MK VI bags

[IndyBlues]

The older brother of the famous Indy MKVII bag, the MKVI.
I've always loved these bags as well, because they have a slightly different look than the VII, and they also have an extra set of pockets on the backside of the bag.
I used to own one of these, and now it is in the hands of my friend West. There is a place in the UK selling these for a steal, compared to the MKVII. $20 GBPs, or about $38 bucks shipped!
It's a fantastic deal, and they are all in mint, unused, un-issued condition. I would say these are a great alternative to a look -a-like, or repro bag, that you would pay similar money, or more
for.

I can't get one just yet, but wanted to pass the savings on to my friends.
Here is a link to the sale page.

www.silverdale.entadsl.com/Endicotts/Endicotts/Endicotts_-_Gasmasks.html

'Blues

[indianatone]

The Endicott's bags are nice! I've got one of their MKVIIs. Their stuff is excellent quality.

Thanks, IndyBlues.

[pitfallharry]

It says the sale has ended and it's dated May 12 , 2006?!?

From what I can tell the only difference between my bag and the ones that were offered here is that my bag is missing those little vents on the side.

[IndyBlues]

Harry, that's their main MKVII page, click on the MKVI Info button to the right.
'Blues

[pitfallharry]

Ok, I see it now.

[pagey]

The VI is a nice bag but I feel the VII is sturdier - especially in terms of the strap rings. Kevin at Endikotts is a sterling chap too and their bags are excellent condition as well as reasonably priced. They usually offer 3 different price categories for the VII- so it's easy to pick up a suitable bag.

[IndyBlues]

Hey pagey, what are the differences in the rings? I don't recall from mine, except maybe they were a tad smaller?
Just curious.
'Blues

[pagey]

The MKVI has small d-rings and are secured with a smaller area of webbing. I found that this frayed fairly easily. Still nice bags though and I love the original strap - I use one on my briefcase when I'm cycling to work.

[IndyBlues]

That's right, I do recall the MKVI has D-rings, and a clip on type strap. Although I have read that the MKVIs were also kind of all over the map, since so many companies made them,....some came with D-rings, some came with O-rings, etc. Maybe if anyone is interested, you can ask specifically for one with O-rings from Kevin at Endicotts.
'Blues