Another gear to add to WIP

[Man Hat Tan]

I am excited......

Received this 2 bags over the weekend - direct from the UK. Not too bad for the price - 2 bags including shipping only cost me $90.
Just need the strap (which I am going to DIY) to complete it.

[Imahomer]

They seem to be in great shape!

[maboot38]

Yeah, considering the age, they look amazing. Have you decided on what you are going to do for a strap yet?

[Man Hat Tan]

Yeah, considering the age, they look amazing. Have you decided on what you are going to do for a strap yet?

Yes, they are in great shape except for the musky and milddew smell from storage. I just air dry it for a couple of days and the smell seems to fade away.

As far as the strap, I am thinking about getting those 1" veg tan leather strap for about $8 a piece and dye it brown. Still looking for a 1" square buckle that is close enough

[maboot38]

I had an extra buckle, but I gave one to another member on here right before you joined.

Todd sells some for around $3.00 I think.

[Man Hat Tan]

I had an extra buckle, but I gave one to another member on here right before you joined.

Todd sells some for around $3.00 I think.

Cool.

I plan to order the brown belt from Todd. Can definitely add the buckle to my order.

Thanks Dan.

[TheExit148]

The adventurebilt buckles are awesome if you are looking for a Raiders one. I have one on my Todd's strap and I'm pretty sure its 1" thick (for the strap). Came to about $11 Canadian. Arrived in like 5 days from ordering. Email them from adventurebiltdeluxe.com to get some info.

[maboot38]

Another tip about Todd's strap. The strap COMES with the deluxe buckle, so you don't need to order the buckle. I made that mistake because I understood it as the strap came with a regular buckle, and the deluxe one was separate.

[Flowah]

How happy are you with the Todd's strap? I'm looking to get another strap.

@OP
Where are you planning to get your leather? Do they come pre-cut in 1inch thickness or do you need to do that yourself somehow?

[Imahomer]

I've got a retired buddy in England and I've thought about asking him to find me one or two bags. I never have because I'm real happy with the bag I have and I don't need one right now. I often wonder what they'd cost over there.

[Erri]

About 15-25 quids. Even less if you're lucky (a quid is a British Pound). Watch for Endicott's space, he has them coming in early March http://www.endicotts.co.uk/product_info ... cts_id=880