Helikon-Tex Bushcraft Haversack Bag Review

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

The draw is now closed - Congratulations to the winner!

[@janetfranklin2223]

Hi Michael, that is a nice bag. had not seen you in a while. look forward to more

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks Janet! 😄 Check my video list a think KZbin isn't updating subscribers very well anymore!

[@giovannimai2717]

Ever interestan your videos Michael ! arrivederci !

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks Giovanni! 👍

[@scottseverythingoutdoors462]

You sold me! Just ordered a couple of them! Thanks

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Hope you like them! 👍

[@pauldaws9821]

Looks like the perfect size, enter me. Really enjoy your videos

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Good luck!

[@kanukkarhu]

Sure, I'm in, thanks. 👍🏻

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

You're in!

[@elaineoutdoors9581]

I'm in! Looks like beautiful weather!

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

It was a beautiful day!

[@stephanelachance6195]

As I'm enjoying your video...I look outside my window, there's 3 feet of hard packed snow and tonight will be -31c with the winds. Thank you for 8 minutes of beautiful spring weather...vitamins for the soul. I can see so many uses for this bag , thanks for counting me in for the draw. Yes i'm from North America

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Oh wow! -31c 🥶 We have had such a mild winter this year! Hopefully the warm weather will hit you soon! 👍

[@pacediver2594]

Great piece of gear, yes I would like to enter, enjoy your videos

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Good luck!

[@MrDwrench1]

Thank you for the opportunity to win. Love your content.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Entered!

[@stoutkm]

Thank you Michael. Yes I would like to enter the drawing. The bag would be perfect for me.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

You're in!

[@jimbokiwi9322]

I have had the helikon tex bergen for a couple of years and is my go to pack for a day or wknd. But i wanted something a bit smaller just a quick mooch about with just a saw, knife, cooking gear. So i got this Haversack. I like it so far... But i don't like the clip fastener. It's okish to open with one hand. But you need 2 hands to close it. It's fiddly to close especially if the pack isn't full or you're hands a cold. I might end up changing the clip to a larger easier clip buckle. Besides that it is good bag.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

I wasn't sure about the closure either - I thought I would break it, but its held up so far. I'm not sure if I was to change it, to another type that would work as well 🤔 - Let me know what you would switch to! 👍

[@gabrielvesely4177]

Great packs !! Great videos !! Living life outdoors with your best friend (Esme).

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks Gabriel! 🐶

[@dalelangila9274]

Nice bag I've have alot of packs but not many bags I'm in thanks much for your videos 👍😀

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks for watching!

[@ccmogs5757]

Using mine for about 8 months now (olive/black) good bag & a good vid. :)

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks CC Mogs - Its a satisfying bag to use - Almost feel mil spec apart from that front clip thing.

[@ccmogs5757]

@@TheEmporiumOutdoors - Funnily enough i"m sure that type of clip is old British Army issue from 35-55 years ago :)

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

@@ccmogs5757 Could be!! Sometime the old systems are the best 😉

[@kevinpletcher2295]

Thanks Michael, Great review! I have been looking for a great day bag option. Count me in on the drawing and keep the videos coming looking forward to seeing Simon out in the bush again.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Good luck!

[@johngergen1215]

Looks like a good trekking bag. I already know what I'm going to use it for. Nice video Michael. Thanks.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

You bet!

[@tylerberry2476]

Great video! I would like to enter for bag . And thanks for sharing this with us!!

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Entered!

[@jameschopik5001]

Been watching your videos for the last few months. Living in AK as I get older I realize I’ve changed. Slowed down to look around and enjoy the moment. Your videos have given been great ideas and a want to camp and follow bushcraft more. Reminds me of the SERE days and other survival days I’ve done and want to go down those roads again. Thank you and keep up the great videos and outings!! I’d love to enter to win!! Thank you!!

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Hey James! Old habits die hard. I'm x-military too and I'm always drawn to gear that looks and feels like the stuff I used as a younger man. I'm a lot fatter and slower but I think I enjoy the outdoors more now as I have more time to take it all it 👍 Good luck on the draw!

[@jameschopik5001]

Very hard indeed!! Thank you for your service!!! And for the chance!!!

[@bobohrumbobkat6860]

I would very much like to enter to win the bag. Thank you so much for all the great videos!!

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Good luck!

[@marquepadley2715]

That looks like an Awesome bag, I tend to be like you and fill stuff up to the max, that one looks like a great size.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

It really is! Its the perfect size in my opinion for a day hike.

