Budget KOTCS backpack?
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Budget KOTCS backpack?
Anyone know a good cheap alternative?
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Re: Budget KOTCS backpack?
Thanks! I didn't see that one before I bought this one on Ebay: https://tinyurl.com/l9g45ae" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;zhund wrote:MFH German Army Mountain Rucksack Olive
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00753MR4C/re ... 5yb5YSJDY7
The color is lighter but its also supposed to be olive. Do you think the actual color will be dark like the Amazon one?
Re: Budget KOTCS backpack?
It's the same vendor, military 1st, so my guess is it's the same olive color.
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Re: Budget KOTCS backpack?
I bought one from ebaylantzn wrote:They have 3 left in stock. Best bag IMO.
http://www.military1st.co.uk/30303b-ger ... olive.html
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Anyone who has this backpack, have you ever washed it? Did it loose it's colour? Mine has become almost yellow.
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Re: Budget KOTCS backpack?
You could try soaking it in strong tea. Standard operating procedure is to apply it to an inconspicuous place first, as a test. Longer = stronger, of course.Sakis wrote:Anyone who has this backpack, have you ever washed it? Did it loose it's colour? Mine has become almost yellow.
My MkVII bag is now a weird shade of yellow-green, and I'm thinking a tea dye might tone it down.
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Was yours the newer green version of the MFH bag or the older browner color? I’m just curious which became yellow.Sakis wrote:Anyone who has this backpack, have you ever washed it? Did it loose it's colour? Mine has become almost yellow.
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Re: Budget KOTCS backpack?
Looks like MFH is selling the bags on UK eBay again.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/MFH-German-Mou ... B00753MR4C
https://www.amazon.co.uk/MFH-German-Mou ... B00753MR4C
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Re: Budget KOTCS backpack?
Military 1st will have them back in stock in a few weeks.
New message from: military_1st (295,543RedShooting Star)
Hello,
Thank you for contacting Military1st.
Please visit our website in about 3-4 weeks time as we expect some new stock coming in.
Kind Regards,
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New message from: military_1st (295,543RedShooting Star)
Hello,
Thank you for contacting Military1st.
Please visit our website in about 3-4 weeks time as we expect some new stock coming in.
Kind Regards,
Przemek
Re: Budget KOTCS backpack?
The green one.lantzn wrote:Was yours the newer green version of the MFH bag or the older browner color? I’m just curious which became yellow.Sakis wrote:Anyone who has this backpack, have you ever washed it? Did it loose it's colour? Mine has become almost yellow.
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Rit also makes a great product I’ve used many times.Sakis wrote:The green one.lantzn wrote:Was yours the newer green version of the MFH bag or the older browner color? I’m just curious which became yellow.Sakis wrote:Anyone who has this backpack, have you ever washed it? Did it loose it's colour? Mine has become almost yellow.
https://www.ritdye.com/color-formulas/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;