Roll call! MK VII inspection, open 'em up!

Bags, Boots, Shirts and all other gear should be discussed here.

Moderators: Mike, Cajunkraut, Tennessee Smith

User avatar
IndyBlues
Museum Curator
Museum Curator
Posts: 1523
Joined: Mon Oct 20, 2003 8:27 pm
Location: Inside a really nice jacket.
Contact:

Roll call! MK VII inspection, open 'em up!

Post by IndyBlues »

So, I got my new WPG bag this morning, and it's still empty....

What do you folks keep in your MK VII bag?
Besides rare artifacts, of course. :wink:
Marcus Petrius
Archaeologist
Archaeologist
Posts: 224
Joined: Sun Sep 07, 2003 1:48 pm
Location: the Netherlands

Post by Marcus Petrius »

My egyptology books on trips to and from my classes, a gold plated laqued fountain pen (real 30's looing), a mechanical pencil (or whatever you call them) and my notebook (a paper one, not a computer)
schwammy
Dig Leader
Dig Leader
Posts: 421
Joined: Mon Jul 01, 2002 11:31 pm
Location: Burbank, California

Post by schwammy »

Yogurt.
User avatar
IndyBlues
Museum Curator
Museum Curator
Posts: 1523
Joined: Mon Oct 20, 2003 8:27 pm
Location: Inside a really nice jacket.
Contact:

Post by IndyBlues »

You mean the little guy from Spaceballs?
:wink:
skbellis
Dig Worker
Dig Worker
Posts: 21
Joined: Wed Nov 19, 2003 10:55 am
Location: DeKalb, IL
Contact:

Post by skbellis »

In the small pocket in the middle I keep a compass. In the smaller back pocket I keep my moleskine address book, the other back pocket I keep my regular leather journal. In the main front part I keep a steno notebook and whatever paperback I am reading, a regular moleskine notebook (i am addictied to those little books), my fountain pen and a mechanical pencil. Where the little pocket on the outside is I keep one of my dogtags attached with the small chain through the eyelet for the string (the tag is tucked in the pocket).


--Scott
Last edited by skbellis on Wed Dec 03, 2003 8:53 pm, edited 1 time in total.
indybill
Archaeologist
Archaeologist
Posts: 275
Joined: Fri Apr 04, 2003 2:24 pm
Location: Here

Post by indybill »

schwammy wrote:Yogurt.
Would that be the yogurt with the fruit on the bottom...or just plain
Yogurt (master of 'The Schwartz')? :lol:

May the farce be with you. :lol:
User avatar
Neolithic
Professor of Archaeology
Professor of Archaeology
Posts: 845
Joined: Mon Nov 03, 2003 11:46 pm
Location: Sydney, Australia

Post by Neolithic »

Since I got my WPG bag, I don't use my pockets anymore. I put my wallet, phone, diary, moleskin sketchbook and other stuff in there. I use it for work- all the time. I keep a little measuring tape in there as well for site visits (I work for an Architect). That little pocket in the centre though I find hard to use... but these bags rock!
User avatar
skywlkr
Archaeologist
Archaeologist
Posts: 252
Joined: Wed Nov 20, 2002 1:24 am
Location: Phoenix, AZ

Post by skywlkr »

Dan,
Nice to see another person in the architecture field around here. I'm working for an architect as an apprentice which is required before I can apply for my own liscense.

Luke
Spatterdash
Laboratory Technician
Laboratory Technician
Posts: 133
Joined: Tue Nov 25, 2003 4:12 am
Location: oklahoma

Post by Spatterdash »

Well,...

I HAD a Mark VII Bag, found it at a market in England while stationed there. Lacking online access at the time, I decided that "Nah, this ain't Indy's bag, it don't look right, I reckon, hmmmm.."

I gave it to a friend and forgot about it.

This maybe one of the thousands of reasons why some new people don't post.
I also get hit myself in the head over and over now that I realize that Wested and Noel Howard were right under my nose. I discovered this AFTER I came home. That's always a nice recollection.
Farnham54
Professor of Archaeology
Professor of Archaeology
Posts: 798
Joined: Sun Jul 20, 2003 10:48 pm
Location: Looking for clever places to re-hide Jess's TomTom

Post by Farnham54 »

No MkVII, but my Indy-esque, re-strapped gas mask bag is used by me to transport soap, shampoo, toothbrush, razor, etc. back and forth from the ol' Dorm room to the Shower.

