Manbag - yes or no?
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Scots_Charles_River
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
i have one like that. it has a shoulder strap for slinging over your shoulder but by unclipping one end and threading it through some other metal rings it can be worn rucsac style :-think like an old school satchel. best of both worlds!
Take an old pair of jeans/combats, sew accross the top of the legs below the bum and cut the legs off. You now have a bag with pockets and with ready made attachement points.
The leg material can be made into a flap to go over the top and, if you are using combats, use the side pocket sections for this so the flap can have pockets as well. The remaining leg material could be made into a strap if required.
Because it has lots of attachment points you could mount it in different ways. Shoulder bag or like a response pak.
If you have combats with zip off legs one of those zips will be long enought to make a zip for the main compartment as well, so that the contents have no chance of falling out.
Cost : sewing thread and time.
The leg material can be made into a flap to go over the top and, if you are using combats, use the side pocket sections for this so the flap can have pockets as well. The remaining leg material could be made into a strap if required.
Because it has lots of attachment points you could mount it in different ways. Shoulder bag or like a response pak.
If you have combats with zip off legs one of those zips will be long enought to make a zip for the main compartment as well, so that the contents have no chance of falling out.
Cost : sewing thread and time.
Anyone for the almighty bumbag!?..
I have a suave leather number that holds my swag rather handsomely!
I have a suave leather number that holds my swag rather handsomely!
Like the Idea from swallow to mod up a pair of trousers.
Man bag for me no, like others I prefer two shoulder straps to distribute weight. A while ago I went down the webbing route which I thought was good for taking out more stuff than would fit in pockets and still for it to be at hand. I like having bino's, camera, waterproofs, drink, snack to be accessable without stopping to rummage in a backpack.
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I've only just noticed this is a bit of an old thread - I tried to vote, only to find it's closed
Man bag for me no, like others I prefer two shoulder straps to distribute weight. A while ago I went down the webbing route which I thought was good for taking out more stuff than would fit in pockets and still for it to be at hand. I like having bino's, camera, waterproofs, drink, snack to be accessable without stopping to rummage in a backpack.
Edit:
I've only just noticed this is a bit of an old thread - I tried to vote, only to find it's closed
I was a no but I recently picked up a Czech gas mask bag and I'm really glad I did. Room for a waterproof, fire kit, knife, saw, rope, a warm hat and a metal mug so perfect for a day out. Just the thing for bushcraft days at work when I can't be bothered with a rucksack.
EastPak do I real low profile bum bag "talky", usual eastpak quality and fairly roomy considering. can be found for around £10-15 if your not fused about the colour.
http://www.eastpak.com/uk-en/bumbags-pouches/bum-bags/talky-black.html
http://www.eastpak.com/uk-en/bumbags-pouches/bum-bags/talky-black.html
I use these, less hassle than a daypack for day walks as no need to take it on/off, just pop the lid to get stuff out.
Respirator Pouch. HAVERSACK, RESPIRATOR, DPM IRR' , NSN 8465-99-132-1559
Day Walk Bag Kit - UK Issue Respirator Pouch ID/Forest Walk Kit by Scotstechy, on Flickr
I use one of those for my DSLR and lenses, it does not shout "Camera, thieves come take it" at you.
Allthough I really oppose the term "manbag" I use a shoulderbag thse days, too.
First I had the Finnish gasmaskbag, which was a gift, but it did not perform the way I wanted it. So now I have this one;
The cowskin on the flap was added by me.
First I had the Finnish gasmaskbag, which was a gift, but it did not perform the way I wanted it. So now I have this one;
The cowskin on the flap was added by me.
That's a Swedish army m/39 medical bag, socalled förbandsväska.
I added the cowhide and the new leather straps on the front.
I added the cowhide and the new leather straps on the front.
I have an old canvass gas mask type bag I use for my bird book and bins, easy access and carry, does not look 'girly' I think...like to think of myself as an avian Indiana Jones !!!
i use a shoulderbag, too- both for afternoon walks and on long trips to carry small items which i might need during the day without taking off the big pack (and unpacking it)- belt pouches do'nt work for me on that as the backpacks hip belt gets in the way....
any infos how you modified the pack?! (canvas and leather are not very good in humid conditions...)
