Helikon-Tex Bushcraft Satchel Bag | Bushcraft Line Field Bag, Expandable MOLLE/PALS Carry, Detachable Shoulder Strap, Durable All-weather Construction

So, I purchased this on a whim as a replacement / alternative to my Condor E&E bag, which is my daily EDC / get-home bag. I wanted something with more internal space for bulky items such as rain jackets and binoculars, but also was able to carry a 32-oz Nalgene water bottle, which I never leave home without. I wanted something lightweight, water-resistant, and practical that did not look too tactical. The Bushcraft Satchel is a great knock-about weekend bag. It takes water, a Maxpedition admin pouch, small first aid kit, poncho and water filter, and still has a ton of room left over for a rolled up raincoat, a performance fleece, some gloves, my iPad and a set of birdwatching binoculars. Just got back from using it as a two-night travel bag. It's fantastic for a quick trip to the bookstore, the liquor store, or out to the swap meet. Really liking it. The good: Carrying capacity is quite large, even with the interior water bottle pockets filled. The Bushcraft Satchel is much roomier than it appears. The water bottle pockets are fantastic, though one has to make sure you use a sleeve if your bottle is filled with ice (so when it sweats, your stuff doesn't get wet!). The outside pocket is quite large and takes an iPad Pro 10.5" just fine (though it's not likely to take a full laptop). Strap is well thought out, and the extra MOLLE on the ends is a nice touch. Integral waist belt is very useful when you've got heavy things. Finally, I find that it's shape, size and straps combine to make it very comfortable to carry. I don't find it getting in my way or sliding off my hip like other bags. The okay: The sheath pouches on the side are gimmicky. If I wanted to carry an axe or a sheathed knife, they are great. But I've yet to find any more...urban... uses for the sheath pouches. Water resistance is better than my E&E bag, but it's nowhere near waterproof. Holds up to a light rain but not a heavy downpour. One of the two ends could really use a third role of MOLLE to make accessory pouches a much tighter fit. Finally, the bag has no internal structure, and is very floppy when empty. This makes using more structured MOLLE pouches on the ends a bit awkward until the bag is loaded. The questionable: I purchased a padded shoulder strap when I bought the bag. Without it, putting any sort of a real load into the bag is going to put strain on your shoulder. Also, the fabric is much lighter weight than I expected (when compare to my Condor E&E bag); I have concerns about its long-term durability. There is very little organization capacity in the bag; it really is a satchel. I get around this with small modular pouches, but if you want a bag that has a spot for everything, this isn't the EDC bag for you. Unlike the E&E bag or much of Maxpedition's stuff, there's no good spot for carrying a concealed pistol. Finally, since this is an imported bag from Europe, the price is very high compared to some of the competition (One Tigris, Condor, etc). That does not bother me, but I can see it being an issue for others. Overall, I'm very happy with the purchase. I'm still using my E&E bag during the week, but this is now my go-to weekend bag, and pretty much goes everywhere with me. I'll revisit this post in a year or so after I've had more time to test the durability of the bag.

The first thing to know is that it comes in a padded envelope. I saw that and figured that I had pissed away my money. I WAS WRONG! This rig is tough and lightweight. I put my 10 Cs in it and there is a place for everything and a lot of versatility in how you can carry it. It's got MOLLE loops on the ends and under the bottom so that you can add pouches (I added my compass pouch) and the ones under the bottom would work great for a bedroll or a tarp. The side zipper pocket is excellent for holding a book, a notebook, and maps. It has a comfortably wide shoulder strap with quick release fittings on each end. It conforms to your body so when you find the sweet spot where you want to carry it, it doesn't get in your way when you do things. The dog and I took mine to the woods this morning to see how I'd like it. The heat index mid-morning was 103, so I had my 32oz stainless water-bottle/cookset in one of the pockets and my 48oz stainless canteen in the other. These pockets have elastic tops to them so they hold the bottles straight up in place in the bag so they aren't shifting around making noise and leaking. We hiked about 8 miles breaking trail about half of that. If I needed my folding saw, it was right there in the end pocket for it, if I needed my hatchet, it was right there in the provided loop and what's grand, you have them on both ends. I was carrying 19 pounds of gear (the bag weight is negligible) and no sore shoulder or neck; no sore hip from the bag beating against it. I've been looking for a bag set up like this for a decade and have wasted a lot of money on others that were close but no cigar. This is probably going to end up doing double duty as my EDC bag as well. We broke trail through bushes, briars, and swamp. I brought it in, cleaned off the dirt, sweat and blood. It looks as good as it did when it got here. I recommend it.

