 2020 Report Share Posted November 1, 2020 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00YCIDKVM?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share I bought one of these recently for a 6 week project where I needed to carry a few small things and needed my hands to carry other stuff. I had a shotgun and a spade in the rifle carrier bit as well as my bits and pieces in the main rucksack. It's not huge inside but it carried a fair amount of bits and bobs and was comfy to carry all night lamping. Its also got a round the middle clip for extra stability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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