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Main Boards => PowWow => Topic started by: ChuckC on August 22, 2016, 08:05:00 PM
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I just ordered one from G. Fred and his darling wife. Anybody have prior experience with any ? I find wearing any fanny pack or backpack with a back quiver is difficult. I wanna use the back quiver more, hence the purchase.
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I wear my possible bags when I'm shooting my blackpowder guns. Cant comment on wearing one with a bow.
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I load all kind of stuff in mine, I really like it.
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I really enjoyed my Asbells possible bag for a time. Only reason I stopped using it is the fact that I carry a pack capable of taking out a boned out deer now. Sometimes I do miss that haversack though.
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You made a good choice. Very good choice.
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I have been using an Asbell haversack for several years. I like it a lot. It holds just about all I need to take to the stand. I also use a back quiver, and they work together just fine. It is a good piece of gear.
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Lastvseason I started using a Swedish gas mask bag as a Haversack. Love it. It even works with a side quiver. Also forces you to take just what you need.
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Very handy piece of gear. You'll like it... a lot!
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I've been thinking of getting one myself .
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Don't have the Ashbel, but have one a hunting buddy made for me. Been using it about 5 years. I am usually caring a tree stand so back packs and fanny packs are in the way. You will love the possibles bag.
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I have one and use it all the time as a haversack, both with my muzzleloader a and my bow. Solid peice of gear that will provide years and years of service.
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I have carried a leather possibles bag while stumping, with arrows in a bow quiver. Very handy, easy to reach or slide out of the way. Better than a waist pack for easy access.
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I always carry my Asbell haversack when hunting. It has enough room for everything you need during a day in the woods. The compartment design helps keep everything organized.
I find it works best to sling the haversack strap across my non dominant shoulder so the sack is on my dominant side then sling the back quiver over the haversack strap and across my dominant shoulder. This allows you to adjust your back quiver while moving through the brush while still having easy access to the haversack.
I think you'll really like it, I know I do.
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Back quivers and possible bags go great together, I always use one of my own making when hunting with a back quiver. I hunt with old timey smokepoles sometimes and used to do a lot of redevous and shoots so I'm used to using one.
Plus they look so darn good to :bigsmyl:
Tracy
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Come on guys... Add in some pictures!
:bigsmyl:
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I wear a Swedish surplus haversack for my day gear when hiking and hunting. Complements a side quiver well.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v169/Stumpkiller/Bowhunting/1397960156_zps11479d7a.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v169/Stumpkiller/Bowhunting/DSCN1080_zpsaeb5ab82.jpg)
(Add a lunch for the trip in and the heart/liver for the trip out).
I don't carry a "possibles bag" when muzzleloading. I carry a shooting bag for the just the items to fire and clean the gun/rifle and a haversack for other stuff. ;-)
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Wow, great response. Looks like I am not alone in trying this. Looking forward to giving it some time in my hunting repertoire this fall. With luck I should have it before season starts.
I have other pieces of Teresa's wool gear and cannot find a single bad thing to say about it, or her service. I guess that's why I keep going back ! Its getting close now. You can almost smell fall in the air !
ChuckC
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I've been using a possibles bag for years. mine has a quiver mounted on it.
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BTW my wife calls mine my "Pocketbook"
:smileystooges:
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Here's a few I've made over the years for folks.
Darren
(http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q240/dhaverstick/Leather%20Goods/Purses%20and%20Bags/ArlensBag-4_zpsphypmklj.jpg)
(http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q240/dhaverstick/Leather%20Goods/Purses%20and%20Bags/BriansBag-4_zpsd23ae47c.jpg)
(http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q240/dhaverstick/Leather%20Goods/Purses%20and%20Bags/MyBag-1.jpg)
(http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q240/dhaverstick/Leather%20Goods/Purses%20and%20Bags/TRQBag-1.jpg)
(http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q240/dhaverstick/Leather%20Goods/Purses%20and%20Bags/PossibleBag3.jpg)
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(http://www.tradgang.com/upload/charlie/2012kennylease3.jpg)
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I made my own out of an old wool army blanket. Nothing fancy, but very functional.
