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mm mm as said above i think is a poor quality cord and not genuine 550 ,It amazes me how such a simple product can be made so badly ,the 550 stuff i have is from the US ,i don't know of a UK supplier (well I do but I cant link you to my own site he he ). Most of the knot tying guide recomend...

Molle has its uses and if your somone who want to adapt the pack for every trip then its nice to have ,but on the down side it adds alot of extra weight to the bag. But if you know what you want and wont ever deviate from the original spec then sewn pouches are the way ahead. and zips are often...

There are various grades of stainless A2 and A4 are most common A2 is more susceptible to rusting but is easily removed and A4 marine grade is much better for harsh environments but is more expensive.

If you can master Google sketch-up then im sure you will be well away ,it offers 2d and 3d modelling! It also allows you to import other peoples work such as itw nexus 25mm side realse buckles etc so saves you having to draw them . I don't have the time or patience to learn it, it is a very...

Not strictly true I think you would need to change the design by at least 20% to be able to pass it off as your own design ,I make bespoke bags and pouches for military and civilians and do true one offs without charging a fortune but i cant compete on price with the mass produced stuff from...

http://www.altberg.co.uk/Web/bccare.jsp I would highly recomend this " Leder Gris" ,I use it on my meindls and is far better as it explains on that link than regular polish as the leather doesnt dry out !

Yeah I looked but couldnt find them on there

Thanks feller, thats a good start

high im looking for some where to buy the brass belt ends similar to the one in this photo but with 2 rivets in the end for extraa security http://www.usmcblues.com/items/bx1364.jpg ive seen them somewhere on here linked to a onlinr leather shop but ive been through 2- 3 pages of the...

Drew, What about this ? I doubt they made a one man tent ,so you might be better off looking for 2 man tents http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/EX-ARMY-2-MAN-TENT-lightweight-sewn-in-groundsheet-/260628374856?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Collectables_Militaria_LE&hash=item3caea96548 or for some real retro camping...

Right I gotcha, I just know from carring this sort of bergen on a frame ,(Para, GS ,Clansman radios) was not good as it dig in to my back and shoulders but an upgrade kit is a very good idea if it beefs up the padding on the straps .

I make and moddify various bits of kit for people to order ,my first observation of those swedish bergens ,is they sit really high up on the back and right up over your head! I would suggest that this is not a good snd it puts most of your load down through your spine and sholders ,this is not...

Yeah its like the Army issue one only the issue one has 3 legs no to ,it fits in the back panel inside ,the should be 2 slots that the two bars slide into and either fasten at the top with velcro or press studs or both like the issue one does

Im going to Sweden in August 2 days drive there and back with 4 days camping in the middle ,Wild camping is free in Sweden and has the right to roam as long as you leave no trace ,so all you need is fuel for the landy food and a ferry ,and with a population of 9 million ,you very unlikly to see...

They dont make an issue Desert rocket pouch , Does it need to be one ? are you going to zipp it to the side of your Bergen ? I could make one for you to any shape and size required in Desert DPM