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any shoulder bag users?

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I don't see a lot of love for shoulder bags here for wilderness use -- maybe I'm imagining that.

Even though there's some excellent packs available, I've taken to using a simple hunter's field bag: waxed cotton canvas, nylon lined, and the main feature... just one big opening (and one flat pocket). Pros: It's lighter than my daypack because it uses less fabric than compartmentalized packs. I personally find it much easier and much faster to toss in and retrieve my items from the big opening. It's easy to carry across chest and I can hike and carry a canoe while wearing it. Cons: no small pockets but that's no problem because I keep the smallest items in a little pouch anyway.

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For dayhikes, I like to carry my Maxpedition Jumbo-S on my shoulder when I need to carry anything more than my bottle holder can hold. I like that McAlister bag BTW.
 
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I use a similar one for squirrel hunting with my 22. Holds shells, calls, small binoculars, bottle of water, snacks and a few odds and ends. Works well.
 
HornyToad said:
I use a similar one for squirrel hunting with my 22. Holds shells, calls, small binoculars, bottle of water, snacks and a few odds and ends. Works well.
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Yeah, I got it for duck hunting but found I like using it for more than that.
 
I use my Maxpedition 10x4 Bottleholder & it works great for short hikes & such.
Here I am with my wife & I've got my 10x4 on my shoulder (Cades Cove Tn.)
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ive been eyeing a maxpedition jumbo versipack for quite some time now.

back when i was stationed close to d.c i got a 5.11 pushpack and used it everyday. i loved it. when i get out of the army ill probably make the switch.
 
i use a shoulder bag quite a bit, from fly fishing, hiking, canoeing, to trapping. like was said above, small items go in a separate bag inside the shoulder bag
 
Yup! I use a small mlisurp (not sure which country) gas mask bag for small day trip. It's super-handy. For heavier stuff, you run into the problem of getting put off balance and having too much pressure on just one shoulder. But this little one halds all that I need for a day trip, including what I'd need for an unforeseen overnight.

It's this guy:
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Hi all,

I to am a shoulder bag user. Here is my main set up and it contents.
US Military butt pack with a shoulder sling to carry it. The knife and hatchet I wear on my belt.
The rest goes in the bag.

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I do have a couple of others to but they are not my main woods walking shoulder bags. here is another one

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Some like them and some do not, I love them though LOL.

Bryan
 
I carry a basic shoulder sling bag whenever I'm not carrying alot: trips to the store, headed over to a friend's house for the afternoon, etc.

Normal load-out would be my EDC pouch, water bottle, and camera. Pretty light and simple. Usually a few little odds and ends tossed into the bottom as well.

But in the woods, I like a bag with a little larger capacity and better load distribution. I also don't like a shoulder bag flopping around when I'm hiking. I like a traditional two strapped back pack in the woods, most of the time.
 
I use a blackpowder shooting bag when I'm out hunting for modern shells and all the things that I think is necessary.
 
I use a shoulder bag a lot. Mine has various pockets and works really well for my needs.

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Sometimes, I use a tiny STM courier bag as amy EDC urban bag, fits my leatherman, iPod, phone, wayyer, pens paper, basic medicine, 120P and spare batts, keys etc - all the stuff I hate to carry in my pockets but might need.
Makes it easy to grab stuff but not my first choice for bashing through the bush.
Tends to swing around too much - in my country bush tens to be qute tangly and the terrain riugh and I prefer a backpack that stays stable.
A lot harder to get at stuff but stays where it needs to - out of my way!
 
Dannyboy Leather said:
My bags are a bit more primitive but, I very often carry a shoulder bag (possibles) of my own manufacture. The body is brain tanned moose hide, buckle is forged, handmade copper button, and a handwoven shoulder strap. A very comfortable bag that stays close to the body and blends right in with the woods.
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Always like your stuff. What a craftsman. There is just something about natural fibers and smells, especially if you made it yourself.
 
I have a canvas messenger bag I use a lot when I am out and about, but rarely when I am in the woods, thou sometimes when I am day hiking doing photography. And of course my kid got me a "Jack Bauer" 24 messenger bag for my b-day one year. Haven't used it yet, still waiting for CTU to call me back.... :)

Been looking at the shoulder bag/messenger bag from realdeal and it has kind of catch my eye. Ordered one of their hats, and a backpack... if they are as good as I hope then I might grab a messenger bag too.
 
Maxpedition Versipak jumbo for day trips and EDC BOB. Something with 2 straps for longer than a day hike.--KV
 
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