Top Quality Surplus Pack. Belgian Army Large Rucksack

- A First Look And Run-Down On The Top Quality Large Belgian Rucksack. One Of The Best Choices For A Surplus Pack.
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[@binnemans1]

The pattern was origanly designed for enviroments like in Congo (Afrika), former Belgian colony.

[@MrFanta1975]

Kristof? aka Thei gitaar? Is that you???

[@user-qq8bs8vp4h]

Nice

[@geoffreylotz3661]

Saw this on Varusteleka website...came here to see what it is like. Thanks mate for this review....my current civilian hiking-style pack has served me well for past 11 years travelling the world, particularly in West Africa. But it is very close to kaput now...zips breaking, tears here and there and trim coming off in bits. Its time....

[@Standswithabeer]

♥What a beautiful picture, the Pink Troll with you, in the backpack!♥ A cherished memory...get them while they last. And now, if the Luaz breaks down in the woods, you can carry it out in that pack! LOL

[@SurvivalRussia]

Awesome comment :) Nothing more to say :)

[@fnorazril]

That is one monstrous backpack, putting the Pink Troll into the pack really puts it into perspective. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

[@ThePreparedWanderer]

I would rock that pack. Cool camo. I love euro military gear!

[@Marusija8]

IAUSTRIAN CAMO ZELTBAHN SHELTER HALF

[@ForeignMRE]

Very good review of the Belgian rucksack. Thanks for going into such detail. Putting your daughter in the rucksack was a nice touch.

[@dula4552]

One of the things i really love about your videos Lars is they challenge me to view and think about the world not just in 'a' different perspective, but from a multiple of perspectives. Hence it's always very refreshing watching your videos. Always look forward to the Survival Russia notification popping up in my inbox! I'm always guaranteed to learn something!

[@ErwinDeLaat]

I'm happy to see a little bit of Belgium in Russia

[@WW2HistoryHunter]

wow , got lots of videos to catch up with here i see. Summertime is so busy you know. Love that huge pack there. looks like a very handy and sturdy thing. Thanks for sharing again and have a still great summer. GReetings from WW2HH

[@TheJohn8765]

As a Canadian, I envy Europeans their ability to access military surplus from so many nations. My military makes some good stuff, but we're a small military and not much surplus hits the market. The US surplus is fairly accessible but can be pricey-- it's usually cheaper to buy from the US and have it shipped across the border (even with the exchange rate and customs fees).

[@survivalcanada2347]

that's a coincidence, i just bought one and a gortex rain suit from your awesome surplus store

[@27dcx]

Wow that is a big bag! I did not really get a sense of the size until I saw your kid standing in there, that thing is massive.

[@myingroupidoldidnothingwro4650]

Lars, remember your pocket discipline. When carrying a pink troll in your backpack, always close the lid!

[@simonferrer]

I see some features on that Belgian pack that are completely unique (like the waist belt buckle), and others that are reminiscent of other military packs. Side utility pouches that zip off and can be zipped together to form a smaller day pack=British Army bergen. Quick release shoulder straps with a forked tension buckle in a metal loop, with a snap strap covering the buckle=U.S. Army ALICE pack. Zipper on the bottom to access gear from the opposite end=U.S. Army MOLLE pack [although that feature on the MOLLE may have come from this pack; I can't remember if the old CFP90 mountain ruck had a bottom zipper or not]. All that said, this looks like a very solid pack at a bargain price.

[@alaskaraftconnection-alask3397]

I like the Belgian Jigsaw pattern quite a bit for here in Alaska and multi-terrain... very effective in much of the vegetation Moose like to frequent like willow, alder, birch, spruce... beaver dams, swamps/ponds, and boreal mix of deciduous and evergreens into wetland or river environments... also works well in sub-alpine to alpine and tundra as colors of Fall can become quite similar. I use larger packs routinely on my solo hunts... especially after outfitting everyone else's fishing and hunting trips all season long professionally; I often hunt the fringes of later seasons and more demanding conditions to harsher weather extremes. the Big pack can handle the rugged stuff with utility room -- be more dependable, comfortable, and desirable for the added stresses of tougher, longer use -- with a much greater capacity to take on gear and game animals when you are running into late 3-season and running into 4-season. Same with spring hunts in snow where most would call it winter particularly in the high country. Looks like a great pack!!! I look forward to your longer term use and review.

