I was looking at that as essentially what you mentioned: taking my smock kit and putting it in there. You answered the one question i had which was if GI canteens would fit. So for a last minute ditch, this, and something like a Chicom rig would be great.
One thing about doing your own thing. One always comes up with a new way. Of using something for something else. Nesseccity the mother of invention. Keep on keepen on
the three slots in the back hold ar mags perfect as well. i had set mine up as a bushcraft bag at first, but i'm going to use it a resupply/bandolier bag.
I think it was so load because I was inside, right next to the camera and in a confined spot. I don't remember it catching my attention like that, even one time out in the forest..
Outstanding job on sharing this with us! Thank You! Good to know information on kit,arrangement,and weight! Bless you Ivarr for going there!❤🙌🤝✌️👍👍👊🥾🫡🎯
Zdravím na Aljašce,mám taky dost věcí od helicon tex jsou super propracované a celkem přijatelná cena.Před týdnem jsem si koupil bushcraft nosný systém foctrot mk 2 je super už se těším jak ho vyzkouším v lese na výsadku,ale tady stále prší ....Měj se suprově a užívej každý den naplno,pozdravuj svého čtyřnohého partáka...
As you stated for your use case, she works well. I appreciate you doing a vid on this one. I couldn’t warm up to mine as due to the “sloppiness” when filled up, as you described. As an alternative to a smock for summer time, this concept is ideal and as usual, you’re spot on. I was trying to make mine work for things it’s wasn’t designed. Thanks again for posting this one and cheers!
@@Evasion.Survival.Alaska Honestly, I’m not sure. I bought the satchel, which is too big but I keep it downloaded to fit under the lid of one of my rucks. I’m not really happy with any of the options I’ve tried to be honest. I have two setups, a lighter one for 3 days with a chest rig, 55 L ruck and ideally a bail out bag and a heavy setup with Brit belt kit, 110L ruck and a small daypack that rides under the lid of the ruck. I think the claymore bag is ideally sized for what I want it to do but there are still some things that annoy me. The intrusion of the main zippered compartment is a big one and as you said, if you pack it out full, it gets sloppy as hell. My chest rig won’t accommodate a USGI or Brit canteen, only a Nalgene type bottle so the claymore was purchased mainly for water as I prefer canteens unless I’m running my belt kit which Nalgenes make a better ruck shelf for me. Of all the things I’ve tried, if someone made a modern copy of a polish bread bag in modern materials and some smart additional features, it would be my perfect version of a shoulder bag. The claymore as it sits for me, I have extended the flap, removed the Velcro and added straps and fastex buckles to it, rigged up a 1” webbing “belt” strap slik clips and a fastex buckle so I can secure it to my body tighter if needed and that’s about it. It’s not a bad bag by any stretch, I just prefer a different layout. I’ll probably give it a try again at some point, the bushcraft satchel is nice though because I can upload/download my gear based on whatever I’m doing. To me, claymore is ideal if you want something to stay on body all the time, the Satchel is ideal for dumping the ruck and having a more featured E&E kit to survive from.
I've thought about lashing a poncho to it for certain types of drills. Ill let you know how that works out.. Thnx for watching mate! Hope you had a great weekend!
😆😆😆 I actually had a really shytty weekend. I walked out of the forest vomiting everything inside me. I was never so happy to see my vehicles.. Then spent the entire day yesterday on the sofa. HOWEVER I did find the route I wanted to find, and it was an important find..
@@Evasion.Survival.Alaska I got mine several years ago, they were not expensive then, but I agree prices are way up on all this Vietnam era field gear. Yeah I believe the living history people going after this gear has caused the raise in prices
Nice piece of kit and I get what you're saying about the size of the bushcraft satchel. I had one similar in size and it just didn't fit my body right. My son uses it all the time now but he's taller. Looks like you could slide a few mags in there if you needed to plus up your number of rounds. Nate
Yeah you could fit mags/ammo inside and on the rear pockets. However the rear pockets have no cover so for me it be for a hasty emergency. I was going to mention the three rear slots but I don't use them so I didn't bothers.. I have carried SKS stripper clips inside w/ little to no burden as well..
