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Im in Alaska so every time i go out its expedition ... Ive done lots-from the Carpathians, to the Alps in a few countries and Dartmoor. My next run will be Hadrians wall from one end to the other..

It worked well. I got it used so I don't know what it had been through before I obtained it. It was in good condition but 5 years later its reached a catastrophic level with the shoulder straps ripping away from the main body and the zippers have teeth gone with more looking to vacate. But for...

Good to know..thank you, Sir.

LOL...I use Frankenstein Pat58/45/44 belt kit here too. Very solid piece of kit. Some dated to 1944 but still keeps out the Alaskan weather. My main reason for this ruck is because I'm short and Ive worn out my PLCE Bergen to the point the tops of the straps are pulling away form the main...

Great info and thanks for taking the time to type that in. Much appreciated..Ill be heading out with mine tomorrow here in Alaska. Ill post some pictures and my thoughts. From what i gathered with research, having it my hands today and what you've told me, I suspect it will suit my needs well...

Thanks..This valley is about 3 miles from my house in town. Ive avoided it for the past 5 years. This was my first trip there. I loved it.

Hi Andy..I assumed the same too. One never knows though. I also assume they stopped using them do the the cost and the low cargo capacity. Not any material issues. We have one and half more months of hard winter here. I just want to know what to expect. But I do agree with you.. Thanks.

This actually arrived from Oxford UK today just as I typed this up. Its dated 1984. Its NOS, never issues and in crisp new condition. The PU coating on it is still sticky and it has 0 scratches on the frame. Its about 50 liters. Roughly the same size or a bit larger then a US medium ALICE ruck...

Would anyone know if these will generate fractures in the PU/PVC coating in sub 0 temperature weather? Im not sure of the exact name so here are 3 pictures..I think its General Service Bergen...

Actually they're Dall Sheep..It was a fantastic picture opportunity... Glad you liked the pics..!

Yesterdays Scout..it was a good day.. Enjoy.. Snow Bear waiving hello..

Alaskan weather front.. I was no more then 8 feet to the mom, who couldn't have cared less i was there..

Some close moose and Alaska landscape....The mom was ignoring them and trying to walk away. They would run after her. I'm guessing they are siblings from last spring. Its time momma separated herself from them at this age but they haven't gotten the memo on that ...

Will do..thanks.

Glad you all enjoyed them...it was a treat to see this beasty....

Clever creatures..beautiful and well traveled..caught these out on a ridge this summer..

Happened upon this monster while leaving the forest this week..He was stalking a cow ..He didn't care i was there but the cow did chase me off..

Greetings from Alaska...I use to have an account on here but for got the info years ago...Ive had soem awesoem adventure up here I'll be sharing soon.. Regards..