Webbing advice please.

[bivouac]

I've been browsing around for a small daysack that would take a few odds & ends for a bimble. After a while i started looking at bumbags and then it occured to me that the ideal solution would be military webbing. All i need is something to pop in a map, my glasses ( i can't read a map without them ), a water bottle & a packet of sarnies too & i could add to it with something to hold the Firespout + mug if needed. I dont want a chest rig - just something in the way of pouches & belt. Is this reasonable or would i be better with a small daysack? I'm not ex-army and i have absolutely no idea what to look for so any advice concerning what to look for and what stuff to avoid would be very welcome. Thanks.

 

[Andy W]

Have a look at a respirator haversack, usually very cheap and enough room for your needs, a good bit of kit imo.

 

[Harvestman]

I bought a Finnish army gas mask bag, as sold in Endys (and elsewhere) and it is a great bit of kit that i would recommend to anyone.

 

[nitrambur]

You could get a molle belt and whatever pouches you want to go on it

 

[Shewie]

The swedish gas mask bag is nice too

 

[Dougster]

I wouldn't. A small daysack would be far more suited to the list of your requirements.

 

[bivouac]

Thanks. One more question - are PLCE pouches compatible with the Molle padded belt?

 

[lab72]

Karrimor sabre 35 ltr is a cracking little pack

 

[al21]

Day sack would be my last choice.

I have a Finnish respirator bag for bimbling around, if I need more then I'd go for the webbing, then, as already mentioned the day bag. I get really sick of taking a day bag off to get stuff out that I want. This is of course down to me being very leisurely in my wanders and stopping regularly to take photo's identify plants, insects whatever and find that with a day bag the bag ends up empty and my pockets are stuffed and I've a bunch of stuff hanging around my neck.

Up to you of course, you've chosen a subject that with invoke enormous amounts of wrath from the webbing haters here. There are numerous threads discussing webbing. I recommend a search to find out how polarised the two camps have become.

Al

 

[bivouac]

Day sack would be my last choice.

I have a Finnish respirator bag for bimbling around, if I need more then I'd go for the webbing, then, as already mentioned the day bag. I get really sick of taking a day bag off to get stuff out that I want. This is of course down to me being very leisurely in my wanders and stopping regularly to take photo's identify plants, insects whatever and find that with a day bag the bag ends up empty and my pockets are stuffed and I've a bunch of stuff hanging around my neck.

Up to you of course, you've chosen a subject that with invoke enormous amounts of wrath from the webbing haters here. There are numerous threads discussing webbing. I recommend a search to find out how polarised the two camps have become.

Al

The respirator does seem a good choice. I am interested in keeping things as minimal as possible and the webbing approach has its merits. But i am now thinking that there is no reason why i shouldn't have a crack at making my own pouch out of leather that i could hang off my own belt. It's not rocket science & i could tailor-make it to take a map & specs and whatever else i can't leave at home.

Seems this bushcraft thing is getting addictive......

 

[drewdunnrespect]

Seems this bushcraft thing is getting addictive......

did no one tell you that bushcraft is that addictive its worse than drugs

 

[ashes1627]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-Latest-Ar...&ps=63&clkid=5599061625115192010#ht_619wt_702 (happy customer) would probably suit you fine, I bought one and love it. It is well priced and should hold everything you want to take.

 

[Andy W]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-Latest-Ar...&ps=63&clkid=5599061625115192010#ht_619wt_702 (happy customer) would probably suit you fine, I bought one and love it. It is well priced and should hold everything you want to take.

Thats the one I have a great bit of kit, it can be worn over the shoulder or on a webbing belt, whatever takes your fancy. Very cheap and is enough for a wander out and about for the day.

 

[ashes1627]

Thats the one I have a great bit of kit, it can be worn over the shoulder or on a webbing belt, whatever takes your fancy. Very cheap and is enough for a wander out and about for the day.

I have used it in both setups, and found it comfortable either way.

This may sound silly, but if you don't like the small strap digging into your shoulder on the respirator haversack, cut the ends of an old sock and put that on the strap. It may seem stupid, but if it works, it isn't stupid.

 

[nenook]

day , sack all the way mate, i have sewn pockets on the inside of my jacket for the things i need to hand,

nenook

 

[bivouac]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-Latest-Ar...&ps=63&clkid=5599061625115192010#ht_619wt_702 (happy customer) would probably suit you fine, I bought one and love it. It is well priced and should hold everything you want to take.

Just bought one. At that price you can't really go wrong. It will suit me fine while i get together some leather to make my own. Thanks for the link.

 

[bivouac]

did no one tell you that bushcraft is that addictive its worse than drugs

So it seems.

 

[ashes1627]

Just bought one. At that price you can't really go wrong. It will suit me fine while i get together some leather to make my own. Thanks for the link.

Your welcome

 

[bivouac]

I just thought i'd say that the pouch arrived today & seems fine. Plenty of room in it. Also, the neat leg strap is good to stop it bouncing around as you walk.
The delivery was amazingly quick. Considering i bought it sunday night, they couldn't have picked up the order until monday and it arrived here the next day (tuesday). Very impressive. Nice to be able to report some excellent customer service.