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Tackle Tuesday… Daiwa Sandstorm Rucksack
Daiwa Sandstorm Rucksack Review
When I opened the box containing the Daiwa Sandstorm rucksack at the Total Sea Fishing HQ I was a bit taken aback.
Angling luggage comes in all shapes and sizes, but, to me, the Daiwa Sandstorm initially looked a bit on the small side.
With the benefit of hindsight I now realise that I had unconsciously been comparing it to the Bergen-style carp angling 'behemoths' that we often get in the office - rucksacks big enough to carry kit needed for several days' stay on the bank.
Once I opened the Sandstorm out properly I realised that it had more room in it than I'd first thought. It just goes to show that first impressions can be deceiving - the Sandstorm is surprisingly Tardis-like in it's capacity to swallow tackle.
The rucksack measures 45cm x 35cm x 25cm inside, plus it has three zipped external pockets (four if you include the zipped cover) and two mesh pockets. The two side pockets, which also have the mesh pockets on the outside of them, are comfortably big enough to each hold at least a couple of reels, while the front pocket will cope with a decent-sized 'rig bits' and hooks box or rig wallets, the latter maybe being a candidate for the zipped cover pocket.
This leaves you with the main compartment to fill. It has loads of room for flasks, extra clothing, boxes of leads, spools of line, filleting knives - whatever you carry with you on a session. To be honest, if you do get it to the 'bursting at the seams' point, you're probably taking too much stuff with you.
The top of the rucksack is twin flapped. The outer cover has two positive clips to fasten it, while the inner one has a zip, all of which helps to keep the weather out while allowing easy access to the contents.
Moving down below, the base is arguably the best I've seen on any sea fishing rucksack. It's a hard base that is waterproof, and will ensure that the rucksack will have a long life as it should not be worn through easily. It also provides a firm base, meaning that the rucksack will stand on its own without toppling over. The small addition of extra weight for a rigid base is a price worth paying in my opinion.
The back of the rucksack has padded mesh pads to make carrying it more comfortable, while also improving airflow so that you won't get to distant marks with the bag stuck to your back.
The shoulder straps are well padded and adjustable, and there is a waist strap to keep everything secure and improve the carrying position.
The back of the rucksack has a substantial grab handle as the top, making it easy to lift to and from a car boot, or to pass onto a boat.
Finished in waspish yellow and black, it's a striking piece of kit too.
From top to bottom this is a well-thought-out, well made piece of luggage and I rate it very highly indeed. It's well priced, too, and to me it looks built to last. It should be a sound investment whether you're a boat or shore anglers, or even a bit of an all-rounder.
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