SG access bag

[J.G.]

I am considering adding an access bag to my SG Approach 2800 for this coming year. Can anyone that uses one give me a feel for how big they really are? Ideally I’d put some combo of my tent, sleeping bag, or food in it for a 3 day bivy hunt. I’ll be using a Durston x-dome1, or a tarp if the weather is good, and a 20 deg down bag in a stuff sack. In the pictures it looks like I should be able to fit one or two of those things, but it’s hard to tell. This would replace the need to buy a bigger pack just to extend my day hunts a few days. Thanks,
Jim


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[bushpilot]

It holds less than you think. Mine would hold a Nalgene and some lunch. Maybe you could fit the tent in there. Definitely not a sleeping bag.

 

[TCUHunter34]

I'm pretty sure SG has a 30 day return window, you could test it and see. Though I agree with the above, it's smaller than you think. You may be able to fit the tarp and a small amount of food in there depending on how big the tarp is.

 

[MT_Wyatt]

Having owned both - the approach is done with a bit smaller buckle pattern to compress on the face of a bag, like a “stick it” - I’m not sure how well that would play with the spotter pocket on that bag? Would probably work but might ride kinda funny. You might look at the FHF face compression pocket they make and see if that’s larger - https://fhfgear.com/products/blaze-backpack-panel?variant=43700116520994