(http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s331/selfbow19953/HAVERSACK/HAVERSACK-3.jpg) (http://s509.photobucket.com/user/selfbow19953/media/HAVERSACK/HAVERSACK-3.jpg.html)
(http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s331/selfbow19953/HAVERSACK/HAVERSACK-2.jpg) (http://s509.photobucket.com/user/selfbow19953/media/HAVERSACK/HAVERSACK-2.jpg.html)
(http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s331/selfbow19953/HAVERSACK/HAVERSACK-1.jpg) (http://s509.photobucket.com/user/selfbow19953/media/HAVERSACK/HAVERSACK-1.jpg.html)
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The bag on the left was made from an old grain sack
(http://www.shrewbows.com/rons_linkpics/Bags.JPG)
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The bag on the right will hold everything I'll need for several days
(http://***********.bowsite.com/tf/pics/00small71303305.JPG)
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Another one of my haversacks. Leather bottom, canvas top treated with bees wax. The buttons are bone. Som3e fancy embroidering on the flap.
(http://www.shrewbows.com/rons_linkpics/Haversack.JPG)
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(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n559/jeffbschulz/GSPICS3344.jpg) (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/jeffbschulz/media/GSPICS3344.jpg.html)
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These are awesome. I've been wanting to try putting together a leather haversack for a while now. You guys may convince me to go ahead and do it.
:campfire:
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Very handy item. Been using one for years. Teresa
Asbell makes a good one. Have fun and good shooting. :campfire:
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Wow! Great stuff guys, now I wanna make one! I have a good sized turtle shell I wanted to use for the outside, just have not gotten around to it. Thanks for the photos, I love the creativity!
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I like the Bison Gear haversack, but generally prefer to carry weight on my hips and not my shoulders.
(http://i796.photobucket.com/albums/yy241/davidmitchell_6466/Bison%20Gear%20haversack/001-1.jpg) (http://s796.photobucket.com/user/davidmitchell_6466/media/Bison%20Gear%20haversack/001-1.jpg.html)
(http://i796.photobucket.com/albums/yy241/davidmitchell_6466/Bison%20Gear%20haversack/003.jpg) (http://s796.photobucket.com/user/davidmitchell_6466/media/Bison%20Gear%20haversack/003.jpg.html)
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Ron, man you just brought back some memories. My Grandfather always used a bag made from a tow ( feed ) sack when rabbit hunting, to put the rabbits in. I believe I have a pic of him with the bag somewhere. Maybe that's why I like haversacks.
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wow, didn't realize so many used one ! Thanks, keep em coming !
ChuckC
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This one is courtesy of Uncle Sam circa 1942. Has lots of mojo connected with it. I'd love to know where it's been the last 74 years.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0603/reddogge/Archery/IMG_2027.jpg)
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Originally posted by David Mitchell:
I like the Bison Gear haversack, but generally prefer to carry weight on my hips and not my shoulders.
(http://i796.photobucket.com/albums/yy241/davidmitchell_6466/Bison%20Gear%20haversack/001-1.jpg) (http://s796.photobucket.com/user/davidmitchell_6466/media/Bison%20Gear%20haversack/001-1.jpg.html)
(http://i796.photobucket.com/albums/yy241/davidmitchell_6466/Bison%20Gear%20haversack/003.jpg) (http://s796.photobucket.com/user/davidmitchell_6466/media/Bison%20Gear%20haversack/003.jpg.html)
those are nice.
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I've come to prefer them over the belt style as I can access stuff without taking it off.
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After picking Selfbows brain, I made one I wear weekly. Its pretty handy
(http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m637/cjohntalk/Haversack%20Project/1425805081.jpg) (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/cjohntalk/media/Haversack%20Project/1425805081.jpg.html)
(http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m637/cjohntalk/Haversack%20Project/1423616954.jpg) (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/cjohntalk/media/Haversack%20Project/1423616954.jpg.html)
There's several pockets to keep things organized and hold a bottled beverage if I wish.
(http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m637/cjohntalk/Haversack%20Project/1423831314.jpg) (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/cjohntalk/media/Haversack%20Project/1423831314.jpg.html)
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Cyclic-Rivers made me a red and black plaid bag like the one in the photo. I like it, holds just enough to carry well and still have what you need.
