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Luggage · Barrow storage · Our take
Carp Porter Side Bar Bags Large
Large · CPL019
A roomy side-bar bag for longer, bulkier tackle and the awkward bits that usually end up rattling round the barrow. Simple, useful and built around the Carp Porter system.
- Dimensions: 24 cm high x 73 cm wide x 10 cm deep.
- Designed for Carp Porter side-bar equipment, with an extended compartment for longer or bulkier items.
- Three reinforced buttonhole openings are provided for side-bar straps; the straps are sold separately.
- Available in Green and Dark Kamo, with drainage holes in the base and compatibility with Carp Porter bungees.
Make sure it’s the right one. This review covers the Carp Porter Side Bar Bags Large, manufacturer product ID CPL019, rather than the smaller Side Bar Bags model.
Tackle Index Score
Tackle Index score
A sensible, system-specific storage upgrade with good practical thinking, held back slightly by the separate strap cost and limited internal organisation.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality8.8/10
- Performance8.8/10
- Impact on Fish Catching8.3/10
- Ease of Use9/10
- Value for Money7.9/10
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Who it suits
Is it right for you?
Great for
- Carp Porter owners carrying longer or bulky side-bar kit. The extended compartment gives awkward-shaped equipment a proper home instead of leaving it loose across the barrow.
- Anglers who like a quick, simple pack-down. The large opening and side-mounted position make it easy to grab bits without emptying a big holdall.
Maybe skip if
- Anglers using a different barrow system. The bag is designed around Carp Porter side-bar equipment and its matching straps.
- Anyone wanting lots of pockets and internal dividers. This is a roomy single-compartment bag, not a fully organised tackle case.
The lowdown
Introducing the Carp Porter Side Bar Bags Large
A roomy side-bar bag for longer, bulkier tackle and the awkward bits that usually end up rattling round the barrow. Simple, useful and built around the Carp Porter system.
- Dimensions: 24 cm high x 73 cm wide x 10 cm deep.
- Designed for Carp Porter side-bar equipment, with an extended compartment for longer or bulkier items.
- Three reinforced buttonhole openings are provided for side-bar straps; the straps are sold separately.
- Available in Green and Dark Kamo, with drainage holes in the base and compatibility with Carp Porter bungees.
Quick verdict
Verdict
The Carp Porter Side Bar Bags Large is a proper handy bit of barrow luggage if you’ve got side-bar kit to organise. The long shape and wide opening make it much easier to stash bulky items without playing tackle-bag Tetris every time you pack down.
At £54.99, it’s not pocket-money kit, and you’ll need to budget separately for the side-bar straps. Still, for Carp Porter owners who want cleaner storage and quicker access on the bank, it looks like a bob-on upgrade rather than a daft extra.
A sensible, system-specific storage upgrade with good practical thinking, held back slightly by the separate strap cost and limited internal organisation.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality
- 8.8/10
- Performance
- 8.8/10
- Impact on Fish Catching
- 8.3/10
- Ease of Use
- 9/10
- Value for Money
- 7.9/10
Reinforced strap openings, drainage holes and a purpose-built shape suggest a well-considered piece of barrow luggage.
The long compartment and large opening are well matched to longer, bulkier side-bar equipment.
It won’t catch fish directly, but quicker access and a tidier barrow can make setting up and moving between spots less of a faff.
The simple open layout and side-bar position should make loading and grabbing gear refreshingly straightforward.
£54.99 is reasonable for dedicated Carp Porter storage, though the separate side-bar straps push up the complete setup cost.
Head to head
How it stacks up
Side by side with the closest kit we've reviewed. This updates as we add more reviews.
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The full rundown
Everything you'll want to know about the Carp Porter Side Bar Bags Large
There’s always that one bit of kit on the barrow that refuses to behave. Too long for the tackle bag. Too bulky for the rucksack. Too useful to leave at home. So it gets wedged under a bungee, rattles about on the walk round and somehow ends up covered in lake mud. The Carp Porter Side Bar Bags Large is made to sort that exact nonsense out.
It’s a side-mounted storage bag for Carp Porter barrows, built around the brand’s side-bar equipment. The shape is long and slim rather than boxy, measuring 24 cm high, 73 cm wide and 10 cm deep. That gives you a decent run of storage without adding a massive lump of bulk to the barrow.
The big selling point is the extended main compartment. Longer or chunkier items get somewhere proper to live, rather than being shoved into a standard holdall and hoping for the best. For the angler who carries extra barrow accessories, support gear or those awkward bits needed for a longer session, that extra length should be dead handy.
Access looks nice and straightforward too. There’s a large main opening, so you’re not digging through a narrow zip section with cold fingers while the rods are off. Open it up, grab the bit you need and crack on. That sounds basic, but it’s exactly the sort of thing that saves faff when you’re setting up in the margins or packing down after a wet night.
The bag connects through three reinforced buttonhole openings for the side-bar straps. Those straps are sold separately, so don’t treat the £54.99 bag price as the complete cost unless you already have the right mounting gear. It’s a slightly cheeky extra to remember, but at least the fitting system is clear and built around the Carp Porter setup.
There are drainage holes in the base as well. That matters on a proper British session, where the barrow can get soaked before you’ve even put the brolly up. Water has somewhere to escape instead of sitting in the bottom of the bag. It’s not a magic forcefield for your tackle, mind, so keep genuinely water-sensitive items protected.
You can also pair the bag with Carp Porter bungees. That gives you another way to keep things snug and stop the contents shifting about when you’re pushing the barrow across rough ground. If you’re heading over gravel, roots or a lumpy towpath, a little extra restraint can save a fair bit of annoyance.
