DIY Rucksack Project

[@branch_preparedness]

This was a really nice little project. Great job.

[@deepsouthNZ]

outstanding, you should start manufacturing backpacks , pretty sure with your ideas youd sell a few

[@B3060J]

great mods, i STILL use my issue PLCE OD bergan now and then, and find it is usually too big. there is actually a built in fix rather than moving the straps however. if you look either side of the small rear pouch - you will see two loops, you can run the straps down through thesee first then up to the bergan lid, this gives you the ability to compact the size considerably. for peole who dont want to sew, simply adding webbing straps to the bottom of the bergan through one of the many available hoops will allow you to do the same. which is what i did. fantastic video however, and love what you have done with this

[@khomol]

Well explained sir, thank you. I’m just getting into sewing so this could be a great project. I’ve got one of these Bergens lying around somewhere. It’s basically a karrimor sf 45 after we’re done

[@simonparker9057]

Excellent job Neil!!!!!!

[@MJ-yu6ek]

nice video, just for info though the two canvas loops next to the external fixed poncho pouch are what you are supposed to thread the lid straps through first, then they sort of double back on themselves and clip into the lid - this allows the bergen to be compressed when not full

[@greencraft4783]

Alan Name thanks, I always wondered what they were for

[@avelinoribeiro]

Great video. Just what I need to do some mod's to my rucksack. Thanks. Regards from Portugal.

[@Andy-1968]

Another really good video Neil, I wish I could do that, I'd love a bag like that 👍

[@matsvineyard7564]

Thanks for the prompt response. Will check them out.

[@butcher9683]

hi, a very good idea it's modification, I have it done the same on my danish plce.

[@Borealwalkabouts]

Amazing channel. One of the very best

[@davidcrane5984]

An excellent video as always.

[@alanmuddypaws3865]

Great bit of modification! Lovely video.

[@greencraft4783]

Thanks Alan, you should have a go. I'm pleased you like the format of how I shoot them, with a mix of content & nature shots.

[@macktightwad606]

Cracking work mate, I did much the same to a Swedish LK 35

[@greencraft4783]

Cheers Mack, Have a look at my other rucksack vid, I used my LK35 frame as the base..

[@opalprestonshirley1700]

Great job there Neil. Looking forward to seeing it in use. atb Opal

[@greencraft4783]

I'm hoping to get a few trips away between now and the end of the year....so you probably will

[@aussieveteransoutdoors]

Do you have plans and a tutorial on making this awesome design?

[@karencoker1292]

Cool

[@outdooreng4973]

great job

[@larrykeeter6628]

bah, take my money! love this. shame it isn't purchasable because I am not so sewing inclined.

[@ozdavemcgee2079]

Nothing a boot repair guy couldnt do for you

[@matsvineyard7564]

Hi Niel. Great chanell. Any chance you could post some tips on where to get zips, press studs, cordura nylon etc online or in the uk. Keep up the amazing projects.

[@greencraft4783]

Hello Mat, Profabrics - Uk based (Anglesey) are good, but can be a bit pricey compared to Ebay, but you know exactly what you are getting and it is top spec normally.

[@phillysoul9548]

Is there a certain order in which you see the bag back up? Also did you bind the raw edges inside the pack?

[@shixson957]

Outstanding Sir Thank you

[@plymouthfenns4523]

hi, thanks for showing and where did you get your netting for the rucksack please i have looked everywhere for it. PF

[@sosteve9113]

nicely done

[@NA12495]

Great video. What was the fabric you are using? I am trying to make a bag for a different project but my canvas is rubbish. Now, I want to have a pack like your, but customized a bit for carrying radio gear. Thanks again for your video.

[@NA12495]

cordura fabric 1000 denier, is this what you are on about? Cheers

[@NA12495]

Do you have a pattern?

[@greencraft4783]

The pack is made from 1000 denier cordura. It will sew on a domestic sewing machine.

[@greencraft4783]

@@NA12495 this is a modified PLCE Bergen, not a homemade one

[@martinoutdoors6941]

Great stuff, have got any links to where I could get the stretchy mesh that's used on packs also would you attempt changing the shoulder straps?

[@greencraft4783]

Its the same mesh they use on webbing assault vests. I got it from Kev at Endicotts Army Surplus (speak to him nicely - he may hay some spare). Its not elasticated - I threaded bungee cord through it.

[@robertmiller8578]

This ruck would be better with an external lite weight frame.

[@ernststravoblofeld]

Get a seam ripper. It will change your life.

[@BallistaClub]

What is the rucksack in the video?I pretty much like it!

[@damiencolacion6339]

Do you sell that?

[@AlanAlanAlanDave]

General question, when starting out and building up gear how do you work out the size of bag required ? Don’t want to buy a 140ltr pack when a 40ltr would be adequate.

[@greencraft4783]

I started off with a 70ltr pack, my theory being you can make a big pack smaller, but you can't make a small pack bigger! That was in 1983 and I think that is still as true

[@AlanAlanAlanDave]

Greencraft I thought the same thing and, am looking for a olive green long back Bergen. However hunting down a good price used olive green Bergen Isn’t easy so did start to think of simply getting a 70L or 100L dry bag and either adding a harness (not making holes in the bag) or get one like a rucksack.

[@greencraft4783]

Try Endicotts surplus (Kev did have some) or look for a berghaus Cyclops Roc on eBay, they come up from time to time.

[@AlanAlanAlanDave]

Greencraft I looked at Endicotts but out of stock. I did find a used one at military mart without rocket pockets for £45. I’ll Also look for the cyclops Roc as I’ve never heard or come across that one. Thanks.

[@AlanAlanAlanDave]

Could these modifications work with the Berghaus Cyclops ROC? or Is the Cyclops Crusader 90L Bergen closer in design?

[@greencraft4783]

Hi Alan, the Crusader is closer in design. The Cyclops Vulcan is a good one to modify, as I have been told the frame is removeable , which they are not on the ROC or Crusader

[@AlanAlanAlanDave]

Greencraft: I’m currently looking at a cyclops crusader 2 but know knows anything about it and it’s not the 90+20

[@greencraft4783]

@@AlanAlanAlanDave The only thing I can think of its a Cyclops Crusader Size 2

[@AlanAlanAlanDave]

Greencraft thats the most logical suggestion anybody has comeback with. It states it’s a 90l would that be correct?

[@greencraft4783]

@@AlanAlanAlanDave Yes, it was billed as 100ltr, 80 plus x2 10 ltr side pockets. Good pack, but the frame is riveted in place. The Vulcan is based on the same pack, but has a zip opening at the bottom. Recently I was told the frame is removable, which make the alterations so much easier.

[@irameslisboa6418]

were you are?

[@brandonstanley3109]

Do you sale rucksacks ?

[@greencraft4783]

I don't Brandon.