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Tackle Box
Board: Tools of the Trade
Jan 1, 2007 2:25am
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In the last three months or so, I have read about Camo tape, pens, log books, tape, paper, LnL and various containers. But what I haven't seen yet is what is your favorite tackle box? What do you carry your pens, ink pads, sig stamp, and whatever else with you while your out letterboxing. What works for you? I know there will be lots of answers, but I'm trying to find a suitable tackle box to carry everything. Must have a shoulder strap, compartments to keep my ink/pens seperated, etc.
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Reply to: #60011 by TerraKacher
Jan 1, 2007 4:11am
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Good topic! I have a favorite lumbar back by SwissGear that holds quite a bit of stuff, but I have accumulated too many supplies. It was fine until I added a LnL of CatsEyes. It has to be dumped out to find everything at each letterbox. Santa brought me a new backpack and I am looking forward to using it at the Winter BBQ. Has several separated compartments and a spot for a hydration pack. I think it's actually a snowboarding backpack. The waist strap helps support the pack and my arms swing freely. There is a strap that crosses my chest so the back will not wiggle off.

Depending how you like to carry your supplies, I found a very nice tool caddy at Sears the other day. It was at the checkout counter. Blue CRAFTSMAN canvas tote/caddy? It is zippered. I plan to use it to carry my travellers and supplies to events and gatherings, but not on the trail. It was $5.99. If you want the Sears number I will have to hunt for the tag.

speedsquare
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Reply to: #60014 by speedsquare
Jan 1, 2007 8:20am
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I have a little pack from EMS. It has two compartments, a large compartment for my wallet, snack and logbook, and a smaller compartment with my ink markers and stamps. On the outside, it has a pouch for my cell phone and a water bottle. It has a shoulder strap which I use diagonally around my torso when I box. It's much lighter than a backpack and holds everything together.

Unfortunately, it's so small that I accidentally left it in my mother in law's car in PA last week! Thankfully, she is shipping it home UPS!

Music Woman
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Reply to: #60011 by TerraKacher
Jan 1, 2007 10:34am
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Okay, now I think I need a new backpack for my trail stuff.

Can anybody recommend one that opens up flat so you can see all your stuff at once without having to dig through the bag? Obviously, it also has to be comfortable to carry.

Thanks!

-Murray7
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Reply to: #60040 by Murray Herd
Jan 1, 2007 11:23am
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Quote Can anybody recommend one that opens up flat so you can see all your stuff at once without having to dig through the bag? Obviously, it also has to be comfortable to carry.


My husband bought me one for Christmas. He got it at Michales. It is a scrapbooking bag. It has zippered pockets inside to hold everything and a plastic pocket that is held in by velcro (great for clues.) It opens out flat and has a shoulder stap that I carry sash style. Its very comfortable, but I can get all of my stuff and my two childrens, The only thing I can't get in there is water bottles. So I'm thinking of getting like a water belt.

Alaska HSM
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Reply to: #60040 by Murray Herd
Jan 1, 2007 7:39pm
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~can anyone suggest a new backpack that opens up falt so you can see all your stuff at one without having to dig throught the bag~ Quote from Murray7


Lands End make a great one (its actually a diaper bag, but doesn't look like one) It opens like a doctor bag. Big and Wide so that you can see everything all at one and also has many pockets.

It sells for around $29.00 and comes in many different colors.

check their website. I have one and love it.
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Reply to: #60143 by The hicks from the sticks
Jan 1, 2007 11:09pm
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Quote Lands End make a great one (its actually a diaper bag, but doesn't look like one) It opens like a doctor bag. Big and Wide so that you can see everything all at one and also has many pockets.

It sells for around $29.00 and comes in many different colors.

check their website. I have one and love it.


I checked the Lands End web site and they have two different style diaper bags, which one do you have: the Do-it-all diaper bag or the Little Tripper Bag. They both look like they would work.
http://www.landsend.com/cd/index/fp/0,,67583,00.html?sid=0696102317117181000
Re: Tackle Box
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Reply to: #60167 by TerraKacher
Jan 2, 2007 10:09am
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Regarding the lands ends bags~ I have the "Do-it-all" bag. The "little tripper" didn't have the wide mouth opening but it does have a shoulder strap. The do it all does not but the handles are long enough for me to put it on my shoulder, my husband tho cannot.

The do it all is a little large for some, but I like that. and with 3 kids usually in tow it is a diaper bag to on lookers. it has a large outside pocket for a folder. 2 side pockets for water bottles and 2 more smaller pockets for keys, gloves, and compass.

inside has 6 pockets 3 per side the the large middle section. the wide mouth opening is my favorite feature. Hope that that helped.