Monster Manly Giveaway from Antigua Leather!
July 29, 2012 | 
by This week’s Monster Manly Giveaway is brought to you by Antigua Leather. Using 100% genuine leather, they have created handcrafted rugged, tough, and masculine bags and cases for your modern day tech products. Submit your answer to the question below before 5 PM on Friday August 3rd. After that, we will announce the three winners.
The guys behind Antigua Leather, Paul and Scott, built a relationship with a small group of exceptional leather artisans in Antigua, Guatemala. They have honed their skills for generations, and together they designed and crafted these manly products. They have combined traditional manufacturing methods while still maintaining style and functionality, to create products that can withstand the strenuous life of a traveler while suiting the needs of a student or businessman. These bags are durable, eye-catching, and are fashioned from natural, pure leather, not highly processed or synthetic materials. Antigua Leather presents to you three high quality, stylish items made specifically for the modern electronics you use every day.
Be sure to check out Antigua Leather’s Kickstarter campaign and support Paul and Scott on their journey to the top of Mt. Leather Excellence!
HOW TO ENTER? Submit your answer to the following question in the comment section below. If you are Indiana Jones and are going to steal a golden idol from an ancient temple, what 3 things would be in your Antigua Leather messenger bag and why?
First Place: Leather Messenger Bag (This is what Indiana Jones carries his Macbook in)
Second Place: Leather iPhone Sleeve AND Leather iPad Sleeve
Third Place: Leather iPhone Sleeve
So sack up and get your comments in by this Friday! Be sure to support Paul and Scott from Antigua Leather in their Kickstarter campaign campaign!
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Too easy… 1911 Gun , Whip and a pint of Jack Daniels
I assume the Jack Daniels is for sterilizing cuts and wounds you may receive as a result of your epic burglary.
1.always the whip…just because
2. My father’s journal ..always in his shadow
3. The contact information for all my international hook-ups
The immortal Sean Connery’s shadow is more like a storm cloud.
Whip,
Iphone
Black AMX card
A Black AMX card is more like a Green WMD when in the hands of a woman staring at anything made of gold.
I would bring
1. A Whip for protection
2. A Journal for drawing maps and jotting down location and secret codes to remember.
3. A book on translation of languages. You never know where what country you will be in and the language you will have to know.
As long as you can speak American… you’re in the clear.
great in all aspects
If you are referring to the DOM Revolution… I 100% agree.
a cell phone, a teleportation device, and some cash
“Beam me up Scotty”
1. A ground penetrating, underground capable G.P.S. -To track my way in and out with the ease of a treasure hunting master.
2. an automatic booby trap remover – To cut the hassle and near death experiences to a minimum.
3. an Antigua Leather custom spec’d, hand tooled, exquisitely crafted leather carrying pouch – To carry my Golden idol out in perfect Indiana style.
SOLID response Tom. I don’t think Harrison Ford could have said it better himself!
1. I would have said a whip, but for variety’s sake, I’ll say a loaded Smith and Wesson Hand Ejector (an HE2) for protection and the magnets in the ammo serving as a compass.
2.a woven leather bound jornal to make notes, draw maps, diagrams, jot down names codes, words etc.
3. A MAC PC fully loaded with all capabilites including thesauras and dictionaries in all obscure languages.
What a fun contest!
Ammo compass! Impressive Benita.
Simple.
1. A bottle of water. Hydration should never come second to theatricality or adventure.
2. A Moleskin notebook for keeping track of all of the relics I am going to track down…. that particular day.
3. A loaf of bread. Bread can be consumed to make it the proper weight for switching with idols and not setting off pressure plates. It can also be consumed to lessen the effects of hunger.
Dan, I think Bobby Buche is your new biggest fan and will personally power bomb, Captain Insaneo style, anyone who thinks you should replace your water with Gatorade.
1. A whip of course. You aren’t Indiana Jones without your trusty whip.
2. A lighter, or box of matches
3. A bundle of maps for all over the world
Bundle of maps? Go with a Tom Tom!
jug of water-for refreshment and weight for idol removal
lighter- for light or campfire
food- to eat or to not be eatten by what’s in cave!
When you say food, are you thinking Reese’s Pieces or lamb shank? Either way, I’m a fan.
