Canvas Berghaus Crusader

[GordonM]

Fine example of a short back and bring your own bowl your sporting to..

Hahahaha! You know it!

Gordy

 

[addo]

Here we go then, the Swedish Haglofs LK70

Massive lid that covers well including the side pouches, even when loaded right up. There are attachment points on the top for the other load carrying kit. There are two internal pockets within.

No sweaty backs here, external frame. The pack is heavier than others, but very comfy and well made.

Snow locks/extra protection from rain, on all 4 compartments.
My Czech bread bag lives in here full of stove stuff and small bits of kit. Often move stuff about in it so I can take 1 litre water and other bits for a stroll after camp set up.

Some nice leather strappage

.. and a groovy tie lock for use with gloves on I think.

Its just so well made, and the pockets are just the right size and I can walk through a gate without getting stuck

Hope you enjoyed the show folks, late home from work today so couldn't get all woodlandy with it for the shots I'm afraid.

 

[Muddy Boots]

I think I should say a massive word of thanks to Cliff (Two Dogs). He advised on this bergan and sorted out the transaction for me as well.
Also he's looked over it and sorted out some repairs. Cheers Cliff top bloke.

 

[sasquatch]

Some sweet, sweet bergans fellas... I've only ever seen pictures of the LK70 but I gotta say I'm loving all that leather and canvas, looks right nice. Are they getting hard to source thesedays or are they still about? That's a fine example of modern vintage there, it's pressing all the right buttons. Thanks for sharing Paul!

 

[m.durston]

on the subject of old school bergens, has anyone got one of those external framed royal marines arctic bergens? the frame extended down past the main sack so you could strap on your tent/sleeping bag on the outside.

 

[Twodogs]

I know the one a bit like the LK70 you do see them on the bay every now and then
Twodogs

 

[m.durston]

I know the one a bit like the LK70 you do see them on the bay every now and then
Twodogs

thats it! seeing the LK70 reminded me of the one i saw in silvermans back in the 90's.

 

[johnboy]

thats it! seeing the LK70 reminded me of the one i saw in silvermans back in the 90's.

Beret Correct Colour.... Check
Rifle correct length..... Check
Old Type Cam Cream... Check
Located somewhere Cold+ Wet..... Check
Mahoosive Arctic Bergen .....Check

Official Old School Ally....

 

[bojit]

The we guy in the middle looks a bit out of place, like he is filling in for his big brother.

Craig............

 

[johnboy]

Aye...

They all have a lean on into the bergen as well..

Looks like some discarded Argy Artillery rounds on the ground in the background as well....

 

[bojit]

It has to be the falklands from the state that they are in. they look like they are carring some serious weight .

Craig........

 

[johnboy]

It has to be the falklands from the state that they are in. they look like they are carring some serious weight .

Craig........

Aye no worrying about a sweaty back panel or if you're getting optimum weight distribution onto the hipbelt with those boys... Just a case of Crack on I suspect...

 

[johnboy]

Interesting thread this folks, here's a few of my old favourites.............................

Old Berghaus Cyclops

Karrimor Pinnacle 2 canvas

Karrimor Outward Bound II canvas

Karrimor Alpiniste

Karrimor Hot Route

Karrimor Condor

Very nice.... original Cyclops eh who said zipped pockets in waistbelts were a new idea.... I can see you are a Bit of a Karrimor Fan as well... good work....

 

[The Cumbrian]

Talking about big Swedish rucsacs, here's Big Swede with a big Swedish rucsac:

Bear in mind that he's about 6' 4", and you'll realise how big the pack is.

Compared to a Vulcan on my 6' 1" frame:

Cheers, Michael.

 

[johnboy]

Here you go for those that like the heady mix of DPM and external frames....

The Current Kiwi issue Bergen... Based on an ALICE frame...

Better shoulder straps.... But still Ouch

 

[GordonM]

Better shoulder straps.... But still Ouch

Nice looking ruck. Then this view...hands started getting sweaty, breathing became sporadic and I started pushing my forehead forward into the "FIDO" lean. Breath steady, relax, go to my happy place in my mind.

In all seriousness, I see the fastex buckles on the shoulder straps and realize they are intended for quick reaction disconnect. I wonder how well they hold up to "soldiering" loads?

Gordy

 

[johnboy]

Nice looking ruck. Then this view...hands started getting sweaty, breathing became sporadic and I started pushing my forehead forward into the "FIDO" lean. Breath steady, relax, go to my happy place in my mind.

In all seriousness, I see the fastex buckles on the shoulder straps and realize they are intended for quick reaction disconnect. I wonder how well they hold up to "soldiering" loads?

Gordy

Hi Gordy...

Deep breaths and keep taking the medication... PS I like your coleman stove in your camping pictures..

Any how.. I think the fastex buckles are fine. I have them on my camelback Motherlode and they havent given me any problems.. Similarly the NZ Alice the blokes I've spoken to that use em have not reported any problems with em...

Cheers

John

 

[GordonM]

Your next picture provided the meds. Love the AUG and the SAW. We ruptured a few of those early barrels on the M249 when we first got them in my regiment. Pretty good in the automatic rifleman role but leaves alot to be desired in the MG(LMG) role. The "Pig" (M60 then M240B now), is still the "backbone" in the MG role.

Still have the Peak 1.
Gordy

 

[nolightweight]

Tuborg. Rene and Renata

A while back the Berghaus Atlas was mentioned. Mooching about on the web today (as you do ) I came across this write up from Germany:

Link

I've left you to use what ever translating computermibob is your thang, but the pictures pretty well cover the differences between Vulcan and Atlas.

Just for info.

 

[MartinK9]

Captain and Tennille,

Nice one Neil, I like the side pockets with the zip down sides.

Got me thinking now.