I need a WWII British Bergen!!!!

[Werewolf01]

any tips would be greatly appreciated! :D

[Steve Andrews]

44 pattern large pack here..
http://www.armynavystores.co.uk/shop/shop.asp?cat=e2

[oldsoak]

- Not sure what you mean by Bergen - I'll explain. The British WWII Bergen was actually a copy of a Norwegian designed rucksac ( used by their Ski troops ) that the British used in limited numbers and AFAIK were only on issue to specialist troops like Commandos, SAS etc. Other troops were issued with a large pack which finally got ditched when we gave up '58 pattern webbing. The term bergen later became a generic term for any rucksac in the present day army. Do you mean the large pack or the one based on the Norwegian ski rucksac ?

[Sabre]

I've got one! :D


http://www.6th-airborne.org/resources/gear4.jpg


http://www.6th-airborne.org/resources/gear3.jpg



Sorry to tease you mate, but it's not for sale. I picked it up from a local market stall a few years back for £4 and I'm keeping hold of it. As for getting one, they're hard to find, but just keep searching on google for WW2 kit and you should find one.

[oldsoak]

£4 ? You tight b*stard ! :)
Looks in bloody good nick too - well done

[Sabre]

Well, the one in the pics above isn't mine, I nabbed them from an airborne re-enactor's site. Mine's in a similar sort of condition though. Interesting bit of kit.

[Sabre]

Actually, I just noticed that the bergen in the pics i posted hasn't got the straps that sit above each of the side pouches. So mine's technically in better condition. :)

Not bad for £4... :D