Leaves both hand free to protect the integrity of the towel. It's risky business walking otherwise with college-kid humor :D

Regards,

Farn
Pablo_Che
Dig Worker
Dig Worker
Posts: 6
Joined: Fri Oct 24, 2003 8:50 pm
Location: La Plata, Argentina

Post by Pablo_Che »

I carry my magnifying glass, my Imco lighter, my zippo lighter, a couple of books,, victorinox, drawing pencils, pencil sharpener,eraser...that bag has plenty of room
User avatar
Cooler King
Archaeologist
Archaeologist
Posts: 279
Joined: Wed Oct 23, 2002 10:59 am
Location: North Carolina
Contact:

Post by Cooler King »

- Book of Mathematical equations
- Ark Journal
- Rope
- Wells Lamont Gloves
- Bullets :D
- Extra Crackers (No, not a white guy and not the ones you eat :P)
- Deck of Playing Cards ("YOU cheat Dr. Jones! You cheat!")
- Extra Cash (Just in case)
- Handkerchief

When I'm in the field I be sure to carry these items as well:

- Gerber Multi Tool (MP 700 to be exact, best birthday present ever! :D)
- Magnifying glass
- WWII Compass
- Field Journal
- My Dog tags
- Flash Light
- USMC Knife (HOORAH!)
- And of course, my favorite book of all time, Jurassic Park! :)
User avatar
Swindiana
Legendary Adventurer
Legendary Adventurer
Posts: 3204
Joined: Sat Jul 19, 2003 11:05 am
Location: West of Scandinavia Jones, making meed for Holt
Contact:

Post by Swindiana »

- Deck of Playing Cards ("YOU cheat Dr. Jones! You cheat!")
Has anyone figured out what kind of deck of cards that is they are playing with yet? :-k

Oh... And I carry any kind of junk depending on the situation. :wink:

Regards,
Swindy
User avatar
Mulceber
Legendary Adventurer
Legendary Adventurer
Posts: 2963
Joined: Sat Aug 02, 2003 11:08 pm

Post by Mulceber »

I carry a dagger I got at the renaissance festival, a pair of gloves, a compass, and an adress book. :junior: -IJ
Hunter57
Field Surveyor
Field Surveyor
Posts: 84
Joined: Tue Sep 23, 2003 8:25 pm
Location: Very, very far from where I used to be

Post by Hunter57 »

I carry a Moleskine notebook in one of the inside pockets, a Leica IIIa in the other (1937 vintage, perfect for the good doctor). Also a WWI vintage compass, and a couple of fountain pens. An old American military canteen fits nicely in there, as well.
IndyMac
Dig Worker
Dig Worker
Posts: 18
Joined: Thu Dec 04, 2003 9:12 am
Location: Northern New York

Post by IndyMac »

Compass, Mora knife, old Camp King folder, 3 ft wire, telescope, magnesium fire starting tool, spare shoe laces, Box of 44 Specials, Flint and steel, fish hooks and line, hand generator flash light, wire saw, sewing kit and 50 ft nylon card, screw driver and a half dozen safety pins and a stainless steel flask of V.O.
Indiana Janice
Laboratory Technician
Laboratory Technician
Posts: 129
Joined: Sat Jan 25, 2003 8:13 am
Location: Ontario, Canada

Post by Indiana Janice »

Right now.....nothing :cry:
My full size Indy is wearing my bag :wink:
But HE has some things in it :D
Pecards, extra poppers, the stenhouse DVD, and a few "props"

Hopefully I get another bag for Christmas. :D

Janice
User avatar
Neolithic
Professor of Archaeology
Professor of Archaeology
Posts: 845
Joined: Mon Nov 03, 2003 11:46 pm
Location: Sydney, Australia

Post by Neolithic »

Geez. You guys wouldn't want to get stopped by cops with your bags full of that stuff...!
User avatar
skywlkr
Archaeologist
Archaeologist
Posts: 252
Joined: Wed Nov 20, 2002 1:24 am
Location: Phoenix, AZ

Post by skywlkr »

In my WPG MkVII I carry:

-Wells Lamonts
-6" fixed blade Buck knife
-small first aid kit
-50" of parachute line
-wire saw
-Mag Lite (the two AA battery size)
-a pack of spare AA batteries
-a small 3"x5" Bible
-a few, maybe 4, small bungee cords
-book of matches
-lighter (disposable Bic variety as I don't own a "Lucky Charm")
-Victorinox "Super Tinker" knife
-spare bullets (only when I'm hunting, otherwise I don't carry a gun so no bullets)

I think that's it. I don't carry my bag every day, just when I'm out in the woods or hiking.

