the trekdirect bag

K on the run · Post by **K on the run** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 5:02 pm

Has anyone seen or bought the "Indy bag" from trekdirect and is it ok?
I don't like the idea of stripping a real WWII bag (but i do respect those who do (: ) so I'm considering buying the new bag from trekdirect.
But if it's to "un-screen'ish" I'll just end up buying the real deal anyway.
I'm trying to put together the whole outfit and has to save a buck when ever i can that's why i don't just buy
a real bag or the WPG bag.

http://www.trekdirect.co.uk/acatalog/On ... ls_27.html

Regards
-K

ob1al · Post by **ob1al** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 5:10 pm

Wow K - that's quite a find!

Here's the pic from their website which I've made bigger:

I wonder how it looks inside?

The d-rings are incorrect, but maybe they could be fixed. The price is certainly right @ fifteen quid.

Regards,

Al

Scandinavia Jones · Post by **Scandinavia Jones** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 5:16 pm

Hmm. Nice Mk VI replica. Does it have the "back pocket flap" too?

IIRC, there was a discussion re: this bag a while ago...

EDIT: yes - there was.

viewtopic.php?t=8552

K on the run · Post by **K on the run** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 5:39 pm

Thanks Scandinavia Jones, that link pretty much answers all my questions.
Now there's no more excuses, I'll have to cough up the cash.
How vain of me to think that I actually found something on the net
that wasn't all ready discovered by one of the fine Archaeologist's in this great fan forum.

-K

And thanks ob1al for "the bigger picture", it looks like the real deal to me.

Vannevar · Post by **Vannevar** » Tue Apr 19, 2005 2:25 am

buying one today! Thats a great find. I'll post a review to this thread when it comes, complete with a lot of photos. I'm not a stickler when it comes to d-rings and o-rings (respect to those that are and find the stuff).

Swindiana · Post by **Swindiana** » Tue Apr 19, 2005 6:42 am

Vannevar;
The issue is not so much whether they are O-rings or D-rings, it is that they shouldn't be there on the front of a Mk VII. On the Mk VI though, it is totally accurate.

Let us know when you get it.

Regards,
Swindiana

Vannevar · Post by **Vannevar** » Tue Apr 19, 2005 6:50 am

Swindiana wrote:Vannevar;
The issue is not so much whether they are O-rings or D-rings, it is that they shouldn't be there on the front of a Mk VII. On the Mk VI though, it is totally accurate.

Let us know when you get it.

Regards,
Swindiana

Ah, indeed. Will post sahr!

K on the run · Post by **K on the run** » Tue Apr 19, 2005 4:05 pm

The order is placed, and no extra shipping charge to Denmark (: nice guys.
I'll post a review when it arrives.

-K

Vannevar · Post by **Vannevar** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 11:08 am

greetings all, here are pictures. some weird string came attached with it, ive wrapped i around the front in the second photo, dont really know what do to with it, any ideas?

Post by **Michaelson** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 11:11 am

The string is a throw back to the old gasmask bags, as you hung the bag over your neck with the bag in FRONT of you, and the string was tied around your waist to keep it from twisting around. The ONLY thing I see that I don't like is the D rings that hold the strap to the bag. I've had bags with D rings, and there's just no way of keep them from twisting around. If this was my bag, I'd replace with round rings.

Otherwise, that's one FINE looking bag!!! High regards! Michaelson

Pyroxene · Post by **Pyroxene** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 11:33 am

That's one of the best non-reproduction bags I have seen.

The string is correct. Here is a photo of a statue wearing a bag with the string tied around him.

Hemingway Jones · Post by **Hemingway Jones** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 11:43 am

I think that is a great looking bag. I even like the zipper and the logo doesn't bother me too much either. Great bag.

Swindiana · Post by **Swindiana** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 11:44 am

Clever bag indeed... And I even like the zipper.

EDIT: You said it, Hem.

Coming to think of it, it is pretty logical with only one vent placed in that manner. That's where the filter would rest...

Is it all cotton?

Regards,
Swindiana

J_Weaver · Post by **J_Weaver** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 11:47 am

Yea, Its a pretty good looking bag. I'm not sure how close it is o Indy psces but if you put a leather strap on it it would be close enough for me.

Swindiana · Post by **Swindiana** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 11:48 am

I see it coming now... People ordering these bags and putting a black stripe over the logo to make it look more like a genuine Mk VII.

Regards,
Swindiana

Post by **Michaelson** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 11:49 am

Shoot, I'd almost prefer it over the standard MKVII myself, as the zippered compartment would keep ANYTHING from falling out. Regards! Michaelson

Indiana Texas-girl · Post by **Indiana Texas-girl** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 11:52 am

Since it seems to to be a remodel similar to the MKVI, does it have to the 2 pockets on the back?

crazylegsmurphy · Post by **crazylegsmurphy** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 12:00 pm

Hey!

Not bad!

Personally, if it were my bag, step one would be to grab a stitch puller and get rid of that logo!

Secondly, I would take off the string, put on some "O" rings. I like it though, it looks sturdy and looks pretty accurate.

Nice find!

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 12:04 pm

Michaelson wrote:Shoot, I'd almost prefer it over the standard MKVII myself, as the zippered compartment would keep ANYTHING from falling out. Regards! Michaelson

Except for your teeth, that is.

bink

Vannevar · Post by **Vannevar** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 12:04 pm

no pockets on the back. sorry, forgot to take photos of that. ive wrapped the string up in a little tassle after looking at reference page in german thats lower down in the forum. the partitions inside are really tough and well made. good bag.

Vannevar · Post by **Vannevar** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 12:06 pm

Pyroxene wrote:That's one of the best non-reproduction bags I have seen.

