Vagabond Dandy

02/10/2026

11/19/2025

SOLD!

Free Shipping to the lower 48!

Best I can do for this season, s**t is tight around the U.S.!

Last one, of this style with khaki trim.

$200

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Today's Effort, C.I.S.O. Rucksack.

Originally made on Okinawa by C.I.S.O. (Counter Insurgency Support Office) under the direction of Ben Baker. These packs emulate the NVA (PAVN) rucks made in China, though improved by Ben and his magicians at CISO.

Vintage Original Canvak treated cotton canvas fabric. This is a sixteen ounce fabric.

Drawstring is OD 550 paracord.

Webbing executed in Khaki and dipped to prevent fraying.

I have finally gotten to order new fabric for the year. Thanks for all the orders.

11/07/2025

Let your weapon carry you instead of you carrying the weapon.

10/24/2025

Customer Photos today…running Recon in California!

10/14/2025

A little “Apocalypse Now” action for today…you know you want one‽

09/28/2025

Weekend Update!

Working on some new patterns this weekend. Secondly, M18A1. Better known as a Claymore Bag.

All made from 100% original fabrics and hardware made in the USA.

The case does not have the fuse holders or the printed instructions since it also does not come with mines in it either.

I made up a first example using nylon for the strap, since I am waiting on some 2” cotton webbing for the production versions.

09/28/2025

Weekend Update!

Working on some new patterns this weekend. First, Map Case.

All made from 100% original fabrics and hardware made in the USA.

The first map case is made up in SOG livery for “Blackjack” running recon out of CCN.

09/16/2025

NEW TODAY! Size LONG C.I.S.O. Rucksack!

(As requested by at least two customers) These packs have a longer shoulder strap to accommodate the bigger guys in our hobby. The pack straps are 40" as opposed to 32" On the regular bag, which should leave plenty left over for tying at the end after passing through the buckle.

Today's Effort, C.I.S.O. Rucksack Second Pattern.

Originally made on Okinawa by C.I.S.O. (Counter Insurgency Support Office) under the direction of Ben Baker. These packs emulate the NVA (PAVN) rucks made in China, though improved by Ben and his magicians at CISO.

Vintage "Canvak" treated cotton canvas fabric. This is a ten ounce fabric which becomes a hefty fourteen after treatment.

Drawstring executed in Olive Drab 550 Cord.

Webbing executed in Olive Drab 7 with dipped ends for ravel protection.

Original Buckles throughout.

Retail: $250 Benchmade in USA

09/07/2025

New Fabric has arrived!

I have just recently found a secret stash of NOS Canvak Fabric!

This is a slightly lighter color of fabric and is not nearly as heavily treated as my first set of bags.

Today's Effort, C.I.S.O. Rucksack Second Pattern.
Originally made on Okinawa by C.I.S.O. (Counter Insurgency Support Office) under the direction of Ben Baker. These packs emulate the NVA (PAVN) rucks made in China, though improved by Ben and his magicians at CISO.

Vintage "Canvak" treated cotton canvas fabric. This is a ten ounce fabric which becomes a hefty fourteen after treatment.

Drawstring is a Canvak Lace in Olive Drab.

Webbing executed in Khaki with dipped ends for ravel protection.