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It's a practically thought-out and carefully made piece of bushcraft kit. The bag is designed to carry a canteen with a cup and basic accessories, but also fits other useful items. The materials and workmanship are of a high standard. I recommend both the product and the Militaria.pl shop.
Helikon-Tex Essential Kitbag 2.5 l - Woodland
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Helikon-Tex Essential Kitbag 2.5 l - Woodland
The compact Essential Kitbag made from 500D Cordura is designed to carry basic bushcraft and survival equipment, offering excellent organisation and easy access to the contents.
fastex buckle fastening, YKK zippers
The main compartment with a fastex buckle can hold a 1-litre bottle with a cup, ensuring convenient access to key pieces of equipment. Side pockets with YKK zippers allow for organised storage of smaller accessories such as a torch, compass, rope, or sewing kit. The back panel features a slot for larger tools such as a knife, axe, or folding saw, enhancing the bag's functionality in the field.
Compatibility with MOLLE system
The bag can be worn on a belt, on the shoulder, or attached to a backpack and MOLLE/PALS systems. This facilitates integration with other accoutrement and adapting the configuration to the user's needs.
Main features
- made from 500D Cordura
- fastened with a fastex buckle
- side pockets secured with YKK zippers
- built-in sheath for a knife/axe/folding saw,
- detachable carrying strap
- compatibility with MOLLE/PALS.
Woodland Camouflage
Woodland, also known as US Woodland or M81, is a classic camouflage pattern introduced to the US military in the early 1980s, modelled on the earlier ERDL camouflage. For over two decades, it was the standard pattern used by the US military until the end of the first decade of the 21st century. It is characterised by large, irregular patches in shades of green, brown, beige, and black, providing good concealment and distortion properties, particularly in forested areas. Thanks to its effectiveness and global recognition, numerous variants have been developed and adopted by over 60 uniformed formations worldwide. This pattern has also had a significant impact on pop culture, transitioning from military applications to everyday clothing.
MILITARY is the official distributor of Helikon-Tex.
Helikon-Tex is a Polish company operating since 1983, specializing in the design and manufacture of tactical, military and outdoor clothing. The brand’s range comprises clothing, backpacks, bags and various tactical accessories that have gained popularity among professionals and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Its product lines include Bushcraft – for survival enthusiasts, Law Enforcement – designed for uniformed services, and Range – aimed at shooters. The company employs modern camouflage patterns, including MultiCam, ATACS and PenCott, ensuring effective concealment in diverse terrain conditions.
| Weight | 384 g |
|---|---|
| Color/camouflage | Camouflage |
| Main compartments fastening | Flap + Fastex buckles |
| Dedicated laptop pocket | No |
| Molle/pals compatible | Yes |
| External equipment attachment option | Yes |
| Camouflage | Woodland |
| Number of pockets | 4 |
| Dimensions | 220 x 200 x 100 mm |
| Number of compartments | 1 |
| Main material | 100% 500D Cordura |
| Transport handle | No |
| Carrying strap | Yes |
| Capacity | 2.5 l |
| EAN | (02)5908218735149(21) |
| Manufacturer code | TB-EKB-CD-03 |
| Brand | Helikon-Tex |
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Cordura
Cordura is a material woven from durable nylon fibers, developed by DuPont. The structure of the material provides lightness and abrasion resistance, as well as weather resistance. Due to its properties, Cordura is widely used in tactical equipment.
YKK zippers
YKK zippers are high-quality zippers commonly used in clothing and accessories, manufactured by the Japanese YKK Corporation - one of the world's largest zipper manufacturers.
System MOLLE
MOLLE (Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment) is a system for attachment of tactical equipment, used for example in backpacks or tactical vests. It provides the possibility of flexible and modular placement of various accessories and pockets, which allows personalization and optimal adjustment of the item to the specific needs of the user. It is widely used by the military, special services and survival and outdoor enthusiasts.
PALS system
PALS (Pouch Attachment Ladder System) is a modular mounting system for pockets and pouches, used in the MOLLE system. It consists of horizontally sewn rows of 1 inch (25.4 mm) wide, fixed spacing webbing (such as on a backpack) and vertical webbing for attachment and threading (on a pocket). This system is usually equipped with snaps, which further secures the pinned items.
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Number of reviews: 10
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A small bag that offers many possibilities! An excellent addition to a backpack when camping or reaching a summit – then you can take just it with the most important gear. Perfect as a pouch for the Jetboil Flash – it holds the stove and accessories like coffee or tea. Very solidly made!
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The small size of the bag means you have to carefully choose only the most necessary things to pack – only what is absolutely essential. In my bag, among other things, there are: a 550 ml water bottle, a spork, a mini hammock (without the cover, but with carabiners), an NRC foil blanket, plasma lighter, torch, penknife, folding knife, toilet paper, small bottle of sanitiser, insect repellent spray, sewing kit, firesteel, and a survival card with a bus ticket and banknote in the case. This kit allows me to survive 24 hours in the forest or cope with unexpected situations throughout the year (except for the insect repellent spray). The bag is well sewn, and you can carry it in various ways – I most often choose the shoulder or the belt. It fits more than you might think, provided you pack thoughtfully. Numerous compartments help keep things tidy. I only wonder how it will perform in the rain, especially regarding the side pockets – I still need to test this. I think the bag is worth recommending – it looks good, is comfortable to carry, and you hardly feel its weight even when it's full. I prefer it to a rucksack for walks. I also really like the colour scheme – I think it looks better than earth brown/clay, although that's a matter of taste. For me, these colours are the nicest.
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The bag is very good quality. I got it for Christmas and it works well on different surfaces – except in winter, although the winter of 2023/2024 was rather green anyway.
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Great, spacious and sturdy bag with a durable strap. I bought it as an extra pocket for my rucksack with an option to attach a hatchet. Once fully packed it turned out to be so comfortable that I am considering buying a second one, so I don’t have to keep moving the first one. Recommended!
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A nice bag, although I personally use it as a pouch attached to my backpack. It easily fits a Jetboil Trek Zip camping stove.
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Very functional both as a bag and as an organiser for a rucksack. Highly recommend!
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An excellent bag for trips. It fits a 1-litre Nalgene bottle, an Esbit 0.7 l thermos or a medium-sized Landscout 8x40 binoculars. It also has pockets for small items. At the back, you can attach a knife or another sturdy item. You can also easily attach it to a backpack, belt or carry it on your shoulder. Very well-made bag! The multicam colour suits everything.
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Great bag, I have the nylon version in 'melange grey' and I rate it 9/10. I recommend it to anyone who needs a small but fairly spacious bag.
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A good bag for trips to the shooting range.
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