KotCS Backpack (UPDATED thread on Germany Army Rucksack!)
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WOW,
Somebody took the Indy backpack to a whole new level! This is a thing of beauty.
https://www.amazon.com/DRAKENSBERG-Kimb ... =8-15&th=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Somebody took the Indy backpack to a whole new level! This is a thing of beauty.
https://www.amazon.com/DRAKENSBERG-Kimb ... =8-15&th=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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I just finished member MCINTOSH275‘s backpack.
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Love the cabinet. These are huge rucksacks, I believe they say 30L. You should find the Coronado dagger Indy was going to take when Mutt made him feel guilty. Put that next to the flashlight.
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Updated lists for the Indy IV KotCS backpacks.
There are two manufactures of these bags;
MFH - model 30303B Website
https://www.military1st.com/30303b-mfh- ... olive.html
https://www.sofmilitary.co.uk/indiana-j ... ksack.html
https://www.amazon.com/German-Army-Moun ... B00753MR4C
https://www.amazon.co.uk/MFH-German-Mou ... B00753MR4C
https://www.amazon.de/-/nl/dp/B00753MR4C
https://www.ebay.com/itm/274302136306
https://www.ebay.com/itm/293776174313
https://www.ebay.com/itm/193291396447
https://www.ebay.com/itm/143593281886
Mil-Tec - UPC 4046872405280 Website
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mil-Tec-Mounta ... B08D63S4FY
https://www.militarysurplus.eu/product- ... ILTEC.html
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Backpack-Mount ... 4938204367
I own and have worked on both brands and prefer the MFH. I’ve also worked on original ones from WWII.
The MFH is built with far better material and hardware. The leather, canvas and vinyl are thicker and the hardware is stronger. MFH tends to change their canvas material in both color and weave with each batch. They let all vendors run out, then tool up for the next batch. If you are going to USE your bag or like high quality, definitely spend the extra money on this bag.
The Mil-Tec is popular with WWII reenactment folks. If you are using the bag for display only or light duty you could save a few bucks buying this brand.
Some photos of various backpacks.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/194041089 ... 9929180422
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085894326634
There are two manufactures of these bags;
MFH - model 30303B Website
https://www.military1st.com/30303b-mfh- ... olive.html
https://www.sofmilitary.co.uk/indiana-j ... ksack.html
https://www.amazon.com/German-Army-Moun ... B00753MR4C
https://www.amazon.co.uk/MFH-German-Mou ... B00753MR4C
https://www.amazon.de/-/nl/dp/B00753MR4C
https://www.ebay.com/itm/274302136306
https://www.ebay.com/itm/293776174313
https://www.ebay.com/itm/193291396447
https://www.ebay.com/itm/143593281886
Mil-Tec - UPC 4046872405280 Website
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mil-Tec-Mounta ... B08D63S4FY
https://www.militarysurplus.eu/product- ... ILTEC.html
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Backpack-Mount ... 4938204367
I own and have worked on both brands and prefer the MFH. I’ve also worked on original ones from WWII.
The MFH is built with far better material and hardware. The leather, canvas and vinyl are thicker and the hardware is stronger. MFH tends to change their canvas material in both color and weave with each batch. They let all vendors run out, then tool up for the next batch. If you are going to USE your bag or like high quality, definitely spend the extra money on this bag.
The Mil-Tec is popular with WWII reenactment folks. If you are using the bag for display only or light duty you could save a few bucks buying this brand.
Some photos of various backpacks.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/194041089 ... 9929180422
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085894326634
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MaverickFerg just sent me some picks of the backpack I did for him. That is a sweet skull!
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Just upgraded Rikimaru’s pack.
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Updated lists for the Indy IV KotCS backpacks.
