Helikon-TexBushcraft Line, Bushcraft Satchel

I have the bushcraft haversack and it’s amazing and I really was impressed. But I wanted something a little bigger I could put the swagman roll and poncho in (ok I’m turning into a helicon fan boy) and this does the trick. You do need to put the swagman roll in a compression sack, but I can fit shelter system/mat/light/tools/food/toiletries etc. in this bag with some space left over. So I can go for a walk and I have everything I need to chill and make camp and read my kindle. And possibly stay out overnight if I felt like it. I do have to carry the canteen on my belt though. Excellent comfortable strong and spacious bag. I put a molle dump pouch on the side to collect kindling etc. haven’t found a helicon product that disappointed me yet.

This product is so much better than its advertising including photos. Although it is not as wide as a Barbour bag I often use, it is twice as deep and the same height. It has 2 internal compartments and one zip net bag which are not mentioned in the Ad, all of which are very useful. Good quality zips through out and double ended zip to main opening at top of bag. Due to a lack of firm base the bag tends not to keep its shape. HOWEVER this is easily solved - I cut a 2inch thick piece of foam which I cut to length and depth. The foam fit’s perfectly at the bottom of the bag keeping its shape and also protecting any items from damage if the bag is put too carelessly onto a hard floor or surface. The foam is light and adds no noticeable weight to the bag. At £42:90 and free postage this is a great bag for countryside bushcraft pursuits or a visit to town for coffee, shopping or whatever. I buy many bushwear/bushcraft type stuff for my interests in wildlife, photography and camping etc and this is definitely one of the top 5% value for money items.As you have guessed by now I have no hesitation in recommending this product and you can choose the colour that best suites your interest.Brian.m.johnson

Top marks to Helikon-Tex, this is an excellent bag. There are a ton of colours to chose from, I have Olive and it looks great. The Molle system makes it expandable too, I bought a couple of pouches for either end (phone, glasses etc.) and an insert. The bag itself is very capacious, with two massive internal water bottle holders at either end. Check out the reviews on YouTube to get a better idea. There are no hard sides or base, so the bag folds flat and also rides flat against the body when it is empty. This makes it very comfortable to carry when mostly empty, and also very lightweight. The main strap is robust too, even though it has two clips to attach it to the bag which at first glance might appear to be weak points – they are not. I carry a Boona Waterproof camera pouch inside the bag to keep my camera tech safe, otherwise things tend to rattle around a bit. The bag itself can carry a lot, perhaps more than is comfortable for my shoulder to carry, but on an “every day” outing, the bag itself is ideal and looks awesome.

Great bag, looking forward to putting it to good use!

I was looking for a satchel type bag to replace a reliable Oakley rucksack and did lots (I mean LOTS) of online research. When I first received the bag I was shocked at the tiny packaging that it was delivered in. However, once I started using it, the quality of the product changed my initial opinion. The lightweight structure of the bag has been its shining glory and the bag has proved to hold a large amount. Equally when the bag is not very full, the light (Cordura) material has kept the bag manageable and it feels smaller than the large capacity it can hold. It has enough pockets to separate basics and the YKK zips it uses mean reliability. The cost definitely justifies the quality.

I have owned a "tactical man bag" of the Maxi Elephant variety for a number of years now and the only thing that always let it down was the size of the main compartment. I saw a few reviews on you tube for the Bushcraft Satchel and purchased one. I have to say, I love it. I will be using it both in the woods as well as around town and traveling as it ticks all of "my" boxes. Its tough, it have the right amount of different pockets to organise contents plus molle if other pouches are needed. The main compartment is huge (17ltr) and even without a padded strap, carries the weight well. I did add a padded strap and a couple of grimlocks but they are only comfort blankets. the only addition I would like to see is a hook/loop panel but I like to "fly the flag". I am considering buying another in black.

Fantastic bag ,for bush craft or every day to day .recommended

This well designed bag is made from durable and water resistant fabric. Seams are thoroughly stitched and the fasteners all close positively. The main body of the bag is open, but there is a deep zipped interior pouch for small valuables, and a couple of larger (flask sized) pouches to keep stuff organised. The strap is wide enough to be comfortable, and attaches with clips for ease of removal if required.My only slight problem is that there are two types of pockets on the exterior, one with and one without a bottom. The bottomless ones are for longer items like an axe or similar. My issue is that there is no way to discriminate which pocket has the bottom and which doesn't, so I often put stuff in the bottomless pocket only to have it fall right through. Perhaps a tab or other indicator would prevent this...Overall though, this is a very well designed and durable bag.