In use, the appeal is less about fancy features and more about using dead space properly. Side storage means the main load area can stay focused on the big stuff: bedchair, shelter, carryall and all the usual carp-fishing clobber. It helps spread the load too, which is useful when you’re trying to keep the barrow balanced rather than steering a wonky shopping trolley.
There are limits. This is not a pocket-packed terminal tackle organiser, and the single larger compartment won’t give you neat little homes for every item. It’s also most convincing when matched with a Carp Porter barrow and the proper straps. But if you’ve got the system already, the Large Side Bar Bag looks like a sensible, tidy way to get longer gear off the deck and make the whole loadout a bit more organised.
Specifications
The nuts and bolts
- Product ID
- CPL019
- Dimensions
- 24 cm high x 73 cm wide x 10 cm deep
- Colours
- Green and Dark Kamo
- Main use
- Storage for Carp Porter side-bar equipment
- Mounting
- Three reinforced buttonhole openings for side-bar straps
- Price
- £54.99
Specs checked with Carp Porter, Oct 2026.
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Our take
The angle
This is all about making the side of your barrow work harder. The extended main compartment is aimed at longer gear and awkward-shaped bits, while the three reinforced buttonhole openings let the bag connect to the relevant side-bar straps.
It’s not trying to be a fancy reel case or a fully sectioned tackle holdall. That’s the point, really. You get one big, easy-access space, drainage underneath and the option to pair it with Carp Porter bungees. Less faff, more room for the stuff that normally gets wedged wherever there’s a gap.
The practical bit
A long, open space for awkward barrow gear
The bag measures 24 cm high, 73 cm wide and 10 cm deep, giving it a long, slim profile that suits side-bar mounting. That shape is the whole game here. It’s aimed at gear that feels too long or bulky for a conventional luggage compartment, while still keeping the footprint fairly tidy.
The large main opening keeps access simple. There’s no need to unload half the barrow to reach the item at the bottom, which is a result when you’re setting up in a rush or packing away with rain coming sideways. The three reinforced buttonhole openings are designed for the separate side-bar straps, and Carp Porter bungees can be used to help secure the load.
Worth knowing. The drainage holes in the base help water escape after wet weather or a soggy pack-down. They’re useful protection against standing water, but anything that must stay bone dry should still be stored sensibly.
On the bank
A neat upgrade for Carp Porter owners
This makes most sense for anglers already using a Carp Porter barrow and carrying side-bar equipment. If your normal load includes longer accessories, bulky support gear or odds and ends that never sit nicely in a carryall, the extra side storage could make the whole setup feel much less chaotic.
It should also appeal to anyone who likes a quick pack-down. The bag gives those loose items a dedicated home, while the wide opening means you can get at them without a full tackle-bag excavation. Add the right straps and a bungee, and it becomes a useful part of a properly organised barrow system.
It’s less compelling for anglers who use another brand’s barrow, or for anyone who wants lots of individual pockets and dividers. This is deliberately simple storage. Think roomy side compartment, not mini tackle workshop.
Quick answers
The bits you’ll want to know
Does it keep kit dry? The drainage holes are there to let water out through the base, which is useful in wet conditions. They’re designed to help keep the gear dry by preventing water from pooling, but this remains a storage bag rather than a fully sealed dry bag.
What’s the catch with the price? The listed price is £54.99, but the side-bar straps are sold separately. Check that you’ve got, or budget for, the matching straps before ordering. That’s the main extra cost to factor in.
Which colour should you choose? It comes in Green and Dark Kamo. Both are suitably bank-friendly, so it mostly comes down to whether you prefer a plain look or a bit more camo on the barrow.
On paper
Pros & cons
What we like
- Long, slim shape makes good use of unused barrow space.
- Large opening gives quick access when you’re setting up or packing down.
- Drainage holes in the base help water escape rather than sitting in the bag.
- Can be paired with Carp Porter bungees for a more secure setup.
- Green and Dark Kamo options keep it looking suitably at home on the bank.
Worth knowing
- Side-bar straps are sold separately, so the real setup cost is higher than the bag price alone.
- The single main compartment won’t suit anyone wanting loads of internal organisation.
- It’s designed around Carp Porter side-bar equipment, so it makes less sense on a different barrow system.
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Your questions answered
What anglers want to know
The stuff you’d ask your mate on the next peg. Straight answers, no waffle.
01Do the Carp Porter Side Bar Bags Large come with side-bar straps?
Do the Carp Porter Side Bar Bags Large come with side-bar straps?
No. The side-bar straps are sold separately, so make sure you’ve got the correct straps before planning your setup.
02What can the Large Side Bar Bag hold?
What can the Large Side Bar Bag hold?
It’s designed for Carp Porter side-bar equipment, with an extended main compartment suited to longer or bulkier items. The wide opening also makes it useful for general barrow bits that don’t fit neatly elsewhere.
03Will water collect inside the bag?
Will water collect inside the bag?
The base has drainage holes to help water escape. That’s handy after a wet pack-down, although sensible waterproofing still matters for anything that absolutely must stay dry.
What anglers say
The word from the bank
Our read: verdict. The strongest reasons to choose it are long, slim shape makes good use of unused barrow space. and large opening gives quick access when you’re setting up or packing down.; the main trade-off is side-bar straps are sold separately, so the real setup cost is higher than the bag price alone..
Our take on the feedback
Why it appeals
Checked Sept '26 — “Long, slim shape makes good use of unused barrow space.”
Best fit
Checked Sept '26 — “Carp Porter owners carrying longer or bulky side-bar kit: The extended compartment gives awkward-shaped equipment a proper home instead of leaving it loose across the barrow.”
Worth knowing
Checked Sept '26 — “Side-bar straps are sold separately, so the real setup cost is higher than the bag price alone.”
Tackle Index’s take from the product details and fishing fit we checked. We haven’t found enough independent public feedback to call this an angler consensus yet.
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