Wheres the best place to get army surplus kit?

[blacktimberwolf]

Thanks again mate, have been looking for cheap bergens for a while and havent found any that cheap, add on the side pouches and its still a bargain and I should be able to fit everything in there! Whether I can then get it on my back is another matter!

Better find out if you want a long or short back before parting with your pennies

 

[pauljm116]

Better find out if you want a long or short back before parting with your pennies

Probably be after a short back as Im only 5' 7", dont want a bergen down to my knees!

 

[Retired Member southey]

the short back isnt designed for short people, its to wear over webbing, if your not wearing webbing you should use the long back, the adjustment for height is in the shoulder straps, if you get a shortback, unless your 5' you will probably be uncomfortable as the weight will either be across your shoulders or in the small of your back not spread between the two.

 

[pauljm116]

the short back isnt designed for short people, its to wear over webbing, if your not wearing webbing you should use the long back, the adjustment for height is in the shoulder straps, if you get a shortback, unless your 5' you will probably be uncomfortable as the weight will either be across your shoulders or in the small of your back not spread between the two.

I understand now, thanks for that. How can you tell the difference as most places Ive seen them advertise as just being issue bergens?

 

[Retired Member southey]

the lable inside will tell you hang, will get a pic to show

 

[pauljm116]

Cheers Southey.

 

[Retired Member southey]

Here you go matey, lift the lid and look underneath,

if the website doesnt specify, ring and ask!

 

[Andy2112]

These folks are pretty good too. I go in person to the shop but a mate has ordered online without any dramas.
http://www.surplusandoutdoors.com/

 

[pauljm116]

Here you go matey, lift the lid and look underneath,

if the website doesnt specify, ring and ask!

Cheers Southey, will make sure I ask for a long back one.

 

[blacktimberwolf]

The sewn label isn't always present in used bags.......a quick way of telling which is which is by looking at the two vertical molle strips which run up the front of the bergen. On the long back, these strips are very close to the front pouch, while on the short back, they are several inches away/apart from the pouch.
There are several other ways of telling them apart including the length of the internal alu frame. If your supplier is unsure, ask them to measure the removable vertical frame bars for you...53cm = long back.

 

[pauljm116]

The sewn label isn't always present in used bags.......a quick way of telling which is which is by looking at the two vertical molle strips which run up the front of the bergen. On the long back, these strips are very close to the front pouch, while on the short back, they are several inches away/apart from the pouch.
There are several other ways of telling them apart including the length of the internal alu frame. If your supplier is unsure, ask them to measure the removable vertical frame bars for you...53cm = long back.

Thanks for the advice, will make sure I get the long back.

 

[sandbag47]

you can always look at evilbay you get deals on there if you look long enougth

 

[Kepis]

Endicots, ordered some gear from them yesterday, got in from working today and it's all here safe and sound, superb service