This is something I've been working on for a few weeks. I always preferred a shoulder bag for hunting, rather than a waist pack or daysack.
The main body of the bag & front pocket are made from 2.5mm veg tan, dyed deep brown & well oiled. I sewed in a 4" gusset of 1mm leather to allow plenty of room inside. The front pocket has a 1-1/2" gusset. To prevent it all just falling open, I bolted in a retainer that hooks on a piece of Moose antler, under the flap. The pocket is closed with a sam browne stud.
The strap is 2" wide, 3.5mm belt strap, tapered to fit a 1-1/2" oval brass buckle. The bag is suspended on 2" brass rings, which I can use as tie-on points for any extras I may want to carry (I often take a small wool blanket)
The strap & all fittngs are attatched with Manchester screws so I can easily repair or replace any of it in the field (I built this with a looong future in mind!)
The bag is 13" tall, by 11" wide, giving me plenty of room to carry supplies for a couple of day at least. I'll be giving it a good week-long workout in South Texas next month ;)
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Nicely done my friend! Very well crafted! I look forward to seeing it in person!
Very nice Rob!
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Very,very nice! Perfect for your hunt with "The Twins". Make sure you take lots of pix. Thinking about going next year....
And most of all,good luck with your move and "living amongst us" :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Very nicely done Rob!
Well thought out, and should serve you well. Where did you get your buckle and rings?
Killdeer :thumbsup:
What a man bag,well done. :clapper:
Thats great! My dad would call that A John Wayne Purse. We love shoulder bags as well. I am planning on making my first soon. have fun in Texas.
Brant
Mighty Nice, Rob!
Your skillset never ceases to amaze me! :thumbsup:
LD
Rob, thats SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET!
A good effort my northern mate. I like Possible bags too, kinda fits into the way I hunt.
Thanks for showing the pics.
ak.
Nice work Rob, bummer I won't see ya in Texas this year :( Maybe next :D :thumbsup:
Don't be packin any of those Stinson size hogs in that :biglaugh: less ya have some quart size zip locks with ya (http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l101/GUNSMITHAMMO/Smileys/RollingSmiley.gif)
nice work
My favorite way to carry stuff, too. Great bag!
Wow, thats some real nice leather work you did there Rob! Sweet!
Nice bag Rob!! I gots to get me one of those.
-Hillbilly
Thats real nice. :notworthy:
very nice :thumbsup: :clapper:
abolutly AWESOME!!! i have a couple very special bags made by good friends and beabed by great spirits!
very nice Rob :thumbsup:
Very well done. :clapper:
Nice work Rob. I prefer a shoulder bag also while hunting. Pat
Could you give us some demensions? Looks like a great bag. Would like to find someone to make me one like that. Currently using a canvas messenger bag by LL Bean. :thumbsup:
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That's a handsome carry all Rob!
Nice work - looking forward to seeing it in person :thumbsup:
cool bag bro have a safe hunt and better still have a safe shift to the USA.ya lucky bugger. :campfire: jeff
Thanks all! :blush:
I can honestly say, my thumbs are still aching from all the stitching! I used to think that the $150 bags were expensive....If I wasselling these & had to charge minimum wage for the hours that this took, you could buy a cheap car!
If you're seriously considering making one, DON'T! Buy one & save the bloodshed! :biglaugh: :biglaugh:
Oh, and Killy, the rings & buckles came from a company over 'ere. Le Prevo leathers....
http://leprevo.co.uk/
If you want anything (& Tandy don't have it) let me know. I'll order it up & mail it over to you ;)
Geez thats nice ! Well done.