 RS335 SYSTEM RUCKSACK
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Have to give Rob the brand manager at CA his due. I've spoken with him today after he pm'd me. Maybe I'm old school but being thanked for being honest about receiving two bags instead of one was quite nice. As is the very kind offer he's made me for doing so.
As I discussed with Rob on the phone, its not just about the quality of the product but the aftercare and customer service that's provided. I'll be very happy to buy more from Cotswold Aquarius in future if I need anything.
Btw, hope this is allowed (?) but if anyone is looking for an original CA stalker bait bucket, I have one like new that's just sitting in the garage. PM me if that's allowed?
Mods please edit if its not 👍
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I've just replaced my worn out ESP 40l rucksack with the new CA Purist bag. First impressions are it is clearly really well made. I'm not loaded but like to buy the best I can get especially if its supporting British brands, whether design or design and manufacturing.
I rarely carp fish, am primarily a barbel angler and walk as far as I need to get away from anyone 😀 so having a well made, comfortable rucksack is really important for me. I'm used to carrying loads from a previous life and the best rucksack I found to replicate a decent harness was actually the ESP.
Having loaded the bag and tried it on it feels good. Weight fairly high on the upper back. I still have an old CA Pathfinder Specialist rucksack and despite a good layout its probably a better bag for a barrow than carrying..the harness just didn't cut it sadly. The purist is very different though and sits and fits much better on the back. Well done CA for addressing this issue.
I do need to contact them tomorrow though, as I've received two bags from one order!! One from Jag at Luton and one from CA at Halesowen....you'll never make a profit like that guys!!
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Im absoloutely loving the new rucksack and rod bag - Both have been great additions and make fishing much easier for me, my rod bag as an example used to house stuff i rarely used in the multiple pockets and I actually used some lightweight velcro straps to pull all the excess tightly (if that makes sense) thats all a thing of the past now with the new rod bag, I was originally concerned how snug the rods sit in but having used it plenty Ive had no issues and it makes sense for it to be snug so there is no movement in treansit
The rucksack is a beast and by far and away my favourite ever piece of luggage oh and looks the part also which we all know helps catch more carp  I love the modular design so I now have a pocket for everything as opposed a bag inside a bag inside a bag
when I look at them side by side compared to the older luggage - the old rod bag feels cumbersome and I would imagine if you saw them side by side it would be hard to disagree
Regards the cool bag I have loads - ridge monkey, Titan, Igloo, Anker fridge and Ive used a pals yeti and having looked at the new cool bags in store and saw them in action (being tested) as per there instagram videos and you just cannot argue by the performance so I wlll be getimng one when they have more in stock
In my opinion the collaboration of Jag and Cotswold is a great match, pioneering british made products they are raising the game with products that were already great and much loved and taking it up a level by refining them and I for one am excited to see whats next
You can tell im a fan boy
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In reply to Post #54
How are you getting on with your new cotswold stuff mate? I see they have just released a new cool bag which, based on their tests, looks class leading and competively priced. How do the rucksacks fare in terms of standing upright when not empty ie: not collapsing in on themselves, which was a criticism of the pre Jag cotswold carryalls/rucksacks?
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In reply to Post #58
I believe ESP are working on a lightweight bedchair.
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In reply to Post #58
I agree I have lots of Korda dark camo luggage it is quality gear
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Ive never seen the new rs rucksack but I bought the new jag/cotswold rh rod holdall and wasnt impressed with it at all. The padding was shocking for the middle rod and didnt like all the webbing straps hanging off it. I sent it straight back and went back to my cotswold link sleeves. Very poor for something costing £265.
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The changes Jag have made are a step in the right direction but, for the money (personally I have no issue with paying more for made in UK and am happy to support UK manufacturing), they still need a few improvements and need to be ahead of the competition to justify the higher price point
1. Answer the customers long standing questions - will the material fade significantly in the sun? I appreciate if you leave anything out in direct sunlight for a prolonged period of time you will get some colour deterioration but that should be minimal, given the products are expected to last a ‘lifetime’ under reasonable wear.
