Article: Zippo Brown Canvas Bag

[shelly]

You can view the page at http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/content.php?r=634-Zippo-Brown-Canvas-Bag

 

[Harvestman]

That looks great, and much cheaper than I expected. Couldn't find it via the link that you provided though.

 

[mrcharly]

I found it in the zippo shop
http://www.zippo.co.uk/product.php?id=1385

 

[bob_the_baker]

That's my christmas list sorted

 

[Mike313]

Good looking bag, and the price is good too. I paid more for an Animal messenger bag recently.

 

[Angry Pirate]

Nice review of a decent looking bag.
I would love one of those as a work bag! Sadly I've just replaced my old one with a grab bag. Not sure my other half would appreciate another new bag purchase

 

[mountainm]

Cheaper on Amazon

 

[mountainm]

I purchased the messenger style one as a laptop bag - it's also very good.

 

[@depose_nwo]

Cool bag...very "I am legend"...have you thought about nikwax-ing it??

 

[presterjohn]

Down to £26.34 including shipping on Amazon. Having tried previously tried to get the "I am Legend" bag but been put off by the crazy prices this seems to be quite the bargain so I have ordered one.!

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

 

[Robbi]

I like these a lot, just wondering if they are a bit big for an EDC work bag.

 

[mountainm]

I like these a lot, just wondering if they are a bit big for an EDC work bag.

My green messenger bag fits my 15" laptop perfectly if that helps - it certainly looks less bulky than the one reviewed.

 

[John Fenna]

I have just come back from a nice early morning frosty walk in the woods using the bag ... it is a perfect size for my needs

 

[Goatboy]

I can come out and say I bought one of these, strongly on the good word of Mr Fennas excellent review. Couldn't admit to it before as it was a present for a member on BCUK and he would've guessed. Must say I quite fancy one myself as my old Barbour game bag has seen better days (though given years of excellent service).
I was impressed when it arrived, Mr Fenna was spot on in his description of it, though I managed to get it at a cheaper price. The recipient loves it, he has a few bags of that ilk and this one will nicely replace the Marlboro Classic one he's been using to death.
Cheers for the review and bringing an excellent piece of kit to my attention. I think Mr Fenna has single handedly boosted the sales of this item a fair bit.
Thanks again,
GB.

 

[John Fenna]

I I think Mr Fenna has single handedly boosted the sales of this item a fair bit.
Thanks again,
GB.

that is why they let me have gear for review for the mags and here ... they know that if an item gets a good review, then other folk might actually buy it
I have been in the reviewing game about 25 years now and have seen some great gear in my times (also some short lived innovations...) and can almost always recognise a good bit of kit when I see it.
I have great fun trying out the good stuff

 

[Swallow]

ummm.... probably a dumb question, but....how waterproof is it?

I mean when it buckets, not when you go scuba diving with it?

 

[mountainm]

It's canvas but I doubt it's waterproofed. But being canvas you could proof it if so minded.

 

[John Fenna]

ummm.... probably a dumb question, but....how waterproof is it?

I mean when it buckets, not when you go scuba diving with it?

Initially the water beaded on the surface but eventually the canvas started absorbing the water and it took a while to dry ... a good average for canvas. I would imagine that you could up the proofing level with Aldi waterproofing spray (as good as any I have found and cheaper than most) Fabsil, Nikwax etc