The Ultimate Guide to Ham Radio Backpacks: What to Consider When Buying
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- Опубліковано 23 лип 2023
- Are you looking for the perfect ham radio backpack? In this video, I'll walk you through the factors I consider when buying a ham radio backpack, including size, weight, features, and price.
Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned ham operator, this video is for you. I'll help you choose the perfect backpack to keep your gear safe and organized, so you can enjoy your hobby to the fullest.
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Links to some of the bags in the video and others I use. Where and if possible, I use affiliate links:
👉👉👉Easy to hold wire antennas - www.lowepro.com/global/format...
👉👉👉👉Tidewe Tactical Range Backpack - amzn.to/47dHZ8m
👉👉👉👉👉Tidewe Tactical Range Backpack (Side zip) - amzn.to/44Yfeuh
👉👉👉👉👉👉Nintendo Switch Case for Lab599 - amzn.to/472dL7V
👉👉👉👉👉👉👉Evatac Tactical Bag (In my opinion, definitely not worth more than 10 bucks) - www.evatac.co/products/strike...
👉👉👉👉👉👉👉👉Targus Camera Bag (This link may expire when it's sold, I don't have another) - www.ebay.com/itm/284934636243...
👉👉👉👉👉👉👉👉👉Presitge Humidor - amzn.to/3Dp7ypa
👉👉👉👉👉👉👉👉👉👉LowePro Tahoe BP150 - These can be found at goodwill or other thrift stores, or seen in person at Best Buy stores - amzn.to/44Yr2gg
👉👉👉👉👉👉👉👉👉👉👉Lowepro 4.3 Navi GPS Case - Good for my Iambic Paddles and small wires - www.ebay.com/itm/14392111654 (Again, it's an ebay link and may expire)
👉👉👉👉👉👉👉👉👉👉👉👉 Aftermarket Rain Covers - amzn.to/3KaVJGN
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Another great video! Thank you!
I have that backpack from the 4:20 mark in the video in both foliage green and coyote brown. Bought the foliage green one at the PX at Camp Shelby, MS in 2009 - took it on a Caribbean vacation and on an Afghanistan "vacation." That pack held up remarkably well through many travels, and is still fully functional today. I use a toiletries bag to store my antennas, coax, spare connectors/adapters, etc., and the infamous "Bovke" case for my Xiegu X6100, both fit in the large back pocket. The middle pocket carries my two Talentcell brick battery packs, and the associated wall warts. The front top pocket carries a mini logbook and pens, and the front bottom pocket carries a bag with stakes and a very short hammer. I carry my DX Commander pole in hand, there is just no bag that will carry it. I love using the Rybakov antenna as it gives me access to every HF band and 6 meters in a vertical configuration that is so easy to setup and take down.
Great video, brother. I enjoyed it! Never overlook cheap thrift store items, you will always find something useful in there at a bargain!
-K5SFC
Being resourceful is a great skill to have learned. Thanks for watching and the great input. If you feel comfortable, what year did you go on vacation? 09 here. Learning how to be resourceful with what was around you, was important. You take care, Brother.
Excellent idea! I have been buying tactical bags for my ham gear off of Amazon, and most run anywhere from 10 bucks up to 32 dollars. I don't care about tacticool, other than molle is pretty sweet for lashing things together. I have a Goodwill within a mile of my house...may go check it out tomorrow.
73,
Brett K5WXP
Taticool. Love that description. Make sure to get the matching pants, too!
Several years ago, someone made waterproofing spray, in a can. It would waterproof any cloth material. Ie. Tents, tarps, cloths & backpacks. It was sold at Lowes Home Improvement. The downside was that it made the cloth stiff and rigid. I know people have used Scotch Guard, for years, to apply a waterproofing layer.
Great tips Dude. 73👍
,great video Sean! Nice to see what is working for you! This is one of those things few guys talk about! The quest for the perfect bag is about like looking for the perfect HT. I think I have as many bags as I do HTs 😂
Some of the tackle bags are super helpful for small components. Most aren't terribly affordable but once in awhile you'll find a wicked deal on a waterproof bag with storage for components. 🤙🏽
Hey, Sean. Yep. I think this video is going to be extremely helpful to me. Thanks for the work! 73!
I'm happy to answer more if I can
Cool bags, some bags look like tactical. Would be a great protector for radio stuffs. 👍Like that bag on your thumbnail most.
That one bag in the thumbnail looks like one of the range bags on the market. Radios (or other 'range accessories ') line up nicely across the Padded bottom section.