1) 550 cord, you can use that stuff for everything
2) Wasp knife, it’s just badass
3) MRE, for food, but it can be used as weapon/ diversion device as well.
Dude the WASP knife is key! You could rule an entire jungle tribe just by demonstrating the magic power of your “Boom Knife”! Check out “WASP Injection Knife vs. Watermelon” on youtube.
Map to the Chachapoyan Temple (to find the Idol of Fertility)
A sandbag (to replace the idol)
A Whip (because it’s cool)
From the age of 13, every man begins his search for the idol of Fertility.
I would carry a knife to protect myself and food and water to survive in the jungle when i am running from the people chasing me
We’re talking a full blown jungle! That would supply you with all the food and water you need. Don’t let a little Montezuma’s Revenge slow you down!
sandbag to replace the idol, something with gps ( i get lost ), and a first aid kit because im a major klutz.
Dani, your too hard on yourself!
A cellphone, a clean pair of underwear, and a copy of Fifty Shades of Grey. :)
I assume the first pair got dirty as a result of Fifty Shades of Grey.
Whip–other wise I am not Indiana Jones
GPS–for getting myself into and out of there
Bundle of cash–to facilitate the proper functioning of transportation and government bureaucrats
Bundle of cash is always a good call even if you’re just going to say…. a bar.
Pistol-for snakes, all kinds
Antibiotics-to combat infections / diseases known or unknown
iPhone-to map, blog, keep files, pics. etc of the whole adventure
You’re going to need some pretty strong antibiotics to combat the ancient bubonic plague, which I hear is making a comeback.
1. My ipad that has map quest into caves and forest
2 a gun ( I hate guns)
3My whip kinky….
4 antibotics and a PDR CD
5 a super wonderful tiny camera that takes viedos
6 chargers that never need to be recharged
7 cool hats
Diane, I am perplexed by number 7. What kind of hats are we talking about here and how are you going to use them to steal a golden idol?
1. Counterweight to replace the idol on the first trap.
2. LED flashlight – torches are atmospheric but I want something that focuses.
3. C-4 to remove pesky boulders in the way.
Note that my whip is around my waist, my pistol is in a holster and my multifunction knife is in
my pocket. I’m not assuming it’s the 1930′s or 1940′s – Indy is still alive and kickin’.
Now all you need is a little Asian kid from The Goonies and a annoying blond chick and you’re on your way to the Temple of Doom!
1) Super glue. I’m gonna need to do some damage control after.
2) Dwarf bread. You’ll never go hungry when you have dwarf bread.
3) A towel. Dude. I have to explain?
Is this Gimli? What a badass.
1) iPhone with GPS capability
2) A dozen tacos with the Doritos shell
3) Pabst Blue Ribbon 6pk
And by the size of the leather case, I have no doubt that all of these items will fit without a problem.
If I’m trudging through a jungle looking for an ancient temple, I’m hanging out with this guy!
1 – small stone sculpture of the thinking man to replace the idol
2 – a gun (because the best Indy scene is when he shoots the sword guy)
3 – RC copter with cam to scout booby traps
By far the best scene of any of the movies… and it was improvised. RC copter is a solid addition.
1.) Fully auto AR-15, why waste your time with a damn single shot pistol. Oh, I forgot to mention that the AR-15 is a fold able model. I think that it would make Hitman cry..lol
2.) Fold up grappling hook, beats the hell out of a whip for swinging to safety from some stinky asshole Frenchmen.
Wait Frenchmen, need I say more……
3.) Eight 12 oz. bottles of Victory Brew Golden Monkey. Why eight? Easy, to share with a pilot and one for the natives.
Only one would be needed for the natives because when lead by the French dude, they see the monkey on the label and figure that Indie is a god and that he has blessed them with nector from heaven or wherever those retards think it is. Plus, they can zap the frenchmen in the neck with those screwed up poison darts.
I had to take a day to formulate a response worthy of your comment that was clearly written under the close guidance of the God ordained Henry the Moose of Manliness. However, I have come to the hard conclusion that I simply cannot do it the justice that it obviously deserves. You Sir are a literary legend. DOM Salute!
