Do you wear your MK's?

IndianaSolo · Post by **IndianaSolo** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 12:36 am

Although this has probably been discussed in similar discussions, this thread is directly related to the MK's
If you do wear it what do you put in it?

Cheers

McFly · Post by **McFly** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 12:50 am

You should add something between rarely and often, I think... cuz I'd pick that one.

I wear it when I don't have too much to carry, but still enough that it would be a hassle to hold it all. Sometimes in classes, if I have a test or something, I'll wear the bag with just some test forms, maybe a notebook and calculator, and some pencils and maybe a bottle of water and some food in there.

Shane

Risu · Post by **Risu** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 1:06 am

I use mine for half of my classes, the ones that have smaller textbooks. I cut out the center divider in my Magnoli for the extra space. My original is still intact though and gets less wear.

indygr · Post by **indygr** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 2:08 am

I use it when I go to the beach!

Mal · Post by **Mal** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 2:13 am

Yes, I use it for classes 4 days a week. I stopped using binders and started using Marble Notebooks so as to accommodate the bag's size restriction.

Indiana MarkVII · Post by **Indiana MarkVII** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 2:23 am

I replaced an REI backpack that I was using daily to haul my personal items to and from work with my repro MarkVII bag from What Price Glory a year or two ago. It wasn't until Halloween this year, when I dressed as Indy that she commented, "Oh, that's where that bag comes from." It holds less that my backpack used to, so my Franklin paper planner and small lunch bag are carried separately. I've seen too many digital organizers fail, so I'm not ready to give up on the paper system just yet. It has a nice leather binder cover, too.

Swindiana · Post by **Swindiana** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 8:01 am

I wear marks from all different kind of events in life on my skin every day.

My Mk VII, I wear every day too!

Regards,
Swindiana

afrayedknot · Post by **afrayedknot** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 8:08 am

I sent my Bible to Magnoli and had it re-covered to look like the grail diary and I carry it as well as a Raiders notebook and a Sensematic pencil, (which looks like a wood pencil, but is actually a mechanical pencil) in order to keep the vintage look. I also have a Clover lighter with an orange ziplight (looks like a flame).

Hunter Jones · Post by **Hunter Jones** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 10:44 am

It's not large enough for daily use for me, but when I travel it almost never leaves my side.

rebelgtp · Post by **rebelgtp** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 11:46 am

yep mine will normally have any number of things in it for daily carry and if I'm out taking photos for the day it acts as a convenient drop point for the D40 to keep it out of my hands and off my neck.

Panama Tom Jr. · Post by **Panama Tom Jr.** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 12:48 pm

I have a MKVI that I carry to music practice and performances every week that carries all my luthier equipment, plus spare picks, batteries and cables. My MKVI actually has a small internal pocket with a snap that is perfect for carrying picks.
My MKVII mostly hangs on the wall on display with my other gear unless traveling, in which case it's usually used to carry all the A/V cables and DVD's for my kid's portable DVD player...

Travner Ravenweird · Post by **Travner Ravenweird** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 1:28 pm

Since I broke my ankle back in January I've used it every day. I was worried due to inactivity, that my back would start acting up. So I shoved all the stuff I usually carry in my pant's pockets, (wallet, checkbook, keys, change, comb, hankerchief, knife, keycard) in there. Plus I used it to carry extra stuff while I was on crutches. Now I've added my Moleskine notebook, pencil, flashlight , cell phone in there as well. it's been dang handy.

Bazza · Post by **Bazza** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 1:47 pm

Hunter Jones wrote:It's not large enough for daily use for me, but when I travel it almost never leaves my side.

Would be very interested to see pictures of your Magnoli covered Bible!

Post by **Michaelson** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 1:52 pm

Ditto!

Regards! Michaelson

lingarn · Post by **lingarn** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 1:55 pm

Very, very rarely...

My MKVII is practically pristine, so I am honestly terrified of ruining it.

I've considered getting another one or a replica for day to day use, but haven't made up my mind yet.

swcrazyfan · Post by **swcrazyfan** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 2:02 pm

afrayedknot wrote:I sent my Bible to Magnoli and had it re-covered to look like the grail diary and I carry it as well as a Raiders notebook and a Sensematic pencil, (which looks like a wood pencil, but is actually a mechanical pencil) in order to keep the vintage look. I also have a Clover lighter with an orange ziplight (looks like a flame).

