Modified Military Bag

[mattfink]

Just wondering if anyone else out there has done this? I took what appears to be a ammo bag of some sort and added a strap to it to make a messenger type bag:

 

[Alexi]

Well besides indiana jones?

PS
where did you get that strap?

 

[avedwards]

Well besides indiana jones?

Indiana Jones uses a Mark VII gas mask bag. No conversions except for changing the cloth strap for a leather one (which was commonly done in the 40s I believe).

 

[mattfink]

Well besides indiana jones?

PS
where did you get that strap?

I made it! I make belts, wristbands, etc..

 

[Alexi]

Indiana Jones uses a Mark VII gas mask bag. No conversions except for changing the cloth strap for a leather one (which was commonly done in the 40s I believe).

so taking a military bag adding a strap to it and using like a messenger bag?

 

[Alexi]

I made it! I make belts, wristbands, etc..

do you do custom work?

here is my bag, used mostly for totting around lunch and water bottles

 

[avedwards]

so taking a military bag adding a strap to it and using like a messenger bag?

fftopic: Yes, but a specific type of bag.

They were originally issued to the military in the 1940s to carry gas masks, but used by civilians as well for things such as carrying sandwiches. They're very easy to come by over here.

 

[mattfink]

Alexi - yup, about 99% of what I do is custom. Hit me up if you need something done.

 

[HarpPlayerGene]

I recently bought this.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...695090&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_758wt_1147

It's now my thrift store treasure-hunting bag. Contents: Digital camera, notepad, pen, measuring tape, magnifying glass, flashlight, Leatherman tool, shoe horn, calculator, small microfiber cloth.

 

[draws]

fftopic: Yes, but a specific type of bag.

They were originally issued to the military in the 1940s to carry gas masks, but used by civilians as well for things such as carrying sandwiches. They're very easy to come by over here.

I would add that many soldiers were found to be carrying German booty such as watches, guns, medals, flags and other personal items taken from dead soldiers. For American soldiers, It got so bad that soldiers were threatened with prosecution etc. if caught.