1. Water bottle with purifier cause you know there’s not going to be an Evian spring nearby.
2. A whip to fend off rivals.
3. Compass/map combo lol. Kind of obvious.
As long as there is a Jim Beam bourbon bayou close your good to go.
1. Satellite Radio
2. My whip
3. Pistol
May the visionary rhetoric of Howard Stern guide you in you quest.
1. My trusty whip
2. A helpful book
3. Water purifier/boiler (thanks Michelle for the idea!)
What kind of book are we talking about here? I recommend “Stealing Golden Idols for Dummies”.
1. the whip of course
2. snake bite kit
3. magnifying glass
Screw the snake bite kit. A true badass would just suck the venom out.
A Whip
A sack of sand
A Gun
Rick… step it up brother!
1.) my little Black Book – listing all my international contacts & informants…and women. It’s the 1930′s…who needs an i-phone? Or money? I am Indy, for Christ’s sake…my natural charm will get me drinks and places money cannot.
2.) Zippo, engraved and in 18 k gold. I was a Boy Scout…so I’m always prepared.
3.) a can of Kiwi shoe polish. My whip hangs on my belt, as does my revolver (Indy didn’t carry a 1911). But, I do need to keep my leather hat, leather jacket, leather boots, leather whip, and of course my Antigua leather bag in tip-top polished order!
Damn Bowers. As an Eagle Scout myself, I applaud you response. Preparing your mind, body, and all leather goods to kick ass… DOM (3 finger Boy Scout) Salute!
It’s getting tough to be original with all the great answers above but here’s my shot at it:
1. A Tardis to take me directly to the idol. (if you’re not familiar with this, google ‘Doctor Who’)
2. A Mossberg 500 tactical shotgun.
3. The Leather Messenger Bag; sure it will hold the idol but more importantly, it will make me look dashing and heroic.
Lawrence, probably the most original answer yet. I’ll save all the lazy asses a trip to google… Tardis: “A time machine and spacecraft in the British science fiction television program Doctor Who. A properly maintained and piloted TARDIS can transport its occupants to any point in time and any place in the universe.” Rock solid dude!
My whip, my hat (when not on my head) and something of equal weight to the statue to replace it (you know those trap things)
Those traps have driven me to the bottle of Woodford Reserve.
a statue weighing device – that bag of sand – and rocket shoes to run faster than a boulder
Rocket shoes can run out of fule. Trade em in for PF Flyers “guaranteed to make a kid run faster and jump higher.”
1. Bag of sand and stones pre weighed.
2. Pint of Woodford Reserve
3. Victory Cigar.
I would have my running boots, hat, and whips already on my person if I were Indy. Indiana Jones doesn’t lose and I wouldn’t plan on it!
P.S. Stupid George Lucas made the story for the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull Indy just had to go with it :)
Thank Henry the Moose of Manliness that someone finally mentioned a “Victory cigar”. A man can’t even celebrate paying his rent on time without smoking a victory cigar, let alone stealing an ancient solid gold idol. AND… Dustin, I am in 100% agreeance with you that Kingdom of the Crystal Skull was not Indy’s fault. Nor were the recent updates to the Star Wars trilogy. George, please be expecting a very scathing letter from me, Big Al.
1. Whip- gotta have it
2. Weighted bag- even though it didn’t work in the movie
3. Gun
Yea that whole “sand in a bag” thing really didn’t turn out too well.
1. The bullwhip, because you have to have the bullwhip.
2. sand
3. lots and lots of aspirin
Aspirin is perfect for an aching back or a hangover from partaking in a local tribal party.
I would have a map to find my way out
A gun, to defend myself from the unknown
Rope – again for the unknown
How do you prepare for the “unknown” ?
1. A gun to kill the zombies.
2. A flame thrower.
3. Chuck Norris.
Oh, wait… wrong movie? :D
Maybe so, but all 3 answers are strong additions to this epic quest.
the whip of course, a knife, and rope with a grappling hook attached.
You are going straight business Lynn.
#1 The whip
#2 Bandages
#3 A flask of whiskey
I think you could be successful with #3 by itself.
A gun, some duct tape, and wd-40. Those three things should be able to fix anything!
100% Agreed! Home Depot would get along just fine if those made up their entire inventory.
