Recent content by Fallschirmwomble

I have TWO Vulcans. One's called "Spock", the other "T'Pau"! I can't tell which is which but one of them takes Berghaus side pouches (size 8 zips, "upside-down") whilst the other takes PLCE (size 10 zips). Side pouches off, aside from the ice axe buckles/straps, they look identical to me but...

THANKS! Viewed with interest (and shall return). I've NEVER noticed a civvie Roc. Don't get me started on the upside-down zips! (I'm looking for a pair of the PLCE upside-down side pouches with their V shaped yoke, if anyone has them for sale.) I've not seen the '83 "pre-PLCE" trials...

My best mate used to take his dog. He used a pretty smart system for overnighters. As I remember it, he'd hammock up for himself, hang his rucksack on the tree and lay a groundsheet/windbreak (poncho) below and to one side. He'd lay a kipmat over the groundsheet for the dog. Under his hammock...

Very similar to the waist belt on the second version of the PLCE ECM (Electronic Counter Measures) rucksack. Now I know why there are so very few of the things sold with their detachable belts! See second pic: https://iacmc.forumotion.com/t5419-universal-bergen-ecm-desert-dpm

I've had the same nylon butyl SAS/PARA rucksack since 1983 and it's still going fine, although the waterproofing has largely been worn off. I had a newer one which began going sticky. I've seen snow cuffs delaminate on some and on PLCE rucksacks. With PLCE, I've had the same PLCE longback since...

If done appropriately, the latter to home, the former to a hotel... ;) This analogy reminds me of a true story where a bloke and his girlfriend were caught out in the wilderness and survived. Their vehicle was stuck in sand and they left it to find help...

Keith, I hear you! I've long understood "Bushcraft" to be a term used in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa for what we (in the UK) used to call "Woodscraft", "Woodcraft" or "Woodlore". In the film "Hunt For The Wilderpeople", they just casually call it "The Knack". I love that...

Is there a website that explains the development and the differences between the Berghaus military rucksacks?

Just my penny'worth, I hope I'm not too late... The KEY things here, I think, are your height and that you are starting out and so trialling a suitable backpack. As a disclaimer, I'll say that I'm not very knowledgeable of civvie and foreign military rucksacks although I collect Bergans...

I like my rigger belt made from a parachute riser and harness fittings. Not so pretty but rugged. Being 44mm width, it'll take a Mora Knife scabbard directly plus any military pouches. I carry a rucksack every time I leave the house (cycling for shopping, taking my Mum out to medical...

I know this is an old thread but... 1) We're talking about that near stretchy, flappy 15mm width strap that's sewn (at it's centre) onto the front of the rucksack 8cm above the front pouch, inline with the left side of that pouch? You were right, RappelBy2000, it's for tying around the antenna...

GUNS, GUNS, GUNS... A highly emotive and contentious subject. I like firearms, was good with them but "domesticated life" (in the UK for me) means it's somewhat off topic, unlike for some in places like Alaska, BC, etc. I like grenades too - DEFINITELY off topic!!! :D Self defence is relevant...

I MUCH prefer the Southwest Coastal Path to the North or South Downs Way. (Sorry, I envisaged "Sussex" rather than "Suffolk"...) Great for weight loss, if that's of any consideration. Strictly for spring/summer, May onward if you need ferry crossings. Being a Matelot, your friend might enjoy it...

. As a youth, I used to wear a '68 Patt DPM Combat Jacket, everywhere. Until... In the mid-1980s, I used to often see some office johnny type smartly dressed in full Royal Marine DPM uniform (with beret) march to/from Wimbledon rail station, briefcase in hand. Yes, full-on, arm-swinging...

Okay, from memory of the first film (the only good one): Boots, High Leg. Jeans, Levi or Wrangler, Blue, Faded. (Blousoned) Vest, Grey. Worn inside-out. (Johnny J didn't attend the "How to wear clothes" module of SF training) Jacket, Combat, M64(?), Green, With "Old Glory" Badge. (Forgotten in...