@@HERscourge You may not like it if you plan to use 2 canteen and loading it up with mags. That's a lot of weight centralized in one small satchel pulling on your neck and shoulders, but if it works for you, than it works for you! We're all different..
@Howling.Wilderness.Alaska personally I have no intention of turning it into an assault pack. Like I said in my other reply, it would be the contents of my smock plus water. Maybe some snacks if there's room. Just mentioning that if I did carry mags in it, I wouldn't load from the bag.
That fukin velcro drove me nuts. I cut two pieces of velcro stripes to cover it, marked the spot with sharpie where the snap is, cut small hole so that the snap will go through it then I just attached the velcro. Yup. I use this bag for 3 mags, small signaling pouch + admin pouch + First Aid kit with Mugga , foot powder and sunscreen shit like that , set of E&E paper maps with routes preplotted in case my GPS is dead. Small Garmin with 2 AAs goes in the Navtel Pouch which is on the side of Claymore bag or on the bag strap. Water bottle with fire kit and water filter is in another pouch from Helikon - Essential kit bag. The Claymore bag with mags and water was too heavy to be carried as a satchel. I mean for a short patrol its okay but for a longer time when overloaded its pain in the ass
Good comment. Thanks for that. Yeah the velcro is a bit much. But I think Helikon got it right for their target consumers, who most will never use it doing sneaky shyt. I gave my final opinion on it in my posted video earlier today.
Simple and practical, could store a water filter and puri tabs in those small pockets too.....I like it......good explanation and well presented video........wearing that DPM ripstop CS 95 smock on the funeral pyre ; did make me laugh :))
Thanks Lass. Im still sorting it but you're correct. There is plenty of storage for practical use. Im also excited to see how it works under the rucksack lid as a bail out bag this summer. This coming winter it should also prove useful in streamlining winter kit thats always so cumbersome.. Thanks for stopping and and good texting with you the other day!
i have 2 custom made ones ... i use them as my scout/optics bags, i like how versatile they are, sometimes i wear them on the side, but if i am not using a pack then convert them into a small back pack and it sits between my shoulder blades. (was meaning to add a couple of loops on the reverse side and try one on my chest)
that Raider bowie is my best friends forestry blade of choice. The sheath is so mangled; he kept it together with flagging tape until I took a closer look and said "bro, I have gurilla tape" 😂 I sharpened it for him because he was using BFI (brute force and ignorance) to limb trees and clear alder. The first thing I did was knock 6 years of mulch out of the damn sheath 😂
Good shit, does this come with a strap? I think this would make a cool little kit bag if you wanna pack stupid light for a few hours out or something. 2 canteens and cup on the front, 2 spare mags inside the divider pockets, cordage, fire starter, spare blade, small poncho and who knows what else. This is pretty nifty and awesome camo pattern to top it off.
Easy. You could literally just nick it with a razor at about 1/2 inch and a few swipes around the nick with a needle and thread, you'd be set. Or go full on and get a grommet kit and pound them in where you need them . Plenty of work space for either
That’s great that it fits two canteens! Nice and compact, easy carry!
Compact is good for a small person like me..
I was looking at that as essentially what you mentioned: taking my smock kit and putting it in there. You answered the one question i had which was if GI canteens would fit.
So for a last minute ditch, this, and something like a Chicom rig would be great.
Outstanding ...I'm glad this was of use. Thanks for your time.
One thing about doing your own thing.
One always comes up with a new way. Of using something for something else.
Nesseccity the mother of invention.
Keep on keepen on
Thanks mate and greeting from the north!
the three slots in the back hold ar mags perfect as well. i had set mine up as a bushcraft bag at first, but i'm going to use it a resupply/bandolier bag.
Your not worried they will slip out?
Cool pouch, these helikon Tex Guys make good stuff!
The only thing I was going to comment on was the sound of the velcro but you addressed it right at the end.
Thanks for the show n tell.
I think it was so load because I was inside, right next to the camera and in a confined spot. I don't remember it catching my attention like that, even one time out in the forest..
Outstanding job on sharing this with us! Thank You! Good to know information on kit,arrangement,and weight! Bless you Ivarr for going there!❤🙌🤝✌️👍👍👊🥾🫡🎯
My pleasure!