[@kentuuri8272]

Reminds me of my dads old hunting bag he used to carry👍🏻

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Very cool! 👍

[@l214laus]

Good review, thanks Michael. You had your own version of a conceal carry with the bag blending into your shirt. Where’s the haversack, I thought? No competition entry for me due to living in Australia. Give the hounds a pat please.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Haha - Yea talk about blending in!! 😄 I'll be sure to give the pups a pat from you 🇦🇺

[@tomesguerra5495]

Nice to Simon and always ESME 👍good product review 👌

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks 👍

[@TheStealthbob]

Seeing no snow on the ground...makes me feel great! This is not a product for me but enjoy watching you talk about them nonetheless. Appreciate your content.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Its finally spring time and its just perfect for camping - Warm days, cool nights and no mosquitoes! 😊

[@Jax4umalta]

Yes please enter me. I could use a good camera bag for the field as I don’t have one currently. It looks like the perfect size. You’re very good at product descriptions. You cover everything. Good job MICHAEL. Cheers my friend.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Entered!

[@AdventureswithRod]

thanks Michael, count me in!

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

The draws over but you where included!

[@Texo_McKevo]

I can’t find it but luckily Amazon had one in stock and in the earth brown I’m in America and they don’t sell it anymore

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Really - Thats so sad they don't sell it anymore! 😢 Its almost perfect 😪

[@guidedbywez]

Count me in for the draw. Good luck everyone!

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

The draws over but you where included!

[@patrickmurphy9115]

Hi Esme, Simon and of course Michael, hope all is well with you and your family. Just celebrating a dry St Patricks day here in the UK, well almost dry!!! Take care Stay Safe.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Hope you had a great day!! ☘️

[@vg2b713]

I would love to enter the drawing. Thanks for great content.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

The draws over but you where included!

[@bradmorran9670]

Morning Michael I enjoy your videos could make good use of the bag

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

The draws over but you where included!

[@stevendavis2244]

Im in. Its nice to see spring is finally on the way. Only down side is the return of the bugs.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

I know right! Maybe because of a less wet spring so far = less bugs! I hope 😄

[@gulfcoastoutdoors1]

Very nice. I’m definitely in! Thank you for the opportunity!

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

You got it!

[@GF-pc5bt]

Great thorough review... Count me in on the draw....I did notice something fall out of the bag that you didn’t notice. Hopefully you didn’t lose it !

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Well spotted!! it was the bag tag - so I could remember all the names and features 😄

[@malcolm.s]

Nice simple video. I look forward to more with Esme and Simon now that our weather is warming up. Please enter me for the haversack draw...I need more bags ;-)

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

You're in!

[@davidcooper6704]

Here are my observations - I don't like the top flap securing system. It is an attempt to copy the military system but does not have the same secure fixing. Also I would be happier with a wide flap and 2 fixings (adjustable) as per the tradional haversack. The height of the bag might be a problem if you use a tall water bottle perhaps? What is the molle system under the flap all about? I feel the designers haven't fully thought it through or they have changed the traditional for the ske of change/fashion. I use a British army S10 respirator bag which is cheaper ($10) and does the job equally well so I don't think I'll change it.......yet.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Hi David, It works surprisingly well and the molle on the front is good for sliding in my flashlight securely! I have not had an issue with a full size water bottle (Nalgene Stainless Steel Wide Mouth 'Standard' 38-Ounce) inside the holder. I own several S10 respirator bags (some with the S10's inside 😄) and they are not as useful as this haversack. I actually use it for non-bushcraft trips too if I'm just heading out and need some water for the dogs and a small camera for instance! I highly recommend it 👍

[@jamesguthrie6918]

I could use that haversack bag. Seems like the right smaller size.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Sounds good James!

[@strippingwelsh1]

The closure is the same as used by european armies - Bundeswehr and Biritsh PLCE use the same buckle and it definitely works.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks!! I like the closure and it has proven very reliable 👍

[@johnnyyukon7887]

We have lot's of snow if you would like some more! In the Yukon. Definitely a fan of your channel and could use a handy haversack. One can never have too many haversacks!

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Johnny - You are totally right! More packs and bags the better! 😄

[@paulganzell442]

i'm in. Love the videos especially the overnighters.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@martinagoetz8485]

I tried winter camping last month. Have tracks side buy side liked yours.tent has have floor I am whimp

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Ohh nice!! Winter camping or even cold camping can be challenging in the beginning but practice makes the comfort level better on each trip. I really like the Cabela's Ice fishing tent setup for UTV camping - Its so quick and easy, plus nice and warm 😉

[@MrMikebarrie]

Count me in! And thanks for the great content as always!

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

You got it!

[@RichardT2112]

Nice bag! No need to enter me in the draw, but wanted to show my support! Nice to see the warm weather is upon us ...soon the Canadian AirForce will be out 😉

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks Richard! Spring has sprung 😄 Those CAF guys don't do winter 😄

[@rolsenrolsen]

Another great product review! This one looks like a good one! I’d love to try it out!

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

The draws over but you where included!

