Monarch Sika Sack Review

[Monarch Country Products]

Is this how it looks then?

Can you no longer use the pockets when in this configuration?

The front fastenings have now changed to snap-lock's.

The pockets can still be used but have less capacity than when the sack is fully open

 

[Keith Edmunds]

The front fastenings have now changed to snap-lock's.

The pockets can still be used but have less capacity than when the sack is fully open

Still plenty of room for knives, wipes, bipod, rangefinder, 8x30 bins etc - even when folded

 

[VSS]

Well, yesterday I hauled the heaviest load so far in the Monarch/Ogden Roe-sack. A 9 or 10 month old, well fed pricket. I've had three munty in it before but this was heavier and the walk was further - I earnt my beer and curry that's for sure. I am amazed how well made these things are - incredibly strong.

With respect, that's just a buck fawn.
8 months old, tops.
It's too early in the year to be calling it a pricket.

 

[Keith Edmunds]

With respect, that's just a buck fawn.
8 months old, tops.
It's too early in the year to be calling it a pricket.

It certainly is one of last years fawns - fair point sir, Still a tidy load for a 'roe' sack

 

[VSS]

It certainly is one of last years fawns - fair point sir, Still a tidy load for a 'roe' sack

Yes, an awkward load to carry on your back, whatever!
What did it weigh, out of interest? It looks to be in reasonable nick, but they can vary enormously.

 

[Keith Edmunds]

Yes, an awkward load to carry on your back, whatever!
What did it weigh, out of interest? It looks to be in reasonable nick, but they can vary enormously.

Haven't weighed it but will before butchering

 

[Ali]

These bags can handle a lot of weight. Larder weight 49Kg on this one.
I had Monarch increase the size of the bag slightly for my own requirements.

 

[Keith Edmunds]

These bags can handle a lot of weight. Larder weight 49Kg on this one.
I had Monarch increase the size of the bag slightly for my own requirements.

A nice piece of sloping ground to aid getting it off the floor

 

[Ali]

A nice piece of sloping ground to aid getting it off the floor

It was a work out that morning I can tell you, all up hill to the truck

 

[Bowland blades]

I really do not like this style of Roesack. The weight is not properly distributed. Much better IMHO is a propper frame type pack to which the carcass or meat can be strapped.

I agree when dealing with bigger beasts / heavier loads . Two Roe in a sack is as much as anyone should really hike out with . After that its secured to a frame or something better ! To much chance of injury . Drag the big ones imo
as it happens my wife just ordered me a new Roe sack , i didn't want a big one

 

[norma 308]

Super kit for taking a very heavy load and all the crap we carry along with us these days I’m on my 3rd different make of sack the previous two came no where close to this !
My eldest boy packing out for me

 

[OSS32]

I wrote this review 10 years ago when it was first launched!! no comments till this year - I log in now because I had a load of emails...

you can thank me for the strap on the top flap with the two rings ... it was a popper on first release (which kept snapping when i had three roe in there) Rob payed me back for having a cobbler make the change and I now see its incorporated... I'll reitterate what great service you get from Monarch.

10 years on I'm now on my second Monarch Sika Sack (the first got lost in a shipping container in New Zealand - was otherwise going strong) and the boy in the photos is now a 6'2" 15st lummox... i can still just about pick him up... but I pay the next day!

The New one with two Roe Does in there:

the new one:

 

[Monarch Country Products]

I wrote this review 10 years ago when it was first launched!! no comments till this year - I log in now because I had a load of emails...

you can thank me for the strap on the top flap with the two rings ... it was a popper on first release (which kept snapping when i had three roe in there) Rob payed me back for having a cobbler make the change and I now see its incorporated... I'll reitterate what great service you get from Monarch.

10 years on I'm now on my second Monarch Sika Sack (the first got lost in a shipping container in New Zealand - was otherwise going strong) and the boy in the photos is now a 6'2" 15st lummox... i can still just about pick him up... but I pay the next day!

The New one with two Roe Does in there:

the new one: View attachment 348814

How time flies!...

 

[Glendine]

The big front pockets are great for stowing some mid layers of clothing when you know it's going to get sweaty.

Go on on tell us what stalking equipment do you carry in it id be interested to see!

Regards,
Glendine.

 

[Glendine]

I wrote this review 10 years ago when it was first launched!! no comments till this year - I log in now because I had a load of emails...

you can thank me for the strap on the top flap with the two rings ... it was a popper on first release (which kept snapping when i had three roe in there) Rob payed me back for having a cobbler make the change and I now see its incorporated... I'll reitterate what great service you get from Monarch.

10 years on I'm now on my second Monarch Sika Sack (the first got lost in a shipping container in New Zealand - was otherwise going strong) and the boy in the photos is now a 6'2" 15st lummox... i can still just about pick him up... but I pay the next day!

The New one with two Roe Does in there:

the new one: View attachment 348814

Hey OSS32,

Thanks again for the review its was your detailed description that convinced me to purchase one.
-10 years is a long time but as the say better late than never!

Cheers
Glendine.

 

[Glendine]

These bags can handle a lot of weight. Larder weight 49Kg on this one.
I had Monarch increase the size of the bag slightly for my own requirements.

Great example of use and a lovely stag well done!

Glendine.

 

[Keith Edmunds]

Go on on tell us what stalking equipment do you carry in it id be interested to see!

Regards,
Glendine.

All depends on the day. If I am stalking to a high seat then I'll put some extra clothing in to wear in the seat as the day gets colder. Kit wise, always a couple of knives and a little pack of wipes, some micropore tape in case of a cut finger, nitrile gloves - but I rarely use them, range finder if I think I might need it later in the seat, same with the 8x32's if I don't think I need the en route and a short drag rope.

 

[Glendine]

All depends on the day. If I am stalking to a high seat then I'll put some extra clothing in to wear in the seat as the day gets colder. Kit wise, always a couple of knives and a little pack of wipes, some micropore tape in case of a cut finger, nitrile gloves - but I rarely use them, range finder if I think I might need it later in the seat, same with the 8x32's if I don't think I need the en route and a short drag rope.

Thanks Keith

 

[Puds]

I got one of the roe sacks from Rob at the Stalking Show in 2022, and it’s seen some reasonable abuse since. It’s held up admirably and (apart from quite a few blood /mud stains) it’s as good as new.

The most I’ve had in there was 4 munties, which wasn’t too enjoyable to lug around but it handled it admirably.

 

[OSS32]

All depends on the day. If I am stalking to a high seat then I'll put some extra clothing in to wear in the seat as the day gets colder. Kit wise, always a couple of knives and a little pack of wipes, some micropore tape in case of a cut finger, nitrile gloves - but I rarely use them, range finder if I think I might need it later in the seat, same with the 8x32's if I don't think I need the en route and a short drag rope.

My pockets are usually stuffed with pies, sweets and water…. Sometimes I forget the water