Zdravím na Aljašce,mám taky dost věcí od helicon tex jsou super propracované a celkem přijatelná cena.Před týdnem jsem si koupil bushcraft nosný systém foctrot mk 2 je super už se těším jak ho vyzkouším v lese na výsadku,ale tady stále prší ....Měj se suprově a užívej každý den naplno,pozdravuj svého čtyřnohého partáka...
Thank you my friend. And I agree. They make quality kit.
As you stated for your use case, she works well. I appreciate you doing a vid on this one. I couldn’t warm up to mine as due to the “sloppiness” when filled up, as you described. As an alternative to a smock for summer time, this concept is ideal and as usual, you’re spot on. I was trying to make mine work for things it’s wasn’t designed. Thanks again for posting this one and cheers!
Happy to help man.. so does this mean you'll be revisiting the use of yours?
@@Evasion.Survival.Alaska
Honestly, I’m not sure. I bought the satchel, which is too big but I keep it downloaded to fit under the lid of one of my rucks. I’m not really happy with any of the options I’ve tried to be honest. I have two setups, a lighter one for 3 days with a chest rig, 55 L ruck and ideally a bail out bag and a heavy setup with Brit belt kit, 110L ruck and a small daypack that rides under the lid of the ruck. I think the claymore bag is ideally sized for what I want it to do but there are still some things that annoy me. The intrusion of the main zippered compartment is a big one and as you said, if you pack it out full, it gets sloppy as hell.
My chest rig won’t accommodate a USGI or Brit canteen, only a Nalgene type bottle so the claymore was purchased mainly for water as I prefer canteens unless I’m running my belt kit which Nalgenes make a better ruck shelf for me. Of all the things I’ve tried, if someone made a modern copy of a polish bread bag in modern materials and some smart additional features, it would be my perfect version of a shoulder bag.
The claymore as it sits for me, I have extended the flap, removed the Velcro and added straps and fastex buckles to it, rigged up a 1” webbing “belt” strap slik clips and a fastex buckle so I can secure it to my body tighter if needed and that’s about it. It’s not a bad bag by any stretch, I just prefer a different layout. I’ll probably give it a try again at some point, the bushcraft satchel is nice though because I can upload/download my gear based on whatever I’m doing. To me, claymore is ideal if you want something to stay on body all the time, the Satchel is ideal for dumping the ruck and having a more featured E&E kit to survive from.
Hi Ivarr. Thanks for sharing that information. Health to use it. Stay safe. ATB. Nigel
Well done mate for passing it on. A good solid way to carry a lot of water and for me maybe a poncho and some paracord. Good drills.
I've thought about lashing a poncho to it for certain types of drills. Ill let you know how that works out.. Thnx for watching mate! Hope you had a great weekend!
@@Evasion.Survival.Alaska I did and I know you did, even if you didn't appreciate your hippy load out lol.
😆😆😆 I actually had a really shytty weekend. I walked out of the forest vomiting everything inside me. I was never so happy to see my vehicles.. Then spent the entire day yesterday on the sofa. HOWEVER I did find the route I wanted to find, and it was an important find..
That’s one piece of kit I really like, I have a couple of the GI ones
Ive never had an original. The prices are fuking insane on them. As usual collectors raise the prices of everything worth having..
@@Evasion.Survival.Alaska I got mine several years ago, they were not expensive then, but I agree prices are way up on all this Vietnam era field gear. Yeah I believe the living history people going after this gear has caused the raise in prices
Thanks for participating in my mess man.. New here or?
@@Evasion.Survival.Alaska enjoy ur videos
Used one to carry med gear as the team medic. They are awesome. Stay strong.
Im digging it.. thnx for watching.
Nice piece of kit and I get what you're saying about the size of the bushcraft satchel. I had one similar in size and it just didn't fit my body right. My son uses it all the time now but he's taller. Looks like you could slide a few mags in there if you needed to plus up your number of rounds.
Nate
Yeah you could fit mags/ammo inside and on the rear pockets. However the rear pockets have no cover so for me it be for a hasty emergency. I was going to mention the three rear slots but I don't use them so I didn't bothers.. I have carried SKS stripper clips inside w/ little to no burden as well..