There are two manufactures of these bags;
MFH
BW Mountain Backpack, old model, OD green
model 30303B
https://www.max-fuchs.de/cgi-bin/shop2/ ... 0303B,back
https://www.military1st.com/30303b-mfh- ... olive.html
https://www.amazon.com/German-Army-Moun ... B00753MR4C
https://www.amazon.co.uk/MFH-German-Mou ... B00753MR4C
https://www.amazon.de/-/nl/dp/B00753MR4C
https://www.ebay.com/itm/274302136306
https://www.ebay.com/itm/293776174313
https://www.ebay.com/itm/193291396447
https://www.ebay.com/itm/143593281886
Mil-Tec
German OD IMP. Mountain Rucksack w/Leather Straps
Article No.: 14016101
UPC 4046872405280
https://www.sturm-miltec.de/cgi-bin/sho ... 6101&all=#
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mil-Tec-Mounta ... B08D63S4FY
https://www.sofmilitary.co.uk/indiana-j ... ksack.html
https://www.militarysurplus.eu/product- ... ILTEC.html
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Backpack-Mount ... 4938204367
There are two manufactures of these bags;
MFH
BW Mountain Backpack, old model, OD green
model 30303B
https://www.max-fuchs.de/cgi-bin/shop2/ ... 0303B,back
https://www.military1st.com/30303b-mfh- ... olive.html
https://www.amazon.com/German-Army-Moun ... B00753MR4C
https://www.amazon.co.uk/MFH-German-Mou ... B00753MR4C
https://www.amazon.de/-/nl/dp/B00753MR4C
https://www.ebay.com/itm/274302136306
https://www.ebay.com/itm/293776174313
https://www.ebay.com/itm/193291396447
https://www.ebay.com/itm/143593281886
Mil-Tec
German OD IMP. Mountain Rucksack w/Leather Straps
Article No.: 14016101
UPC 4046872405280
https://www.sturm-miltec.de/cgi-bin/sho ... 6101&all=#
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mil-Tec-Mounta ... B08D63S4FY
https://www.sofmilitary.co.uk/indiana-j ... ksack.html
https://www.militarysurplus.eu/product- ... ILTEC.html
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Backpack-Mount ... 4938204367
Re: KotCS Backpack (UPDATED thread on Germany Army Rucksack!)
Thanks! Are those screen accurate/ the ones used in the movie or replicas?
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As stated both replicas of the original WWII packs. Each has pros and cons.
The Mil-Tec as is, has the more accurate leather shoulder strap, although it’s short same as the originals. The hardware is a bit heavier built.
The MFH used to to have MUCH nicer, thicker leather straps all around but with the latest version the leather quality and thickness has gone significantly down. The canvas is still very nice. The hardware is less heavy duty.
If you want a more screen accurate pack the replicas can have the HJ label and longer straps added as was done to the pack in the film.
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I was sent this original pack from Andyman326 to add long straps.
The Indy long strap has a cream color, heavy thread that is hand stitched, 5 holes and a length down to the MKVII bag’s flap snap. The roller buckle is in the top hole. Indy usually carries the pack over his left shoulder with either his hand around the strap and resting on the buckle or with his thumb around the buckle and palm on the pack. There is a layer of cream colored painted under the green paint that is exposed from wear.
Here’s the original pack with its original strap. You can clearly see 8 holes and the short distance from the top hole to the top of the strap. The stitching is machine sewn and a dark green thread.
The Indy long strap has a cream color, heavy thread that is hand stitched, 5 holes and a length down to the MKVII bag’s flap snap. The roller buckle is in the top hole. Indy usually carries the pack over his left shoulder with either his hand around the strap and resting on the buckle or with his thumb around the buckle and palm on the pack. There is a layer of cream colored painted under the green paint that is exposed from wear.
Here’s the original pack with its original strap. You can clearly see 8 holes and the short distance from the top hole to the top of the strap. The stitching is machine sewn and a dark green thread.
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Beautiful work.
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Re: KotCS Backpack (UPDATED thread on Germany Army Rucksack!)
Just chiming in on an MFH I got in 2023 had some poor stitching that’s been unravelling all over as of 2024. I don’t have a Mil-Tec to compare with but oddly the Mil-Tec description above sounds a lot like what I would describe my MFH in terms of lighter hardware and quality.
I still love this bag though, but definitely will have to make repairs.
Makes me wish Frost River or Duluth made a design like this given the leather quality.
I still love this bag though, but definitely will have to make repairs.
Makes me wish Frost River or Duluth made a design like this given the leather quality.