UPDATE: Magnoli Satchel v2

Dutch_jones · Post by **Dutch_jones** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 5:24 pm

wow that is a great improvement!!!

McFly · Post by **McFly** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 5:24 pm

That is pretty cool. I like that! Can you distress them prior to shipping?

Shane

Swindiana · Post by **Swindiana** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 5:32 pm

That looks REALLY good!

Love the lanyard loop too.

Splendid!

High regards,
Swindiana

Ark Hunter · Post by **Ark Hunter** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 5:33 pm

Looks good. Same price as what ever is on your site?

Post by **Indy Magnoli** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 5:48 pm

Thanks guys. I'm not sure about offering them aged... but I'll think about it.

The price should be the same as before.

Kind regards,
Indy

Chewbacca Jones · Post by **Chewbacca Jones** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 10:47 pm

That is sharp! If ever I'd be temped to get another bag...

... and I'm tempted.

Castor Dioscuri · Post by **Castor Dioscuri** » Thu Nov 22, 2007 2:01 am

While the older, 'original' Magnoli bag had a screen-UNauthentic color and material (judging from the screenshots), I think it looked much better... I know it sounds odd, but this one looks waay too screen-accurate in material, and in a way, loses that originality IMO...

I'm kicking myself for not getting one of those as they just looked absolutely killer... Like a contemporary Indy-gear!

Also, I know I probably am in the minority here (again), but I would personally have gone with '2007' instead of '1942'

Either that, or '1936', to pay tribute to the obvious inspiration for this recreation!

Mountaineer Lasher · Post by **Mountaineer Lasher** » Thu Nov 22, 2007 9:36 am

Man Indy, you're gonna take all my money!

I think I might have to get me one of these newer bags with the heavier canvas and non-split rings (a HUGE improvement in my book!). That'll make this the third bag I've bought from you (though one is in the hands of my mother...).

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Thu Nov 22, 2007 10:59 am

IndyMcFly wrote:That is pretty cool. I like that! Can you distress them prior to shipping?

Shane

How about having it distressed IN shipping?

VP · Post by VP » Thu Nov 22, 2007 3:35 pm

Nice improvements!

This should be a serious competitor of the WPG bags.

McFly · Post by **McFly** » Thu Nov 22, 2007 3:38 pm

binkmeisterRick wrote:
IndyMcFly wrote:That is pretty cool. I like that! Can you distress them prior to shipping?

Shane
How about having it distressed IN shipping?

Interesting idea...

Send it via Neo-Nazi Post Express? (Not to be confused with the Neo-Nazi Pony Express)

Shane

rhboyd · Post by **rhboyd** » Thu Nov 22, 2007 4:12 pm

Is this the one I recently got from you IM?? If so... it's a BEAUT, to be sure... Well made... sturdy... beautiful... useful... not a nit to be picked.

luv,
-r!

Post by **Indy Magnoli** » Thu Nov 22, 2007 4:33 pm

Nope... noone has one of these yet... not even me.

Kind regards,
Magnoli

rhboyd · Post by **rhboyd** » Thu Nov 22, 2007 4:38 pm

sheesh.... so this one is BETTER than the one I got from you??? yoikes... I don't see HOW that could be!!!!

-r!

PLATON · Post by **PLATON** » Fri Nov 23, 2007 8:23 am

How do you make the metallic disc?
Any photos of the drain holes around?

Swindiana · Post by **Swindiana** » Fri Nov 23, 2007 9:26 am

PLATON wrote:How do you make the metallic disc?
Any photos of the drain holes around?

The side disk is cast from an original piece from the 1940s.

If he still uses the same pattern for the vents, that is.

Regards,
Swindiana

Post by **Indy Magnoli** » Fri Nov 23, 2007 5:37 pm

Here are the new brass drain holes on the new prototype (which was actually made of a 14oz canvas, not the 16oz of the final production run):

Kind regards,
Indy

Swindiana · Post by **Swindiana** » Fri Nov 23, 2007 9:43 pm

Thanks for clarifying.

Yet a step up on that one, for sure.

They look like the real deal brass material wise in my eyes my friend.

Is it too late to ask my GF for another bag for Christmas?

Regards,
Swindiana

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Fri Nov 23, 2007 10:13 pm

Swindiana wrote: Is it too late to ask my GF for another bag for Christmas?

There's a joke there, but I ain't touchin' it.

rhboyd · Post by **rhboyd** » Fri Nov 23, 2007 10:22 pm

oy.....

-r!

