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.
The compact Essential Kitbag is made of durable 500D Cordura. It is equipped with a detachable, adjustable carrying strap, which allows you to comfortably carry it on your shoulder or use it as an additional cargo box.
The main compartment is closed with a flap with a buckle. On the inside of the flap there is a mesh fabric pocket for smaller accessories. The YKK zippered side pockets feature internal dividers for easy organization. The bag is equipped with an integrated scabbard for a knife, hatchet or folding saw.
The use of MOLLE/PALS-compliant webbing allows the bag to be attached to a belt, vest, backpack or other pieces of equipment.
Technical data:
Camouflage: Tiger Stripe
Material: 100% Cordura 500D
Capacity: 2,5 l
Dimensions: 22 x 20 x 10 cm
Weight: 384 g
Manufacturer: Helikon-Tex, Poland
Camouflage Tiger Stripe
Tiger Stripe is a family of camouflage patterns originating in Southeast Asia, the most popular variant of which is the pattern developed in the Republic of Vietnam. Its design is based on the French Lizard pattern, adapted for tropical conditions. Tiger Stripe consists of irregular, brushstroke-like stripes in shades of green and brown and wider, grayish lines, placed on an olive or khaki background. Such an arrangement works particularly well in dense jungles and tropical forests, where it effectively camouflages the silhouette among low and medium vegetation. The camouflage makes it difficult to detect at close range and allows one to blend into the dynamic, shaded vegetation background. The name "Tiger Stripe" alludes to the coat of tigers - the pattern imitates the natural striped color pattern, which works well in conditions that require effective contour breakdown in dense greenery.
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 | Tiger Stripe |
| Number of pockets | 3 |
| 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 | 5902688061272 |
| Manufacturer code | TB-EKB-CD-62 |
| Brand | Helikon-Tex |
| EAN |
Reviews with photos
Review summary
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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