I absolutely love this bag. I wanted something other than a backpack when I'm coyote hunting or scouting. I like being able to access my gear quickly. I'm able to carry my Foxpro Hijack, water, FAK, range finder, monocular, snacks, saw and everything else. It can get a bit uncomfortable on the shoulder if you have to much weight in it so I either limit it to short trips or reduce what I'm carrying if I'll be out longer. The versatility is great. Small outside pocket holds headlamp and other small items I want quick access to. The internal mesh pocket keeps smaller things I don't want to lose secure. Outside holders for knives/saw keeps a folding saw handy for when you need to do some trimming. I like that the shoulder strap can be unclipped. Makes it easy to hang from a tree. Had it out in pretty steady rain for four hours yesterday and the inside stayed dry. The fabric did "wet out" and water wasn't rolling off the fabric. So spraying on some waterproofing is a good idea if you expect rain. Overall this is a great bag that holds a lot and allows quick access to your gear.

So here’s the deal, anything helikon makes is pure quality. I had absolutely no reason to buy this bag because I have a lot of bushcraft/edc/tactical carry bags. I bought it because, why not? Well, helikon did good again. I’m convinced they have perfected black hole technology and engineered it into this bag because it packs A LOT without it feeling that way. Large pockets on the inside of the bag and big main compartment in the middle. Molle on both ends of the bag and many more features. Def worth it and you won’t regret it. Material is lightweight but feels very durable at the same time. As far as being water proof, maybe for a few minutes it would repel water but not much longer than that so I would plan on getting a dry bag to carry with it. Buy the bag, put some awesome bughcraft/camping gear in it and go enjoy the weekend outdoors!

Good, sturdy bag. Wanted a haversack for hiking, hunting, mountain biking and possible SAR searches. Good way to carry "possibles" for all these activities. Seems water-repellant and durable (probably will treat again with Scotchguard to keep cleaner and contents dry). Seems most folks using haversacks on YouTube overstuff them-that's an individual choice. Carry what you most likely will need for an unplanned overnight stay. Period. The model I received doesn't have the loops inside for pens (or spare ammo), does have 1 large, zippered mesh inside pocket plus 2 elastic water bottle pouches. No small inside pockets. Does have lots of external molle attachment points, along with several pockets. Would like more small inside pockets, plus a way to attach the back to a waist belt to keep the haversack out of the way, and an external rear map pocket with a simple fold-over rain flap. An external velcro patch would also be nice for motivational patches. Strap could be a couple of inches longer. Expensive, but there's obviously a lot of labor in its construction and quality materials. Probably would buy again (the "woodland" camo looks good).

nice bag but a little large for me. perfect "tactical" gym bad

This is just a great bag, and at the price it is being offered it is also a great value. The materials and construction are of very high quality, with YKK zippers and cordura fabric used throughout. The two interior, elasticized water bottle pockets are an intelligent design feature that can be used to keep many items other than water bottles separate from the other contents. The strap and hardware attachments are of good quality; although no shoulder pad is included with the strap, it isn't going to be missed by me. The webbing straps attached to the ends of the bag are very handy for attaching additional pouches, or pens, a compass, or other items that can be strapped or clipped onto the bag. The slim pockets on the ends of the bag are great for knives, flashlights, or other slender, long items. I waited for over a year for a black satchel to become available again in the USA - and the product is well worth the wait. This is a versatile and well-made bag that I will use a lot - you need one of these!

Fast shipping, very robust and great craftsmanship and quality control.

Envoi très rapide, correspond à la description produit au top et de bonne qualité.

Muy buena calidad, ergonómica y cómoda, la uso bastante cuando salgo aunque no es como para llevar las cosas del trabajo con comodidad ya que su espacio, incluso siendo bastante grande, es reducido.

This is a great allround bag for any adventure. Only flaw I have discovered is that the waterproof coating is slightly thin. If you put large and hard objects, like tools, inside, the coating will crack and peel. For normal outdoor use - no problem.

Mal wieder eine sauber verarbeitetes Produkt von helikon Tex. Alles ist absolut auf Halbarbeit ausgelegt und es paßt ordentlich was rein. Kaufempfehlung.

parfait !!!