Canvas Berghaus Crusader
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M.Durston, a rather nice collection of books you have on your shelf sir.
Nice bergens aswell.
Right that's sorted it, i need another damn Berghaus to take with me!!!!
I'M AN ADDICT
Nice bergens aswell.
Right that's sorted it, i need another damn Berghaus to take with me!!!!
I'M AN ADDICT
Theres no cure mate word is Berghaus are doing a new Military range soon 
Time for some more retro ,
This patrol pack would of been issued with the Swedish LK70 to give it extra capacity ,
very basic , no frame , snow valance , but well made about 40 litre ,
Twodogs
drool...Drool....DROOL!!!!!
Can I see some of your LK70 packs and can anyone tell me where I can lay my grubby little hands on one? I LOVE my LK35, it seems so much bigger that that when you are using it and will hold all I need for a weekend easily, but I would rather have a 'big brother' on hand for anything longer
Cheers guys, great packs
Can I see some of your LK70 packs and can anyone tell me where I can lay my grubby little hands on one? I LOVE my LK35, it seems so much bigger that that when you are using it and will hold all I need for a weekend easily, but I would rather have a 'big brother' on hand for anything longer
Cheers guys, great packs
Just found the new crusader with with the cyclops back system .
think i might go for one instead of a vulcan , just have to find a better price .
http://www.simplyhike.co.uk/products/Berghaus/Crusader90Plus20Rucksack.aspx
Craig............
think i might go for one instead of a vulcan , just have to find a better price .
http://www.simplyhike.co.uk/products/Berghaus/Crusader90Plus20Rucksack.aspx
Craig............
Slasha sorry mate I dont have a LK70 anymore I hoping Addo will post some shots ,,
Boj good find , shiny pack looks like a cross between a Vulcan and an Atlas with a bit of molle thown in .. nice
Twodogs
,,Boj good find
, shiny pack looks like a cross between a Vulcan and an Atlas with a bit of molle thown in .. nice Twodogs
Boj good find
Twodogs
Very nice , i want one !
Craig..............
This is Sunray requesting Sheldrake over...
Now that is a frame.... Reminds me of the dish of of the Ptarmigan / Triffid comms system..
Just dont wear it in lightning or near anyone with a HF radio...
As for the new Crusader...
A bit like Natalie Imbruglia I'm torn....
From the photos I can see a few practical improvements over the Vulcan.
1. The lid pocket zip is back on the rear of the pocket towards the back.. Way better then the opposite the vulcan currently has. and just like the old Crusader/ Roc
2. The sleeping bag compartment looks like it will work well. I find the one on the Vulcan needs a bit of a helping hand.
3. Molle... Personally I'm take it or leave it on that.
4. The fastex style clip on the side pooch lid looks like a good move the Zips on the Bergahus pooches can be a bit fragile...
It'll be interesting to see one in the flesh...
Now that is a frame.... Reminds me of the dish of of the Ptarmigan / Triffid comms system..
Just dont wear it in lightning or near anyone with a HF radio...
As for the new Crusader...
A bit like Natalie Imbruglia I'm torn....
From the photos I can see a few practical improvements over the Vulcan.
1. The lid pocket zip is back on the rear of the pocket towards the back.. Way better then the opposite the vulcan currently has. and just like the old Crusader/ Roc
2. The sleeping bag compartment looks like it will work well. I find the one on the Vulcan needs a bit of a helping hand.
3. Molle... Personally I'm take it or leave it on that.
4. The fastex style clip on the side pooch lid looks like a good move the Zips on the Bergahus pooches can be a bit fragile...
It'll be interesting to see one in the flesh...
EdS
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Would like to have seen her "lying naked on the floor" possibly surrounded by old school rucks.
Gordy
Ni Hao...
Ok I've taken my medication....
Apart from mdurston and a brief mention we've not really discussed Karrimor.... No not the current crop of 'Karrimor SF' distributed by PRI but the old stuff made at Clayton Le Moors...
Stuff like...
Less popular in service use than Berghaus IMHO..
Would like to have seen her "lying naked on the floor" possibly surrounded by old school rucks.
Gordy
Ok I've taken my medication....
Apart from mdurston and a brief mention we've not really discussed Karrimor.... No not the current crop of 'Karrimor SF' distributed by PRI but the old stuff made at Clayton Le Moors...
Stuff like...
Less popular in service use than Berghaus IMHO..
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i have to say this thread is really cool, bergen utopia! lots of effort from all of you submitting pics of classic packs, really cool.
I think there might be a strong possibility this is the same one as in the OP....
The chest strap is a giveaway....
aah haaa!! well spotted there, surprised if it is twodogs pack that berghaus couldn't offer more than the final bid amount to tempt him!
hehehe, could suffer from bergen droop there! lol i have yet to aquire an older gem such as these things of beauty i see before me! i've had a a couple of general issue bergens but have had to finally give up and conceed that they are well built, but frighteningly uncofortable when used on their own with out any proper lumber or hip support. so this leads me to wanting to try one of these beasts!
i have a post war made A frame bergen in green which is equally as uncomfortable but might find a saddler or someone who can fix the shoulder straps direct to the pack and make a padded back cos i love the pack design.
i also have a LC1 US Alice pack which was supposed to have come from the boys at hereford's stores, i'm sure this is a claim made by many but it came from a good dealer who have since said no more are avail from this source. its weathered and cammed up for the desert. i use it for my fishing gear.
i have a lowe alpine strike from endicotts with side pouches, very good but a little floppy if packed poorly.
and a Osprey kestrel 38 in green/grey, very modern but very good, stiff build and handles weight very well.
am after a salient at the moment, or a crusader type thing, but have need for a long back version so oppurtunities to get an older one don't often come up.
Sounds like it could be a 42 pattern which would be interesting.
Take some pictures and post em up....
okey doke, i have to photo bucket or something don't i? is that just a click and paste job from there?
i thought maybe 42 pattern, but the straps aren't khaki, most of the pics i find with them in the pack is green with khaki straps, this is all green, and deffo post war cos the buckles aren't brass. i got it from soldier of fortune, and its listed as a green commando bergen, and they did tell me it was genuine issue, however there is what glory or something in the US that do re-enactor stuff sell identicle item and it claims it is a mid 1970's copy. personally it looks like a high quality copy, the leather work is amazing for a non genuine item. i'll take some photos.
hopefully these come out the right size first time if not i'll resize them, but here is a kidney basher!
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