Luggage

Rucksack or carryall, the right bag depends on how far you walk and how much you carry. Every bag here shows its lowest in-stock price from reputable online tackle shops, so you can compare size, rigid bases and pockets side by side on eTackle before you buy.

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Every bag here also sits on its own rucksack or carryall page, with the same live prices and stock counts. Reviewed bags carry an eTackle score for sorting by how they performed.

Rucksacks suit a long walk to the swim or a roving session, because the weight sits on your back. Carryalls, tackle bags and storage systems suit anglers who barrow their kit and want rigid, organised space.

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Rucksack or Carryall?

A rucksack keeps both hands free and spreads the load across your back, which makes it the better choice when the walk is long or the ground is rough. A carryall holds more in a squarer shape and is easier to pack, but it is carried by hand or rides on a barrow.

Many anglers own one of each, using the rucksack for short roving trips and the carryall for longer sessions.

What to Compare

Size is quoted in litres or as small to extra large, and it decides whether food, clothing and a cooker fit alongside your tackle. Moulded or rigid bases keep wet ground out and help a bag stand up on its own.

Pockets, removable boxes and insulated sections decide how organised the bag stays through a session. Padded straps matter most on a rucksack, while strong handles and a shoulder strap matter most on a carryall.

Looking After Your Luggage

Empty every bag after a trip, brush out dried mud and bait, and let it dry open before it is stored. Damp left in a closed bag is what spoils linings and zips.

If you move a lot of kit at once, our best carp barrows guide compares the barrows that carry it all to the swim.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy a fishing rucksack or a carryall?

Choose a rucksack if you walk a long way or move swims often, as it keeps your hands free. Choose a carryall if you barrow your kit and want more space in a squarer shape that is easier to pack.

What size fishing bag do I need?

A day session needs a small carryall or a rucksack of twenty to thirty litres. Overnight trips need a large carryall or a rucksack of forty litres or more, so food, clothing and a cooker fit as well.

Are fishing bags waterproof?

Most are water resistant rather than fully waterproof, using coated fabric and taped seams. Moulded bases and welded seams give the most protection when a bag sits on wet ground or out in the rain.

What is a rigid or moulded base for?

A rigid base keeps a bag upright, protects the contents from wet ground and wipes clean. It is most useful on carryalls and bait bags that spend the day sitting on the bank.

How do I stop my fishing bags smelling?

Empty them after every trip, wipe out spilled bait and let them dry fully with the zips open. Keep bait in its own bag or tub so the main compartment stays clean.