Club Obi Wan

Does anyone know how to get the must smell out of a vintage mark VII? I recently got one but it smells pretty bad. What if I stuck it in the washing machine? Would that damage it in anyway?

It asll depends on the integrity of that particular bag. I've heard of some folks bags coming apart in the wash, while others came out squeaky clean.

If you want to do it the safe way, get yourself some OxyClean(or similar product) and wash it by hand in a tub. I've done all of my MK bags this way, and they came out really clean, AND no funky odor.
Good Luck.
'Blues

I just left my bags outside for couple of days.

But do read these topics for more help.

viewtopic.php?t=30615&highlight=smell

viewtopic.php?t=11625&highlight=smell

I've had great luck just letting it air out. If the weather is good hang it outside for a while for a day or two (bring it in at night). And you should be good to go.

thanks for the input... guess i should start using the search for some of my questions.....

What about using Fabreeze?

I've had great luck just letting it air out.

Same here. It might take longer than washing it, but at least you know it won't get damaged.

I use Woolite and hand wash it in a tub of warm water, rinse thourougly, blot dry and stuff with newspaper, changing it out everyday until it dries.

My MKVII was pretty musty smelling, it aired out completely by itself and the smell was totally gone in about a week.

Well the hand washing did't have much effect so I went ahead and tossed it in the laundry with some Woollite.
Well the smell is mostly gone and the bag and the stamp both held up. But I left the original strap on and it got shredded, I assume by the valve on the side so i suggest removing the strap before you throw it in the laundy and wash it alone.