Canvas Berghaus Crusader
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I forgot to mention the spare pocket on the strap side.
I've found that there is room for another fair sized pouch which sits behind the head but does not get in the way at all.
Because it is hangs over the shoulders it actually seems to improve the load dynamics when in use. Very handy.
I've found that there is room for another fair sized pouch which sits behind the head but does not get in the way at all.
Because it is hangs over the shoulders it actually seems to improve the load dynamics when in use. Very handy.
Yon bloke who was the first to walk around the coast of Britain (Merrill?) used to carry hir tent in that position - for the same reasons....I forgot to mention the spare pocket on the strap side.
I've found that there is room for another fair sized pouch which sits behind the head but does not get in the way at all.
Because it is hangs over the shoulders it actually seems to improve the load dynamics when in use. Very handy.
What a great thread!!!
Old bergans, and SLR's. And not one foto of the 58 large pack, thankfully.
I'd saved up my hard earned as a poor squaddie in the late 80's and bought a Vulcan, sold it years later (fool)...
I got an S85 from Rabbitsmacker recently, but swayed by sentimentality and a retro phase I'm going through, I swapped it with Steve48 for a Vulcan.
Thanks both of you.
I've still got my butyl nylon GS bergan, a step up from the 58 but I'm so happy to be using a Vulcan again.
Great thread lads, thanks.
Liam
Old bergans, and SLR's. And not one foto of the 58 large pack, thankfully.
I'd saved up my hard earned as a poor squaddie in the late 80's and bought a Vulcan, sold it years later (fool)...
I got an S85 from Rabbitsmacker recently, but swayed by sentimentality and a retro phase I'm going through, I swapped it with Steve48 for a Vulcan.
Thanks both of you.
I've still got my butyl nylon GS bergan, a step up from the 58 but I'm so happy to be using a Vulcan again.
Great thread lads, thanks.
Liam
hiyam was wondering how you were getting on, well, as long as all the dealing has been done and everyones square i reckon is the way. i have an old crusader and i can see what all the fuss is about and am not surprised they still have a following.
As Liam said I am well pleased with my new sack, cant beleive how light it is , the old Vulcan is still a good sack though IMO just a bit heavy for my old bones now
what a convoluted web we weave! you were just pipped to the post on it originally weren't you? i'd have swapped for a vulcan myself! if it had been a size 4 that is. lol
The PLCE bergan (120L) I was issued the other year was heavy even when empty. The Vulcan's an old friend TBH and although I walked about six miles with it today, felt very comfy.
Cheers
Liam
Weight isn't everything with a pack, a pack is often the only companion I have on a trail, so I want something that has a bit of "soul" as it were.
Although synthetics are often practical, light and such like, I've never found a bit of plastic that even remotely has soul.
Although synthetics are often practical, light and such like, I've never found a bit of plastic that even remotely has soul.
That's why so much of my kit gets reverted or converted to old school or so called "primitive" solutions.
Although practicality always has to be a major consideration, I will usually prefer something with "soul" providing it works at least, or even nearly, as well as some plastic contrivance. In many cases the natural solutions actually work better and have only been replaced because modern gear is sometimes lighter or in most cases is cheaper to manufacture.
Although practicality always has to be a major consideration, I will usually prefer something with "soul" providing it works at least, or even nearly, as well as some plastic contrivance. In many cases the natural solutions actually work better and have only been replaced because modern gear is sometimes lighter or in most cases is cheaper to manufacture.
Not yet mate used the pathfinder last weekend ,
Today we have another lowe alpine pack part of the series of packs made for the Dutch Military the Saracen on issue to the Dutch Marines and Air mobile , big pack 100 litres main and two 10 litre side poochs ,
Modeled by Dave Muddy boots known as young Indiana for some reason
Molle straps on the main pack ,
Adjustable back system ,
Zip off side poochs to make a patrol pack ,
Very handy large top pooch with zips at both ends ,
Foating lid and straps for under lid storage
Pocket on the base of main pooch , handy for bivi poles
Zipped base for light gear i.e Sleeping bag at base of pack ,
Saracen and Pathfinder
Saracen , Pathfinder and K9s high milage Vulcan
This Saracen was brought by Dave from Endicotts , nice one mate
Twodogs
Is that a Berghaus Kang he's wearing?
Hello Everyone.
While searching for some info on my newest Berghaus Bergan i came accross this article,found it fantastic so thought i would join.
I am mainly a militaria collector(on a very tight budget) and do not as such collect Bergens per se but as they fit into my collection i do own a few and as an added bonus of course is that they are practical items to use on a regular basis so fit in with the collecting and a practical use.
From memory(without checking various boxes) what i have Begren wise is--
US-Couple of Alice Packs-large and medium including an early dated one,Vietnam issue Tropical,Lightweight and Arvn rucks.
British Army Issue-2xWW2 style canvas Commando type Bergens(60s dated),2 OG PLCE Bergens and one DPM.
Berghaus-2 Cyclops Rocs,1 Munro and my latest buy(this week) a MINT complete in every way Cyclops Crusader.
My camera isnt the best but if anyone is interested in seeing any pics i will be happy to sort some out.
Many Thanks.
While searching for some info on my newest Berghaus Bergan i came accross this article,found it fantastic so thought i would join.
I am mainly a militaria collector(on a very tight budget) and do not as such collect Bergens per se but as they fit into my collection i do own a few and as an added bonus of course is that they are practical items to use on a regular basis so fit in with the collecting and a practical use.
From memory(without checking various boxes) what i have Begren wise is--
US-Couple of Alice Packs-large and medium including an early dated one,Vietnam issue Tropical,Lightweight and Arvn rucks.
British Army Issue-2xWW2 style canvas Commando type Bergens(60s dated),2 OG PLCE Bergens and one DPM.
Berghaus-2 Cyclops Rocs,1 Munro and my latest buy(this week) a MINT complete in every way Cyclops Crusader.
My camera isnt the best but if anyone is interested in seeing any pics i will be happy to sort some out.
Many Thanks.
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