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The OYB Pannier --Classy! 4 Options!
August 03, 2010 - [$45 postpaid in USA for ONE pannier.] Presenting the OYB International Model Perfection Pannier! (Title courtesy of Herter!) Dang, these items are sharp. The base cases are high quality, rare, vintage military surplus in good condition---used, with nicks, scuffs, stains and rumples. They have "beausage"---th...
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Waterproof Swiss Rucksack
July 24, 2010 - [$50 shipped in the US. I JUST GOT FOUR OF THESE RARE ITEMS! And I've now sold two of them today. So...only two left! I don't know when I'll find more. They're in 75-85% condition.] Here's a good, used waterproof Swiss Army vintage military rucksack. In very good condition -- broken-in but not worn much. You'll be impresse...
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The OYB "Dually": a Nukeproof Saddlebag/Pannier from Repurposed Mil-Spec
April 23, 2010 - [$39, mailed in the US.] Check out this dual-purpose bag! It's a big, tactical-tough bike saddlebag. It's also a pannier! (And if you add the $10 option, it's a Shoulerbag!) And it's repurposed from a thrifty, brand-new MOLLE-type of mil-spec bag. (You know I like the versatile stuff!) Made of polyester cordu...
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Nice Little Shoulderbag: Czech Army Bread Bag
April 22, 2010 - [$20, mailed in US.] Here's a nifty little shoulderbag, a Czech Army Bread Bag, vintage but in good shape. I found a couple dozen -- when they're gone, they're gone. Details: Rusty-Olive color canvas. Size: 10" wide x 9" tall x 4" deep. Adjustable fixed shoulderstrap extends to 44" (good for probably up to 6' 2" person...
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Classic Canvas Rucksack w/ 3-Pockets & Clips
April 19, 2010 - [$25 postpaid in the USA] Here's a nifty 3-pocket canvas daypack, the Dakota. Packs set up in such a great configuration are very rare (sadly) and usually far more expensive. It's similar to the Small ALICE pack, but a bit bigger...and cheaper. Man, I like the 3 pockets: they really let you keep smallish things organized. Yet h...
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The OYB Bag --The World's Only 7-Way Bag!
March 04, 2010 - [$39, postpaid in US] The 7-Way OYB Bag is ready for action! Click on the PayPal button to the left under the picture and order away! Available with extra options like the very popular snug-mount stick (to optimize saddlebag mode), top-straps, and waterproofing. Read on, there's so much more! (Hmm, this is such a long produc...
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OYB Full-On Shoulderbag
January 05, 2010 - [$24 postpaid in the US.] Here's a shoulderbag that's just a shoulderbag. No options, no other uses. I've been using one as a car-bag for a year now, and I really like it, so I figure I should let you all know about it and make it available as yet another way for you to support the OYB Way of Life. Its specs are 4" x 1...
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New OYB Luggage Patch!
October 20, 2009 - UPDATE 10/09: Here's my new LEATHER luggage patch. The stamp is done, the die is on the way. Patches in 2 weeks! The photo is what the stampmaker sent me, showing a sample stamped in a sheet of leather. It'll be die-cut into an oval then riveted to the luggage. The design image shows the shape and rivet locations. ...  > Read Article

Classy Vintage Salt'n'Pepper Shoulderbag
June 26, 2009 - [$18 postpaid in the USA.] Here's a little bag I just bought a few of. It's made of heavy salt'n'pepper canvas with a simple, stout, gorgeous centerpiece of a leather slot'n'stud closure. It's some kind of Swiss military surplus. These bags are used but in good condition. The 48" adjustable strap extends to let the bag han...
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German Alpine Rucksack
June 15, 2009 - [$35, postpaid in the USA. I have two of these left. One is pretty fresh, new looking -- but it doesn't have a rubber bottom, just the same thick cordura with vinyl on the inside as the rest of the pack -- it's a good, stout pack -- I'm not sure that it's a replica. I'd still like $35 shipped for it. The other one has a cracked/spli...
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Austrian Rucksack: light'n'snappy!
June 14, 2009 - [$50 postpaid in the USA. SOLD OUT! 4/12/10. I'll do my best to find more. It's a great ruck!] Here's a sweet rucksack for those who like a classy vintage look. It's also a super-rare item. NOTE: I offer these rare'n'nifty items as a great way for you to support this equally rare'n'nifty outdoor culture website, as I n...
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NikWax: great waterproofing for...everything!
April 18, 2009 - I just applied NikWax products to the OYB Bag and it seems to work well! I haven't used it yet, though, much less in any rainstorms, but it sure seems to repel water! I got their "Cotton Proof" product and painted it onto the canvas portion of the bag in a 6-1 dilution (their suggestion for tents, it looks like, it was a bit ...  > Read Article