Swindiana · Post by **Swindiana** » Fri Nov 23, 2007 10:27 pm

Go ahead Bink, I can take it!

Wait... I can't. Better not.

Regards,
Swindiana

Indiana Jerry · Post by **Indiana Jerry** » Fri Nov 23, 2007 10:48 pm

binkmeisterRick wrote:
Swindiana wrote: Is it too late to ask my GF for another bag for Christmas?
There's a joke there, but I ain't touchin' it.

Who are you and what have you done with Bink?

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Fri Nov 23, 2007 10:56 pm

See I don't respect Swindy, but I do respect his girlfriend.

Just kinddin' Swindy. I don't respect her, either... No, wait, that's not what I meant.

Regards!

Risu · Post by **Risu** » Sat Dec 01, 2007 12:07 am

I caught this pretty late. I'm getting one of these as soon as they're back in stock. Out of the various preview pics posted, which color is the closest to the final draft?

Indiana Max · Post by **Indiana Max** » Sat Dec 01, 2007 11:52 am

I will directly order one of those new bags Magnoli, absolutely great :!:
Hope they are back in stock soon

The Pilot · Post by **The Pilot** » Sat Dec 01, 2007 1:29 pm

I hate to 'butcher' a like-new historical artifact -- even if it's just a gas mask bag like millions of others. And yet the web strap on my Mk.VII bag is too short to allow me to wear it at the level I want to.

So this morning I ordered a Magnoli bag. I ordered it without the strap, because I've just discovered there's a Tandy Leather on the way home from work. I've made several 'slim Jim' holsters for my 1851 Navies, and a shoulder rig for a (long-ex) girlfriend for her Ruger Mk.II. Making my own strap would be an easy way for me to get back into it.

Doug C · Post by **Doug C** » Sat Dec 01, 2007 8:20 pm

When are these expected to be in stock? And are the straps already in stock?

Doug C

Post by **Indy Magnoli** » Sun Dec 02, 2007 2:43 pm

Actually all of the latest photos are of the same color, just in different lighting. Yes, the straps are in stock, but I believe they will soon run out too. I'm working on getting some more straps made asap.

Kind regards,
Indy

Indiana · Post by **Indiana** » Sun Dec 02, 2007 3:48 pm

Those vents are wonderful, Magnoli! From the way things look, I believe that is the best looking reproduction MK(G?) VII on the market.

Lemon · Post by **Lemon** » Wed Dec 05, 2007 10:53 am

Fantastic IndyMagnoli; I am glad I ordered two from you! Your bag looks like the new gold standard for Indy bags and I am looking forward to wearing them out in my daily adventures.

Risu · Post by **Risu** » Sat Dec 15, 2007 8:57 pm

Not trying to sound impatient, but could we get a status update on these? I noticed the release date was pushed back again. Not complaining or anything, just wondering why.

Post by **Indy Magnoli** » Sun Dec 16, 2007 2:56 pm

Well, it's not going as well as I'd like. We're a small company and not very self-sufficient. And I've had supply problems of every kind. I've had labor difficulties... What's so funny?

But seriously... if all goes smoothly these should be ready to ship just before Christmas. But, because of the holidays, the smallest hiccough will have them going out just after Christmas.

Kind regards,
Indy

Risu · Post by **Risu** » Sun Dec 16, 2007 9:09 pm

Thanks for the update. No rush, as long as it gets here before February I'll survive.

Post by **Indy Magnoli** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 9:42 pm

They're in! Here are the latest images:

http://www.indyprops.com/osCommerce/cat ... 2-1-lg.jpg
http://www.indyprops.com/osCommerce/cat ... 2-3-lg.jpg
http://www.indyprops.com/osCommerce/cat ... 2-4-lg.jpg
http://www.indyprops.com/osCommerce/cat ... 2-5-lg.jpg

I'm waiting on some more straps before shipping out all orders, but those should be in very soon.

Kind regards,
Magnoli

Argonaut · Post by **Argonaut** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 1:25 am

This is lookin great. If I got another bag this is what I'd get. I feel kind of bad about how hard I was on the authentic MKVII I bought from Sentimental Journey. I couldn't bring myself to replace the webbing with a leather strap, but I did wear a hole in the bottom. This looks like a really great alternative. Your stuff looks awesome Magnoli. Keep it up!

Indiana Max · Post by **Indiana Max** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 7:33 am

Magnoli, I just can recur, this is the best reproduction I have ever seen :!: :!:

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 8:22 am

And it's got the divider! $\:D/$

Risu · Post by **Risu** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 10:55 am

It looks great! I got notification that mine was shipped, can't wait to get home tomorrow.

