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Coarse tackle · Luggage · Our take
Trakker NXG Compact Carryall
Standard model · Product ID 204105
A smart 35-litre carryall with a bivvy-table lid, useful pockets and sensible carrying options. Dead handy for keeping match and general coarse tackle under control.
- 48 × 38 × 25 cm, with an approximate 35-litre capacity.
- Made from hard-wearing 600-denier polyester and weighing approximately 1.2 kg.
- Five external accessory pockets help split up smaller tackle and session essentials.
- The stiffened main lid doubles as a handy bivvy table.
Make sure it’s the right one. This review covers the Trakker NXG Compact Carryall, model 204105, rather than the larger NXG Carryall or a different NXG luggage variant.
Tackle Index Score
Tackle Index score
A well-specced compact carryall that earns its keep through practical storage and a genuinely useful lid.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality9/10
- Performance8.8/10
- Impact on Fish Catching8.1/10
- Ease of Use9.1/10
- Value for Money8.7/10
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Who it suits
Is it right for you?
Great for
- Coarse anglers on day sessions and club matches. It gives you a compact home for tackle, accessories and session bits without taking over the swim.
- Anglers who like a tidy, flexible setup. The outer pockets, multiple carry options and table-style lid keep the useful stuff close and organised.
Maybe skip if
- Anglers carrying a full load of bulky tackle. Around 35 litres is useful, but it won’t swallow every box, bait item and spare layer going.
- Seatbox anglers wanting instant open access. A zipped carryall is more organised, but slower to rummage through than an open drawer or match bag.
The lowdown
Introducing the Trakker NXG Compact Carryall
A smart 35-litre carryall with a bivvy-table lid, useful pockets and sensible carrying options. Dead handy for keeping match and general coarse tackle under control.
- 48 × 38 × 25 cm, with an approximate 35-litre capacity.
- Made from hard-wearing 600-denier polyester and weighing approximately 1.2 kg.
- Five external accessory pockets help split up smaller tackle and session essentials.
- The stiffened main lid doubles as a handy bivvy table.
Quick verdict
Verdict
The Trakker NXG Compact Carryall looks like a cracking all-round tackle bag for the coarse angler who likes a tidy setup. Its 35-litre capacity, five outer pockets and reinforced lid give you plenty of useful storage without turning the bag into a great big lump.
It won’t replace a full seatbox or a mountain of specialist luggage, but for club matches, pleasure sessions and short trips it’s a bob-on option. The table lid is the real bonus: dead handy when you need somewhere firm for bait tubs, rigs or a brew.
A well-specced compact carryall that earns its keep through practical storage and a genuinely useful lid.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality
- 9/10
- Performance
- 8.8/10
- Impact on Fish Catching
- 8.1/10
- Ease of Use
- 9.1/10
- Value for Money
- 8.7/10
600-denier polyester, heavy-duty twin zips, a reinforced lid and a protected base give it a reassuringly practical build.
The compact shape, five accessory pockets and multiple carrying options suit everyday tackle transport well.
It won’t catch fish for you, but quicker access to organised tackle can reduce faff when the action starts.
The pocket layout, twin zips, grab handles and removable padded shoulder strap make it straightforward to live with.
Its table lid and flexible storage add useful value, especially for anglers who want one compact bag rather than several separate pouches.
Head to head
How it stacks up
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The full rundown
Everything you'll want to know about the Trakker NXG Compact Carryall
A decent carryall can make or break a coarse session. Get it right and all your bits are where they should be. Get it wrong and you’re rummaging through a black hole while the swim is fizzing and the rods are off. The Trakker NXG Compact Carryall is built for the angler who wants a tidy, compact way to move tackle from the car to the bank.
At 48 × 38 × 25 cm, this is a useful middle-ground size. It isn’t a tiny pouch pretending to be luggage, but it’s not some huge tackle trunk either. The approximate 35-litre capacity should cover the everyday stuff for a pleasure session or club match: terminal tackle, feeders, floats, bait accessories, small boxes and a few bits of backup kit.
