[Update 28/03/07] Very well made, functional and seemingly indestructible. A very well thought out piece of kit.

[Update 28/03/07] Haven't noticed any yet.

[Update 28/03/07] I got one of these a couple of years ago, since then it has been put through angling luggage hell and has come out the other end smiling.

My Baitmate is mainly employed as a carry all for roving sessions on the river and stalking sessions on local lakes. It has been dragged through thickets, brambles and bushes, dropped down banks and drenched, widdled on by a dog, kicked in moments of madness and fallen on repeatedly, but still it looks as good as ever, without a frayed seam in sight!

The Baitmate is water proof and has a removable washable lining. The strap is comfortable and the large back pocket is padded so the contents don't chaff during long walks. The pockets are large enough to accommodate a tackle box, Avon Scales, a camera plus other bits and pieces easily.

The main compartment is very well insulated and has a silver foil type surface under the lining. The Baitmate will keep its contents cool in the hottest conditions. This is borne out as mine doubles as a picnic hamper (once the smell of garlic meat has been washed out of the lining anyhow) whenever my better half comes along on warm days and it will keep milk, yoghurts, chocolate etc chilled beautifully all day.

If you can get it for less than the RRP then it represents fantastic value for money. However I must say that this is the best piece of luggage I own and personally I think it is certainly worth the thirty odd quid asking price.