Yaesu FT 891 - Safe, Smart Transport for Your Precious Rig

I've been hauling portable ham radio gear around for years now. In this video, I'll show you how I pack my Yaesu FT-891, but sharp viewers will recognize these techniques apply to any portable rig with a mobile form factor.
Look on Amazon for RAPDOM Tactical 6.10 Utility Pouch (Vertical), Olive Drab, 10" H x 6" W x 3" D . - The messenger bag was a house brand of Canadian sporting goods store "Sail". This product is discontinued.

[@ReedAB8AS]

Great idea using old pant leg for the 891 protective sleeve

[@OutdoorsOnTheAir]

Thank you, Reed!

[@MikeN2MAK]

Nice kit! A Domke wrap is another solution to protect the 891. They’re typically used for photography gear. I use one on my 705.

[@adamny5e591]

Just discovered the DOMKE wrap! Works great over the IC-7100 head unit as it is “oddly shaped”. Great addition to the pack, and less than $20!

[@OutdoorsOnTheAir]

Great tip, Mike! I'll put one on my Amazon shopping list. I think I can use one with my new rig :)

[@MikeN2MAK]

@@OutdoorsOnTheAir I've got the 19 inch Domke and I know that works for the Yaesu 891, Xiegu G90 with the fan case attached) and my ICOM 705 (in the Peovi cage).

[@fredbos5997]

I like your packing method. Pant sleeve is a good idea.
Ik myself have a soft(labtop)case for my ft 817. Took it with me on vacation, to Zwitserland, and had a contact with a Canadian station from New Brunswick!

[@joseneves2822]

Hello ... i protect my 891 and tuner with 2 Domke F-34L 19-Inch Protective Wrap (Yellow) purchased on Amazon ... very good stuff / 73

[@OutdoorsOnTheAir]

Great tip! Thank you and 73 from VE3TWM.

[@wa5azqhamradio]

Thanks for this video!
I love seeing how other hams carry their gear & their "go bags". I get SO many ideas on packing my gear.
73!
Michael-WA5AZQ

[@OutdoorsOnTheAir]

Thank you and 73 from VE3TWM!

[@lf7961]

Started out using padded wrap around 891 and tactical shoulder pack. Currently, using Apache hard case for Yaesu 891 and tactical pack for accessories.

[@frankartieta4887]

We all have different thoughts about best ways to do things
I think of my radio gear is expensive somewhat delicate precision electronic equipment
I would not just throw my gear in a sack
I am not in combat
I carry my gear in a well padded pelican case
Everything to set up a working station for 80 to 10 meters HF cw qrp/qrpp
I am QRP CW and carry one rig one manual tuner one SWR bridge one Key one EFHW for 80 to 10 meters and one SLA battery and patch cables and dc power wires
I carry everything I need in one large suitcase type pelican case
Each item in its own padded pouch
I live in south louisiana and we have very high humidity
It not a good practice to seal up the gear in a airtight case or plastic bag
I always open everything up and inspect upon return home
Another couple items I pack are a flashlight a set of earbuds , pencils and writing paper
I treat my gear with respect

[@enriquediaz7547]

Since your bag has PALS webbing: you could have some pouches that could easily attach/detach for modularity. The bag reminds me of the Maxpedition MPB (multi purpose bag)

[@caulktel]

Enjoyed your video Tracy, thank you.

[@OutdoorsOnTheAir]

Thank you!

[@expert244]

I have a few of those messenger bags/duffles. Mine are made by Maxpedition.

[@KM4ACK]

Nice solution 👍

[@OutdoorsOnTheAir]

Thank you, Jason! 73 my friend.

[@vintagetransistorRadio.Radio.h]

Thanks for sharing

[@stevenbata2336]

Very good video. I like the pants leg passing idea. 73s and be safe de KD8VSP

[@OutdoorsOnTheAir]

Thank you! 73 from VE3TWM.

[@Upnorthof48]

I call it a Range Bag…for carrying shooting gear. Walmart $35

[@k2cjbradio]

That works!

[@expert244]

My 891 goes in a padded laptop sleeve that then goes into a waterproof EMP/faraday backpack with the rest of the portable station radio gear.

[@larspregge6420]

Nice Bag, can you poste a link to it?

[@jamess1787]

Do a search for this, it's pretty close, couple extra pockets.
GES Tactical Briefcase, 15.6" Men Messenger Bag Military Briefcase for Men

[@OutdoorsOnTheAir]

Sorry, this messenger bag was a Canadian sporting goods chain house brand product and was discontinued last year. But the design is generic enough that you should be able to find a similar one.

[@larspregge6420]

@@OutdoorsOnTheAir I found 1, but very expensive. I'll look further, ty.

[@jamesw6529]

It would great if you but the links to wear you bought your bags.

[@OutdoorsOnTheAir]

Look on Amazon for RAPDOM Tactical 6.10 Utility Pouch (Vertical), Olive Drab, 10" H x 6" W x 3" D . The messenger bag was a house brand of Canadian sporting goods store "Sail". This product is discontinued.

[@MATTHEWPRUESSING-wd7yl]

Have you considered a set of rails for 891

[@OutdoorsOnTheAir]

I prefer a padded carry case to rails as the rails impede access to the front panel controls, an important consideration for those of us with large fingers.