Club Obi Wan

Well, I've had my bag for about three weeks now and it has held up great so far. Once my coworkers and family realized that calling it a purse wasn't going to stop me from carrying it (although it almost did) I have had the chance to use it under a lot of different condition.

1) The hospital: Carry my wallet, pager, cell phone, misc. pens, various papers.
Opinion: Great. A little too flexible to protect papers well but allows me to get by most days without carrying a larger briefcase.

2) Running around with the wife: I have to admit I still can't bring myself to just carry the thing while I'm out around town. Must be a throwback to the purse comments.
Opinion: Jury's still out.

3) Hunting/hiking: Binocular, GPS, rangefinder, snacks, camera, extra shells, knife, flashlight. Carried in conjunction with a backpack.
Opinion: This is where this bag comes in the handiest. Anyone who backpacks or hunts with a pack on knows that it's a pain in the caboose to have to stop to take the pack off and rummage through it for stuff. Loading your bag with these often needed items saves having to fill up your pockets or drape multiple items around your neck where they are constantly banging into you. Guess that's why frontiersmen used to carry "possibles" bags to keep all their frequently needed items close to hand.

Having put the bag through several types of inclement weather and hard use, I'd have to say it has held up great. No tears, loose stitching, or any other signs of failure. And I've carried a fair amount of weight in it too.

Jaydoc

See...all that talk about cool equipment and weaponry makes me wish I could hunt out here.

Guess I'll have to settle for shooting pictures instead.

jaydoc1 wrote: 3) Hunting/hiking: Binocular, GPS, rangefinder, snacks, camera, extra shells, knife, flashlight. Carried in conjunction with a backpack.
Opinion: This is where this bag comes in the handiest. Anyone who backpacks or hunts with a pack on knows that it's a pain in the caboose to have to stop to take the pack off and rummage through it for stuff. Loading your bag with these often needed items saves having to fill up your pockets or drape multiple items around your neck where they are constantly banging into you. Guess that's why frontiersmen used to carry "possibles" bags to keep all their frequently needed items close to hand.

Yeah, I didn't realize how useful mine was until I started wearing it on hikes. It's great not to have to take a off a backpack and sift through it!

I.J.

I don't know why people call it a purse, I have never seen a purse with a 65"+ strap before, its has more of a messenger bag quality I think.

morgan

Forgive my newbie ignorance, but what is WPG anyway?

Just for the sake of fun, (if you feel I'm hijacking, I'll gladly edit my post ) here's my Mark VII I recently got from PropReplicator and the whip I've owned since like 8th grade.


Just a small step, baby...just a small step.

It's the reproduction MKVII bag made by What Price Glory (WPG). VERY nice bag, well made, and worth the monies if you want a good MkVII bag to carry, and not the price of an original. Regards. Michaelson

jaydoc1 wrote: 2) Running around with the wife: I have to admit I still can't bring myself to just carry the thing while I'm out around town. Must be a throwback to the purse comments.
Opinion: Jury's still out.

3) Hunting/hiking: Binocular, GPS, rangefinder, snacks, camera, extra shells, knife, flashlight. Carried in conjunction with a backpack.
Opinion: This is where this bag comes in the handiest. Anyone who backpacks or hunts with a pack on knows that it's a pain in the caboose to have to stop to take the pack off and rummage through it for stuff. Loading your bag with these often needed items saves having to fill up your pockets or drape multiple items around your neck where they are constantly banging into you. Guess that's why frontiersmen used to carry "possibles" bags to keep all their frequently needed items close to hand.

Jaydoc

I also have to agree with you Jaydco The bag is great in the field I have used it on several outings. As for just running around town with the family not yet in the comfort zone. I do use it if we go to the park and did use it at several theme parks this past summer and it was very handy.

Regards,
Colt

I've had my bag for about a month and carry it everywhere I go. I keep my keys, wallet, sunglasses, and Glock w/ extra clip in it. It also works great on my motorcycle when I want to carry small items without using a backpack.

Rob

Ahh, ok. I saw that name in the bag section of the gear info. I just didn't place the initials.

I've seen those on eBay a lot. Looks great for $40.

Rob...you carry around a Glock?

[quote="Rob-DFW"]Glock w/ extra clip in it.

AAHH! the great Lone Star State! Living in the Republic of Kali. I sure do envy you.

Regards,

Colt

I have concealed handgun license which lets me carry. Yes, Texas is great! My Glock fits perfectly in the small-pocket on the right by the flap, and the extra clip in the smaller pocket on the left side. Can't be too careful these days.

So how much power do you feel, walking down with a weapon on you?

Probably more Glock'in powerful than someone who ain't.

I just recieved mine yesterday. I have to say the bag is well constructed, the color could be a little more green but it appears to be based on one of the Austrailian made versions that were made of a more khaki colored canvas, it also as the main pocket divider missing just like my vintage khaki MK VII bag. The leather strap is very nice, nice quality bag all around, I am very glad a bought it. I have to thank Jerry again for his great work and getting it to me so fast, just three days!

Rixter wrote:Probably more Glock'in powerful than someone who ain't. ;)

LOL !!

What’s the material like on the WPG. The Mk VII is made from a very heavy strong canvas material, which is probably why you can still use them today with out causing too much damage to them. Also what’s the stitching like on the WPG compared to the Mk VII?

morgan

The material of the WPG bags is not as heavy as the original bags. The stitching (on my bag at least) has held up very well. I have read in other threads that people have had problems with their stitching coming loose.

Jaydoc

jaydoc1 wrote:The stitching (on my bag at least) has held up very well. I have read in other threads that people have had problems with their stitching coming loose.

Jaydoc

Yeah, I think someone had put too much weight in their WPG and the stitching pulled. If I'm not mistaken, I think it happened twice to that person.

Anyway, I've never had a problem either, Jaydoc. I usually put a bottle of water and a sheathed knife in there along with the Wells Lamont gloves, flashlight, first aid kit, lenstatic compass, deck of cards, pad of paper, pen, a snack, etc. and have never felt like the strap stitching was gonna rip off of the WPG bag.

Now, I can't speak for the original Mark seven bags since I've never owned one. I can say with certainty though, they were made for war.

I.J.