It is definitely a range bag (I love it for that). I have seen it sold under multiple names with different designs:
The One I have - www.tidewe.com/products/tidewe-range-backpack-bag-carrier-range-pack?currency=USD&variant=37639141982367&Google%20Shopping&stkn=11e9cc7b2bf9&tw_source=google&tw_adid=&tw_campaign=20942072074&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw4f6zBhBVEiwATEHFVp3pE25XgAtka7lTbAuhHXt_4DCVt1CnFg_Yb-Z9pGVECBT1CXPtpxoCGp4QAvD_BwE
I also saw it the other day at my local Pew Pew Store, under a different name (and slightly different design).
Great bags! Fits an Icom IC705 well :)
You can always put small electronics, into waterproof locking lid containers. Used for food storage. Those are much lighter weight and clear. Versus a heavy, Pelican case, which offers padded protection. Even a ziplock bag works to keep stuff dry!
good stuff
I'm a huge fan of the big one compartment (or one big primary compartment) filled with other containers approach. The inner bags or boxes can be specialized so that they meet the needs of their contents and I can mix and match what inner containers I need.
I live on Ziplock bags. I always throw a few into the thin laptop pocket or the water bladder pocket. They are also great for compressing a sweatshirt or something in a pinch or putting the radio into to protect it. I am still on the lookout for a bag to do POTA and SOTA. One of the ones I want and would love to see someone do a review on is that Eberlestock backpack for carrying a rifle. I think that would be awesome for carrying my 12m fiberglass pole. You really hit the nail on the head though with it depends on what you want to do with it. I think it is time that a ham UA-camr create the perfect POTA/SOTA bag. Kickstarter? Good video.
Primary Arms has tactical backpacks on sale, this week! Like $15 - $25.00
Thank You SrA....for your service and this great video. I hadn't even considered going to GoodWill to look for bags. What a great idea! I'd really like to get a small HF radio like the FT-891 so I can do some fun stuff that involves motorcycles and POTA/SOTA/QRP etc, and if I get a bag than I have to get a radio to go in it! Gotta go shoppin.....thanks again!!
Oh thanks! that was an old patch. I finished out as SSgt. Just kind of threw it on the bag. I do appreciate the kind gesture.
Definitely take a look at some Of those thrift stores and you might get real lucky. Good luck
@@HAMRADIODUDE I remember the days of those patches and hope I can still find one of mine. I retired in 2000 and can't remember exactly when we wore those, but I'm guessing it was the late 80s to early 90s sometime. Anyway, I just went to the closest Goodwill to my home but didn't have any luck this time. Still have lots to learn though, so there's still time to shop around the thrift stores and explore your channel while I figure it all out. 73
you should consider the mission darkness backpack too, its completely faradayed and black, perfect for your backup/pota setup for when the SHTF. i got one to keep my electronic backups in, so radios, antennas, laptop, chargers, hacking tools, antenna analyzer, batteries etc. bit pricey but is worth the outlay.
Badass. I'll check it out. Thanks
Lots of good finds. I stop by Habitat Re-Store from time to time to see what I can find.
Try a Good-will or Salvation Army too!
A fishing backpack, may be a good choice. They have many compartments for tackle boxes, and tools. They are usually water resistant. But are not cheap.
Ha! I just got a new bag from Goodwill yesterday for my POTA stuff
When walking on a beach, you NEED a GO COOLER! Yes, its the Ham Radio station, built into you favorite Yeti (heavy as Hello Kitty) beach cooler! Plus, a case of beer and ice!
For water protection I use a compactor bag as a bag liner
Great video HRD. What are the Green items on the tacticool bag?
Video coming soon on those🤣. Hard to explain but in short,guy support
For my QRP gear I'm just using an old laptop bag. Haven't hiked any appreciable distance with it yet but there are plans for that.
Very helpful video Sean but your sunglasses on your forehead kept distracting me.😎
I could definitely use a bag upgrade. I keep all stuff in their own small size appropriate semi-hard cases and then just toss them into an anime backpack I got out of a subscription box. Lol
Nice hat. To funny
I see you have your tuned lawn chair antenna next to your beer keg antenna. What bands can you cover on that? 73
Beer keg dummy load project that be was completed and for the chair, I haven't decided yet. Probably will end up 6m
@@HAMRADIODUDEBeer keg... Dummy Load! Ha ha 😂
Tell me the name of this fishing backpack and where I can find it. Ebay.
I will see if I can find it
at what time in the video? Thanks
Why does all your videos have that constant edit delay?
I do the best I can with what I have
LEAVE THE HUMIDOR ALONE! C’MON MAN!🧐
I sent it to tank