It's great to see all these new Chapman
special collaborations and
Japan special make ups. I've always viewed
Chapman as something of a Carhartt to
Brady's Filson. Chapman makes terrific, UK-made field bags out of what the testers at the Montgomery Ward Bureau of Standards might designate as good or "economy" quality materials. For example, the rubber lining on my older Solway game bag is starting to crack and the leather is in need of repair. Brady, on the hand, uses top quality bridle leather, solid brass hardware and mil spec webbing--components that result in a premium price. The Brady line is small and focused on a few signature styles (the Ariel, the Trout, the Gelderburn, etc). Chapman, on the other hand, offers limitless variations on classic British and Fishing styles including bags made from linen and tweed along with standard cotton canvas drill. If you cannot afford
Michael Palin's $295 Brady Geldenburn , shop from the vintage Chapman catalogs below for terrific, economical alternatives.
Price Guide
It's great to see all these new Chapman special collaborations and Japan special make ups. I've always viewed Chapman as something of a Carhartt to Brady's Filson. Chapman makes terrific, UK-made field bags out of what the testers at the Montgomery Ward Bureau of Standards might designate as good or "economy" quality materials. For example, the rubber lining on my older Solway game bag is starting to crack and the leather is in need of repair. Brady, on the hand, uses top quality bridle leather, solid brass hardware and mil spec webbing--components that result in a premium price. The Brady line is small and focused on a few signature styles (the Ariel, the Trout, the Gelderburn, etc). Chapman, on the other hand, offers limitless variations on classic British and Fishing styles including bags made from linen and tweed along with standard cotton canvas drill. If you cannot afford Michael Palin's $295 Brady Geldenburn , shop from the vintage Chapman catalogs below for terrific, economical alternatives.
Price Guide
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If you like your bags have a look here.
Small local firm in Norfolk UK.
I'm not connected in any way just like their stuff.
http://www.carriercompany.co.uk/
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