Highlander Rucksack

[OzaawaaMigiziNini]

http://www.surplusandadventure.com/ishop/800/shopscr3370.html#

http://www.surplusandadventure.com/ishop/800/shopscr2108526.html

Those are two packs I've been looking at for a while now. The highlander is 62.95 pounds, which is about 138.16 Canadian Dollars... While the Infantry Bergen is 69.95 pounds.

Before I think of buying it, I'd like to ask you ladies and gents these questions;

1)Does Anybody own either of those packs?
2)Where is it made?
3)How well do you think it'd perform in the bush for extended carries?

As usual, any info would be extremely appreicated.

 

[pierre girard]

Like the looks of that first one, but no experience with either of them.

 

[Rob]

Both look like the Highlander rucksacks to me. They are manufactured for a company called Highlander - based in Scotland. I dont know where they are made - cant find a label anywhere.

I have been using the first type for quite a few years. I use a 25 for general use and I recently took a 66 on a trip to Africa. I have found them to be comfortable, hard wearing and reliable. They also have a lifetime guaruntee - although we have never had any come back.

I dont have any experience of the second type, but someone on here probably has one.

 

[Chopper]

Yep!!, they're Highlander.
Do yourself a favour and save your money.
Thet make bottom end of the market kit, I would put a few extra pounds to it and buy a good quality make such as Web-Tex

 

[SMARTY]

Chopper interested to hear you say that. I know many blokes who use Highlander kit all over the world. Sure the prices are low but the quality is good. Many regimental PRI shops stock and sell Highlander kit (not just rucksacks) to the lads on operations and for training. The RAF is looking at Highlander small rucksacks to go into aircraft to contain survival equipment. Their kit is made in China. In fact the factory is just down the road from the the place where BCB kit is made.

 

[scanker]

I have a Forces 99 and rate it quite highly. Good value for the money. Comfy, plenty of room. Good zips. The waterproof cover/holdall thing that comes in the top pocket would be useful if flying.

 

[dwardo]

I have the UK forces bergen and its the business

Loads of pockets, zips are bullet proof, material is solid, weight aint too bad but overall its great!

You can also swap the outside pockets around or add remove more pockets.

 

[bloodline]

I use a Higlander forces 33 and cant fault it I have had it for about 15 months and use it 2 or 3 times a week and I cant see any wear and tear.

 

[Spacemonkey]

I used a Forces 33 for everyday abuse for a year and a half, and it is still perfect, I just got bored with it and fancied a change. Very good value for money if you ask me.

 

[windward]

We sell both Highlander and Webtex kit in the shop. Feedback from the military guys is they're going for Highlander over Webtex as the Highlander is now better quality. We find their rucksacks are extremely stong and durable...and as already mentioned have a lifetime guarantee.

 

[Mikey P]

Chopper interested to hear you say that. I know many blokes who use Highlander kit all over the world. Sure the prices are low but the quality is good. Many regimental PRI shops stock and sell Highlander kit (not just rucksacks) to the lads on operations and for training. The RAF is looking at Highlander small rucksacks to go into aircraft to contain survival equipment. Their kit is made in China. In fact the factory is just down the road from the the place where BCB kit is made.

I use a Highlander 33 at work and it has been very hardwearing and reliable. Hopefully, this cuts across into their bigger packs. However,I don't like the look of the zipped access ar the bottom of the pack. Too fussy.

 

[Snufkin]

I've a highlander 44 that is great. Hardwearing and pretty well thought out. And brilliant value considering the price.

 

[OzaawaaMigiziNini]

Alright, I'm sold.. getting the 99 (I'm a big guy with big gear )

 

[CamperPete]

Highlander website here..... http://www.highlander1.com/

I've had a couple of Highlander Rucksacks, they were ok ie rugged and reliable but just bought the missus the Explorer 65 and gotta say I'm quite impressed for the price, it's got some nice touches and very sturdy. Obviously I had to 'test drive' it first .
I split the bottom compartment off and access this from the outside as it's handy for the waterproofs and any other bits you need easy access to.

Best thing to do is go in shop and try it, load it with some other stuff in the shop to make some decent kind of weight (if they want a sale then the staff will be happy to oblige).

 

[spoony]

the mrs uses a forces 44 and its ok but not the most comfortable, i used it a few times and got a bad back, get a used uk army bergen from ebay, brill bit of kit