brilliant m8 thankyou!!!!
1...right so it seems quite a few of you are somewhat larger than me....i'm 6 feet tall, 13 stone with a 40-42 chest...the problem is that if i were to add another 12 inches to the female end strap 'as standard' then it would totally change the way the bag carries on me, for instance....added to that it would mean the adjustable male end with its 'extra' length would be flapping around near the floor.
it seems that, as durham said, longer straps should be offered as an 'option'....i'll make sure this is mentioned/covered in future posts and listings on ebay etc...i'll also be doing bags with the 3-bar slider style straps too.
2...i'm not too clear on the sagging...i'm using two of these bags myself nearly daily and am trying to picture the issue....but yes, no problem whatsoever, an extra line up the middle can be done with no extra fuss. could you possibly give me an exact link to the barbour and bradys you refer to? of course this means the pocket would be half its capacity at max....which some people, including me, may not want.
3...yup yup, no problem...i did do a couple of ramblers early on with key hooks inside...again easily done....would you want the ring inside the pocket?
4....GIMME A BREAK MAN I ONLY JUST STARTED HAHA!!!! youre worse than flippin mike mountain! lol, as i said to him, patience grasshopper!!! i've got outstanding commissions, ebay stock to maintain, heinnie haynes orders to fulfill, i'm prepping for the biggest show of the year and the season ahead...i aint got time to eat or talk to my kids leave alone make monster elaborate projects from scratch for the first time...baby steps dude...thats how one learns properly! (in fact i've been doing some bags the last coupla days with leather bits on...)
THANKYOU very much for your comments, exactly what i was after!
regards
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I've now used my "Walker" bag for a while and have a few thoughts.
1. Longer shoulder strap. I've a 47" chest and broad shoulders. That combined with a long torso means the strap is a bit short when slung diagonally over the opposite shoulder. Another 12" would give plenty of scope for taller wider bodies.
2. The internal divider is a great idea, but I've found that it sags unless there is something firm on one side of it, such as a large map or book to give it support. It did occur to me that were it stitched to the back vertically in the middle it would not only support the divider, but effectively provide two internal pockets, giving more internal organisation. In fact, were it stitched to the front it would give two front pockets covered by the flap, but very accessible, much like the Barbour and Brady fishing bags.
3. A metal ring strategically sewn inside would allow "dummy cording" of smaller items and the attachment of keys.
4. I'd love to see these bags made with leather or canvas straps and with other than plastic fittings.
I realise all of these comments would involve greater work and cost, but more importantly could be seen as criticism which is not intended. This is a really well put together bag and really can't be beaten at the price. The size is near perfect for day to day use, but for my shape and size as well as the way I like to organise and retrieve my contents it doesn't quite work for me. Others will no doubt feel differently but I promised feedback and I can only give that from my perspective and hope it is taken in the spirit in which its intended.