Helikon-Tex Fox hole bag - Review and testing

The Helikon-Tex Fox hole bag is a strange bag. It's a traditional dry bag that can be used as either a pouch on another backpack, sling style bag, or a waist pack... all rolled into one
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[@outinthewoods5652]

Fits a 3x3 tarp, pegs and ridge line great, attaches nicely to most packs and if your tarp is wet it keeps your gear dry, quite a few folks seem to forget dry bags keep water in as well as out, really love mine 😊

[@Warfield1549]

I have 2 of them. It can be used to stuff a summer sleeping bag like the Swagman Roll or the SnugPak Jungle Bag into it. You can even put a tent like the SnugPak Ionosphere without the poles into the Foxhole Bag. You can use a smaller backpack and carry the bulky item in the Foxhole Bag. It can be attached under some Backpacks and it is not swinging around.

[@gregb.8280]

Great!!!!! Another bag i dont need but after watching i must have! Thanks:)

[@MoorlanderEDC]

It is what it is 🤣

[@richardgower232]

Love you videos,you are pro,and real with what ever you talk about,you have cost me loads of money,from buying alot of kit you talk about,but i love it. these foxhole bags look amazing for travel and side pockets on a day pack.,multi use. Thank you.

[@MoorlanderEDC]

Thank you for the kind words my friend. Have a great weekend

[@dominator4381]

I got this bag for more than month. It has so many possibilities of use that for sure I don't remember all. 100% approved, believe me it's very worth of its small price

[@Rocksau333]

Very nice video. My foxhole bag should arrive tomorrow and I´m quite excited about this bag. I have ordered it, together with a bushcraft dump pouch, to have a liter of water and a jacket with me on the walk, without the need of a sweaty backpack on hot days. Greetz 🤘

[@MoorlanderEDC]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@Nostradankus]

I tested the water resistance on mine and it's pretty much what you'd expect from the fabric: In light to medium rain it'll stay dry for a couple of hours, but in heavy rain (let alone under the shower) it'll get soaked through quickly. I wouldn't mind seeing a fully waterproof version in the future, but for my purposes it's still a good piece of kit.

[@WwarpfirewW]

Thanks for review, I've been looking for this, it might be solution for my or maybe some of yours backpack, I have Raccoon type backpack, which doesn't have side pocket, or mesh for bottle etc. Or if fixing jacket on side, you need to tighten whole side straps, so this can be very good solution! 👍👍

[@dplusconsulting6145]

Haha, the outtakes are just hilarious but in all seriousness i was not sure for what purpose i can use the foxhole bag but everytime when HT brings a new product on the market i am thinking like: Shut up and take my money 😂

[@MoorlanderEDC]

Always happy to help 🤜🤛

[@nurfazly]

😂

[@MichaelB2L]

Would be handy for those days out when the weather is a bit iffy - umbrella and/or a waterproof

[@yoinky]

I think it pairs perfectly with their Raider pack, which comes with its own raincover. I dont own the fox yet, but i am thinking of adding it to my raider as a closed bag inside the beavertail

[@behindthespotlight7983]

Also pairs nicely with Pinot Grigio !

[@Ian..]

Good review mate. This is one of those “interesting, but not sure what I’d use it for” items.

[@MoorlanderEDC]

Luckily, they're very fairly priced

[@Miclantechupi]

I almost feel that, given the carrying options, the opening would have been better along the long axis. Perhaps an alternate version?

[@exAirMover]

I've had one attached to the side of my Helikon EDC pack for the last 4 months - the EDC is my work bag (I'm a HGV Driver). IMO I'm a bit disappointed with the Foxhole Bag. I got the Foxhole to store my work softshell (Scruffs Softshell jacket) when not worn. The Foxhole bag is a bit too small to stuff a softshell in easily, then with this in, it's difficult to roll closed the top/side closure with a good seal. The Foxhole needs to be slightly bigger. You've still got the compression shockcord to reduce volume, but at the mo, this is redundant for me as the bag is full with a softshell in

[@marko9912]

I ordered one in Coyote today to go with the Rush 24.

