My unconventional Mk "VI" from WPG.com

Ozraptor · Post by **Ozraptor** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 1:02 am

I have one of the remarkably cheap (US$26?) Mark "VI" bags from What Price Glory. It's a cool bag, but Mark VII is clearly printed on the inside of the top flap! Also, the bag doesn't really resemble either the usual Mark VI or VII bags; there are just tiny little rivet-sort of drain holes along the bottom and instead of having snaps to hold the top closed there are posts embroidered into the bag, and button-holes on the flap. The corners of the flap are also not folded over—they are right-angle corners.

I'd post a pic but my digital camera's stuffed. Also I'm clueless when it comes to hosting images for display on a forum...

Not at all displeased with the bag, but WPG are misrepresenting their product by calling it an unconventionally-patterned Mark VI made in India (the last bit may be correct, but it says Mark VII quite clearly!).

What's the best place to get a really cheap original 'proper' Mark VII? I've heard some say they picked up theirs for $12!

Kt Templar · Post by **Kt Templar** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 1:11 am

Endicotts.

I doubt they'd have any as cheap as that, but they are always fair on price. They might have some well worn bags cheap. It's well worth getting one of their unissued bags.

Indiana · Post by **Indiana** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 1:15 am

I believe that was the MKVII model used in India.

IndigoJuliet · Post by **IndigoJuliet** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 4:31 am

The indian issue stuff was different in a lot of ways.
Webbing and other "kit" were slithgly different, kinda of like a regional thing.

Swindiana · Post by **Swindiana** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 6:01 am

Yes, that is indeed a Mk VII bag and not the Mk VI one.

Regards,
Swindiana

Texas Raider · Post by **Texas Raider** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 4:44 pm

Yes, I also have had one of these for years. It's kinda my 'every day' bag.

TR

gmarthe · Post by **gmarthe** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 6:10 pm

I just purchased an Endicott bag yesterday and it was $36 (US) with shipping. A great deal.

Darth Indiana · Post by **Darth Indiana** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 10:14 pm

get a magnoli bag. it's more accurate, and six dollars less than the WPG bag.

(i am in no way affiliated with Magnoli Clothiers, i just buy his stuff sometimes.)

Ozraptor · Post by **Ozraptor** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 11:09 pm

Darth Indiana wrote:get a magnoli bag. it's more accurate, and six dollars less than the WPG bag.

(i am in no way affiliated with Magnoli Clothiers, i just buy his stuff sometimes.)

No, actually the WPG bag is real! As in actual WWII. Not a reproduction.

Gary2880 · Post by **Gary2880** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 6:05 am

True, But due to their age can be quite brittle. i've heard some people say with every day use they only last them like 6 months to a year! The magnoli bag is excellent and should last 60 years plus 6 months by the looks of mine

Darth Indiana · Post by **Darth Indiana** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 4:55 pm

Ozraptor wrote:
No, actually the WPG bag is real! As in actual WWII. Not a reproduction.

oh, i missed that part. i thought you'd picked up one of the replicas.
well, Magnoli's might not be GI, but it's top notch from what i've heard, and less expensive than what you're likely to pay for an original.

ETA: and, as Gary said, longer lasting.

Texas Raider · Post by **Texas Raider** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 9:48 pm

This is the bag to which you are referring, right? This is mine-

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TR

Ozraptor · Post by **Ozraptor** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 4:40 am

Yeah, exactly, except mine is a lot more worn-looking. For instance the "VII" lettering has faded a lot. I think it adds character.

I have decided to keep the original strap on for now—cheaper, plus I think it looks cool.

Darth Indiana will be pleased to hear that I have a Magnoli bag on order now!

Jonathan Jones · Post by **Jonathan Jones** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 8:08 pm

I've got this bag too. Picked it up pretty cheap and its what I carry around most of the time so my "real" MKVII's don't get beat up. I have made it an on-and-off again project to get it as screen accurate as I can. I replaced the posts which were supposed to hold the bag shut (but did a poor job IMO) with more traditional snaps. I also sewed down the corners so the flap had the correct shape. Next I am probably going to dye it a light green.

Louisiana Jones · Post by **Louisiana Jones** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 8:59 pm

[quote="Darth Indiana"]get a magnoli bag. it's more accurate, and six dollars less than the WPG bag.
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The Magnoli bag is great... very good quality and very durable. I love mine.

LJ