[@darcymaw3282]

Great review on the bag...

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thank you so much 👍

[@robmechanic]

Thank you for the review. Seems like a handy bag to have. Please include me in the drawing.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Good luck!

[@lbhunter6341]

Sure I'd like to enter the draw!

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

You got it!

[@kennethaiori]

I enjoy your videos - I find them very relaxing! Please count me in your excellent draw!!

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Good luck!

[@frankdawe5156]

Indeed, Michael, I would love to be included in the draw. Great review BTW.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

You're in!

[@fredsmiser3130]

I would like to be inn your drawing. I do enjoy your winter camping.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Sounds good! Thanks Fred!

[@larryselfridge6733]

I’d love to be in the drawing,looks like a nice made bag . Have a great day day from Millerton New York .

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thank you! You too!

[@dianevillemaire8286]

It would be an awesome piece of equipment

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks Diane!

[@marionsokolik]

Thanks for the review. Please include me in the draw.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

You got it

[@colleendelahaye2273]

I like a good bag and this one looks very useful! I’m in!

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Good luck!

[@benterwellen]

I would like to enter, I am subscribed and from North America, enjoy your adventures with esme and Simon....

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks Ben!

[@WoodsUnknown]

Great video as always. I would absolutely love to have one what a sweet bag. Thank you very much for sharing and stay safe.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks for watching!

[@WoodsUnknown]

@@TheEmporiumOutdoors please enter me.

[@traviscundy5186]

Great run down. Please include me in the drawing. Thanx!

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

You're in!

[@Standswithabeer]

Excellent haversack! I would like to enter. :)

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

You're in!

[@markvolesky5239]

Good morning Michael , I would like to enter in your drawing giveaway . That would come in handy for all my outdoor activities, camping, deer hunting, ATV rinding. As a Eagle scout I just love the great outdoors. Looking forward to your next video, keep them coming. Thank you.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Hi Mark sure thing!

[@mindymcintosh9865]

Please include me in the drawing! Nice bag...good size for me.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

You're in!

[@jamesyork1734]

It looks like a great pack I would be able to put to use. Always enjoy your vids and as I have mentioned before your reviews and suggestions are appreciated.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Awesome, thank you!

[@nickvanhouten]

Great review. I would like to enter for the drawing as well.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Good luck!

[@David_Avidmind]

I`d like to enter please, thanks for your videos.. An even bigger thankyou to Esme and Simon for operating the camera, audio and doing the editing.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

David - If only Esme could do the editing! Unfortunately because of her lack of colour perception she can only operate the camera with Simon on sound 😄

[@lindafromidaho2932]

I'd like to be in, too!! Thanks Michael!

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Hi Linda, sounds good!

[@ZG.84]

Hello Michael! I too would like to enter. Kind regards from the beautiful Pacific Northwest! Give Esme a pat from me!

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

You're in!

[@JogBird]

imo if you need more than 10L or carrying heavy loads, use a backpack.. the heavy shoulder bags will destroy your back

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

JogBird you are not wrong 😄

[@IBRich62]

I would like to enter. Over filling a bags is easy to do when it's made right.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Entered! Isn't that right 😄

[@minkos61]

Looks like a great haversack and I would like to enter for a chance to own it .

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Sure thing!

[@MrJbarreda]

I’m not sure about all this, I have many haversacks, including one from the Hidden Woodsman, Tough Possum, Vertx . I just received this one and I’m having trouble utilizing the bag as an EDC bag. First the cover is wanky, the straps get in the way of the flap being able to totally align well, you have to keep pulling it down. The hook & loop is totally in the wrong place, or they should’ve added a panel inside the main compartment. Having hook & loop in the small pocket, if you want to conceal carry, it’s open and floppy, also not deep enough. In the main compartment it would’ve worked much better. The inside bottle pocket is tiny, and the outside side pockets are also tight, I’m not sure how that would be comfortable with an ax. All the Molle webbing is on the outside, and some are placed awkward in front/side, it limits accessories to size and shape. I found myself struggling to put my everyday carry in place. The front snap closure tab is awful and with all that extra material on it you still cannot adjust it, terrible design. I had to drop my weapon in the zippered back compartment, the only place it didn’t look or feel like it was going to fall out. This bag needs some serious redesign and I’m going to return it. As a bushcraft bag I would get the satchel, much better for that.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Well - I'm sorry this didn't work out for you. I have a couple of them and use them regularly. They are not designed for concealed carry - I'd agree with that but there are many other options if thats your goal. The hidden woodman haversack is about double the price, so I would expect it to be better. For me it's small enough to carry and big enough for my gear. I don't like to carry my axe on any should carry bag as it makes them uncomfortable. I tend to tuck my axe in my chest pack straps (scout style) if I need my hands but I like to hold it as I walk. Thanks for the feed back!

