I've just bought a second-hand Cyclops Vulcan in good condition with pouches for £40. What a brilliant bergen. Great review buddy 🙂👍
@JackDenvir2 жыл бұрын
Excellent review. Had been looking at the Crusader for a while for a larger expedition pack, and you covered everything I needed to know about the pack. Took a while to even find one in stock anywhere, but lucky enough I found one online and they even had the 15L epanded pouches aswell. Great content, keep up the good work 👍
@UKPrepperman Жыл бұрын
Good stuff. The 15L pockets are getting harder to find. The Crusader is a cracking pack, should serve you well. Cheers for watching
@derealovesurvival75495 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the history of the pack makers . A solid new pack thanks for sharing ATB And God bless you and your family
@UKPrepperman5 жыл бұрын
Cheers Costa. Thanks buddy, really impressed with it so far, , ATB C
@spicy68922 жыл бұрын
Great review mate, even better that you did a comparison and spoke from personal experience. Just won a Cyclops 2 Vulcan for £90 on Ebay in preparation for a 7 day wild camping trip to the Scottish Isles. As someone who has always looked at the military with the highest regard, it gives peace of mind that soldiers would carry these when their lives depended on it, I'm sure it will provide many many comfortable years of wild camping around Europe! Thanks again for the video, keep it up!
@UKPrepperman Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. Your Vulcan was a good find and should serve you well. Enjoy Scotland
@spicy6892 Жыл бұрын
@@UKPrepperman unfortunately took terrible company that made the whole trip pretty frustrating, couldn't out their phones down, randomly disappearing, disrespectful with fire and littering! Spent the week cleaning up after them, was very disappointing.
@anthonymauger9388 Жыл бұрын
Carried the all popular rucksacks in early 80s onwards American LRRP , berg roc, and those both , the new MTP infantry bag is close but I prefer the quality of the original with the size 1,2,3 availability
@voskoutdoors2 жыл бұрын
I was looking at backpacks for my camping trips and I wasn't sure about buying this because I didn't find enough information about the construction of the backpack. thank you very much for the review. Very good content!
@UKPrepperman2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. Thanks for watching and commenting 🙂
@simonsignolet56324 жыл бұрын
THANKYOU!!! A pet peeve of mine is people calling PALS strips "MOLLE" or "Osprey". A really good and enjoyable presentation. But frankly, I prefer the older rucksack despite the newer one being of a better spec. If I tried the new one, I'm sure I'd change my mind. You don't want everything too easy in life... ;-) Paras and SAS used the SAS/PARA bergen in the Falklands. Marines supposedly had the Arctic rucksack but, in all the pics I recall, they used Berghaus rucksacks in that war. I think that they, being naval personnel as opposed to army, had an allowance in their pay for purchase of kit like boots and rucksacks, hence why they had excellent boots and rucksacks. (Any Bootnecks out there, please confirm.) Paras, SAS and marines called their rucksacks "bergens" because they were issued as standard the 1942 Pattern "Bergen" Rucksack. 1960s, 70s and 80s, everyone else had the '58 Pattern field pack or, perhaps, the small GS rucksack. When the bergens were replaced in the 1970s, the name stuck in the lingo. But Paras of the 1980s wouldn't recognise these internal frame rucksacks as "bergens" because you can't manpack stores on the frame.
