 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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