I've just been issued my kit but as i'm still training have no locker so I need a bag to store it all in out of view from prying eyes and to cart it to and from HQ. After a browse of the Patrol Store I purchased a suitable looking bag, two compartment jobby (thinking one section for my collection of coats, jackets and stabby and the other for my hats) with some pockets around the side for odds and sods.
As I was using my phone to surf and make the purchase I couldn't find how big it was but it looked suitable, now, on a proper computer I can now see that the bag has a capacity of 150 litres. That makes it the exact same size as the boot on my wife's MX-5.........
Whoops, may have made a slight error of judgement.
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, Jun 29 2012 08:35 AM
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Posted 29 June 2012 - 08:45 AM
Why do they give sizes of bags in litres? I've never really understood that? Sorry not really helping you but just confused.
#4
Posted 29 June 2012 - 08:55 AM
Why do they give sizes of bags in litres? I've never really understood that? Sorry not really helping you but just confused.
Maybe its because you can buy bottles in litres so you can picture how many bottles you can get inside it so that you know how big it is, much easier than giving it in cubic cm when you cant really picture how big that would be
#5
Posted 29 June 2012 - 09:05 AM
I think at 150 litres (and the size of a car boot) it's going to be massive, my wife can get a weeks shopping and her large bag of works stuff in her boot with room to spare.You could hope that it's simply bigger on the inside?
Still, will be handy when I go camping I guess.
#9
Posted 29 June 2012 - 09:17 AM
One 150 ltr bag for all your kit? You best buy another.
Well, not ALL my kit, clearly I will be wearing some if it
#10
Posted 29 June 2012 - 09:43 AM
Well, not ALL my kit, clearly I will be wearing some if it
All the time?? Well whatever floats your boat I suppose.
#11
Posted 29 June 2012 - 09:47 AM
All the time?? Well whatever floats your boat I suppose.
Clearly it will be in the wash. Blast, that reminds me. Need to iron a shirt for tomorrow.
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Posted 29 June 2012 - 09:49 AM
If people are having an issue visualising...google some outward bound stores and the bags etc there generally either had it written on them or have the size in ltr/cm and a picture, so you can work it out from something familiar to you.
I believe it is because 1ltr is equal to 1000 cm2 and a easier way to speak about the sizes than saying it is 25000 cm2 in volumn...25 ltrs is easier.
This all follows nicely with decimalisation as 1 kilo = 1 litre also.
Personally, i just toss my hi-viz+custodian and writting bag in the boot and use it as needed. If transporting more kit around e.g. duties at other stations then my force as the armour bags on hand which are large fold out mats almost, with more than enough space in and free. As lets face it, its not really seen my the public and isnt needed that much.
I believe it is because 1ltr is equal to 1000 cm2 and a easier way to speak about the sizes than saying it is 25000 cm2 in volumn...25 ltrs is easier.
This all follows nicely with decimalisation as 1 kilo = 1 litre also.
Personally, i just toss my hi-viz+custodian and writting bag in the boot and use it as needed. If transporting more kit around e.g. duties at other stations then my force as the armour bags on hand which are large fold out mats almost, with more than enough space in and free. As lets face it, its not really seen my the public and isnt needed that much.
#13
Posted 29 June 2012 - 09:50 AM
Oh I just love non-iron shirts
#15
Posted 29 June 2012 - 11:26 AM
Now you'll be able to take the bodies away with you.
You need a waterproof bag for that...
#16
Posted 29 June 2012 - 11:54 AM
1000 cm^3, actually.1ltr is equal to 1000 cm2
Only if your litre is of water.This all follows nicely with decimalisation as 1 kilo = 1 litre also.
Oh the joys of being a picky so-and-so
Edited by Prolixia, 29 June 2012 - 11:54 AM.
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Posted 29 June 2012 - 12:03 PM
1000 cm^3, actually.
Only if your litre is of water.
Oh the joys of being a picky so-and-so
Only if your water is fresh water, a litre of salt water weighs aprox 1.03kg
#18
Posted 29 June 2012 - 02:32 PM
well, what do you know? It's not as big as feared (although it's still massive) and my kit only just fits in. It's amazing how much room a custodian takes up.
#19
Posted 29 June 2012 - 02:40 PM
well, what do you know? It's not as big as feared (although it's still massive) and my kit only just fits in. It's amazing how much room a custodian takes up.
One 150 ltr bag for all your kit? You best buy another.
#21
Posted 30 June 2012 - 01:03 PM
I wouldn't know, TVP did away with the custodian before I joined.well, what do you know? It's not as big as feared (although it's still massive) and my kit only just fits in. It's amazing how much room a custodian takes up.
#23
Posted 02 July 2012 - 10:07 AM
well, what do you know? It's not as big as feared (although it's still massive) and my kit only just fits in. It's amazing how much room a custodian takes up.
Can you confirm just how many liters the custodian takes up?
#24
Posted 02 July 2012 - 10:52 AM
To two decimal places as well pleaseCan you confirm just how many liters the custodian takes up?
#25
Posted 02 July 2012 - 12:21 PM
Can you confirm just how many liters the custodian takes up?
Tried to measure it but the water keeps pouring out of the vent holes in it.............
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