1 – My Trusty Whip
2- Snake Repellant – I hate Snakes
3 – A spare hate
I don’t know if that much hate will fit in an Antigua Leather bag.
Gun, whip and iPhone
Hmmm.. very creative.
1. A bottle of Whistle Pig rye – seriously, do I need to say why?
2. The Ninja Glock straight off of YouTube – everything you need in a Glock
3. Kate Upton – again, obvious
This sounds like an Indiana Jones that I want to party with… and his friend.
1. Sand for equalizing the weight.
2. A good leather pouch to carry the idol and keep my hands free. Antigua should do.
3. A whip because I can’t handle a gun. Can’t handle a whip either, but it looks almost as cool as that crossbow Daryl carries on the Walking Dead.
Throwing out the Walking Dead reference! Bonus points
Gun
Iphone
Snacks
As long as the snacks include Cherry Maple Smoked Beef Jerky from the Blue Ox Jerky Co… your cool in my book!
a weapon to protect myself, a good pair of shoes to run in, and maybe some vodka to calm my nerves
Debra, I like where your heads at on this one. Especially #3
whip- for dangerous animals
alchol- for cleaning wouds
food- for hunger
alcohol – also for consumption
invisible spray knives and magic carpert [email protected]
Can I pick up a few cans of this “invisible spray” at Walmart?
Whip just looks and sounds cool
Whiskey for liquid courage
Hat for those desert days
You really can’t raid an ancient temple without the badass Indy hat.
1. Counterweight bag of sand to prevent inevitable incidents of booby trappery.
2. I was gonna say beef jerky, the only protein I see fit for regular consumption, but then I realized…I’m a MAN, a man with a supple yet paradoxically rugged looking Leather Bag! If I briefly experience a lapse in testosterone circulation and find for some reason that I need additional nourishment, I’ll chew on a strap. If I get thirsty… I’ll suck a button…MAN!
3. Now…while sucking on a button will quench my thirst, it won’t make Mrs. Jones any prettier…and we all know that when I get home, I’m gonna wanna celebrate. Item 3: a keg of Leinenkugel Summer Shandy. (thanks for the 4th of july rec!)
Fantastic response Matt! “Ebert and Roeper give it two thumbs way up!” Not only did you find TWO lifesaving alternative uses for the bag, but anytime you’re crushing Leinenkugel Summer Shandy you’re setting yourself up for victory!
Whip
Mouse trap ( he hates mice)
Booze (multi-purpose)
I see we have an avid fan here! George Lucas would be proud.
I would have gun for you never know, (make that a loaded gun) chewing gum (want fresh breath when I save the girl) and a cell phone with four bar service for if I get trapped with snakes anywhere I can call for help!
Way to set an example by putting a lady’s needs first.
a knife
a flask
handkerchief
handkerchief would come in handy especially if it is pollen season and your out of Zyrtec.
iPhone
knife
flash light
brich22 at earthlink dot net
You could use the flashlight app on the iphone which frees up your 3rd choice.
A whip to proctect and help me, a bag of sand to replace the golden idol, and a fifth of whiskey for couage
Ahh yes the irreplaceable liquid courage.
1) A large jar of jalapenos…to use as a counter weight…and in case I get the urge to snack.
2) A powerful, but compact, flashlight…to guide me in dark places.
3) A weapon for protection.
Thank you. :-)
Curve ball with the jalapenos. I like it!
1. Gun – to counter any wild men with knives
2. Snake repellant
3. Make up kit – a girl’s gotta look good in case she runs into the real Indiana Jones
I think you’ll be fine without the make up. For God’s sake, he fell for Karen Allen.
1) Dad’s Journal, 2) My Whip, 3) Iphone/Ipad
Can’t leave home without your Pop’s journal. A must have
Whip
Lip Gloss
Red Bull
There is no way Indy would be the legend that he is today without his Lip Gloss…. wait….
I would have rope, a knife, and water – gotta stay hydrated!
Agreed. However, I would rather hydrate with Sam Adams Octoberfest.
If I were Indiana Jones [wishful thinking on my part] and was going to steal [procure for a museum] a golden idol from an ancient temple, the 3 things I would have in my [new stylin Made in Guatemala] Antigua Leather messenger bag are:
1. A flute-like instrument – why? to at least try to pretend I can charm snakes because we all know ‘I HATE SNAKES’ and inevitably there are always snakes in the ancient temples I explore.