The main compartment is where the bulkier items will live, while five external accessory pockets give you a much better chance of keeping the little jobs separate. That matters on the bank. Scissors, disgorgers, floats, feeders, hooklength boxes and spare bits all have a habit of vanishing into one big compartment. Separate pockets mean less faff when a bite-time is happening.
Trakker has used hard-wearing 600-denier polyester for the bag. That’s the sort of material you want on tackle luggage that’s going in and out of the car, leaning against a peg and getting dragged through the usual bankside muck. It’s not fancy for the sake of it. The job is to protect your kit and cope with regular use.
The lid is one of the more useful touches. It’s stiffened and reinforced, so it can double as a bivvy table. For a match angler, that gives you a firm place for a bait tub, rig wallet or hooklength board. On a longer session, it’s also a handy spot for a brew or the bits you don’t want sitting in the mud.
Just remember that a table lid is only as useful as the ground underneath it. Put the carryall on a slope and your carefully arranged rig bits may go for a little swim. Find a reasonably flat patch and it becomes a genuinely practical feature rather than a gimmick. Keep it zipped shut when carrying the bag, too, so nothing goes walkabout.
Carrying options look well thought through. You get standard carry handles, side grab handles and an adjustable, removable padded shoulder strap. That gives you a choice depending on the walk. Use the shoulder strap for a longer trek, grab the side handles when loading the car, or lift it by the main handles when moving around the swim.
The heavy-duty twin zips should make opening the main compartment straightforward, even when the bag is properly packed. Twin zips are also handy when you want to crack open just part of the lid rather than fling the whole thing wide. It’s a small detail, but small details are what stop luggage becoming a pain.
Underneath, the waterproof or water-resistant base and feet are welcome on wet grass, muddy pegs and damp platforms. It won’t make the whole bag invincible in a downpour, so common sense still applies. Keep the opening closed and don’t leave it sitting in a puddle. Do that and the base should help keep your tackle away from the worst of the wet.
Overall, the NXG Compact Carryall is aimed at practical fishing rather than showing off. It gives coarse anglers a sensible amount of room, useful separation and a firm lid, while keeping the weight to approximately 1.2 kg before you fill it. If your idea of a good session involves carrying only what you need and knowing where it is, this is a proper tidy-up job.
Specifications
The nuts and bolts
- Dimensions
- 48 × 38 × 25 cm (L × W × H)
- Approximate capacity
- 35 litres
- Weight
- Approximately 1.2 kg
- Material
- 600-denier polyester
- Storage
- Main compartment plus five external accessory pockets
- Carrying options
- Carry handles, side grab handles and adjustable removable padded shoulder strap
Specs checked with Trakker, Oct 2026.
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Our take
The angle
This is less about hauling every bit of kit you own and more about carrying the tackle you actually need. The compact shape should suit anglers who want their essentials together, protected and easy to move around the swim.
The mix of five accessory pockets, twin zips, grab handles and a removable padded shoulder strap gives it proper day-to-day flexibility. Chuck it on a barrow, sling it over your shoulder or lift it into the car without much faff.
What you’re buying
A compact carryall with a useful trick up its sleeve
The Trakker NXG Compact Carryall is a 35-litre tackle bag made from 600-denier polyester. The main compartment handles the bigger boxes and session essentials, while five external accessory pockets give smaller tackle its own homes. That’s ideal for the bits you need quickly, rather than burying everything in one cavernous bag.
Its reinforced, stiffened main lid doubles as a bivvy table. It’s a handy surface for tying rigs, sorting feeders or parking a bait tub. Heavy-duty twin zips look after the opening, and the waterproof or water-resistant base with feet helps lift the bag clear of wet ground.
At approximately 1.2 kg, the empty bag shouldn’t add loads to your loadout. Carry handles, side grab handles and an adjustable removable padded shoulder strap cover different jobs, from loading the car to walking a fair distance to the swim.