[@foalima1973]

Love the haversack bag I would like to enter

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

You got it!

[@bertrobinson8223]

Nice review Mike....

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks 👍

[@jennyhackworth2929]

Hi Michael I’d love to enter for the drawing of the helikon -Tex bushcraft haversack! Thank you for showing it❤️. I’d love to have a shoulder carry bag!

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

You got it!

[@jennyhackworth2929]

Thank you Micheal!

[@RatdogDRB]

Looks like a nice piece of kit. Interested in participating. Appreciate the opportunity as well. Extra cookies for Esme and Simon... 'cause you KNOW they deserve 'em. LOL Good to see you out and about, looks like no tracks this year.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

You're in! I've been camping lots recently but not filming as I had people with me - so, looking forward to getting out alone soon 👍

[@RatdogDRB]

@@TheEmporiumOutdoors That's one way to be sure you get to relax in the woods, do it with friends, w/o a camera chore. LOL

[@shirjohn6339]

Nice bag I would like to enter from Michigan

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Absolutely!

[@daeholm]

Nice looking bag but the real question is can it carry an Esme?

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Hahaha - Maybe Simon 😄

[@raykiii]

Please enter me for the Haversack bag. Thank you Michael.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Sure Ray!

[@elizabethmosca1172]

Looks like a great bag of not too large. I am a musician so this would be great for carrying music and such. Please include me in the grading. Thank you.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Sure thing Elizabeth! Its a very versatile bag!

[@callmegucio]

Great video. Which one do you recommend for a day hike, the satchel or the haversack? Thank you

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Haversack carries so much better 👍

[@jtuffy1977]

Hi Michael, This bag seems like a great idea and would be quite useful for my camping trips. I would love to be included in the draw. 👍

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

You're in!

[@mssixty3426]

Thank you for the detailed review. Please enter me in the drawing. Cheers!

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Good luck!

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

You won!!! Send me an email to [e-mail] and so I can get your shipping info 👍

[@mssixty3426]

@@TheEmporiumOutdoors Wow! Thanks, I'm so happy that I won the drawing :D I've e-mailed the shipping information. Give Esme and Simon a pat for me.

[@PuskwaskaOutdoors]

I’d like to enter 😁 That is a handy size, looks substantially larger than my Warsaw “bread bags”. Hmmmmm that clasp reminds me of something....

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

You got it and yes the clasp is a copy of some military gear 😉 Some kind soul sent me a picture!

[@grizzybear9111]

Nice bag and excellent review. I'd like to participate in the contest ty.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

You're in!

[@barrypilgrim169]

Nice bag. I would like to enter.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

You're in!

[@upstatescpicker8430]

Love your videos and your dogs...Please enter me in the drawing....

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Entered!

[@keithwilliams4247]

Count me in, thanks.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

You got it Keith!

[@TheMissbehaven1]

I would like to enter for the drawing please. And as always stay safe my friends!

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks so much! You too!! 😊

[@patricksullivan8825]

Please enter me in the drawing, I really like the size of this pack. Looks to be just about perfect. Thanks for the opportunity, and I look forward to more videos!

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

You got it!

[@brianpalmer5223]

Great review as always would love to be included 🙂

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

The draws over but you where included!

[@AZC1949]

What the heck, Michael. Enter me for the draw. If I purchase from Helicon Tex, is there a link where you get an honorarium? If so, please post it.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

I'm working on a link 👍 You're in the draw!

[@JohnMartin-ck7xw]

Great bag, I’m in

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

The draws over but you where included!

[@redoak3809]

I made a mistake. I bought the Satchel. Would much rather have the other bag.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Throw it up on eBay and buy the Haversack 👍

[@redoak3809]

That little clip thing to close it turned me completely off. I have the larger and like it, but like you said, it is too big. I will stick with my Finnish Gas Mask Bag.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

After using this haversack for many months now - It has been great. The clip has not been an issue and I love the size and format 👍

[@osufpe1]

Thanks for the review, can a guy from Idaho get into the drawing? Thanks.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Sure thing Michael! 👍

[@gregorywalter4521]

I love to win the haversack lovr the videos!

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

You're in!

[@rickwallace3102]

As a fellow brit living in Canada (Southern Ontario), I'd like to enter your drawing. Cheers

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

You're in Rick 🇬🇧 I lived in Ontario for the first year - Over in Peterborough!

[@apotcog9988]

Could I please enter. Nova Scotia based viewer here. Great videos and keep them coming

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Yes of course!

[@nikki21975]

I would like to enter. Thank you.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

You're in Dean!

[@themadleaf]

Good review. I'd like to enter for this draw.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Good luck!

[@dagwoodj]

Nice bag, please enter me into the drawing.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

You got it