Ali baba bag still exist?

yunao SG

Nowadays see recruit carrying a balck bag machiam luggage bag, is that the new version of ali baba bag?What is the cost also?Thanks

Ponders SG

Cost same as old ali baba but reliability not there yet.

First batches of these new duffle bag have very poor quality construction. on an enlistment day, a platoon of 50, i may have 5-6 cases of buckle breakage. In a BMT phase, about 15-20 of the duffle bags will either tear or break.

However, nowadays i don't see the problems happening. perhaps they did some QC.

nevertheless, green ali baba is stronger, waterproof and more garang

Shotgun SG

I remember my old duffle bag, can throw and drag also wont’s spoil. Super hardy stuff. I thot of filling it with sand and using it as a punching bag before.

Gordonator SG

i still have it. and i loved it! Laughing

quite an eyesore nowadays seeing recruits dragging the new black duffle bag on wheel like some air steward.

crazy monkey SG

ya damn gu niang ali baba bag better Laughing

Crappyz SG

the bag cheap cheap one... $20+ can use credit somemore

Gordonator SG

LOL! good idea. Laughing

nomood SG

!!!

you mean, there are now wheels on the duffel bag??? good grief!

it's real thoughtful, and honestly, i think if i were a recruit now i'd be quite thankful. but one can't help wonder if they're going to introduce a skirt for no4 next...

CKtalon SG

that time when POP or posted to new unit that time sure curse and swear why so heavy, no wheels Razz Laughing

DriftingGuy SG

Wat?! You mean the new "duffle bag" for recruits now has wheels?? What next? Portable PS2/3 for outfield camp?? Rolling Eyes

freedom4ever SG

i think the year 2003 is the last batch to own ali baba bag. nowadays i dun see any ali baba bag for recruits liao. all dragging it around. wtf Evil or Very Mad
the cost is $30 from credit. can get it at the E-mart. i bought last Dec when i ORD. Very Happy

nismoS132 SG

june 04 batch is the 1st to receive duffel bags.

this message was published in the BRO recently.

all personnel going on overseas missions/postings/attachments are advised to use the new duffel bag. the ali baba bag is not allowed to be used.

deathscythe99 SG

I still got my ali baba bag Mr. Green

kc_leung SG

so do i Smile

oxford mushroom SG

My ali baba bag lasted all through NS and two overseas training stint....super durable.

However, I do envy the new helmets they have nowadays. The old steel helmets we had were heavy, did not fit and were hotl cos' we had to fill it up with sponge to prevent it from juggling around.

Kuali Baba SG

I got the newer bag and I’ve seen a fair number of rips in the bag lining itself, including my own, mainly where the panels are stitched together.

crazy monkey SG

wa lau carry it in the shoulder like a man lah. Laughing

Ponders SG

YES, part of the reason of the change is also because of the "new" policy of going overseas.

Last time its special arrangement, go back door of airport, board the plane, reach there also use back door to exit, also come back singapore back door also.

This practice caused alot of customs problems and security issues lah.

The new duffel bag does not look like a standard military item since the ali baba is a very common item even in other armies.

Since now personnel going for overseas exercise "as a civilian", i think SAF thinks it is a better idea to issue you guys a civilian looking bag. haha.

ditzy SG

Hanor, cannot understand why we cannot guang ming zheng da and walk thru the normal door. Laughing

CKtalon SG

I also carry la..but that time I go to new unit..see the just passed out recruits wheeling their duffel bag..while I carry mine..CCB..look like idiot like that Laughing