Hi all,
Picked this up from a charity shop yesterday. It appears to be a Bergen-type rucksack, made by Berghaus, possibly from the 1980s / early 1990s (going by the buckles). It has a few 'quirks' though which makes me wonder if it is a civvy version, or perhaps one modified by a previous owner. Can anyone tell me the name of this particular model?
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The whole thing is in various shades of green but isn't entirely drab - for instance the straps are muted Berghaus colours but still too bright for military use (I would have thought). The main buckles are green (as is the Bergbuckle on the waist strap) but the buckles relating to the harness appear to be blue! The AB System badge I assume means Adjustable Back as the harness has various buckled straps and ladder-like clips (see below).
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According to other posts I've read this looks like it could be a Vulcan copy 'sac however all the Bergen rucksacks mentioned seem to have detachable side pouches. The ones on this are fixed and have zips which open in opposite ways to each other (the left one opens front to back and the right one vice versa)! It also has a large rear-facing zipped pocket mounted externally on the lid, with additional straps on top of that.
Inside is a cavernous main department which used to have a label attached internally but which has been cut out. This compartment has a floor built in to it separating it from a lower, smaller compartment which is accessible by a double zip lower down on the front of the 'sac.
The back has a harness system which I haven't seen on the other posts I checked out. It can be adjusted both top and bottom but there is a curious D-ring and ladder-type arrangement which is also adjustable. Is this to move the entire bag up or down independent of the harness position? Inside the rucksack body there is an internal frame comprised of metal bars which can be accessed via velcro'd flaps and by removing the padding in the large lumbar pad. All the frame seems to be bolted together and, in theory, could be easily replaced / changed with a spanner! -
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The image above shows the central top of the internal frame with its' bolts, and the covered, curved metal 'shoulders'.
Finally, the 'sac appears to be in excellent condition for its' apparent age, and only has light abrasion on one side pocket. One of the main buckles or clips is broken so does anyone know if Berghaus hold spares of these? In a side pocket I also found this (image below) which is a buckle attached to a length of webbing and elastic. I assume this is a chest clip but am unable to figure out how I attach it to the shoulder straps - can anyone enlighten me?!
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Thanks in advance for your help and interest.
Bob
Picked this up from a charity shop yesterday. It appears to be a Bergen-type rucksack, made by Berghaus, possibly from the 1980s / early 1990s (going by the buckles). It has a few 'quirks' though which makes me wonder if it is a civvy version, or perhaps one modified by a previous owner. Can anyone tell me the name of this particular model?
The whole thing is in various shades of green but isn't entirely drab - for instance the straps are muted Berghaus colours but still too bright for military use (I would have thought). The main buckles are green (as is the Bergbuckle on the waist strap) but the buckles relating to the harness appear to be blue! The AB System badge I assume means Adjustable Back as the harness has various buckled straps and ladder-like clips (see below).
According to other posts I've read this looks like it could be a Vulcan copy 'sac however all the Bergen rucksacks mentioned seem to have detachable side pouches. The ones on this are fixed and have zips which open in opposite ways to each other (the left one opens front to back and the right one vice versa)! It also has a large rear-facing zipped pocket mounted externally on the lid, with additional straps on top of that.
Inside is a cavernous main department which used to have a label attached internally but which has been cut out. This compartment has a floor built in to it separating it from a lower, smaller compartment which is accessible by a double zip lower down on the front of the 'sac.
The back has a harness system which I haven't seen on the other posts I checked out. It can be adjusted both top and bottom but there is a curious D-ring and ladder-type arrangement which is also adjustable. Is this to move the entire bag up or down independent of the harness position? Inside the rucksack body there is an internal frame comprised of metal bars which can be accessed via velcro'd flaps and by removing the padding in the large lumbar pad. All the frame seems to be bolted together and, in theory, could be easily replaced / changed with a spanner! -
The image above shows the central top of the internal frame with its' bolts, and the covered, curved metal 'shoulders'.
Finally, the 'sac appears to be in excellent condition for its' apparent age, and only has light abrasion on one side pocket. One of the main buckles or clips is broken so does anyone know if Berghaus hold spares of these? In a side pocket I also found this (image below) which is a buckle attached to a length of webbing and elastic. I assume this is a chest clip but am unable to figure out how I attach it to the shoulder straps - can anyone enlighten me?!
Thanks in advance for your help and interest.
Bob
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