Budget KOTCS backpack?

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Budget KOTCS backpack?

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Anyone know a good cheap alternative?
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MFH German Army Mountain Rucksack Olive

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00753MR4C/re ... 5yb5YSJDY7
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zhund wrote:MFH German Army Mountain Rucksack Olive

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00753MR4C/re ... 5yb5YSJDY7
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;
The color is lighter but its also supposed to be olive. Do you think the actual color will be dark like the Amazon one?
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It's the same vendor, military 1st, so my guess is it's the same olive color.
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They have 3 left in stock. Best bag IMO.

http://www.military1st.co.uk/30303b-ger ... olive.html
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lantzn wrote:They have 3 left in stock. Best bag IMO.

http://www.military1st.co.uk/30303b-ger ... olive.html
I bought one from ebay
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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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Sakis wrote:Anyone who has this backpack, have you ever washed it? Did it loose it's colour? Mine has become almost yellow.
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.
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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Sakis wrote:Anyone who has this backpack, have you ever washed it? Did it loose it's colour? Mine has become almost yellow.
Was yours the newer green version of the MFH bag or the older browner color? I’m just curious which became yellow.
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Looks like MFH is selling the bags on UK eBay again.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/MFH-German-Mou ... B00753MR4C
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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.

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lantzn wrote:
Sakis wrote:Anyone who has this backpack, have you ever washed it? Did it loose it's colour? Mine has become almost yellow.
Was yours the newer green version of the MFH bag or the older browner color? I’m just curious which became yellow.
The green one.
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Sakis wrote:
lantzn wrote:
Sakis wrote:Anyone who has this backpack, have you ever washed it? Did it loose it's colour? Mine has become almost yellow.
Was yours the newer green version of the MFH bag or the older browner color? I’m just curious which became yellow.
The green one.
Rit also makes a great product I’ve used many times.
https://www.ritdye.com/color-formulas/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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