I think this is one of the best packs I have ever had... although it looks big and bulky it fits great into your back carried nice and high up. Priced at about £100 new but If you wait around on Ebay like I did you can pick one up for less then £50. I managed to pay £30 for the Bergen and £10 for the side pouches It is showing its age but is holding up great.
main part of pack is 100lt with a small attached pouch at front which a 58 pattern water bottle fits into great and the two detachable side pouches are 10lt each. At the time of the photo I had A British issue Arctic sleeping bag in the bottom and if anyone knows it is a beast of a sleeping bag even with the compression sack yet there was still room for bivvi bag ground sheet,basha first aid kit,2 ration packs and still room left.
There is also two zipped compartments on the top for your quick to get to items.
The back has well padded shoulder straps and a well padded waist belt which goes more around the stomach then the waist. there is no chest straps but they are easy to add i think you can get PLCE chest straps to fit them.There is also plenty of webbing loops to fit Karabiners and all your other bits a pieces to.
Just thought I would share with you guys in case anyone is looking to get one or looking for ideas for a good pack...understandably it might night be the right pack for everyone but for me its fantastic I can fill it with all my gear for a few nights out and still have room left.
main part of pack is 100lt with a small attached pouch at front which a 58 pattern water bottle fits into great and the two detachable side pouches are 10lt each. At the time of the photo I had A British issue Arctic sleeping bag in the bottom and if anyone knows it is a beast of a sleeping bag even with the compression sack yet there was still room for bivvi bag ground sheet,basha first aid kit,2 ration packs and still room left.
There is also two zipped compartments on the top for your quick to get to items.
The back has well padded shoulder straps and a well padded waist belt which goes more around the stomach then the waist. there is no chest straps but they are easy to add i think you can get PLCE chest straps to fit them.There is also plenty of webbing loops to fit Karabiners and all your other bits a pieces to.
Just thought I would share with you guys in case anyone is looking to get one or looking for ideas for a good pack...understandably it might night be the right pack for everyone but for me its fantastic I can fill it with all my gear for a few nights out and still have room left.