2. Create some internal structure so the rucksacks/carryalls don’t fall in on themselves - Korda do this for less than half the price, why can't cotswold?
3. Make the base of rucksack and pockets waterproof - Cotswold previously could do this as part of their bespoke offering - offering the 'groundsheet' as an extra is ok, but the base should have this already
4. Get rid of the internal pockets - no one wants them and they just take up space
5. Personally I would like to see slightly thicker, more protective padding - again Korda’s is better
For £400 (inc extras) I want close to perfect, a few tweaks and it would be - until then I'm sticking with Korda Compac
Jag are uniquely placed to shake things up at this end of the market - I would also love to see a Jag/Cotswold Lightweight Bedchair with Jag manufacturing, Cotswold materials and a proper integrated SIM rather than this uber heavy memory foam nonsense and also a Brolly system
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In reply to Post #56
Speedo make swimwear
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Jag stuff is designed & manufactured in the UK
Speedo designed here but actually made in China
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In reply to Post #54
I hope they have redesigned these rucksacks as ca are the most uncomfortable out there never spoke to anyone that finds them good and as for buying a carryall that you pay extra for it to be stiffened there like using a carrier bag I think there prices are ridiculous
speero luggage is far better design and value for money imo
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In reply to Post #53
In essence its a stripped down version with less molle options almost the same as what the vulpine was so the principle still applies to me - if youre not likely to use the modular side then go for that one and if you are then go for the all singing all dancing option
or if your likely to add and add again as I have see pics below of the additional bags ive added at the front which this new stripped back version doesnt have
I sold my vulpine when the new one launched as it works much better for me personally
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In reply to Post #51
DO you mean the vulpine (which the new one has superseeded) I had the old vulpine and upgraded to the new one, Id suggest the vulpine is suited to anglers who dont need the modular attachments molle webbing etc so it makes sense to me - Im loving mine still its a beast of a bag with all the extras - I have two brew tubes - two side pockets, front pocket as extras and I have the new rod bag with a couple of pouches that I keep hook sharpener and leads in the other
The new one is miles more comfortable when used as a rucksack as well compared to previous models an issue that had been reoccuring with the rucksacks
Basically they are catering for everyone no different to a tempest brolly is geared to short sessions and the tempest 150 is for the angler who takes more kit and wnats more room
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See they've released a new cheaper version with less expansion?
Bit of a swift one if you spent almost £200 and then see this drop for 65 quid cheaper.
I'm sure it'll be worth every penny though Ÿ‘
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In reply to Post #49
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In reply to Post #47
Ive got the new bag with pretty much every addition and love it thus far
Two large brew tubes
side pocket pouches
large front pocket pouch
couple of the small pouches
The rain cover
The groundsheet
Not sure how to post pics but ill happily send whatsapp if anyone wants to see mine in action
I actually used the groundsheet on the weekend when the floor was wet and have to say I was very pleased with it, nice and small, stores away neatly and its functional
Ultimately a carrier bag would have served the same purpose and so if its not for you dont buy it!!!!!
Does a BMW do anything different to a ford focus? Ultimately the wheels go round
Do I need a watch when the time is on my phone?
Expensive things usually come with a great after service and thats my experience with CA and Jag - My old cotswold luggage is at least 6 years old, I have a mk3 rucksack, various food/camera bags etc I also have a vulpine rucksack which I used before the new one huge tear in it (my fault) they repaired it free of charge, I had zips and a rip on an outer pocket of my rod holdall again repaiored free of charge - Years ago I had an issue with my super compact pod AGAIN jag sorted it free of charge - the reality of all of this is that people love to moan on forums the facts remain its your money, your choice !!!
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In reply to Post #46
50cm x 50cm of fabric for £20.
Absolute bargain.
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The rucksack ground sheet is a great one! Only the CA fan club would buy into that one.
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Not sure on the base but it has its own designated mat to stand it on. You have to buy it though.
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In reply to Post #43
Does this bag have a wipe clean base?
Cheers
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In reply to Post #33
The RS weighs 1.4kg.
