wow cheap but is it.....??? [Bag 2]

JoshAmongo · Post by **JoshAmongo** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 6:17 pm

an MkvII bag??

http://www.rddusa.com/Gas-Mask-U-S-G-I- ... pment.html

IndyBlues · Post by **IndyBlues** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 6:19 pm

It's a Viet-nam - present era GI gas mask bag. Totally different, and wouldn't work for an Indy bag. You wear it around your waist, and the opening flap faces forward when worn.
Skip that one,
'Blues

Anderson · Post by **Anderson** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 6:20 pm

No.

Gater · Post by **Gater** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 6:21 pm

No - that's a US Mark 17 bag. Made of nylon webbing-type canvas, rather than a cotton-type of the older styles. I had one for a while, and mod'd it for my nephew for an Indy bag, but for a serious collector, it doesn't cut it.

JoshAmongo · Post by **JoshAmongo** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 6:23 pm

ohh my bad

JoshAmongo · Post by **JoshAmongo** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 6:24 pm

how about this one

maybe not a MKVII but a close enough

http://www.majorsurplus.com/German-Shou ... C2174.aspx

PSBIndy · Post by **PSBIndy** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 6:31 pm

Why would you want a cheap imitation of the Mk VII when you can get the real thing from Todd's or Magonlia?

JoshAmongo · Post by **JoshAmongo** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 6:35 pm

cause some people don't have a job because they are not old enough

I need one because there are so cool

and I would like to find a cheap one

Indybantha Jones · Post by **Indybantha Jones** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 6:48 pm

Then what about this one?, I just ordered one of these and its period accurate. http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=426491

Indybantha Jones · Post by **Indybantha Jones** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 6:49 pm

sorry i meant this one

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/c ... 426491[url][/url]

What do you think?

Swindiana · Post by **Swindiana** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 7:00 pm

I've always liked the Czech bag:

@$4.90 over HERE.

Pop some snaps and there and Bob's your uncle.

Regards,
Swindiana

jacksdad · Post by **jacksdad** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 7:13 pm

what price glory has the real deals for 50.00 with out the leather strap. just an fyi. Todds are only 38.00 but are a little undersized. that's what I ordered. good luck.

RobbyT43 · Post by **RobbyT43** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 7:40 pm

JoshAmongo wrote:cause some people don't have a job because they are not old enough

I need one because there are so cool

and I would like to find a cheap one

I went through the EXACT same predicament last summer, and I mean exact. I was 15, broke, and no businesses were willing to hire a 15 year old. And I really wanted a MKVII too. Well, this is what I did...I did whatever I could for some cash whether it be save up all of my allowance (which isn't at all that much) and mowed the lawn for an addtional charge to my parents. Needless to say, I can be very convincing without being unreasonable.

One thing I can say from experience is don't settle for a bag that is less than the real thing. You can get a relatively cheap vintage MKVII bag from Endicott's. The USD is weak so if Kevin is still offering a bag at 15.95 GBP it would be around $31...and I think that includes shipping too if it hasn't changed. Check it out at www.endicotts.co.uk

Dont stop believin'!

-Robby

JoshAmongo · Post by **JoshAmongo** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 7:48 pm

how do you order from endicotts when you live in america??

RobbyT43 · Post by **RobbyT43** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 7:50 pm

Paypal allows you to transfer the money through the exchange rates. If you are interested, shoot Kevin an email as he was very very good to work with and he can help you alot.

-Robby

Lord_Clarence · Post by **Lord_Clarence** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 7:06 pm

For what it's worth, this bag can be adapted for use as an adventure bag.

viewtopic.php?p=315499

It's not going to give you the same look as the MkVII, and will take additional sourcing for the strap and hardware, but maybe the price is right. It was for me.

Regards,
LC