Barty · Post by **Barty** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 4:50 pm

Bought one last night, can't wait!

The Pilot · Post by **The Pilot** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 10:42 pm

Hey, Indy Magnoli.

Rained all day today. As I approached the Canadian border it turned to snow. Some buildup on the freeway, so I reached down and pulled on the four-wheel drive. Off the freeway (a few miles before the border), and the snow was heavier. Cautious going behind a Canadian in a 2WD SUV. Came to the T-intersection. Step on the gas. Hm. Not enough. The tires barely slipped. Down to the next intersection. Ah, there's the slip I was looking for! (Just a little, but it was fun.) Pulled into my driveway. The poor MGB, under its cover of course, was covered with white stuff. Gingerly I got out of the Jeep, as I'm wearing my Aldens and they do slip a bit when the going is slick. Opened the mailbox and...

There was a parcel from New Zealand. (Funny, it never registered you were in Enn-Zed.) Across the white-covered lawn an into the house. Nice looking bag! I guess this means I'll have to get to the leather store so I can make a strap for it.

Thanks!

Doug C · Post by **Doug C** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 10:05 am

Doesn't magnoli offer leather straps and buckles? I'm considering one of these bags too.

Doug C

Doug C · Post by **Doug C** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 10:19 am

What I meant to ask was - Magnoli, do you have the straps in stock again?

Doug C

The Pilot · Post by **The Pilot** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 11:27 am

Sounds like he's expecting them soon. I decided to make my own because I used to do a little leatherwork and thought it would be an easy way to get back into it. Don't know how SA it will be, but it will be functional.

Lemon · Post by **Lemon** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 3:43 pm

Well, I've got my bags from Indy Magnoli and I have to say they surpass my expectations and then some!

I've previously only owned the WPG replica in green and tan, but both of those are now well worn out. Compared to those, Indy Magnoli's Mk VII is slightly bigger, made of a more durable canvas, has better snaps (they actually work well to keep the flap closed) and better stitching. The internal divider for the main section is perfect too as it prevents the bag from "sagging out" when loaded up. All I need to do is give them a surface spray of DWR and they will be out in the field!

Thank Indy Magnoli for making these excellent bags!

MiloFinch · Post by **MiloFinch** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 5:31 pm

I've been trying to decide wether to go with a WPG bag or a Magnoli bag. I've got an unissued MK-VII, but I want one for actual use, and the Magnoli bag seems the way to go.

I think I'll order one next week.

Jehster · Post by **Jehster** » Sat Dec 29, 2007 11:47 am

I've carried my previous Indy Magnoli satchel for a year now -- daily, everywhere, usually stuffed to the gills. Just got the new version in the mail, and it's definitely an improvement: heavier & more durable; no sharp edges on the strap rings to wear through too fast.

Btw, Indy's strap is excellent as well. I can't believe how comfortable it is, especially with a lot of weight. I'd expect such a thin strap to cut in to my body more, but in actuality it feels better than wider straps that have a shoulder pad on them. Truly weird.

Thanks, Indy -- good work!

Ted

rebelgtp · Post by **rebelgtp** » Sat Dec 29, 2007 2:26 pm

The Pilot wrote:Sounds like he's expecting them soon. I decided to make my own because I used to do a little leatherwork and thought it would be an easy way to get back into it. Don't know how SA it will be, but it will be functional.

i actually made a leather bag based on a mkvii for someone not to long ago sadly i don't have any pics of it. i used an oiled utility leather, thinking about making another for myself.

MiloFinch · Post by **MiloFinch** » Sat Dec 29, 2007 2:52 pm

rebelgtp wrote:i actually made a leather bag based on a mkvii for someone not to long ago sadly i don't have any pics of it. i used an oiled utility leather, thinking about making another for myself.

Hey, that'd be pretty neat. I'd love to see some pictures of that if you ever make another one.

Doug C · Post by **Doug C** » Sat Dec 29, 2007 3:56 pm

Which strap do you guys suggest from Indy Magnoli, the matt black strap or the lighter colored ones?

Doug C

Andymac84 · Post by **Andymac84** » Sun Dec 30, 2007 5:55 am

The Magnoli bag looks very good and have a very high quality.I bought one on ebay and didn't know that it's an Magnoli 'til I saw the label inside and was very happy with that.Now I'm carrying it all the days..

Mine got a lighter coloured strap.But an black one would be interesting