While I was fishing last weekend I noticed a fellow angler had a rucksack/chair combination. I was wondering if anyone could recommend anything like this? There's a few rivers and canals near to me and this year I will be roaming them.

Having looked online I've found the Pro Logic Ruck Sack (http://www.prologicfishing.com/productBig.asp?id=60&site=Picturegallery) to look rather neat. If there's anything like this but with the addition of a chair: that would be great.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BRAND-NEW-Fishing-Stool-Rucksack-Backpack-Camping-light_W0QQitemZ7236036093QQcategoryZ72669QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Here is what he was using.

Daniel, that sort of rucksack/chair combi are ok if you are fishing short trips in reasonable weather and the banks are always flat.

In winter you might need something bigger so you can carry more clothing.

On un-level banks (most are - apart from commercial style fishieries) you would need a chair with adjustable legs.

And finally, if you were doing many hours fishing you might find it uncomfortable.

It's not a bad thing if you're starting out though and they're fairly lightweight and good value.

Daniel, the sort of rucksack/chair you point to I have personally used, many moons ago.

They are fine for shortish sessions if you don't need to carry too much but they aren't very stable on a sloping bank however and the one I had, which admittedly was an argos special, did not stand the rigours of angling for very long before it split.

A fair compromise I would respectfully suggest would be a very lightweight chair such as this coupled with a decent rucksack, there's loads of user reviews here mate, if you want any more info PM me.

My missus came home with a rucksack chair about this time last year which she had seen whilst out shopping for diy stuff in no frills, it only cost £3.
I've used it every weekend since and it is still in perfect working order, which is surprising considering the cost.
Get yourself a cheap one if you dont like it what have you got to loose, they are very hany for roaming about, although as mentioned not much good for sloping bankings.
They are comfortable enough, very light and beat sitting on the floor.

jrc do this one relaxa chairbut it doesn't have adjustable legs.
If you're going to get a rucksack, i would suggest trying it packed before buying. I have a nash nomad 35L; a good size for roaming, lots of useful features, but too short in height (digs in lower back when full) and stands away from your back too far (can make it feel unbalanced) IMHO.

Have to agree Paul also have the nomad. It could do with a better harness adjustment. Great bag though.
Shame they have stopped doing the pouches. Stopped using the rig wallet and wanted another lead/bits bag informed by tackle shop affter they had contacted nash that these are not made anymore. The size of the new specialist bits bags is smaller and narrower so is to loose in the side pouch. I got a ESP Lead pouch same size just not as tall.

Brian, i don't use the rig pouch either! I also have the nomad 55 for overnighting; the pouches fit the 35 so I use the leads pouch off that. The Tackle box have the nash pouches on their website here. I wonder if they might be the right ones?

Not sure Paul would need to check the ones i tried were called specialist and they were to small. they also had one that was to large.

I use a Cotswold Trotter holdall, it's a standard holdall with a large plastic bucket fitted and a foam insert over the lid. Plenty of space for tackle and bait bit on the pricey side but great quality. You can also get spare buckets. Ideal for stalking although may be a bit large for some.