2. A replica of the golden idol made possibly of lead – because I know if I can carry a replica in my [100% 3/16" thick full grain leather] Antigua messenger bag this far into an ancient temple, I know will be able carry the real golden idol out [plus the 4lb 1oz (1.8 kg) the Antigua bag actually weights]
3. A piece of paper with the words “Kickstarter.com” written on it. Why? Partly because the golden idol is heavy enough to carry in my Antigua messenger bag and to give the written note to my future self in 2012, when I’ll 113 years young [born in 1899] and I’m in need of funding for my next exciting venture!
This is in response to “Future Joseph.” Precise. Astute. Creative. Solid response brother!
I guess if I don’t say whip, it’s an automatic fail.
I also like the thought of Indy taking some down time to chronicle his exploits in a Moleskine journal. How…Hemingway-ish.
And, finally, I guess some sort of whiskey (although Jack Daniels is simply too cliche)…to steel his nerves before hand, to act as an antiseptic in case of injury, and to celebrate after pulling off his big caper.
Well written response Kristin. Indeed, it was very Hemingway-ish of you.
hmm, whip, jack daniels and a trusty reusable shopping bag so that I don’t spoil my new messenger bag with an old dirty idol! haha
By far the most “manly’ response yet.
I like the Jack Daniels suggestion, along with a made-in-china version of the idol to take the real one’s place. My third would of course be the whip.
China does make a lot of cheap tacky stuff like knock off golden idols.
A large knife…snacks..water
got to have the snacks
Well I would not be IJ without the Whip! Needed because it looks just so cool when it is used.
My gun to shoot who I can Whip.
A map, I really know where I am going but extra paper can come in handy for starting fires and other umm needs.
samf36 ( at) gmail ( .) com
I would suggest using the map first before burning it.
A laser gun, a bulletproof vest and Barack Obama’s private phone #. A laser gun and the vest to protect myself and the phone# in case I need to call in the calvary.
Buddy, you the man! Just got to put ‘ole Barry on speed dial.
my three items would be a whip a map and a knife
This is the first time I’ve seen this response.
My trusty whip,
My trusty gun,
and a bag of sand to replace the idol.
I’m sure anywhere your going there will be plenty of sand or dirt.
Big jar on Manuka honey (ingest for dealing with ulcer surely present and energy, apply to wounds)
Bowling Trophy (sand obviously doesn’t work)
Worst Case Scenario book
Nicely done Darren. Spoken like a true bowling champ!
My bag would have a flashlight (so I could see), rope (so I can climb out), and a knife (for protection)
got to go with the mag light
1. Never leave home without the whip 2. bag of sand to replace the idol 3. Glock 22 .40 with 2 magazines
# 3 is a must.
A phone, money, and a first aid kit
Real men don’t use bandaids.
My whip, flashlight, gps so I dont get lost! My leatherman becau it can do anything !
Are wee talking LCD?
1. The whip – because you never know what’s lurking in the shadows.
2. A map – so I wouldn’t get lost
3. A heavy rock – to replace the idol
tuche Chrystal
1. Swiss Army Knife
2. Colt .45
3. Bible
Covers all the bases!
Mike P
highlandtechserv AT gmail DOT com
I like where your head is at !
a gun, a whip, and some whiskey in a flask
God bless you’re flask
A whip, a rock and water.
What is the rock for?
A whip, water, and a pistol.
very original!
Gun, knife and bullets.. gotta survive!
Progressive!
1) Pistol/hand gun, like a Glock because frankly, the whip would be strapped to my belt at all times for easy access (and because its wicked cool!).
2) Portable Solar Charger (like one of Goal Zero’s products), so that I can always have access to power and my electronics. I have used this when I volunteer overseas in various refugee camps.
3) My iPhone. I would have access to everything (including directions, Google for info and in an emergency get the government to get me out of a bad situation).
Thanks!
A well thought out response indeed.
explosives
guns
iphone
Blowing it up!
A whip, to get myself out of the temple.
Some anitvenom, because I don’t trust the airplane pilot’s snake.
A fresh pair of underwear. Do I have to explain why?