Range bag from Huma

[Peashooter]

Got a new one, new at Huma and on sale for 43 or so EU dollars.
Dont expect it to be like the big player bags CUZ it is also a whole other price range, but i am going to give it a try and see what happen.

Come in a 6.8 and 9 L flavor, i got 9L one.

Arrive tomorrow.

 

[Ranchibi]

Nice looking bags!

 

[Peashooter]

Nice looking bags!

Yeah i think it will do the trick.
The HUGE DIY tank / everything bag i made a while back, well it is big and the bag itself is also falling apart real soon i am sure.
So got this for backup, though i think it will go strait into action, also picking up ( at local dive store ) a 7" / 180 mm tank boot for my CF tank so it should be able to stand upright, though we will make a dedicated tank shelf under the benches for guests.

Also most important this time of the year, my HUGE DIY tank bag, standing on the floor it is in the way of the diesel heater hot air exhaust for my bench, and no one should shoot with cold toes, so that gotta go.

 

[PowerTouching]

Keep us updated would be great to see some detailed pictures of what the poaches look like opened and how you plan to pack for range use.

 

[Peashooter]

Okay picked up my stuff today.
And i have some " issues" with the design, even if this bag easy take all that is in my much bigger DIY bag and it is only half the size.

So i first thought it was a production issue, but you can see the same in the Huma pictures.
And the issue is the shoulder straps are right where one of the detachable pockets are, meaning that if you put stuff in that pocket it will dig into your back.

I would have put the shoulder straps opposite of the carrying handle so the bags / pockets would sit either side, that just seem more logical to me.

The bag loaded with my 9L tank, and the 2 Tupperware like plastic containers that house tools / chrono and then ammo in the other one, these fit perfect into the pockets.
Here you can see the by carrying handle symmetrical placement of the pockets ( attach by velcro )

The shoulder carrying straps, as you can see right on top of the one of the two pouches.

The pouches detached.
One full of stuff the other one i only have the filling hose in, CUZ due to design i cant really put much more stuff in it.

The main " body" of the bag, again from shoulder carry straps side, as you can see right on top of the velcro for the pouches.

Where the shoulder straps should have been IMHO.
Directly opposite the carrying handle.

I think i will contact Huma, CUZ to me this just dont look / feel right.
What do you guys think ??

It is useable, but not 100 % if you ask me.

 

[Peashooter]

Bonus pic, unzipped the filled pouch so you can see my 2 plastic containers in there.
One ( top ) hold chrono / spare batteries for it and a little tools and oil / grease, the other ( bottom ) hold 6 tins of pellets / slugs, at least 400 in each.
That most often will tie me over for a summer weekend at the range. 6 X 400 = good times.

I also travle with a full set of spares, O-rings and regulators / valves ASO, no break down is gonna ruin a range day for this crusty old pea shooter.
I just need to find a new way to carry my picks CUZ you cant go without those either, but for now i will have to due to the shoulder harness / pouch issue.
O i of course also have a cleaning rod following each rifle like the spare parts, when you shoot this much a on range cleaning or umpteen are warranted i think.

I have mailed Huma wit what i think are issues with this bag.

BUT ! never the less i will be taking the bag to the range tomorrow, i hope it shoulder well CUZ it is heavy for a crusty old guy with back and appendage problems.