@mikeyf19044 жыл бұрын
Berghaus got the MOD for the Falklands so yes you are right in saying that. A lot of regiments also used berghaus too. I found berghaus comfy to wear but in selection we had to use sas bags and sometimes they was loaded up to 140lb. Wouldn't dream of carrying a pack that size no more :) external frames on the sas packs use to cause blisters on our backs bigger than your entire hand on either side of the hips after days on end of tabbing. For civi use the Vulcan cant be beaten. Or crusader as they are same back system. I have had 95lb in a Vulcan and it was still alright with it. But the sas bags were the ones for the super heavy loads when carrying coms equipment and weeks of supplies for long missions. But the Vulcan or crusader is the best bag for civi life. I have the Vulcan my self now for long distance personal use but now I'm older I only carry around 50lb at most. No need for bravado in civi world 😁 i saw a guy wearing a sas bag on the west highland way before and you can tell they are just wannabees trying to have the image. He looked to have only had 40lb of kit in a 130l bergen and his legs was buckling. Haha 90% of people wouldnt get a fully loaded sas bag on their back :) never mind jump out of a plane with one strapped to their legs lol
@T5Zplayer4 жыл бұрын
Hi, good vid, my experience of the history of the Falklands: Bergens issues to RM and Para at the time were external framed , although RM had two designs, the Arctic framed full back design which meant you couldn't wear kidney pouches and the Brown Bess. Airborne and the Hereford bunch had similar external framed but not full back length so you could wear kidney pouches. I never saw any Berghaus kit unless it was a personal bit of kit. If the 5 Bde guys who arrived later were issued this kit I never saw it. Lots of the guys did sneak their own kit down there, but issued? Ha. Lost all my kit down there and bought a Centurion with the compensation, still got it and still use it
@simonsignolet56324 жыл бұрын
Brown Bess - the wartime bergen? And you had enough compensation to buy an obsolete tank?! ;-)
@T5Zplayer4 жыл бұрын
@@simonsignolet5632 HaHa. Not a 58 pattern (largepack style), these were more 37 pattern, never saw them outside of the RM issue. Not much in the way of capacity but solid. Lacked the capacity of the Arctic Bergen and flexibility.
@chrisg1234fly2 жыл бұрын
Bought my Crusader in the late 80's and it lasted into the early 00's. Then went back to my old issue PLCE which is now dying. Both have been great, but now need replacing. Great review, interested to know where the side pockets came from, but maybe slightly too much as my old bergans would be through in and out of helicopters and todays use is into the back of airliners where weight is surprisingly more of an issue!!!
@UKPrepperman2 жыл бұрын
Some time since I brought them but I just searched online for the large pockets. Around £40/45 at the time I think
@SonofChurchill2 жыл бұрын
Berghaus Crusader very clean looking
@ozdavemcgee20793 жыл бұрын
GSR das mask case. Nicely bolds water, RH gortex rain jacket with quilted liner, zip off mtp pants, a lt of water cup stove and brew gear
@couchcamperTM4 жыл бұрын
Nice comparison and thanks for telling us about the Companys' history.
@UKPrepperman3 жыл бұрын
thanks for watching
@AlexRodriguez-gw8xt2 жыл бұрын
This side pockets are really hard to acquire here in the states. I just purchased the 45 liter Berghaus centurio and searched high and low for the pockets finally got them from a place in the good old United Kingdom..
@UKPrepperman Жыл бұрын
For sure, some kit is getting harder to source. Glad you found them though. Cheers for watching
@toprun952 жыл бұрын
wow this is a fabulous review. I want one of these packs now
@UKPrepperman2 жыл бұрын
They are worth the investment
@jamesbailand43113 жыл бұрын
Which do you rate as better the Vulcan Cyclops or this Crusader?
@UKPrepperman2 жыл бұрын
Comes down to the money willing to spend. Both are good, but up to £100 between them in price. So can be a factor. Both of mine came from previous owners but the 2nd hand market can be a bit 'hit and miss'
@pikomedia3 жыл бұрын
I've had a cyclops ii for ages and I've been very happy with it. It's very durable and I appreciated the large space in the main compartiment as well as the two side pouches. Would I recommend buying a similar pack today? That depends on your intended use. The Berghaus rucksacks are great for their ruggedness and that you can indeed carry heavy loads with them. That being said, over the years my expedition pack weight has gone down significantly thanks to lighter gear, and the rugged and sturdy approach is overkill for me. I nowadays have an ultralight 60l Exped that only weighs a third of the Cyclops ii. To be fair, it's not the same bag and not the same use, and I don't expect the Exped bag to last as long as the Berghaus.
@UKPrepperman2 жыл бұрын
Good points, the temptation with a big pack is to try to fill it, thus adding to the weight. These are already 2.5kg+
@turtlewolfpack6061 Жыл бұрын
Pouch on the front IMHO should be the first aid kit. No point adding a lot of weight at the back and reducing mobility!