Worth knowing. The lid is a useful work surface, not a replacement for a full, large bivvy table. Keep the carryall on reasonably level ground and it’ll be far more useful when you’re sorting rigs or tackle.
Best on the bank
A tidy option for matches, day sessions and short trips
This bag makes sense for coarse anglers who want a compact central holdall for general tackle. Match anglers can use the pockets for floats, feeders, hooklengths and tools, while pleasure anglers have room for the bits needed for a straightforward day on the bank.
It’s also a good fit if you move swims regularly. The carryall isn’t needlessly bulky, and the shoulder strap gives you an easier way to lug it along a towpath or across a big venue. Once you’re settled, the table lid gives you a proper place to work rather than balancing everything on your knee.
It’s less suited to an angler who carries a complete kitchen sink of tackle. A full seatbox setup, multiple bait tubs, spare clothing and bulky accessories will quickly need more luggage. Likewise, if you want instant access to everything from an open bag, the zipped layout may feel a bit slower.
Worth knowing. Use the five outer pockets for the stuff you reach for most. Put the rarely used backup gear in the main compartment, then you won’t be digging through the whole bag when a fish is on the munch.
Quick answers
The useful stuff before you buy
For a sensible day-session loadout, yes. It should handle general tackle, small boxes and accessories. If you carry lots of bulky bait, clothing or specialist kit, you’ll probably need an extra bag.
Keep the main compartment for larger tackle boxes and session items. Use the five external pockets for tools, floats, feeders, hooklengths and other bits you need to grab without a rummage.
The base is waterproof or water-resistant and has feet, so it helps keep the bag raised away from damp ground. It’s still sensible to keep the zips closed and avoid leaving the carryall in standing water.
Worth knowing. If you’re carrying it any distance, fit the padded shoulder strap and keep the load balanced. For short lifts around the swim, the side grab handles are dead handy.
On paper
Pros & cons
What we like
- Useful compact size for coarse tackle, bait accessories and general session kit.
- Five external pockets make small items easier to organise and grab quickly.
- Reinforced lid gives you a firm surface for rigs, bait tubs or a brew.
- Removable padded shoulder strap plus carry and side grab handles.
- Water-resistant or waterproof base with feet helps keep the bag off wet ground.
Worth knowing
- The 35-litre capacity won’t be enough for anglers carrying loads of bulky kit.
- A carryall isn’t as instantly accessible as an open match bag or seatbox system.
- The table lid is useful, but it still needs a reasonably level spot to work properly.
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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.
01Can the Trakker NXG Compact Carryall be used as a table?
Can the Trakker NXG Compact Carryall be used as a table?
Yes. The stiffened and reinforced main lid is designed to act as a bivvy table, giving you a firmer surface for rigs, bait tubs, small tackle and a brew.
02How much does the Trakker NXG Compact Carryall hold?
How much does the Trakker NXG Compact Carryall hold?
Its approximate capacity is 35 litres. That’s a useful amount for general coarse tackle and a day’s essentials, though big loads of bulky kit may need extra luggage.
03Is the base waterproof?
Is the base waterproof?
The carryall has a waterproof or water-resistant base with feet, helping keep the bag raised away from damp ground and mucky bankside surfaces.
What anglers say
The word from the bank
Our read: verdict. The strongest reasons to choose it are useful compact size for coarse tackle, bait accessories and general session kit. and five external pockets make small items easier to organise and grab quickly.; the main trade-off is the 35-litre capacity won’t be enough for anglers carrying loads of bulky kit..
Our take on the feedback
Why it appeals
Checked Sept '26 — “Useful compact size for coarse tackle, bait accessories and general session kit.”
Best fit
Checked Sept '26 — “Coarse anglers on day sessions and club matches: It gives you a compact home for tackle, accessories and session bits without taking over the swim.”
Worth knowing
Checked Sept '26 — “The 35-litre capacity won’t be enough for anglers carrying loads of bulky kit.”
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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