WPG bag field report.
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WPG bag field report.
Well, I've had my bag for about three weeks now and it has held up great so far. Once my coworkers and family realized that calling it a purse wasn't going to stop me from carrying it (although it almost did) I have had the chance to use it under a lot of different condition.
1) The hospital: Carry my wallet, pager, cell phone, misc. pens, various papers.
Opinion: Great. A little too flexible to protect papers well but allows me to get by most days without carrying a larger briefcase.
2) Running around with the wife: I have to admit I still can't bring myself to just carry the thing while I'm out around town. Must be a throwback to the purse comments.
Opinion: Jury's still out.
3) Hunting/hiking: Binocular, GPS, rangefinder, snacks, camera, extra shells, knife, flashlight. Carried in conjunction with a backpack.
Opinion: This is where this bag comes in the handiest. Anyone who backpacks or hunts with a pack on knows that it's a pain in the caboose to have to stop to take the pack off and rummage through it for stuff. Loading your bag with these often needed items saves having to fill up your pockets or drape multiple items around your neck where they are constantly banging into you. Guess that's why frontiersmen used to carry "possibles" bags to keep all their frequently needed items close to hand.
Having put the bag through several types of inclement weather and hard use, I'd have to say it has held up great. No tears, loose stitching, or any other signs of failure. And I've carried a fair amount of weight in it too.
Jaydoc
1) The hospital: Carry my wallet, pager, cell phone, misc. pens, various papers.
Opinion: Great. A little too flexible to protect papers well but allows me to get by most days without carrying a larger briefcase.
2) Running around with the wife: I have to admit I still can't bring myself to just carry the thing while I'm out around town. Must be a throwback to the purse comments.
Opinion: Jury's still out.
3) Hunting/hiking: Binocular, GPS, rangefinder, snacks, camera, extra shells, knife, flashlight. Carried in conjunction with a backpack.
Opinion: This is where this bag comes in the handiest. Anyone who backpacks or hunts with a pack on knows that it's a pain in the caboose to have to stop to take the pack off and rummage through it for stuff. Loading your bag with these often needed items saves having to fill up your pockets or drape multiple items around your neck where they are constantly banging into you. Guess that's why frontiersmen used to carry "possibles" bags to keep all their frequently needed items close to hand.
Having put the bag through several types of inclement weather and hard use, I'd have to say it has held up great. No tears, loose stitching, or any other signs of failure. And I've carried a fair amount of weight in it too.
Jaydoc
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Re: WPG bag field report.
Yeah, I didn't realize how useful mine was until I started wearing it on hikes. It's great not to have to take a off a backpack and sift through it!jaydoc1 wrote: 3) Hunting/hiking: Binocular, GPS, rangefinder, snacks, camera, extra shells, knife, flashlight. Carried in conjunction with a backpack.
Opinion: This is where this bag comes in the handiest. Anyone who backpacks or hunts with a pack on knows that it's a pain in the caboose to have to stop to take the pack off and rummage through it for stuff. Loading your bag with these often needed items saves having to fill up your pockets or drape multiple items around your neck where they are constantly banging into you. Guess that's why frontiersmen used to carry "possibles" bags to keep all their frequently needed items close to hand.
I.J.
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It's the reproduction MKVII bag made by What Price Glory (WPG). VERY nice bag, well made, and worth the monies if you want a good MkVII bag to carry, and not the price of an original. Regards. Michaelson
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Re: WPG bag field report.
I also have to agree with you Jaydco The bag is great in the field I have used it on several outings. As for just running around town with the family not yet in the comfort zone. I do use it if we go to the park and did use it at several theme parks this past summer and it was very handy.jaydoc1 wrote: 2) Running around with the wife: I have to admit I still can't bring myself to just carry the thing while I'm out around town. Must be a throwback to the purse comments.
Opinion: Jury's still out.
3) Hunting/hiking: Binocular, GPS, rangefinder, snacks, camera, extra shells, knife, flashlight. Carried in conjunction with a backpack.
Opinion: This is where this bag comes in the handiest. Anyone who backpacks or hunts with a pack on knows that it's a pain in the caboose to have to stop to take the pack off and rummage through it for stuff. Loading your bag with these often needed items saves having to fill up your pockets or drape multiple items around your neck where they are constantly banging into you. Guess that's why frontiersmen used to carry "possibles" bags to keep all their frequently needed items close to hand.
Jaydoc
Regards,
Colt
I have concealed handgun license which lets me carry. Yes, Texas is great! My Glock fits perfectly in the small-pocket on the right by the flap, and the extra clip in the smaller pocket on the left side. Can't be too careful these days.
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I just recieved mine yesterday. I have to say the bag is well constructed, the color could be a little more green but it appears to be based on one of the Austrailian made versions that were made of a more khaki colored canvas, it also as the main pocket divider missing just like my vintage khaki MK VII bag. The leather strap is very nice, nice quality bag all around, I am very glad a bought it. I have to thank Jerry again for his great work and getting it to me so fast, just three days!
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Yeah, I think someone had put too much weight in their WPG and the stitching pulled. If I'm not mistaken, I think it happened twice to that person.jaydoc1 wrote:The stitching (on my bag at least) has held up very well. I have read in other threads that people have had problems with their stitching coming loose.
Jaydoc
Anyway, I've never had a problem either, Jaydoc. I usually put a bottle of water and a sheathed knife in there along with the Wells Lamont gloves, flashlight, first aid kit, lenstatic compass, deck of cards, pad of paper, pen, a snack, etc. and have never felt like the strap stitching was gonna rip off of the WPG bag.
Now, I can't speak for the original Mark seven bags since I've never owned one. I can say with certainty though, they were made for war.
I.J.