Where exactly do you get a ziplight? I can't find anything about them on the zippo site nor any pics elsewhere.

Thanks!

afrayedknot · Post by **afrayedknot** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 3:30 pm

Bazza wrote:Would be very interested to see pictures of your Magnoli covered Bible!

If I knew how to post pictures . . .

swcrazyfan wrote:Where exactly do you get a ziplight? I can't find anything about them on the zippo site nor any pics elsewhere.

Thanks!

I purchased the lighter and the ziplights from Relic Raider:

http://relicraider.110mb.com/

Post by **Michaelson** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 3:38 pm

I purchased the lighter and the ziplights from Relic Raider:

http://relicraider.110mb.com/

HIGHLY recommended! I have one in each pocket of every jacket I own!

They've really come in handy in tight spots, let me tell you!!!

Regards! Michaelson

afrayedknot · Post by **afrayedknot** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 4:09 pm

Michaelson wrote:
I purchased the lighter and the ziplights from Relic Raider:

http://relicraider.110mb.com/
HIGHLY recommended! I have one in each pocket of every jacket I own!

They've really come in handy in tight spots, let me tell you!!!

Regards! Michaelson

Yes. In fact, it was because Michaelson spoke so highly of them that I decided to make my purchase. And, Michaelson, I'm sorely tempted to follow suit and order a few more, for each of my jackets and MKVIIs.

Dakota Ellison · Post by **Dakota Ellison** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 4:09 pm

Every day (work days) I carry a thermos of coffee, whatever book I'm reading, 2 breakfast bars, a magnifying glass and a tape measure.

Hunter Jones · Post by **Hunter Jones** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 5:09 pm

Bazza wrote:
Hunter Jones wrote:It's not large enough for daily use for me, but when I travel it almost never leaves my side.
Would be very interested to see pictures of your Magnoli covered Bible!

I think you have me confused with the poster above me, afrayedknot.

afrayedknot · Post by **afrayedknot** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 5:14 pm

myamoebafriend · Post by **myamoebafriend** » Tue May 06, 2008 8:49 pm

I purchased the lighter and the ziplights from Relic Raider:

http://relicraider.110mb.com/

I was looking at the descriptions between the resin and metal badges:

"Both badge types are painted with the same color and have the same urethane coating, and there is no difference in durability or toughness. However, due to their lower mass, resin badges have an advantage if you ever drop the lighter on a hard surface.

I suggest the M badges if you want the extra heft that the metal badges lend a Zippo. I suggest you choose the R badges if you tend to drop things or if you want to keep the weight of the lighter as low as possible."

But does anyone know which one is more unlikely to get worn down? I figure they're probably the same, but in case they were a bit different, just wondering.

FloatinJoe · Post by **FloatinJoe** » Tue May 06, 2008 10:57 pm

I answered rarely, but there was a time when I took it everywhere. One place that I take it a lot is when I travel by air. It makes for a nice bag to throw stuff in, in addition to your carry-on.

My choice of clothes has changed, and I can't really get away with it in the clothes I wear now.

Mike

IndyFalco · Post by **IndyFalco** » Wed May 07, 2008 5:00 am

I use my MKVII everyday. Everywhere I go, the bag comes along. It's extremely resourceful !!!

IndianaRedmon · Post by **IndianaRedmon** » Wed May 07, 2008 6:10 pm

My Mark VII bag goes with me to work everyday, and on most weekends when I'm out and about.

Demaroth · Post by **Demaroth** » Fri May 23, 2008 7:30 pm

Mine's my everyday camera bag for my Nikon DSLR.

- John

louiefoxx · Post by **louiefoxx** » Sat May 24, 2008 12:20 am

I was just down at DisneyWorld and my MKVII was the perfect manpurse. It carried a bottle of water, my LOMO LC-A camera and my daughter's stuffed Minnie Mouse.

xoxo

Louie

fourzerotwo · Post by **fourzerotwo** » Sat May 24, 2008 5:23 am

Fantastic bag for carrying odds and ends you may need to have access to throughout the day or on a trip.

IndianaBogart · Post by **IndianaBogart** » Sat May 24, 2008 9:54 pm

I rarely CARRY mine, I use it for school sometimes and on vacation, but I keep one in my car ALL THE TIME. I keep it full of stuff I would need if I ever broke down or got stranded somewhere. Most of the stuff in it is worst-case scenario emergency kit stuff that I'll probably never need, but hey, better to have and not need, than need and not have.

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