Asbell Wool Haversack

[**DONOTDELETE**]

As for the haversack, call Teresa, she will get you squared away!

[Steve O]

Oh, it is   CODGER not Kodger.  Words like that aren't in the spell check    :D

Thanks for all your level headed advice over the years Ron, on the Internet   and privately.    

I have a similar over the shoulder pack from Gray Wolf Woolens, but I don't believe it is in production any more.

Looking forward to the Shrew Haven thread in a couple weeks...

[elkbreath]

Not to take any business away from the Asbells, but wouldn't this be fairly straightforward to make?  I like home made gear, so perhaps I'll give her a try.  Though mine won't come out looking nearly as nice!

[Rooselk]

I have a Filson Field Bag that I've been using for years. Absolutely love it. But I do have to say this haversack looks to be much lighter - and quieter - than my Filson.

[Rooselk]

EDIT: Oops! My apologies for the double post.

[Hawkeye]

Todd, Roger, Bob...

You guys are kind of expensive to know!

Thanks for the tip on a good looking tool.

[David Mitchell]

How does the flap fasten down?

[**DONOTDELETE**]

On mine it doesn't. I didn't want it to. Unless I'm mistaken Teresa will put a fastener on it for you.

I have several "possibles bags", and have used them extensively since I was in the Army. When I was in the Army I took my canvas "butt pack" and used it as a possibles bag. Ever since I have been searching for the perfect one (it doesn't exist) Teresas haversack is the first one I have had that isn't canvas or waxed cotton. My only beef with the canvas/cotton bags is that they are loud....and the colder it gets the louder they are. Teresas bag is just as quiet as my wool shirt or pants. I access what is  in my haversack quite a bit. The noise of things scraping against canvas, or the jingle of a metal buckle sounds like a marching band in the silent woods.

[Ron LaClair]

I've used a haversack/possibles bag for years. I graduated from a fanny pack which isn't as accessible as a bag at your side. The one I have was made by Duluth Pack and has a divider in the middle which I like. I agree that the wool bag would be quieter and would also be more in fashion with my Longhunter wool shirt. I'm gonna give Teresa a call...    

Steve, I've heard about Old Codgers, and now I are one ?...   :confused: ....   :D

[**DONOTDELETE**]

Ron...it reminds me of that period correct linen bag you have. I always thought that bag would be nice and quiet also.

[Ron LaClair]

Ron...it reminds me of that period correct linen bag you have. I always thought that bag would be nice and quiet also.  

The one on the left?

   

[**DONOTDELETE**]

yep

[PrarrieDog]

If a fastener is needed, go with magnets. Secure and no noise.

[3Feathers]

Looks like it would make good for a day hunt.
Put my order in this morning.

[ronp]

I just oredered one from Teresa as well.  I will put it to use in about a week!  I have been searching for the right bag.  Right now, I use a small military surplus bag, but the flap isn't big enough so things tend to fall out, like my Asbell neck knife.  I'm glad I found that.

[oneshot-onekill]

I need one of those...got to be a real man to carry a "murse" (man purse)!

[Bill Turner]

Right on "oneshot-onekill". My bud "Ric O'Shay" rags on me all the time about my "murse". You can bet he will see this post. Sounds like Teresa has another winner on her hands.  

[Steve O]

Ron--I was using it as a term of endearment      

I'll try to post a pic of mine later as it is not made anymore and wouldn't take any business away from Theresa.

[Ron LaClair]

I knew that Steve....   ...  

[Steve O]

OK then...

Here is my old GWW possibles bag.  

 

You can see the horizontal strap in this shot.  I either use that to go around my waist so it doesn't flop around or I will cinch it down on a heavy jacket I don't want to wear on the walk to stand.

 

This photo shows the belt side a bit closer.  There are 3 pockets.  The first is mesh covered to put small items you want to get at quick.  I mostly put calls in there.   Above that is a zippered pocket for hats and gloves, head nets, ect.  Above that is another, larger zippered pocket for more of the same. At the top is the BIG pocket basically the size of the bag.  On both ends of the bag just under the strap attachments are long pockets that work for a small tripod or bow holder as shown.

 

This is the back side of the the bag.  All these are zippered pockets with various dividers sewn into them to organize everything.  On the bottom are two small pockets that work for tags, heat packs, compass.  The next pocket has everything I need for blood trailing and field dressing.  Above that holds knives, steels, saw, and clippers along with whatever else I can think of!