Italian Canvas Rucksack
November 01, 2008 - [$25, postpaid in the USA. I have two partial "parts" packs on hand, with one shoulder-strap buckle between them. ...Three missing buckles and two damaged straps. The rest of the packs are in good shape. Both for $25. As-is.] Italian military surplus canvas rucksack. It's the CHEAPEST, simplest, vintage ruck of its ...
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Swiss Army "Salt & Pepper" Rucksack: classy, rugged
October 12, 2008 - [$50, postpaid in the USA. OUT OF STOCK.] These are rare and I can't find any more (as of 4/10). I'll re-activate the order button when I can find some more. In the meantime, here's the low-down on what they are/were, since they pretty much set the benchmark for a Quality yet Affordable vintage-type "classy" ruck... ...
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Norwegian Rucksack
October 11, 2008 - [$40, postpaid in the US] This is a basically new vintage Norwegian military surplus backpack with an ergonomic "A" frame. (I should maybe call a pack with a frame a backpack not a rucksack.) It's a very good looking, very well made pack. Olive drab canvas with light-green leather strapping. Size is 19" x 14" x 6" on a 1/2...
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Modern Big "ALICE" 3-Pocket Rucksack
September 04, 2008 - [$35, postpaid in the USA.] I decided to offer a couple more modern-style rucksacks. Here's a brand-new nylon ALICE military pack. It's technically a Medium but I call it Large. It's available in various colors (but please pick the Woodland Camo pictured for now, hint hint). Lots of fittings for extra ALICE add-on's, if you'...
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Handy 3-Pocket Medium ALICE Daypack
September 04, 2008 - [$30 postpaid in the USA] Here's a brand new canvas ALICE military-style rucksack. Technically, it's a "small," but it's not THAT small---more like a Med-Sm. Size: 16" x 10" x 7". Available in several colors (I suggest the Olive for now---hint, hint). Three pockets. Plastic jiffy clips. This is a fine all-round grab'n'go ...
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Swedish Rucksack -- Leather / Canvas / Frame
August 24, 2008 - [$35 postpaid in the USA. ONE LEFT! As of 8/27/10. It has 3 professional leather repairs on it. This means that one shoulder-strap holder is replaced. And one flap-strap and buckle are replaced.] These vintage Swedish Rucksacks have a blue-gray canvas pack and contoured ergo metal frame. All straps and attachments are h...
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A Great Strap!
August 18, 2007 - [$4 each, postpaid.] Yeah, a strap. If you want an 11.5" (29cm) leather strap of nice thick leather, here ya go. The pic shows a Campy hub and muskrat pelt for scale. 5/8"-inch wide. Nickel-silver color buckle. Loop diameter ranges from 1.25" to 3". 7 holes, .8" apart. It's the strap I use for my OYB Normal Bag---Michigan-made ...
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Swiss Army Daypack
September 30, 2005 - [$40. OUT OF STOCK. This pack is now totally unavailable. I should just delete the entry. But I like it so much... If I ever find more, I'll let you know. Just drop me an email saying you want one.] Here's a neat and rare daypack to add to the line-up. It's mil-sup and built to highest quality. Classic Swiss "salt'n'...
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The OYB Gift Shop!
January 18, 2005 - Visit the OYB Drygoods store for all your hat, mug, tshirt and carryall needs! I set it up with CafePress.com---cool outfit. OK, the main groovy thing about OYB corporate identity is that it's all things to all demographics. We got yer hip logo apparel. We got yer heavy metal sty...  > Read Article

OYB Logo Patch!
December 24, 2004 - ($3) I just got in a bunch of these 2"x3" OYB corporate identity logo patches. Check em out! Sew 'em anyplace you need more cool! Bigger image
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