[@UK_Outdoors.]

Strange video 😂. Great job! Might get a couple of these

[@MoorlanderEDC]

Strange definitely isn't bad 🤣🤙

[@TheFruitcake1983]

A good alternative to belt pouches.

[@ianmark7169]

Think this would fit a hydration bladder in there? Along with a light windbreaker? (I know id have to mod it for the tube)

[@vonsprague7913]

I think they've missed a massive chance to make it a full dry bag with Molle instead of daisy making it easy to add to a pack and used for emergency kit, fire kit, first-aid. I live in the Outer Hebrides and it's wet! 2, 3 even 4 dry bags added to the outside of my Bergen would be very valuable.

[@pj4433]

Yep when I saw it I thought that’s what is was.

[@MoorlanderEDC]

I think this might be a taster kind of product. I don't know for sure, but if this sells well I can see a fully waterproof dry bag version appear soon. It would make sense

[@pj4433]

@@MoorlanderEDC well it appears moot, shipping form helikon is same price as the pouch and military first don’t seem to have them

[@MoorlanderEDC]

@@pj4433 shipping since Brexit is crazy. Fill your basket to save on shipping

[@dominator4381]

Man, this bag is perfect, when you go on city with that u can match it even with track suit because of it casuall look. Second thing is that if would be with molle, there is coming "commando look", don't mind me, I love to wear tactical shit, but not everyday and not for every place and with this bag u can go everywere.

[@unfi6798]

What else can we put into the Strange Bag...? Bottles of Rum, some loose knuckles, perhaps even expensive under garment..!! It would also make a great bag for harvesting mushrooms. Cheers from Australia.

[@MoorlanderEDC]

Ha ha ha... My wife said to me the other day "who even is bloody Rum Knuckle?". Honest answer is no idea. I don't even like rum. I justicked the tshirt 😂

[@geanhitchcock1170]

asked military first and they did not know when in. so hopefully someone will bring it in

[@MoorlanderEDC]

Fingers crossed

[@mattsil8322]

Love the channel man! I was wondering if the next helikon tex pouch you review if you can try testing RAL 7013 I am curious how that color looks. Thank you

[@MoorlanderEDC]

Done! I love that colour. Let me see what I can find. If you haven't seen it yet, check my content on the new BDUs a few months back. They're RAL and very nice indeed

[@mattsil8322]

@@MoorlanderEDC the E&E pouch is in RAL as well as the Navtel pouch and cargo pouch. Idk if you've reviewed these yet

[@mattsil8322]

@@MoorlanderEDC also bushcraft satchel, bandicoot wastebag, and the edc backpack

[@Miclantechupi]

Thanks for another great review. Its a pity that isn't a bit bigger. It has the right features for a deployment bag for an abseiling rope, but unfortunately it is just too small for rhe typical 50m rope.

[@norsupyssy]

Have you take a look at Savotta Hatka 12l -bag? That's a good bag, but a little bit pricey.

[@MoorlanderEDC]

I was just about to mention the Hatka too 😂

[@exAirMover]

@@Miclantechupi agree it needs to be a little larger 👍

[@tomlau6192]

Hi, great video thanks for that. Are you familiar with the BCB Crusader set of the british army? If yes does it fit inside? BR Thomas

[@MoorlanderEDC]

Hi Thomas, I know of it however never got my hands on one. I'm pretty confident it'll fit. This here is with a 1000ml bottle and if I remember rightly the Water bottle with the Crusader is a 500ml canteen bottle. 96.3% sure it'll fit

[@MoeketsiThebe-fe2bh]

I am jealous 👌

[@MoeketsiThebe-fe2bh]

I just pulled the trigger on it 5 min ago

[@reyvan3806]

At the price it's defo worth it.

[@Stigmatismenos]

Thank God! I know where i can actually keep my PMG mask!!! Finally!!!

[@MoorlanderEDC]

🤣

[@matthieumeneu754]

Thanks for the great content! Does the swagman Roll fit in the foxhole?

