Helikon-Tex Bushcraft Line, Bushcraft Satchel

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.

Bought this initially as a bit of a EDC, do-everything day bag, but it's so good I am getting a second one to replace my slightly oversized 5.11 gym bag. I really like the two mesh bottle pockets at either end, perfect place for them. Quality seems very high with neat and tight stitching and no feeling that it might fall apart in a few months. The shoulder strap is removalable but there's no other handle if you were to remove it; it would be better if the two clips holding the strap on were opposite male/female so you could clip them together as a carry handle, but they're both female on the bag. A hook and loop panel for attaching morale patches would have been nice though unless colour matched it would lose the nice minimal aesthetic it has.Minor complaints really, really great bit of kit.

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

Excellent bag and well made, I am very happy with it. Not sure it is worth £43 though. As good as it is, it is very expensive. Fairly light and flimsy. But the construction and fabric are first class.

This is a great bag but the strap does dig in to your necK a bit and can be uncomfortable.

Very well made -spacious for a satchel- easily cleaned -very comfortable to wear -very useful Molle attachments and space for axe /saw and knife -small stove and cooking things food and water for a day -Ideal for bushcraft and days in the wood

This has become my go to grab bag for out hunting or just as a go bag. Amazing quality and nice size.

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.

Part of my everyday carry. It's roomy, great value and very durable. Maybe some improvement can be done by the user so that the strap doesn't cause as much discomfort. To me that discomfort is almost non existent now. Honestly I love this bag and don't leave the house without it.

Lighter weight than I anticipated, lighter than all other pouches and bags. Still high quality.

Great bag. Durable and roomy

Tiene buen espacio y al no tener acojinamiento es fácil de doblar y hacer pequeña para almacenar mientras no se utiliza o en una mochila más grande. El color RAL7013 se ve más como un verde olivo que como café grisáceo, y desafortunadamente el modelo que recibí debe ser actualizado ya el parche de piel no tiene la fogata como en las fotografías sino el logo de camaleón de Helikon-Tex... Hubiera preferido la fogata que lo hacía ver un poco menos tacti-cool, aunque ayuda que la interfaz MOLLE es sólo en los costados y no tiene campos de velcro ni otros detalles similares.

Use mine for nature walks and guiding. Fits wildlife and nature field guides, binoculars, snacks and water bottle, light raincoat and more. Prefer this over a backpack for easy access. It is sturdy, light and well made.