@@Evasion.Survival.Alaska Good to know for the stripper clips
@Howling.Wilderness.Alaska yeah of I carried extra mags,I would use this as a source of reloads, but to top off the chest rig.
@@HERscourge You may not like it if you plan to use 2 canteen and loading it up with mags. That's a lot of weight centralized in one small satchel pulling on your neck and shoulders, but if it works for you, than it works for you! We're all different..
@Howling.Wilderness.Alaska personally I have no intention of turning it into an assault pack. Like I said in my other reply, it would be the contents of my smock plus water. Maybe some snacks if there's room.
Just mentioning that if I did carry mags in it, I wouldn't load from the bag.
That fukin velcro drove me nuts. I cut two pieces of velcro stripes to cover it, marked the spot with sharpie where the snap is, cut small hole so that the snap will go through it then I just attached the velcro. Yup. I use this bag for 3 mags, small signaling pouch + admin pouch + First Aid kit with Mugga , foot powder and sunscreen shit like that , set of E&E paper maps with routes preplotted in case my GPS is dead. Small Garmin with 2 AAs goes in the Navtel Pouch which is on the side of Claymore bag or on the bag strap. Water bottle with fire kit and water filter is in another pouch from Helikon - Essential kit bag. The Claymore bag with mags and water was too heavy to be carried as a satchel. I mean for a short patrol its okay but for a longer time when overloaded its pain in the ass
Good comment. Thanks for that. Yeah the velcro is a bit much. But I think Helikon got it right for their target consumers, who most will never use it doing sneaky shyt. I gave my final opinion on it in my posted video earlier today.
Lovingly some of this kit brother 💯
Thanks and thanks for your time watching!
That’s cool thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching! It you and the others that makes this work!
Simple and practical, could store a water filter and puri tabs in those small pockets too.....I like it......good explanation and well presented video........wearing that DPM ripstop CS 95 smock on the funeral pyre ; did make me laugh :))
Thanks Lass. Im still sorting it but you're correct. There is plenty of storage for practical use. Im also excited to see how it works under the rucksack lid as a bail out bag this summer. This coming winter it should also prove useful in streamlining winter kit thats always so cumbersome.. Thanks for stopping and and good texting with you the other day!
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i have 2 custom made ones ... i use them as my scout/optics bags,
i like how versatile they are, sometimes i wear them on the side, but if i am not using a pack then convert them into a small back pack and it sits between my shoulder blades.
(was meaning to add a couple of loops on the reverse side and try one on my chest)
Did you make them? You sew too?
that Raider bowie is my best friends forestry blade of choice. The sheath is so mangled; he kept it together with flagging tape until I took a closer look and said "bro, I have gurilla tape" 😂 I sharpened it for him because he was using BFI (brute force and ignorance) to limb trees and clear alder. The first thing I did was knock 6 years of mulch out of the damn sheath 😂
😆😆😆😆😆 Good post man!
Good shit, does this come with a strap? I think this would make a cool little kit bag if you wanna pack stupid light for a few hours out or something. 2 canteens and cup on the front, 2 spare mags inside the divider pockets, cordage, fire starter, spare blade, small poncho and who knows what else. This is pretty nifty and awesome camo pattern to top it off.
Yeah it has a strap. Thnx for stopping in.!
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Nice rig. How hard would it be to put drain holes in the bottom of the pouches?
Easy. You could literally just nick it with a razor at about 1/2 inch and a few swipes around the nick with a needle and thread, you'd be set. Or go full on and get a grommet kit and pound them in where you need them . Plenty of work space for either
Width makes things cumbersome for me too.
The older I get the less I want to be buried in kit...
Will 7.62 mags fit in the main pocket dividers?
I suppose, but they wont be rapidly accessed ...
Nice! Regards 🫡
Ive been trying to figure out how to put Polish language on my videos but I'm not so Techno smart! But thanks for watching my friend!
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Good evening ! Nice bag, for this size a great thing! Have fun with it and as always all the best from Austria, Bernd 🇦🇹🤠👍🏕🔥
Hey mate! Good to hear from you again. I hope you had a good weekend. And as always THANK YOU for watching!