Airborne

[DeltaKilo]

Just been offered an MTP Airborne bergen for £100. Should I get it? I believe it's the 95L one.

 

[maddave]

For a moment I thought you meant the band !!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2IyX5LXGyg

 

[woof]

I don't think anyone should buy mtp kit, unless it comes from an after market supplier, such as the karrimor range, or is a private purchase having been made by a serving soldier/sailor/airman, there is a still a shortage of kit for those serving.

Sorry, i did'nt mean this to sound like a lecture, & don't wish to come over as a killjoy, but its something i feel strongly about, as i do have a son serving, who recently could'nt get a sleeping bag issued(did'nt have any)for a weeks exercise in the field(november in Hohne)& had to borrow one that was to short for him.

Rob

 

[tiger stacker]

Woof, the current plce issue is not being replaced for a year or two. Strange to read sleeping bags are not issued though, may be a bit more to it.
DK if you wish to buy it then go ahead, check he quality of the stiching though. Nothing worse than a strap coming undone or a pouch falling off.

 

[The Lord Poncho]

I don't think anyone should buy mtp kit, unless it comes from an after market supplier, such as the karrimor range, or is a private purchase having been made by a serving soldier/sailor/airman, there is a still a shortage of kit for those serving.

Sorry, i did'nt mean this to sound like a lecture, & don't wish to come over as a killjoy, but its something i feel strongly about, as i do have a son serving, who recently could'nt get a sleeping bag issued(did'nt have any)for a weeks exercise in the field(november in Hohne)& had to borrow one that was to short for him.

Rob

MTP bergans aren't on issue, this therefore isn't ex military equipment, but an aftermarket item- probably one of these: http://www.britkitdirect.co.uk/products/marauder_bergen_sas_para_mtp_multicam.html . If it is an MTP daysack, then that might be slightly different. But there are lots of commercially available versions of these too. I too find it odd that your son hasn't been issued a sleeping bag- I have never known there to be a supply problem with crucial basic equipment like this in any of the units i have been in. I assume your son is in regular/reserve forces and not the cadets?

OP- Note that if this is indeed the same one, you can buy them brand new for £100. I was tempted last year, and purchased one. It is average at best, and I didn't trust it to take the kind of loads i would be subjecting it to. It has therefore remained unused in the loft.

 

[Itzal]

I don't think anyone should buy mtp kit, unless it comes from an after market supplier, such as the karrimor range, or is a private purchase having been made by a serving soldier/sailor/airman, there is a still a shortage of kit for those serving.

Sorry, i did'nt mean this to sound like a lecture, & don't wish to come over as a killjoy, but its something i feel strongly about, as i do have a son serving, who recently could'nt get a sleeping bag issued(did'nt have any)for a weeks exercise in the field(november in Hohne)& had to borrow one that was to short for him.

Rob

Shortage of kit is rare, and more than likely down to bad management of stores. MTP is plentiful now.

 

[woof]

Thanks for your input folks, & sorry for the rant.

Rob

 

[SCOMAN]

I've done the same with a Karrimor SF tecmac patrol and 3 PLCE water bottle pouches. I've attached them with maxpedition molle straps and haven't had any problem with them.