The string is correct. Here is a photo of a statue wearing a bag with the string tied around him.

Thanks for the info, you are the king!

Feraud · Post by **Feraud** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 12:07 pm

"I even like the color"

That is a nice looking bag. If I did not already have a bag I would certainly consider it. I like the zipper feature.

Post by **Michaelson** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 12:13 pm

binkmeisterRick wrote: Except for your teeth, that is.

bink

No, I could keep them in there too! Oh, uh, never mind 8-[

Regards! Michaelson

Indiana Jess · Post by **Indiana Jess** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 12:22 pm

With that zippered pocket it would be able to keep your teeth, ears and eyes safe all day Michaelson - yes and mine too!

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 12:51 pm

"Nobody move! I dropped an eye!"

"Uh, Michaelson, you put in in the bag, remember?"

Post by **Michaelson** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 12:54 pm

Why did the movie Pirates of the Caribbean come to mind when I read this?

Regards. Michaelson

K on the run · Post by **K on the run** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 1:02 pm

It looks great, Vannevar.

I can hardly wait, ordered one 19 Apr. so it must be on it's way.
Does it have the metal disk on the side?

-K

Vannevar · Post by **Vannevar** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 1:12 pm

K on the run wrote:It looks great, Vannevar.
I can hardly wait, ordered one 19 Apr. so it must be on it's way.
Does it have the metal disk on the side?

-K

I'm afraid I dont quite know what you mean. Metal disc?

K on the run · Post by **K on the run** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 3:00 pm

Vannevar wrote:

I'm afraid I dont quite know what you mean. Metal disc?

Well your question answers my question: no disk

You can se it here: viewtopic.php?t=6554
It's the gray metal disk on the side panel.

Vannevar · Post by **Vannevar** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 3:04 pm

K on the run wrote:Vannevar wrote:

I'm afraid I dont quite know what you mean. Metal disc?

Well your question answers my question: no disk
You can se it here: viewtopic.php?t=6554
It's the gray metal disk on the side panel.

'fraid not guv.

Vannevar · Post by **Vannevar** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 4:34 pm

I sit corrected, there are pockets on the pack, but they are very thin.

Antilles · Post by **Antilles** » Wed Apr 27, 2005 8:47 pm

What! They don't ship to the US? Bummer.

Texas Raider · Post by **Texas Raider** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 3:54 am

Try this one

www.gapyearshop.com/cgi-bin/gapyear.storefront/EN/Product/ISB001

Texas Raider · Post by **Texas Raider** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 3:58 am

Or this one

http://www.travelproof.co.uk/travelproof.html

have a nice day.

K on the run · Post by **K on the run** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 4:20 am

My bag came yesterday and I'm very pleased with the look and feel of the bag.
I cut of the logo on the front, it proved to more work than anticipated. Took me about 3 hours. Ill post pics when I get my new www domain running.

-K

Texas Raider · Post by **Texas Raider** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 6:25 am

Personally, I've always like this particular repro.

The strap is fixed on one side, I ... nice day.

Texas Raider · Post by **Texas Raider** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 6:32 am

The ONLY thing I see that I don't like is the D rings that hold the strap to the bag. I've had bags with D rings, and there's just no way of keep them from twisting around. If this was my bag, I'd replace with round rings.

Michaelson,

Actually, look a bit closer, those look like narrow oval slider type fasteners. They wouldn't turn. I think those are fine, it's just that dang logo!

have a nice day

Snakewhip_Sable · Post by **Snakewhip_Sable** » Sun May 01, 2005 6:23 am

crazylegsmurphy wrote:Personally, if it were my bag, step one would be to grab a stitch puller and get rid of that logo!

The proper way to get rid of embroidery is to take an electric shaver to the stitching on the back/inside of it, then pull the threads out of the front with your fingers. Just an FYI. I used to be an embroidery tech.

Texas Raider · Post by **Texas Raider** » Sun May 01, 2005 11:06 am

That's an excellent little bit of info, Snakewhip! Thanks!

You probably just saved a bunch of gearheads hours of frustration!

have a nice day.

K on the run · Post by **K on the run** » Sun May 01, 2005 11:15 am

Great advice Snakewhip, if only you had posted earlier. Could have saved me a lot of trouble. Next time I'll know what to do.

-K

Ark Hunter · Post by **Ark Hunter** » Thu May 05, 2005 9:58 pm

So what color is it actually? In the non-flash pictures it looks tan and when you used the flash it looks somewhat green but not nearly as green as the one on their website.

IndyBlues · Post by **IndyBlues** » Thu May 05, 2005 10:23 pm

Great looking bag.....Been wanting one since the first thread about these came up.
Now, who in the UK is going to volunteer to get these suckers for us Yanks, since they don't ship to the US??
'Blues

K on the run · Post by **K on the run** » Fri May 06, 2005 5:44 am

IndyDoc wrote:So what color is it actually? In the non-flash pictures it looks tan and when you used the flash it looks somewhat green but not nearly as green as the one on their website.

The color is almost as in the non flash pictures, only a little darker and warmer. I would call it a warm sand color.

-K

Swindiana · Post by **Swindiana** » Fri May 06, 2005 9:49 am

If you check out THIS PIC you'll see that the one vent is actually correct for some of the Mk VI bags. Pretty cool, I didn't know that.

Regards,
Swindiana

K on the run · Post by **K on the run** » Fri May 06, 2005 10:06 am

Swindiana wrote:If you check out THIS PIC you'll see that the one vent is actually correct for some of the Mk VI bags.

I think it is a pretty accurate Mk-VI replica -with out being a bag expert- but even the strap is identical to the pics on http://www.gasmasklexikon.com/Bilder/Mk ... K-0014.jpg

-K

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