Is it safe to wash a MKVII bag?

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Is it safe to wash a MKVII bag?

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I know this may sound like a stupid question, but have any of you wahsed your MKVII's? I'm a little nervous only because I've tried this with other WWII bags and the thread dissolved in some areas. My concern is how a bag this age will handle a washing machine or dryer. The bag is musty and I would like to get rid of that odor. I guess I could hand wash it and hang dry it. Any tips?
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Thanks Michaelson. You are always a great help. Now time to buy some OXI CLEAN :)
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Hi Michaelson

Could you post fresh link for this. This one does not work anymore.

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Jonesy Jr. wrote: Sun Jan 12, 2025 5:03 pm
Hi Michaelson

Could you post fresh link for this. This one does not work anymore.

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For old links replace .com with .net
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IJJTM wrote: Sun Jan 12, 2025 5:52 pm
Jonesy Jr. wrote: Sun Jan 12, 2025 5:03 pm
Hi Michaelson

Could you post fresh link for this. This one does not work anymore.

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It works. Thank you very much.
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Re: Is it safe to wash a MKVII bag?

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Yep, I washed mine 'back in the day'. Maybe even on the back of that thread. All good :whip:
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Thanks for answering that for me! I was out of town
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