Jungle kit help (Costa Rica)

[johnboy]

Oh one other thing...

I'd be inclined to splash out on some of these:

http://www.rvops.co.uk/exped-waterproof-olive-collection-multipack-1819.html

They are very good tough and hard wearing and keep kit dry IMHO a worthwhile investment... Ortlieb bags are good but these are a bit lighter and work just as well... I'm converted....

 

[kai055]

http://www.britishmilitarysurplus.co.uk/shopscr87.html

i bought my bergen from here and for wat i paid its well worth it, they are grade 1 and it says they faded but mine had nothing wrong with it, looked band new

 

[akabu]

I would set up a PVC pipe with some needed PSK,ect gear.cheap and some of the Plastic bags are food for critters and fungus.make sure the PVC is for water pipes in case you have to drink/carry it.Add a woven 550 para cord to it to carry.
PS: I saw in one of the Links that Leather Boots in Viet Nam were used .Yes in the beginning I was there and they rotted and the the heels were sucked off by mud!when we received the Jungle Boots oh joy!And they can Handle Salt water,just soak and wash then oil the leather.
Veteran US Marine

 

[bertles86]

Ideas from all sides chaps, thanks! I'll digest it all over the weekend and see where I am. Boots are my priority, then a pack, then the little bits.

If I can buy through Nomad then I can get 15% charity discount which would be good, so that narrows it down to:

Wellco's @ £60
Altbergs @ £100
Scarpa @ £75

Would the Scarpa's be total cack?

Edit: cheers for pack ideas but DPM/camo completely and utterly out the question! Thanks for the ideas though!

 

[Diamond Dave]

I don't know which part of Kent you are in, but I have both the Sabre 75 and 45 with pockets and I will be in the Medway area in the next 10 days or so If you would like me to bring them so you could try them on we could arrange a meet up. Let me know.

 

[bigmul]

I think johnboy has given you some of the best advice here, perhaps you should re-think your pack choice. Don't be afraid of spending money on your feet. The Cyclops bergan will do you justice too.

Also, I use exped dry-bags too and realy rate them. I'd recommend the coloured ones over the OD ones though as easier to identify kit by colour when it's in your bag.

 

[Paullyfuzz]

US jungle boots are the dogs bollox, seem to come in narrow fittings though. I used them in Belize and they were very very comfortable.

Paul

 

[bertles86]

Thanks again folks, over the last week I picked up a Sabre 75 off fleabay, used twice for £75 delivered! So now I think I'll nip to London and try on Altbergs/Wellcos and Scarpa's. Could anyone give me a definitive answer as to the best manufacturer? The Altbergs seem to be most popular here, but they do seem very militaristic!