Carryalls
A good carryall keeps your kit organised, dry and easy to barrow to the swim. Here on eTackle you can compare carryalls from reputable online tackle shops at their lowest in-stock prices, alongside the size of the main compartment, rigid bases, insulated sections and how the lid and handles are built.
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Each listing shows how many reputable online tackle shops currently stock that carryall, and the price shown is the cheapest of those in-stock offers. Bags that have been reviewed also carry an eTackle score, so you can sort by how they performed.
Carryalls run from small tackle bags for a short session to large luggage that holds a weekend of kit. Match, feeder and predator anglers will also find bait bags, storage systems and lure carryalls here.
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Choosing a Size
Carryalls are sold in sizes from small to extra large, and some quote a capacity in litres. A small or medium bag suits a day session with a few boxes of end tackle, while a large bag takes the cooker, food and spare clothing an overnighter needs.
Measure the space on your barrow before you buy, as a bag that overhangs the frame is awkward to push over rough ground.
Rigid Bases, Lids and Insulation
A moulded or rigid base keeps the bag upright and stops wet ground soaking through to your tackle. A hard lid or stiffened sides hold the shape when the bag is only half full and let you stack other gear on top.
Insulated compartments keep bait, drinks and food cool through a warm day. Some carryalls are built as systems, with removable boxes, pouches or a cool bag that fit inside the main compartment.
Care and Storage
Empty a carryall after each trip, brush out dried groundbait and wipe the base clean before it goes away. Let it dry fully with the lid open so damp does not get into the lining or the zips.
A loaded carryall is much easier to move on a barrow, and our best carp barrows guide covers the options for getting it to the swim.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size carryall do I need for fishing?
A small or medium carryall is enough for a day session with end tackle, bait and a flask. A large or extra large bag suits overnight sessions, where food, a cooker and spare clothing have to go in as well.
What is the difference between a carryall and a rucksack?
A carryall is carried by its handles or a shoulder strap and usually rides on a barrow or trolley. A rucksack goes on your back, which frees your hands but limits how much weight is comfortable to carry.
Are fishing carryalls waterproof?
Most use a water resistant coated fabric, and many add a moulded base that keeps wet ground out. A welded or fully waterproof bag is the better choice if your kit will sit out in heavy rain.
What is an EVA carryall?
EVA is a tough moulded foam that holds its shape, wipes clean and does not soak up water. It suits bait and wet gear, because spills and mud stay on the surface instead of getting into the fabric.
How should a fishing carryall be cleaned?
Empty it fully, brush off dried mud and bait, then wipe the inside and the base with warm water. Leave it open to dry away from direct heat so the coating and the zips are not damaged.