[@MoorlanderEDC]

Hmmmmmm... That's a great question. I'm not 100% sure. It would be epic if it did. Let me pick up a swagman roll and I'll make sure to test it out

[@Warfield1549]

I can put the Swagman Roll into the Foxhole Bag. It fits.

[@matthieumeneu754]

@@Warfield1549 outstanding! thanks for the reply!

[@thesud7]

i arleady see myself buying this little veritile ... "strange" thing :)

[@thesud7]

Update: I did. 😀

[@alexandergutfeldt1144]

This might work well on a Fjällreven Singi au lieu of the Singi side pockets! It's heavier while adding the same volume. It is multi-use though! Apropos: another word for 'strange' is 'different'. For way too many people what is *different* is also *strange*, unknown and therefore dangerous. They get worked up or scared and tend towards irrational behavior. Instead of trying to understand new (different) people/ideas, they will fight & destroy! Many populist movements get elected solely on this platform. Thanks for the review. Don't know why I went on that _strange_ rant!

[@rafalk5709]

Hello... Aaaand... I hate you i hate you i hate you! I've ordered this shortly after introduction, checked, tested, send back. I was shoulder bag type for the last two years. Now swithed to a backpack.. saw this vid.. ordered again.. i hate you.. and thank you. Cheers;)

[@MoorlanderEDC]

Now that was a roller coaster of a rife of a comment 😅😆

[@lakota_stu]

Looks like it wouls be good to carry a tarp on the outside of your bergen

[@MoorlanderEDC]

Cracking idea. Tarp and extra paracord and you've got your shelter kit sorted

[@timleverre5022]

My thoughts exactly. One for tarp and another for Snugpak fair weather sleep system.

I have a 'problem'. Is it reaaly EDC these item (interesting) ? I do not follow anymore (shorts items .... ;)) but I would like to know what's the diff between your 2 yt channels

[@MoorlanderEDC]

I think Moorlander EDC has evolved over the years. It's more EDC plus outdoor items. Moorlander Tactical is more about the tactical gear side of life. Chest rigs, vests, holsters, eye Pro. There's a wee bit of cross over between the two channels. In hindsight Moorlander EDC probably should have been called Moorlander Outdoors 😂

[@timleverre5022]

Ordered a couple these in the hopes that my Snugpak jungle bag and jungle blanket would stack in them. Little info online about diameter. Only length and height which I assume is layed flat dimensions. Anyone know off hand what the max diameter might be?

[@MoorlanderEDC]

Hi Tim, sorry about the delay getting back to you. I've stuffed the bag to get it as circular as I can. The opening diameter is roughly 130mm or 5"... As it happens SnugPak have sent me some stuff to test out and I can confirm the Jungle blanket will fit in in it's compression sack. It's almost millimeter perfect for takes a wee bit of jostling but it will fit. I hope that helps buddy

[@timleverre5022]

@@MoorlanderEDC cheers sir. Posted my comment expecting the obligatory vague guesses or sarcastic comments from viewers. But when a content creator takes the time to revisit the gear and break out a tape measure to double check sizing on a months old video you know you’ve subbed to the right channel. Above and beyond sir. Thank you.

[@MoorlanderEDC]

You're more than welcome. Thank you for the sub. The way I see it, if you've watch me ramble through some content and asked a question it's the least I can do to help. I try as much as possible to get back to people. It's harder now my channel is growing more however I still make some time everyday to see how I can help. Helps to build a great community around my content too. All my best, Randy

[@Warfield1549]

Hi, the SnugPak Jungle Bag fits inside.

[@ndrichardson6217]

There putting out some new interesting stuff out this year there a bushcraft belt come out as well

[@magnuswirtz459]

Yes im definetly interested in this belt as well👌🏽

[@MoorlanderEDC]

If there's interest in it I'll pick one up 👍

[@magnuswirtz459]

@@MoorlanderEDC a review from you would be awesome. They are always very in depth

[@exAirMover]

I'm eagerly waiting for their SAS Smock to be released

[@odinthor939]

🤟👌👍👋💯