Luggage to suit you
Thanks to Taska, you can now find a bag/rucksack/carryall/air-dry bag that suits you, your style of packing and most importantly, they all come with wife/missus-friendly price tags.
AVL Carryalls
In the Carryall collection are three different sized models: Medium, Large and Session, and whilst they clearly differ in size, they do all mimic each other when it comes to features and quality. Along with external pockets, ergonomic neoprene handles, detachable padded shoulder carry straps, heavy-duty waterproof PVC bases, mud feet, chunky, top-end metal zips and box and flag stitching, inside each carryall you’ll find plenty of space to organise your kit so it’s stored just how you want it.
“GIMME”: From £69.99
AVL Air Dry Bags
Air-dry bags with a difference. Taska produce two models: Air Dry Bags Standard (three sizes available) and Divided (two sizes), but both are made from a thick mesh material. Thanks to their cuboid-shape they are extremely hardwearing and allow for increased airflow around the baits, ensuring they dry out perfectly. But what we really love is how they can be used in conjunction with AVL Chilla Bags. Not only are these bags fully insulated, but said Air Dry Bags fit perfectly inside. Two must-haves working perfectly with one another to ensure your boiled food is in tiptop condition.
“GIMME”: From £9.95
AVL Small Backpack
It’s a backpack dedicated to the roving carp angler – the Terry Hearn and Nigel Sharp clones amongst you. The design is based on three compartments so you can store items according to how regularly you think you’ll need their services – i.e. in our case, scales and camera at the bottom… Like the entire Taska collection, they’ve used the highest quality heavy-duty zips throughout, stuck on a fully padded neoprene back section and padded all the shoulder straps with it too. In dimensions, the Backpack measures 220(W) x 360(L) x 420mm (H). Perching this winter on the rivers? This is perfect.
“GIMME”: £59.99
AVL Food Bag
A complete system for on-the-bank dining – everything food-related contained in one super smart bag which is lined to ensure your food is kept fresh. It features a large capacity main compartment with a rigid PVC lid which can be used as a table. The large front external pocket contains: two stainless mugs, two full sets of stainless steel cutlery, two plates, chopping board, hand towel/dish cloth and salt and pepper pots. You’ve then got two external side pockets, both of which have external mesh pockets on for even more storage. The heavy-duty zips throughout and reinforced webbings ensure it’ll last a lifetime too. The Food Bag measures 400(W) x 560(L) x 300mm(H).
“GIMME”: £99.99
AVL Kit Bag
At the beginning of your medium- to long-stay session this bag will house all your clean clothes and wash kit. There’s a fabric ton of space: three external pockets, a large main section and like all the luggage items in the AVL collection, this features heavy-duty box and flag stitching, a detachable padded shoulder strap and top quality zips. At the end of your session you can store those now wet and dirty clothes – i.e. the white pants with the big skids that you’ve been wearing all week – inside the detachable zipped side pocket. Nice touch. The Kit Bag measures 500(W) x 300(L) x 300mm (H).
“GIMME”: £69.99
AVL Sneeka Waist Caddy
This huge bum bag style carrier is a real Godsend; it allows you to carry all the essentials but thanks to its design and luxurious amounts of padding, it’s a dream to carry and walk around with. It features a large, internally-lined main bag with two small and two medium pockets plus a net pocket on the side which is ideal for holding a bottle/can of drink. That ‘huge amounts of padding’ includes side supports and an adjustable waistband to ensure it sits at the perfect high on your waist. The Sneeka Waist Caddy measures in at 540(W) x 200(L) x 300mm (H).
“GIMME”: £49.99