Helikon-Tex 17L Bushcraft Satchel

Seemed a bit extravagent buying this to carry my ferret about he's getting on a bit but still goes for a walk with the dog just needs carrying home so i was looking for something like this made from a tough material, he loves it couldn't wait to dive in and slept in there for a few hours plenty of room to move about hence the 5 star review, i was a little dissapointed my tablet didn't fit in the zipper bit but the side pockets inside are elasticated and it fits there so no problem, it's big enough for a ferret a tablet and a bluetooth speaker at the other end, i reckon i could get another ferret in there it's quite deep too,

I bought this as a travel bag. It’s big enough to be useful and small enough to be discrete, lightweight and rugged. I found a non slip shoulder strap pad which helped enormously. The internal pouches and zipped pocket, and external zipped pocket, give just enough organisation. Excellent.

Bought this satchel as a replacement work bag. Didn’t realise the dimensions until received - specs were clear to see here on HH. It’s quite big, bigger than I wanted. It seems tough, though maybe a bit thin? I have other Helikon Tex gear, and all products are high quality. Look at dimensions. HH great as ever.

Had mine a couple of years now, used as a field bag and daily work bag, such is its flexibility. At around 17 litres, its tempting to overload it (and you will), so buy an additional shoulder pad. Dry bags needed for anything like electronics or spare clothing as it will wet-out quickly in bad weather. Nothing has broken or fallen off and it attracts positive comments. Light, capacious, hard wearing, and thoughtful features make it a winner.

Over the years I have spent so much money on bags. I have way too many, some never used. Being a Birder, and about to up take Fishing. I needed a bag mainly to put in a small spotting scope, bridge camera, food and water. Plus gas/small stove. Small fold up seating mat. I studied all of the reviews, looked at other brands. From that I got one. Without question, it is better than a rucksack, extremely well made. With my gear above, I even have space for a fleece and a little more. This bag won't let you down, it's light, and super strong where the strap meets the bag. More than happy, highly recommend. The surprising thing, with all of the above, the price is quite incredible. Value for money, and it will last. All the best Gerry

Apparently note (sic) waterproof in NW Wales. Had this for a week and it hasn't failed me yet. Useful knapsack replacement for bike and wandering about. Zips and materials seem ok. HH dispatch swift.

I've had one of these since they first came out, in stunning 'Coyote', er, brown sand. First off, yes they are single skin, no, they are note really 'waterproof' - at least not for North West Wales. But I have filled this bag to the brim, and it hasn't let me down yet. There's nothing on it that is just for show (except for the little logo), and no more than you need, in my opinion. Light and hard-wearing, I've no complaints. There are of course always more expensive, more tactical options out there but if you just want a handy good looking bag that's also kinda retro - this is the one for you. Comes in other colours than dirty sand, which is nice.

This is a pretty basic satchel without many frills. It uses lightweight material, which isn't waterproof at all. Bearing that in mind, it is quite overpriced. However, I own two, and it is easily my most carried bag. It holds a surprising amount of gear, and I use it in the woods, travelling, and day to day. The compression straps are a waste of time, along with the webbing below the bag. I'd rather Helikon dispensed with these, and add a shoulder pad. It's not the perfect bushcraft satchel, but it's a pretty good one. I added a shoulder pad, and put a sit-mat inside, which pads the hip. I've had my first one at least 5 years, and some of the stitching has frayed, but it's held up pretty well, in view of the amount of use it's had. I only bought a second because the first is starting to look stained and grotty. Nice that it's available in so many colours. Get one.

Excellent quality very comfortable