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TuscaroraBorealis
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02/08/2013 10:19AM   (Thread Older Than 3 Years)


I had Dan at Cooke Custom Sewing make me a bag that would ride on top of my toboggan to make things that I might need on the trail easily accessible/storeable.

~First off, it has adjustable straps on either end. (also will be adding some in the middle to keep bag better centered) So, no matter how I lash my toboggan this bag will be able to ride on top of the load.

~There is a huge pocket with large zipper handles (see back of bag in photo) that allow easy, convenient access so I'm able to quickly add/subtract extra layers (hats, mitts, gloves, fleece, parka etc.)without having to unlash my toboggan or worry about those items pulling/falling/ripping off if I just have them tucked under the lashing ropes. Also, I'm able to keep my first aid kit as well as some hand warmers & snacks in there. I also found it works well for those last minute small items that didn't get packed away into the travel duffles.

~ A pocket for my handsaw. So, if we run across any downed timber across a trail, I'll have ready access to my saw.

~ A pocket for my water bottles. Completely lined with thinsulate material to provide an extra measure of insulation prolonging the freezing process.

~ A couple more adjustable straps running over the top of the bag to hold my snow snowshoes, and provide easy access/storage of those on the trail as well.
 
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Minnesotian
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02/08/2013 02:48PM  

Nice design. Keeping things orderly and accessible is a great skill to have for winter.

Am I correct in assuming you don't carry a backpack while trekking? I ask because that is what I do and very similar to your Conover bag, it carries all the essentials needed.
02/09/2013 08:13AM  
Sweet!
Papinator
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02/09/2013 11:10AM  
I want!!
02/11/2013 10:23AM  
how much did it cost?
TuscaroraBorealis
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02/12/2013 09:03AM  
Minnesotian,
you are correct. I do not use a backpack. For me, I find that a backpack traps my perspiration. So, this is what I came up to avoid that problem - yet still having the easy accessibility.

Soledad,
$130
SevenofNine
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02/12/2013 09:48AM  
Those Cabelas bags look handy. Can you tell me what ones you use?
TuscaroraBorealis
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02/12/2013 09:54AM  
Greg,

The bags I have are 50th anniversary bags that were on clearance a couple years ago. It's likely they are no longer in stock. I just did a quick search of Cabelas and didn't see anything similar.
TuscaroraBorealis
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02/13/2013 08:46AM  
Here's a short video review. CCS Conover bag
GreatBigCubsFan
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02/14/2013 09:59PM  
Hey TB, is that the Black River Sled that you have. If so what size?
TuscaroraBorealis
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02/15/2013 08:29AM  
quote GreatBigCubsFan: "Hey TB, is that the Black River Sled that you have. If so what size?"


Nope.

It's a homemade job. Specs

Made 2 of 'em.
GreatBigCubsFan
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02/15/2013 08:27PM  
I'm thinking of going to plastic next time, I have a 1965 Sears wooden toboggan that I reworked for my trip this year, it has 7 ft of usable space. It seamed heavy and did not slide well even though I had it wax up. It may not have helped the situation that I had it overloaded.
 
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