Use for little pocket in a MKVII

Skippy · Post by **Skippy** » Mon Jun 06, 2005 12:27 pm

I had been wondering what to use the little pocket inside the top of my MKVII for, given mine is a British version, which unlike the Canadian ones which have a press stud flap, is open topped

Well I started packing it for a holiday I'm off on on Sunday (more of that later $\:D/$ ) & found that this sharpner fits perfectly, especially if you attach the little string lanyard in that pocket to it

http://www.gerbergear.com/products/view.php?model=4307

Only £4.99

Now I can always have a sharp pocket knife

Mojave Jack · Post by **Mojave Jack** » Mon Jun 06, 2005 12:35 pm

Good item!

I find my cell phone fits rather nicely, too, as long as I don't toss my bag around too much. I guess I could modify the pocket with a short strap to keep my cell in place. Does that ruin the authenticity, or are others making those kinds of modifications?

crazylegsmurphy · Post by **crazylegsmurphy** » Mon Jun 06, 2005 12:51 pm

I am actually designing slide in pouches for my MKVII. They will be canvas, and green with similar buttons. I am tired of losing my change, and my PDA pens out the top!

ob1al · Post by **ob1al** » Mon Jun 06, 2005 1:12 pm

When I was a smoker I used to stash my zippo in there...however, I no longer even own a zippo ( being a dedicated non-smoker since Christmas gone, I'm very glad to say).

Post by **Michaelson** » Mon Jun 06, 2005 1:15 pm

Get one of relic raiders ziplite flashlights to install in that old Zippo, Al. Now, back to your regularily schedule program, already in progress....

Regards! Michaelson

Band Director Jones · Post by **Band Director Jones** » Mon Jun 06, 2005 1:18 pm

I keep a small bottle of Advil in there. It fits nicely, doesn't move around, and comes in real handy sometimes. I've also kept a zippo lighter in there (even though I've never smoked). That comes in real handy too.

IndianaRedmon · Post by **IndianaRedmon** » Mon Jun 06, 2005 8:41 pm

I also carry my 1941 Zippo lighter in the little pocket of the Mark VII bag. I also carry a small brass button compass in case I need it. However that knife sharpener does look like an interesting item. I think I might try and find one here in the US.

Band Director Jones · Post by **Band Director Jones** » Mon Jun 06, 2005 8:53 pm

IndianaRedmon wrote:However that knife sharpener does look like an interesting item. I think I might try and find one here in the US.

Try Wal-Mart, Target, K-Mart, or any camping/hunting store. They are quite common and inexpensive.

VancouverVic · Post by **VancouverVic** » Tue Jun 07, 2005 11:58 pm

Since I use the bag to carry a notebook and pencils, the little pocket is actually a good place to stow a pencil sharpener.

Ark Hunter · Post by **Ark Hunter** » Wed Jun 08, 2005 12:29 pm

Michaelson wrote:Get one of relic raiders ziplite flashlights to install in that old Zippo, Al. Now, back to your regularily schedule program, already in progress....

Regards! Michaelson

Yeah, RRs ziplites are quite the slick item if you don't smoke or need the fire.
I vote for Ziplite or cellphone.

Redinight · Post by **Redinight** » Thu Jun 09, 2005 11:13 pm

My pocket watch fits right in there.

Indiana Texas-girl · Post by **Indiana Texas-girl** » Thu Jun 09, 2005 11:48 pm

I've used the little pocket to carry Listerine breath strips in there.

Minnesota Jones · Post by **Minnesota Jones** » Fri Jun 10, 2005 12:43 pm

Indiana Texas-girl wrote:I've used the little pocket to carry Listerine breath strips in there.

OMG! Too funny! I do that too!

Is it Friday the 13th today?

copper · Post by **copper** » Fri Jun 10, 2005 1:55 pm

I carry a box of matches.