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Really like my Asbell possibles bag works out well for a couple hour or even day hunts hangs right by you side where all your gear is handy to get at.pro's out weigh the con's for me.
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I like mine but had to modify it with a leather shoulder strap. The nylon webbing was just too slick for my liking and seemed to wander a bit on my shoulder and body. When I swapped it for a leather strap it gave just enough traction to kind of stay put but not be difficult to move when I wanted it to. I use mine the most when small game hunting or as a shell bag when I go out with a single shot shotgun. I'm glad I have one. If your picky about having lots of pockets, then a swedish gas mask bag is hard to beat or you could spend some more and bump up to a Bison Gear haversack.
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made one out of a raccoon pelt..goes well with my coyote quiver....don't even notice it when wearing it
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Have been carrying one for 30 years in the deer woods. There is a picture of the design of the ones we use in Dad's first book. Mine finally wore out a few years ago and I took it to an Amish saddler and had him copy it, but with a two layer bottom inside to help with wear from carrying climbers (for like 30 bucks ;) ). I'd recommend leather over wool if you hunt in the Midwest, unless you REALLY enjoy picking off burrs. Look in muzzle loading catalogs for ideas.
Something else we've also found..... the simpler the better. Lots of little pockets inside sounds like a good idea, but not practical. One bag without inside pockets, and a small outside pocket under the flap for hunting license and small flashlight works best.
Don't get one too big... they become clumsy and you'll put too much crap inside you don't need. It's a good idea to cut a couple sizes from cheap canvas to try out before having one fabricated from leather.
Good luck!
R
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(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/possumtrapper/downloadfile-3.jpeg) (http://s6.photobucket.com/user/possumtrapper/media/downloadfile-3.jpeg.html)
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/possumtrapper/downloadfile.jpeg) (http://s6.photobucket.com/user/possumtrapper/media/downloadfile.jpeg.html)
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/possumtrapper/downloadfile-1.jpeg) (http://s6.photobucket.com/user/possumtrapper/media/downloadfile-1.jpeg.html)
Here's mine. A modified polish bread bag I believe. Has an axe loop and can carry my canteen cook kit, micro cord, GPS, firesteel etc no problem
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Not a good photo, but this bag was made for me by Gray Wolf Woolens when Jeff Aulick(sp?) owned the company. I drew up (http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b99/mule157/IMGP0050.jpg) (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/mule157/media/IMGP0050.jpg.html) kind of what I wanted and he ran with it. All I use for hunting whitetails and turkeys.
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(http://i345.photobucket.com/albums/p380/gdickey_10/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-12/2E2A12F8-8EFD-47C6-ADCF-9709BBEC98A0_zpsyabapzbt.jpg) (http://s345.photobucket.com/user/gdickey_10/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-12/2E2A12F8-8EFD-47C6-ADCF-9709BBEC98A0_zpsyabapzbt.jpg.html)
Asbell's haversack works just fine for me!
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Didn't care for mine. The nylon strap slid all over the place on my shoulder and I found that I had to hold it in place to keep it where I wanted it. I think a leather strap with a rough bottom side would probably prevent it from moving around so much.
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Great photo Gary.
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I bet he keeps his hot apple pie in there.
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Well, after only a few uses of this thing I can tell you I like it, with a few reservations. I need to learn how to work with it, just like a quiver, cause it does move a bit as I lean. It is, however, comfy, holds my stuff out of the way as I had hoped, and... well to me it looks way cool too.
So far, the good outweighs the bad. Its a keeper, and looks great too, thanks Teresa.
ChuckC
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Thanks Paul.
Haha Rich, maybe i do!!! I love hot apple pie lol!!!
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I have my magazine pouch from when I had to go to the rifle range, it was big enough to hold six or eight M16 magazines side by side. It has MOLLE straps on the back, so I can put it on my belt and have what I need for a half-day hunt. It isn't big enough for a regular water bottle, just one of the small plastic ones, but it stays in place and doesn't get in the way of my back quiver.