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Old Apr 26, 2018 | 12:03 AM
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Swedish Army gas mask bag, manufactured 1941.




 

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Old Apr 26, 2018 | 06:01 AM
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Cool man, just make sure it can't slide down on ya. It will ruin your fender if it rubs on it too long. Maybe get one of those little luggage racks that attach to the sissy bar?
 
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Old Apr 26, 2018 | 07:27 AM
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It will never slide down or even touch the fender. The black leather straps that are a little hard to see in the pic make that impossible.

I've ran something similar for years now. All in the strapping.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2018 | 11:57 AM
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If you don't mind me asking...where did you find this SoCal? I've been looking for that very thing and it looks like we're in the same part of the world. Thanks!
 
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Old Apr 27, 2018 | 12:46 PM
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Keep Shooting has great stuff like that
 
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Old Apr 27, 2018 | 10:28 PM
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Got it here, but looks like they sold out, Hill. https://www.sportsmansguide.com/prod...used?a=2145886

Do a Google for "Swedish Gas Mask Bag" and you should find others. They are out there and super cool.
 
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Originally Posted by SoCalSoftailSlim
Got it here, but looks like they sold out, Hill. https://www.sportsmansguide.com/prod...used?a=2145886

Do a Google for "Swedish Gas Mask Bag" and you should find others. They are out there and super cool.
Got it and will do. May swing by Supply Sergeant as well.

Many thanks and ride safe!
 
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I found one with a leather color I liked better.


 
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My leather saddlebags hold more and are easier to futz with when putting them on or taking them off the bike, or, it looks like, easier to put things into and open and close, and, it also looks like, harder to steal...at least by a few seconds, heh.

https://www.leatherworksinc.com/coll...ngle-saddlebag (I had mine made *without* those stupid quick-clip things on the closing straps, so that it's much easier to adjust as needed when doing my grocery shopping)
 
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This holds my gym clothes. I take it with me into the gym. Don't want saddlebags.
 
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