Shoulder bags revisted

[Mike Bolin]

http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=039418
Here is an older thread with alot of photos. There is one of mine there too,, but I'll get some better ones if you want! Mike

[Labs4me]

I've previously posted photos of my possibles bag on other threads. This bag is made of elk hide and I had a local leathersmith make it for me to my specs around 17 years ago. It is a rare hunt that you will find me without it. Presently, Stickshooter of Trad Gang fame is making me a knife to replace the Schrade model #152 shown in the sheath. The inside of the bag is divided into three seperate compatments and I leave one COMPLETE set of all of my bowhunting essentials in their respective compartments. in this manner, even in the dark, I can find what I need by FEEL.

I'm fortunate to be able to hunt where I live and much of my hunting is done in two-three hour intervals after work. By leaving my hunting essentials in my possibles bag (arm guard, knife, Accusharp, mini-mag flashlight, compass, hat, face mask, gloves, rope, leatherman, folding saw, extra bowstring, fleece neck gator, etc.) when I get home from work, I grab my bow and quiver, my possibles bag, throw on my scent free clothes that I leave outside in a extra-large tupperware container and I'm off to the deer woods.

When the weather turns cold, I'll roll up and extra wool sweater and cinch it to the bottom of the bag using rahwhide laces. I know it sounds corny, but you will find that you'll grow fond of your possibles bag to the same degree that you become found of a favorite bow. For preseason scouting and tracking a deer, a possibles bag is an absolutely invaluable tool. The key to using it successfully is to ALWAYS leave one complete set of essentials in it. In this manner, you can just grab it and go.

 

 

[Blackhawk]

Here's a possible bag I made from elk leather that I just finished a couple weeks ago.  I got the idea from another TG member.  

The quiver is one of those vintage Bear models and on the strap are pockets for my "Sticshooter" knife, flashlight, cell phone/GPS. (traditional, huh?)

   

[Dirty Bill]

Originally posted by Tbilisi:
Ronp thanks on the update of the poor quality of army surplus.  Dirty Bill I have a cat quiver but am going to a side quiver with a bag.  I found the shoulder bag topic that was posted before.  What size do you really need?  The two that I saw seemed larger and were both made of green canvas material.  Seemed to hold water and anything else they wanted to carry.  I just haven't found the right bag yet.  Thanks for all the info.

I like to have a pack I can put a jacket or sweater in,but I can see how handy the possibles bag would be. I don't always use the catquiver,sometimes just a day pack.

The possibles bag though would be great for a day in the woods. The hatchet is a good idea too.

The thing about us hunters is that we are always changing and adapting,looking for the perfect outfit that works best for what we want to do.

I'm pretty much unable to hunt in trees now,so I'll be hunting from the ground a lot.The possibles bag would work well for that.  

[Tbilisi]

Good looking bags.  Great ideas.  If only I could sew or get my wife to help me out.  We both are busy at this point of time.  Guess I need to buy some leather and give it a try.  I like the comparments.  Lab4me I can se where someone would get attached to a bag like yours.  Flinttim and Greenjeans those are beautiful bags.  And the elk leather from blackhawk, wow.  OK, I ned to purchase leather to make on.  I am inspired, imprressed and can do this.  Where would be the best place to  go on line and purchase leather for a bag.  Needs to be a soft type feel. Suggestions please.

[Hot Hap]

ttt

[Labs4me]

Blackhawk:

Sweet set up!