a review of my new Fallow/Sika sack

[griffshrek]

hello all
after having a guts full of dragging,humping,carrying in all manner of ways the small amount of fallow deer i sometimes manage to get off the little bit of land i have permission to shoot, i thought i would get a Roe type sack big enough to put a Fallow deer in to carry out.

i put a post on here about what i wanted and was directed towards "poppings " aka Sylvia after a some pleasant emails and phone calls expressing what i wanted she handmade me my Fallow/Sika sack.

to say i am impressed is an understatment it is 100% what i wanted and the "build quality" is outstanding , from the washable good heavy duty removable lining, the non rustle outer shell to the great quality robust leatherwork on the straps ,buckles and the price ,will make this a sack to last me a life time.

the sack open is large but folds down surprisingly small and fitted in the horizontal pocket that runs along my stalking coat (this made a great padded seat as well) no trouble

i had a Fallow doe this saturday (60 lbs larder weight ) and it easly fitted into the sack, i carried it out approx 1.5 mile over fields woods and slopes the sack worked a treat and has been the easiest extraction i have had on my own by far.

i have no connection with "poppings"aka Sylvia or any members on here (i have never meet any SD members yet ) but feel that the product she produced is very worthy of a mention

regards....neil

 

[flytie]

Pictures would be nice! Good review.

ft

 

[zaitsev]

TTIUWP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[griffshrek]

Guys i havent taken any pics,

pics of the same sack (not mine)were posted buy stone when i asked on general discussion section , i tried to link the orgional post but not luck.
its under name sack for fallow deer on page 7 of the GD section.

hope this helps ...neil

 

[stone]

Guys i havent taken any pics,

pics of the same sack (not mine)were posted buy stone when i asked on general discussion section , i tried to link the orgional post but not luck.
its under name sack for fallow deer on page 7 of the GD section.

hope this helps ...neil

hi Neil
what a great write up, as you know i was also impressed by Sylvia's handy work
here are a few pics i posted on the tread in GD
hope they help with your write up
a sika sack, can quite easily take 2 Roe or a Fallow /Sika i also reckon a Red hind would fit
using a couple of Roe for the demo as the Fallow weren't playing ball

also has a washable and removeable liner
1st Roe

2nd Roe

tie it up

and place in sack, as you can see still plenty of room

then just walk out with the spoils of the day

Regards
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Neil
managed to get a few snaps with a fallow for you
just a few of the sika sack with a fallow pricket

just so you can see it can cope
another thing i use is a Yule sack,
rolls up small enough to put in a pocket

and works a bit like this, carry straps on one side

size comparison next to average size Fallow pricket

the straps need a bit more adjustment to sit it higher up the back
a darnsite better than dragging them

 

[zaitsev]

Thanks for posting the pics stone. Also thanks for the write up GF, very useful indeed. I may well try one of these for myself.

Regards

G

 

[griffshrek]

A big thank you Stone for posting the pics for me , as you can tell i am no bill gates on here. ...neil

 

[stone]

No problems Neil
just to make it clear the Sika sack and Yule sack are my own purchased from Sylvia (poppins) at current prices
i hav no involvement in sales or advertising of the said items just benefit from using them as i found them ideal for myself on my ground
ATB
PS anything else i can help you with Neil just ask you are always welcome

 

[Rangefinder]

Guys now that does look interesting.

Whats the cost?

 

[stone]

Guys now that does look interesting.

Whats the cost?

PM Poppins
that way you will know

 

[Rangefinder]

Cheers Stone I have sent Poppins a PM on Sat, nothing heard as yet tho'

RF

 

[Offroad Gary]

six of the best in an ikea bag

 

[willie_gunn]

Gary

Typical IKEA - I'm sure you followed the instructions but you've somehow managed to forget to attach the legs

willie_gunn

 

[Rangefinder]

Poppins

Hey Stone / Fella's

I have been trying to PM Poppins since Saturday, I want to buy a sika sack. Poppins very kindly sent me some details as to cost but I have just noticed my 3 Pm's are sat in my outbox

Does anyone know why I can't PM my order thro'

Cheers

RF

 

[poppins]

sika sack and roe sack

every one has pm
poppins

 

[Rangefinder]

All sorted thanks Poppins

 

[poppins]

roe sika sacks

i dont always get time to go on site every day owing to work being busy.
regards poppins

 

[stone]

Big Dave
this is just for you
as promised

 

[Munroe]

six of the best in an ikea bag

Hi Gary

Do you not find they get a bit hot when crammed in like that?

I have been trying to find some sort of arrangement that will allow me to let the rabbits cool in stead of piling them up in the front box when lamping with the quad. 30-40 dead rabbits generate a fair bit of heat by the end of the session.

 

[stone]

stick a cool box on the front then
i know it won't work, but atleast you hav tried