Luke
User avatar
House Detective
Dig Worker
Dig Worker
Posts: 19
Joined: Tue Oct 28, 2003 11:45 am
Location: Austin, Texas
Contact:

trips

Post by House Detective »

Took a trip to Squaw Valley skiing over the Thanksgiving holidays. Took my bag with assorted food items, magazines, and cell phone. Now, I didn't wear the bag while skiing, but wore it on the plane ride over there, as well as my leather jacket, PB fedora, and my new JCrews.

A well dressed "traveler"
User avatar
rick5150
Museum Curator
Museum Curator
Posts: 1258
Joined: Sat Jul 06, 2002 7:09 am
Location: NH
Contact:

Post by rick5150 »

Hey don't we ask this question about once a month? :P
Peacock's Eye
Laboratory Technician
Laboratory Technician
Posts: 154
Joined: Mon Jul 08, 2002 10:25 am
Location: Somewhere in Mississippi

Post by Peacock's Eye »

And two hard boiled eggs.
User avatar
Falstaff
Laboratory Technician
Laboratory Technician
Posts: 119
Joined: Fri Jul 25, 2003 2:22 pm
Location: Calgary, Canada

Post by Falstaff »

I use mine for taking my lunch to work, also carrying home my DVD's on New-Release-Tuesdays at A&B Sound. Basically its my daily-use shoulder bag.
Major Mike
Field Surveyor
Field Surveyor
Posts: 87
Joined: Wed Jul 16, 2003 4:40 pm
Location: Tacoma, WA

Post by Major Mike »

I keep all my whipmaking tools in it.
User avatar
Michaelson
Knower of Things
Posts: 44484
Joined: Tue Jun 25, 2002 12:55 pm
Location: Out here knowing stuff and things and wishing I were with the family at Universal Studios Orlando

Post by Michaelson »

Ask what question every month, rick? :roll: :wink: Regards. Michaelson
User avatar
rick5150
Museum Curator
Museum Curator
Posts: 1258
Joined: Sat Jul 06, 2002 7:09 am
Location: NH
Contact:

Post by rick5150 »

Michaelson,
You must have a short memory. Of course, I was referring to this question: Can you list the leather from stongest to weakest? No, I mean which Pecard’s do I use with…, no – that’s not it either. Which color ribbon is more screen accurate? What are the dimensions of the Grail Diary? What color socks..? Boxers or briefs? Hmmm. I can’t remember myself now :)
User avatar
Michaelson
Knower of Things
Posts: 44484
Joined: Tue Jun 25, 2002 12:55 pm
Location: Out here knowing stuff and things and wishing I were with the family at Universal Studios Orlando

Post by Michaelson »

Darned if I know. Why'd you call me in the first place? (grins) Regards. Michaelson
User avatar
Indiana
Professor of Archaeology
Professor of Archaeology
Posts: 990
Joined: Mon Jul 01, 2002 2:12 pm
Location: The University of Chicago

Post by Indiana »

Lets see when im on vacation i carry:
Batteries
2-3 books
gameboy
notebook
pens and pencils
magazines
cd player
cd's
some food
anything else i want on the plane
I use my repro when i go on vacations so if i lose it or it gets torn or sommin i havent hurt my real one.

When i go on short car trips:
cd's
cd player
magazines
books
notebook and pencil

and for hiking:
Gloves
Water
knife (with my m1 bayonet on my belt too)
rope
anything else i need

i think thats it...
Regards,
Indiana
User avatar
IndyK
Archaeologist
Archaeologist
Posts: 293
Joined: Wed Dec 10, 2003 4:59 am
Location: In DK (get it?)
Contact:

Post by IndyK »

Make that three hardboiled eggs... I carry everything I need when I use the bag for fossil-finding at the danish beaches. Come to think of it... I dont really need much: Something to eat, something to drink and a place to small fossiles. The bag is great for that, the holes in the bottom makes the water drop out. Phone, notebook etc. is in the Wested, where else?