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I ended up going to prolite explorer and the lads there were ace as always and I walked away with the new rucksack and a load of accessories, can't wait to use it and it's miles more comfortable on the back compared to my vulpine or mk3 roamer rucksack
I'll report back after a few outings but the modular concept is ace and i can get everything from my mk3 which is much bigger inside it when packed well then add on thwe extras if im session fishing
Ps only two small internal pockets on this as well compared to the old ones which is miles better
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In reply to Post #40
Todber manor got the camo one for £185 Rob. Was quite tempted to get one myself but managed to relieve the urge.
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In reply to Post #39
Ive got loads of cotswold luggage my dpm must be well over 6 years old now and still going strong, had an issue with a vulpine rucksack that ripped and it was sent away repaired for free and returned promptly, Im sure there is other stuff out there and I hear good things about speero but in essence all manufacturers just copy one another in my opinion very little innovation in my opinion its the same across fishing Beds 2 leg, 3 leg, 4 leg, sleep system, lumber bar, memory foam, bivvys prime example - pram hood then tempest design, barrows are the same etc etc etc
As mentioned Jamie and the team are british made and so the costs are understandbly more in my experience its built to last, do I need more luggage no, will I buy it more than likely
JUST NEED TO FIND A STOCKIST WITH AN OFFER
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It's an expensive bit of kit. It's well made, has a lifetime warranty and made in UK. That comes at a premium. Some people pay 3k for a baitboat. Some pay £2k for a ticket each year. I personally wouldn't buy either of those. It's horses for courses.
For a bit of balance. They sold out their entire stock in one day and they literally can't make them fast enough. So whilst it seems few on here would buy one. Out in the real world. Many many people are.
There's price bands in every part of carp angling. I wouldn't pay £13 for a kilo of boilies, but I wouldn't pay £3 either. But obviously plenty of people do. At least this is keeping people employed in a UK factory in an industry that's been largely outsourced to China.
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I went for a Korum Progress 35l and only 1.5kg empty.
Not bad for £49 👌
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I took delivery today of a British surplus rucksack. Its perfect for my needs and mint condition.
27 quid.
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In reply to Post #35
Never liked the internal pockets either.
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It's got those stupid internal pockets that in my opinion just take up too much space and stop you fitting too much in. Which stops me thinking about buying one.
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In reply to Post #1
Cotswold aquarius have a stand at the brands hatch carp show, so you will be able to see one in the flesh and chat to the team if you're at the show
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In reply to Post #32
It's a red flag to me at that price…
Weight - give them a call / send an email then let us all know ðŸ‘
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Does anyone know the weight of the Cotswold rucksack?
I can't seem to find it anywhere which is a red flag in this price bracket. If you're paying £200 for a rucksack it should be made from ultralight material.
Also, the deeper you make a rucksack the further the weight is pushed away from your back at the shoulder level. This tilts the pack at an angle which causes more pressure on the shoulder straps as the weight is leaning away from the shoulders and this then causes the bottom of the pack to dig in to the lower back.
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In reply to Post #25
I've found my speero uncomfortable when I've used the clip-on bags, but in it's defence I think I'd overloaded it & it would probably have been uncomfortable no matter what backpack I was using.
Still using it, though I kind of wish I'd gone for the compact over the full-size. Just to help me keep it light & comfortable
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In reply to Post #25
All of the larger speero bags are padded so definitely dont fold in on themselves. I dont use any fishing rucksack from any tackle company as Ive found everyone ive owned to be uncomfortable including speero which is why I only use carryalls. Ive never had an issue with any zip and ive probably got a dozen speero bags/pouches. Maybee you have just been unlucky as never heard of anyone else having issues and its very popular.
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What's the distressed office photography all about?!
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In reply to Post #23
I agree as well, ive pretty much replaced all of my Cotswold luggage with speero now
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In reply to Post #26
That's exactly the same bits I had (minus the bait bag)and found them to be perfectly decent.
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In reply to Post #25
Should have added, this is based on using a couple of hundred quids worth of their stuff:
1 X compac rucksack
2 X modular add ons
1 x modular bait carryall
The trakker nxg 55l rucksack for 65 quid, not perfect but works a whole lot better than the Speero stuff
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In reply to Post #24
The military grade (lol) zips don't open/close one handed, fabric is very flappy so collapses in (especially when wrestling with a zip) and it's very uncomfortable when on your back when walking any distance especially if you add the clip on things to it.