@fletcher06012 жыл бұрын
Ace video mate, didn't think the vulcan had been out that long, way ahead of it's time, where did you get the 15 litre side pouches from I can't find em anywhere
@UKPrepperman2 жыл бұрын
Cheers. I did a search online. Was a while ago but think they were around £40-£45 at the time
@adrianthaqi22414 жыл бұрын
Sadly enough, I ran out of space with my Cyclops Atlas IV, which is quit similar to the Crusader, during militrary use :D Even though great bag straight forward and not having thousends of unnecessary pockets and pouches which only put weight to the rucksack and you have to have visited university to find your stuff in it. Furthermore if compared to other rucksacks like the one from Eberlestock, Berghaus backpacks usually are at an resonable price point! Even though I have to say the frame on my first Atlas broke ( maybe because of overload?) after around two years. Anyways great review liked to hear something about Berghaus' history and get to know some of their other products. Greeting from Germany!
@UKPrepperman4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comment. Yes, Aside from my 5.11 rush 12 EDC bag, I am not a fan of multiple pockets, organiser style rucksacks, or additional pouches which either get caught or fall off. Also if in the main compartment, everything in a dry bag so waterproof too
@l.v.i.bushcraftandsurvival66924 жыл бұрын
Solid kit, no matter which way you stack it. The only thing I'd really like to see is the side pouches attached down to the bottom of the main compartment. The Brit issue PLCE Bergan has the side pouches attached in this manner, and it ads stability, keeping the sack upright when you put it down on the ground to put things in, or take them out. I've a PLCE long back, and a Karrimor 60-100, and am also looking at the new version IV of the Berghaus Vulcan in MTP, but have seen no reviews on that particular model yet. Cheers from New England, USA.
@UKPrepperman2 жыл бұрын
That is a valid point on the overall stability with the side pockets on the Berghaus being not at the bottom. I can agree with you on that.
@malcolmleick48304 жыл бұрын
How large is the sleeping bag compartment, if you have the divider in place?
@UKPrepperman4 жыл бұрын
Hi Malcom, it will fit my Sungpak Softie 10 Harrier (which is in a Ortlieb dry bag) in it with the divider on.
@jamesbailand43113 жыл бұрын
Around 35 litres
@kurdk9029Ай бұрын
@@UKPrepperman Hello! What about Corinthia defence 6 ? approximately 3.5kg
@UKPreppermanАй бұрын
@kurdk9029 that wouldn't I think, My Defence 4 won't fit even as slightly smaller.
@currahee553 жыл бұрын
Does the rain cover come with the crusader?
@UKPrepperman3 жыл бұрын
No mine didn't, unless they've added to ones now. I use a military grade olive drab large size, the largest I could find
@daveycannsings4 жыл бұрын
Can the original 10l pouch go on the front?.
@UKPrepperman2 жыл бұрын
On the Crusader? only with additional MOLLE fitments added on to attach to the PALS webbing as the pouches are zip-on. Could add zips to the Vulcan to add and additional pouch though
@smokeycanopy5 жыл бұрын
had a vulcan and a cyclops
@UKPrepperman5 жыл бұрын
great bags, built to last! cheers
@couchcamperTM4 жыл бұрын
you probably had Vulcan and Atlas, Cyclops II is the name of the carrying system used in both models ad the Crusader. I love my Atlas.
@deanoboland3 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍
@noname-bt9ky2 жыл бұрын
So which one should I get?
@UKPrepperman2 жыл бұрын
Berghaus Crusader MMPS new are around £170-220 some second-hand bargains around through. The Vulcan featured is an old model. Second-hand with the pouches they tend to be around £70-100. Both are good, and have plenty of space so depends on the amount wanting to spend and weather 'new' is required
@voskoutdoors2 жыл бұрын
Instant follow!
@UKPrepperman2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and subbing
@ravingbadger Жыл бұрын
is there a single person on this planet who knows the maximum carry weight of the vulcan pack?
@russellromig8969 Жыл бұрын
I imagine it would be higher than you would think. A test weight was done on an eberlestock pack, the velcro shoulder harness separated at 1,100 pounds.
@ravingbadger Жыл бұрын
@@russellromig8969 great what use i have from that? i need to know how much weight the carry system is build for comfortable carry not how strong the material is 🤦🏿♂️ i went with the jäger xl from savotta and modded it thanks anyway