best regards from IndyK
User avatar
Sheffield Jones
Laboratory Technician
Laboratory Technician
Posts: 135
Joined: Thu Jul 17, 2003 6:12 am
Location: Sheffield,Alabama
Contact:

Post by Sheffield Jones »

Anybody else use their Bag while Christmas shopping??
It's Wonderful for hidding the Wife's Present while out at the mall !! :wink:
RGF1911
Dig Worker
Dig Worker
Posts: 6
Joined: Sat Dec 13, 2003 7:30 pm
Location: East Coast

Post by RGF1911 »

I carry nothing, I dont have one yet :( Anyone care to point me in the right direction, either to a thread or to a source for them. That would be great,


Thanks,

Roger
User avatar
Swindiana
Legendary Adventurer
Legendary Adventurer
Posts: 3204
Joined: Sat Jul 19, 2003 11:05 am
Location: West of Scandinavia Jones, making meed for Holt
Contact:

Post by Swindiana »

Roger:
PM me and I'll get back to you. :wink:

Regards,
Swindiana
Indiana Joe
Professor of Archaeology
Professor of Archaeology
Posts: 897
Joined: Fri Aug 16, 2002 10:13 pm
Location: Bloomington, Illinois
Contact:

Post by Indiana Joe »

Lets's see. Wells Lamont gloves, Gerber multi-plier, lenstatic compass, sandbag, playing cards, pocket bullwhip (it's a perfect fit, Kyle!), U.S. Army survival knife (sheathed), notebook, pen, pencil, gum, matches, lighter, spare whip crackers, bandaids, ointment, small binoculars, and a Mini Maglite.
indiana mak
Field Surveyor
Field Surveyor
Posts: 74
Joined: Sun Dec 14, 2003 9:21 am
Location: Hong Kong
Contact:

Post by indiana mak »

What about condom...? Indy should need one when he encounter a pretty lady!
indiana mak
Field Surveyor
Field Surveyor
Posts: 74
Joined: Sun Dec 14, 2003 9:21 am
Location: Hong Kong
Contact:

Post by indiana mak »

The only 'disappointment' of the replica bag is the two bottons, they should be plain instead of with patterns.
User avatar
Indiana
Professor of Archaeology
Professor of Archaeology
Posts: 990
Joined: Mon Jul 01, 2002 2:12 pm
Location: The University of Chicago

Post by Indiana »

Mak, I think you should remember that this is a forum for people of all ages, I dont really think your first comment is appropriate, IMHO. And actually, the real bag, like the repros has the pattern on the buttons. Although, on the real bags, its the lines are thinner and they are smaller than on the repros. The plain buttons are also mainly on MKVI's but there are some cases of plain buttons on MKVII's.
indiana mak
Field Surveyor
Field Surveyor
Posts: 74
Joined: Sun Dec 14, 2003 9:21 am
Location: Hong Kong
Contact:

Post by indiana mak »

ok, sorry for the first comment but I still don't think that is a joke too 'adult'..anyway, my authentic Mark VII's do have just plain button but unfortunately it got a black felt pen like line as some guys here mentioned before.
indiana mak
Field Surveyor
Field Surveyor
Posts: 74
Joined: Sun Dec 14, 2003 9:21 am
Location: Hong Kong
Contact:

Post by indiana mak »

ok, sorry for the first comment but I still don't think that is a joke too 'adult'..anyway, my authentic Mark VII's do have just plain button but unfortunately it got a black felt pen like line as some guys here mentioned before.
User avatar
Indiana
Professor of Archaeology
Professor of Archaeology
Posts: 990
Joined: Mon Jul 01, 2002 2:12 pm
Location: The University of Chicago

Post by Indiana »

Thats ok. I just thought some of the quite younger members might be offended.
User avatar
IndyBlues
Museum Curator
Museum Curator
Posts: 1523
Joined: Mon Oct 20, 2003 8:27 pm
Location: Inside a really nice jacket.
Contact:

Post by IndyBlues »

I think the younger members already know what that is, Indiana. If not, they must be living in a cave with no connection to the the internet world.
For their own sakes, they better know what that is.
Last edited by IndyBlues on Mon Dec 29, 2003 7:48 pm, edited 1 time in total.
indiana mak
Field Surveyor
Field Surveyor
Posts: 74
Joined: Sun Dec 14, 2003 9:21 am
Location: Hong Kong
Contact:

