Canvas Berghaus Crusader

[Twodogs]

Yer put some up mate theres always interest in packs of all shapes and sizes ..
With a name like Jones71 were you at Roukes Drift just askin like ????

I got my hands on a pack made by vector pack systems last week I will get some photos up next week

Twodogs

 

[jones71]

Yer put some up mate theres always interest in packs of all shapes and sizes ..
With a name like Jones71 were you at Roukes Drift just askin like ????

I got my hands on a pack made by vector pack systems last week I will get some photos up next week

Twodogs

Rorkes Drift-I like it

Will post some pics up shortly.

Getting a bit confused(easily done) as my post seems to be on the 1st page of this thread and not the last???

 

[Twodogs]

Nice one mate we look forward to them.
Twodogs

 

[jones71]

Bought the other day and when it arrived was amazed at how good condition it was,with all straps etc present.Only issue is as with most that the bloody dammn elastic has gone around the lid.

As another bonus when it arrived was to find it was an issue item(never knew they were) and named to a Royal Marine.

 

[blacktimberwolf]

Nice looking bag, you're right it's in very good condition, those shoulder straps look new !
The lid elasatic is easy enough to fix if you're handy with a needle & thread.

 

[jones71]

Nice looking bag, you're right it's in very good condition, those shoulder straps look new !
The lid elasatic is easy enough to fix if you're handy with a needle & thread.

Thanks.

Was considering having a go at the elastics but dont have a clue-any tips,ideas please?

Cheers

 

[bikething]

Thanks.

Was considering having a go at the elastics but dont have a clue-any tips,ideas please?

Cheers

Have a look at post #421 in this very thread

 

[dave53]

hi two dogs I've got a berghaus cyclops crusader with the fixed side pockets in dpm picked it up at a car boot last year with a poncho for a fiver, the guy selling it was a faulklands veteran he used it all through the conflict mine has the same clips and the same back as the guide i will get a photo of it up tomorrow regards dave

 

[johnboy]

gs I've got a berghaus cyclops crusader with the fixed side pockets in dpm picked it up at a car boot last year with a poncho for a fiver,

Sounds like a Centurion II. Nice one...

 

[jones71]

Have a look at post #421 in this very thread

Excellent,thanks for that.

Will give it a try.

 

[AndyD]

Hello,

I was wondering if any of you knew of a Berghaus bergen in olive green cordura,with detachable side pouches,no Berghaus logo anywhere, apart from on a label on the inside, that has the metal back support (?) riveted in across the top?

I searched everywhere and nobody seemed to know why this was done,does anyone have an idea please?

I did have some pics stored on the computer,but can't find them,so I'll shoot some more when I have chance,i the meantime any suggestions will be gratefully received!

Many thanks,
Andy

 

[Fizzy]

There's a few pictures of Berghaus bergens in this thread. Does it look like anything in here? Best bet is to get some pics up

 

[sasquatch]

Andy, might be worth getting in touch with Berghaus with pics. It seems they made do with what they had at times and did some one of's over the years. Cliff did just that as he had something they didn't recall making and they wanted it for their museum...

 

[AndyD]

Thanks for the replies.
I've looked through the thread and it looks like the example posted in post No 183.

With mine though, no army labels anywhere, the only identifying feature is the Berghaus label stitched towards the bottom of the pack on the inside.

Regards,
Andy

 

[blacktimberwolf]

Thanks for the replies.
I've looked through the thread and it looks like the example posted in post No 183.

With mine though, no army labels anywhere, the only identifying feature is the Berghaus label stitched towards the bottom of the pack on the inside.

Regards,
Andy

The rucksack on post # 183 is a PLCE bergen......I believe Berghaus did make the original army bergens but stopped when they were asked to produce lower quality (cheaper ?) bags than they normaly make......if yours is one of these berghaus rucks, then it wont have the vertical webbing strips up the front which were added on later.



EDIT: Are the buckles branded berghaus ( bergbuckle) or ITW Nexus.?

 

[AndyD]

No vertical webbing strips.
Buckles are branded ITW fx (waist belt), others have fx on them.

Regards,
Andy

 

[AndyD]

The label inside is a Berghaus quality control label.

 

[FerlasDave]

I have seen the light and got a Vulcan the weekend off a member here! sewing on some patches and name tapes as I type!

 

[AndyD]

Does anyone know for sure from the description if it's an original army bergen?
I'm not allowed to post pics at the moment.

Regards,
Andy

 

[blacktimberwolf]

Does anyone know for sure from the description if it's an original army bergen?
I'm not allowed to post pics at the moment.

Regards,
Andy

Well no we can't be sure without a piccy or 2 but you can be by comparing it to other photos of bergens......plenty of pics on the net or even on ebay.