Czech close enough bag

Swindiana · Post by **Swindiana** » Wed Jun 27, 2007 7:24 pm

I recently found this bag while browsing around:

And this is what it looks like on the inside:

Best part is they have them at $4.90 over HERE.

Affordable, and with some minor modifications it would be a nice close enough I think.

Regards,
Swindiana

Post by **Michaelson** » Wed Jun 27, 2007 7:30 pm

How is the strap attached to the bag, Swin?

Regard! Michaelson

Swindiana · Post by **Swindiana** » Wed Jun 27, 2007 7:44 pm

I couldn't find a good enough pic of the sides of it, unfortunately.

My guess is that it's sewn directly onto the bag though.
If you want rings attached to it I think it would be easy enough to cut the strap above the attachment, loop the created flap back under and then sew it shut with the ring attached, the way it is on a MkVII bag.

(I think I remember someone fixing their Indy bag this way when the strap attachment was busted, using some material from an original webbing strap.)

Regards,
Swindiana

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Wed Jun 27, 2007 7:44 pm

NICE FIND! And it measures the same size as my MkVII. The only thing is that I don't see any rings to attach the straps to, but it should be easy enough to modify it as such. ANd the price can't be beat!

Swindiana · Post by **Swindiana** » Wed Jun 27, 2007 7:54 pm

Bink:
Indeed! And with some snaps on it, there you go!

Hah!
Found a shot of it:

Michaelson:
Sewn on.

Regards,
Swindiana

RobbyT43 · Post by **RobbyT43** » Wed Jun 27, 2007 10:15 pm

How do you add to cart? I cant seem to locate any info about shipping

Indiana Jerry · Post by **Indiana Jerry** » Thu Jun 28, 2007 3:34 am

Swindiana wrote:(I think I remember someone fixing their Indy bag this way when the strap attachment was busted, using some material from an original webbing strap.)

Yep, they did.

I actually used the divider I'd removed, but after the fact realized the web strap would have been a more accurate fix! Rats...

Nice find, Swindy...can't have enough close-enoughs for when folks just want something without having to bid an arm and a leg on an original!

IndianaGuybrush · Post by **IndianaGuybrush** » Thu Jun 28, 2007 7:02 am

I did the exact same thing when my ring attachment broke. The webbing has a tendency to fray against the metal ring, especially if the weld (or solder) closing the ring is raised significantly like it is on mine. I just cut out the tiny useless pocket and fashioned it into an approximately shaped piece. I actually think the canvas is stronger than the webbing, even though it doesn't look quite as good.

Swindiana · Post by **Swindiana** » Thu Jun 28, 2007 7:13 am

RobbyT43 wrote:How do you add to cart? I cant seem to locate any info about shipping

They seem to be wholesale only.

I'd contact them to see if they can provide any info on what retailers of this particular bag there might be.

EDIT:
LINK 1
Some seem to turn up on eBay aswell.

Regards,
Swindiana

ob1al · Post by **ob1al** » Thu Jun 28, 2007 8:47 am

Nice find buddy, I actually like the look of the bag 'as is'.

A Mod now,huh? Congrats man!!

Um, Does this mean Scandy and I can't make anymore jokes about your pants or how much beer you owe us..?

Al

Swindiana · Post by **Swindiana** » Thu Jun 28, 2007 8:50 am

Thanks, Al.

It means I'll be around more to catch every joke... and maybe change the number of pints to fit my budget.

Cheers mate!

Swindiana

Indiana Jerry · Post by **Indiana Jerry** » Thu Jun 28, 2007 2:27 pm

IndianaGuybrush wrote:I did the exact same thing when my ring attachment broke. The webbing has a tendency to fray against the metal ring, especially if the weld (or solder) closing the ring is raised significantly like it is on mine. I just cut out the tiny useless pocket and fashioned it into an approximately shaped piece. I actually think the canvas is stronger than the webbing, even though it doesn't look quite as good.

GOOD POINT. Even though I patched it with the other fabric in error, it IS much stronger now.

Indiana Jess · Post by **Indiana Jess** » Thu Jun 28, 2007 2:52 pm

I like the center pocket that looks like it has a snap closure. An ideal spot to cashe a small czech. $\:D/$

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Thu Jun 28, 2007 2:54 pm

Indiana Jess wrote:I like the center pocket that looks like it has a snap closure. An ideal spot to cashe a small czech. $\:D/$

Come on, Jess, I'll get your meds for you...

Indiana Jess · Post by **Indiana Jess** » Thu Jun 28, 2007 3:07 pm

binkmeisterRick wrote:
Indiana Jess wrote:I like the center pocket that looks like it has a snap closure. An ideal spot to cashe a small czech. $\:D/$
Come on, Jess, I'll get your meds for you...

Better living through chemistry.

Indiana G · Post by **Indiana G** » Thu Jun 28, 2007 6:08 pm

jess, how come you're using my high school grad pic in your avatar

i like it!!!!

Indiana Jess · Post by **Indiana Jess** » Fri Jun 29, 2007 4:59 am

Indiana G wrote:jess, how come you're using my high school grad pic in your avatar

i like it!!!!

It's proof that it's not the years, it's the mileage.

Indywannabe · Post by **Indywannabe** » Fri Jun 29, 2007 11:40 am

Swindy, great find you have there.
And moderator and everything

congrats for movin up in the world,

Mvh
Fredrik

Post by **Michaelson** » Fri Jun 29, 2007 11:48 am

Indiana Jess wrote:
Indiana G wrote:jess, how come you're using my high school grad pic in your avatar

i like it!!!!
It's proof that it's not the years, it's the mileage.

In your case, Jess, it's the years AND the milage. (I told you go give up the motorcyle riding YEARS ago...but NOOooooo!

)

Regards! Michaelson

Swindiana · Post by **Swindiana** » Fri Jun 29, 2007 12:32 pm

Indywannabe wrote:Swindy, great find you have there.
And moderator and everything congrats for movin up in the world,

Mvh
Fredrik

Tack Fredrik!

Long time no hear, or I haven't caught up like I should have perhaps.

How are things?

And, well, same old Swindy, just more stuff to handle and take care of buddy.

Regards,
Lars

Indywannabe · Post by **Indywannabe** » Fri Jun 29, 2007 6:06 pm

Swindiana wrote:
Tack Fredrik!

Long time no hear, or I haven't caught up like I should have perhaps.
How are things?

And, well, same old Swindy, just more stuff to handle and take care of buddy.

Regards,
Lars

Like i said ur movin up in the world

Have not posted so much for a while thats it.
Things are fine on my side, huvet upp o fötterna ner

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Fri Jun 29, 2007 11:08 pm

Found some for general sale!

This site has additional pictures of the bag, too:
http://www.meanandgreen.com/army/Czech_ ... /1978.html

The price is right!