Wanted SAS Para Bergen

[Tim Ha]

Hi All,

Just joined this site as a full member, great source of info!

I am looking for an SAS Para Bergen (the external frame olive green old type from 1980’s). If anyone has one in good condition they would sell please let me know. I will pay a good price for a decent one. Everything on eBay is pretty knackered.

Thanks all

Tim

 

[Oliver G]

I picked up a load many years ago and sold them to the army surplus store next to the mcdonalds in Salisbury, there were still some when I went back last year so it might be worth giving them a bell, I'll keep my beadys peeled

 

[Tim Ha]

Thanks, I will try them although nothing on their website. Difficult Bergen to find.

 

[Wildgoose]

They don’t always age well unfortunately, the nylon tends to delaminate and degrade meaning many of them ended up being binned.
They’ve not been issued for 30 years but I bet there are a few in sheds out there.

 

[SCOMAN]

Silvermans don't have complete packs but do have parts. You could give them a call and between them and eBay cobble together a pack.

SAS PARA BERGEN PARTS

Please note, no complete packs available at present. Only parts, frames, harness and belts.Please select from the list. All are very good used (grade 1 condition).The definitive bergen of the 70s and 80s, made in the UK by the MoD contractor of the day. Butyl nylon coated material stitched...

www.silvermans.co.uk

 

[SCOMAN]

The Swiss used a similar fabric updating their 'Salt and Pepper' canvas pack. Essentially they built the same pack but in Butyl type fabric. They're easier to come by, this type of thing;

Vintage Swiss Army Green Rucksack | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Vintage Swiss Army Green Rucksack at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products!

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[Tim Ha]

Thanks for the responses all. The Swiss pack looks interesting but I am specifically after the sas para bergen. As wildgoose says there must be some knocking around in people’s sheds or attics.

 

[SCOMAN]

From hearsay evidence they were pretty uncomfortable. The change from that to the PLCE bergen was very quickly taken up and probably saved a few backs in the process.

 

[The Lord Poncho]

Its not the same, but i have a classic army issue 'H Frame' bergen somewhere in the loft. Still with a Karrimor branded frame! I did it up a few years ago as i loved the idea of using it, but in the end never got round to doing anything with it.

 

[TeeDee]

I have a SAS para Bergen.

I will post photos tomorrow - who is interested?

 

[Tim Ha]

I am looking to buy one of you are interested in selling it?

 

[TeeDee]

I am looking to buy one of you are interested in selling it?

Yes , not opposed to selling it for the right market value

 

[Tim Ha]

TeeDee - will send you a PM, cheers

 

[SCOMAN]

Out of pure geek interest can you post the photos on the forum. I remember seeing a few matelots using them having got them in a 'trade' but have never seen good detail on one.

 

[TeeDee]

 

[SCOMAN]

The bag looks to be a fabric update on the old style nordic canvas packs. Nice.