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In reply to Post #20
What makes it "diabolical"? I think it's very good personally and use a few of their bits
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In reply to Post #22
Agree,having owned both the speero is far better
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In reply to Post #20
Got just about everything speero make and had just about everything cotswold have made and even if speero were the same price as cotswold i would buy speero, best luggage ive owned.
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When I bought my trident rod holdall nearly 20 years ago quality wise it was a cut above what else was available and I'm sure the price I paid was half of what they are today.
I have the thinking anglers rucksack which I purchased for the rivers.
It's slightly smaller and half the price.
I think this is too expensive considering the choice we have today.
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In reply to Post #19
The Speero gear is diabolical, if it was a direct choice of them or CA even with the price and flaws I'd chose CA.
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Really fancied one until i saw the price. Like the modular way bits can attach on. Got the Speero compact rucksack for that reason and think it's horrible on my back. Might try a ESP 40l quickdraw one instead.
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In reply to Post #15
Hahaa...exactly the same, me and a mate bought the deceptor thinking the'yd be ace and they were a right pain, completely unfolded they took up and entire bivvy.
I also had the Vulcan rucksack and the original Roamer one, all horrendous on your back and just not great quality. I felt the same with the various carryalls i had from Cotswold, floppy sided, as soon as you took stuff out they collapsed on themselves. Zips were pretty poor but that was a lot to do with the floppy sides and pockets
I've spend thousands on Cotswold kit over the years and the only things i still own are their rod lead straps and a bespoke brolly bag from about 15 years ago.
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In reply to Post #16
Yes that really annoyed me. I ended up just using there padded cool bags as didnt fold in on themselves. All i use now are their link rod sleeves.
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I sold all my cotswold gear after i had the fabric fade and cotswold didnt give a toss,I also hated how it folded in on itself once you took gear out
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In reply to Post #13
The cotswold deceptor rucksack i had was £220 and that was probably 7 years ago. Couldnt carry it on your back as it hurt and you could never find anything as it had so many pockets and i could never remember what was in each pocket so constantly going through all the pockets to find the thing i wanted.
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In reply to Post #12
Ive had a few of cotswold rucksacks over the years and they are so uncomfortable so always stuck to their carryalls.
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In reply to Post #12
It's not even their most expensive single bit of kit!
Obviously this is the new direction of travel for CA since Jag has taken them over.
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Made in the UK. You have to pay for that. It doesn't necessarily make it any better but it does make it more expensive. There is probably more profit in a £90 Speero bag made in China than a £250 bag made here.
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In reply to Post #1
Its over £400 if you add the pouches that are shown on the one in the video. The basic rucksack is £200. I use cotswold and speero luggage and have done for years and i personally think my speero gear is better made and better thought out and less than half the price. The speero material seems to be identical to my cotswold gear as well.
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In reply to Post #1
I had the same reaction, yet seems like they sold a lot on the first day nonetheless.
Considering the equivalent TA/Trackker/ESP bags it seems a lot and nothing too revolutionary on it.
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Been using army surplus bergens and day packs for donkeys years. Add whatever size Molle packs you want. Seem to last forever and nothing wears out.
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British army patrol pack with some Molle pouches on it
Better made cheaper more durable
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In reply to Post #5
Wowzers, didn't look at the extras.
I had been waiting to see it launch but think I know this is well outside my budget sadly.
Hope it's a great success for them
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In reply to Post #5
My first car cost less
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In reply to Post #1
With one of all the additional extras they sell for it, the total price comes in at £415....
They do look a great piece of kit, but for that money id rather invest in something that can actually improve my chances of catching and have a cheaper storage alternative.
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Just get a dutch army day sack and buy some pouches to stick in it.
Proper DPM.
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In reply to Post #1
Thats ridiculous money
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In reply to Post #1
I did fancy one till i saw the price
but probably end up on getting one 
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Anyone seen one for real and have initial feedback?
Nearly £200 seems a bit spenny to me.
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