Post by indiana mak »

Thanks for your words Indy Blues!
gradalis
Dig Worker
Dig Worker
Posts: 10
Joined: Thu Apr 03, 2003 11:02 pm
Location: Seattle

Post by gradalis »

hi gearheads,

refering to a condom does not seem any more inappropriate that refering to guns and ammo in the mk vii. i am reminded of a comedian who once quipped about how, in america, it is ok for kids to watch tv episodes where people kill and maim each other, but god forbid if they should actually be exposed to anything that connotes sexuality.

just an observation.

happy new year!

john
gradalis on indygear
User avatar
English Adventurer
Laboratory Technician
Laboratory Technician
Posts: 163
Joined: Tue Sep 09, 2003 6:17 am
Location: A Basha somewhere on STANTA

Post by English Adventurer »

Oops, my mistake, I thought this was an Indiana Jones forum, but I walked into a politically correct forum instead!
Jeez guys. :roll:

Ian
indiana mak
Field Surveyor
Field Surveyor
Posts: 74
Joined: Sun Dec 14, 2003 9:21 am
Location: Hong Kong
Contact:

Good Points

Post by indiana mak »

Good points, Gradalis!!!!
gradalis
Dig Worker
Dig Worker
Posts: 10
Joined: Thu Apr 03, 2003 11:02 pm
Location: Seattle

Post by gradalis »

politically correct? i guess it would be "politically correct" for indy to use protection...hehe. i hope that there are not politically correct administraters who police this site with a puritanical eye. being tasteful and considerate does not equate to being victorian in one's worldview.

besides, it most likely wouldn't be the young readers of indygear who would be offended by the mention of a condom in a mark vii...it would no doubt be the parents. but since indy was an academic, i firmly believe that he believed in the first ammendment. also, any fan of the movies knows that indy defintely was heterosexual...and we all know that he was a careful guy.

cheers,
john
\:D/ \:D/
IndyMac
Dig Worker
Dig Worker
Posts: 18
Joined: Thu Dec 04, 2003 9:12 am
Location: Northern New York

Post by IndyMac »

Maybe the condom was in the MK VII to be used as an emergency canteen by being placed in a sock, as recommended in many survival manuals( Non lubed preferred for this use ). After all, Indy is a carefull guy.
indiana mak
Field Surveyor
Field Surveyor
Posts: 74
Joined: Sun Dec 14, 2003 9:21 am
Location: Hong Kong
Contact:

Another Great point!

Post by indiana mak »

Great points again Gradalis!
User avatar
auntsugar
Dig Leader
Dig Leader
Posts: 423
Joined: Wed Jul 10, 2002 8:57 pm
Location: Back at the workbench....tinkering--always tinkering.

Post by auntsugar »

Remember the kid who was "banned" by his parents for destroying a fedora? Well, some of the younger ones might be in danger of the same fate if their parents are offended by some of these comments. While it is quite natural, and should be taught, it's best to keep it in a proper venue. After all, we can't decide what's right for one kid or another, that's best left to their parent or guardian.

In any case, my MK VI contains my GPS, roller ball pens, Venice map, Salzburg map, northern Italy map, moleskine, old brass compass, clover lighter, smokes, and pocket change.
User avatar
Indiana
Professor of Archaeology
Professor of Archaeology
Posts: 990
Joined: Mon Jul 01, 2002 2:12 pm
Location: The University of Chicago

Post by Indiana »

IndyBlues wrote:I think the younger members already know what that is, Indiana. If not, they must be living in a cave with no connection to the the internet world.
For their own sakes, they better know what that is.
You're probably right, although, if you refer to Aunt Sugars post, it could be that if someones parents saw it they might think this is a forum full of pervs, which it is most defenatly not!
Robert Duke
Vendor
Posts: 234
Joined: Thu Jul 24, 2003 12:59 pm
Location: Birthplace of Texas
Contact:

Post by Robert Duke »

heck with the condom, he carries a Webley.

Indy tosses his pistol in the suitcase in Raiders in order to be "safe" ... and then he immediately follows that by throwing his bullwhip in the suitcase also.

Indy's first line in Raiders: "This is it."

Indy's final line in Raiders: "They don't know what they have there."
Post Reply