[@SurvivalRussia]

Thank you for another great comment that I can relate to :)

[@lesliepaulkovacs6442]

So now we know the TRUTH! The Pink Troll is really Lars' Bodyguard who covers his back from Enemy Gang Members! And since she got taller, he needed a Bigger Ruck! I betcha she'll be manning a Rear Facing PKM in the Luaz when it's done! So nobody better mess with the Survival Russia Homestead! : )

[@lappeldelanature5634]

I did a long hike in Belgium with a former Belgian special ops guy who owned this pack. He's been in Rwanda and so on with it, back in the day they would do 40km hikes with his budies carrying over 40kg of equipement on their free time. In some missions they would have to carry this much if not heavier loads and he said he would be fairly comfortable, that's how well built this rucksack is. At first I thought the camo looked stupid and all, but the more we hiked through the woodland, the more I grew convinced this rucksack is genius. Btw it's a 130L rucksack with the side pouches, probable 100-110 without them. Back in France, I decided I would purchase a military surplus F2 from a former soldier; got it for super cheap and I absolutely love it. Truth be told the Belgian army one is equally good if not superior in terms of features, although the F2 is easier to come by and generally cheaper. Also, I don't like camo when it comes to packs but I tend to prefer the camo from the F2. I heard the F1 is better but that's a story for another day. All in all, yeah, top of the shelf quality rucksack. It's the military version of the Bergan Teesar I believe, and so is the F2, and that thing is like 200€ shipping not included if purchased new. Some websites sell the Belgian army rucksack at about 60 bucks; it's a great deal really, considering how recent they are, they rarely are in bad condition, just very dirty.

[@bugikraxn]

Nice pack, looks similar to the Berghaus Atlas with Cyclops ll carrying system although is not exactly the same. This kind of packs are common in Britsh as well as German armed forces. The hip belt fastener is called 'Berg buckle' by the way and Britsh backpack manufacturers e.g. Karrimor or Berghaus are using them already for decades ;-) ATB. Franz, bugikraxn.

[@smokeclouds8]

Best channel, that's for dang sure.

[@SurvivalRussia]

Thank you!

[@rossclay3317]

Awesome Lars! That a huge backpack! Always good to see you and family! Ross The Santa Fe Man

[@red1072]

Lars, you are costing me a lot of money!!! Thanks for the heads up on the ruck and Varustuleka. $9.99 can't be beat. I've placed at least 5 orders with no problems.

[@SurvivalRussia]

Sorry buddy! :)

[@robertfoote3255]

LOL...same thing I was thinking...that pack is big enough for your pink troll! 😂😂😂 Nice clip Lars!

[@Shooter11B]

Lars I did some looking for you and the capacities of the pack are as follows: The main Compartment is 110 Liters, each side pouch is 6.8 Liters, so it is a combined 123.89 Liters. In Standard, the dimensions are as follows: Main Compartment is 24" x 10" x 28" Height for 6720 Cubic Inches, the side pockets are each 14" x 7.5" x 4" for 420 Cubic Inches each. This does not take into account the lid capacity. Yeah, it is pretty big!

[@JamesBuell88]

Awesomeness. I like big packs. You don't have to fill them every time, but when you do you sure are glad for the room. Always happy to see your vids Lars

[@jefftuttle7890]

Awsome pack Lars. Very good quality pack. Neat camo pattern as well. I Like that waist buckle feature. This pack would accommodate enough gear for long trip out. Great video.Take care.

[@fumasterchu12]

Another great video brother, that is one awesome pack! I loved it when you put the "pink troll" in there, she is such a cutie. Hope you have a fantastic weekend Lars!

[@SurvivalRussia]

Have a great weekend too! :)

[@fellmonkey]

Berghaus use that buckle system on some of their backpacks.

[@logicaredux5205]

You must need one of those houses just for all the gear and kit you now have! 😀

[@helminenass]

Please Lars, make a video about your camo suits, you seem to have them quite many!

[@willyg842]

Nice backpack! You could put everything including the kitchen sink in that!

[@MrRealdealdd]

Great pack Lars I really like the way you keep your channel real and do as you do 👍

[@neilcastell6951]

i used to use a Belgian pack for a time, its bombproof, (it is 120L+) yours appears in better condition than mine was,

[@123karlw]

Nice backpack. Really awesome belt buckle.

[@nhm86]

Hey. if you want the bag to be smaller, then you can remove the side pouches and then zip side zippers together. OR you zip the the pouches together like "rocketpouches", and then zip that thing on so you have 2 pouches on the center. OR you can also just zip on a single pouch, or that flat panel on so its center on the pack, and will make much tighter pack. Am also one of the few that got one of those panels, i contacted verusteleka, and they said they never had seen one of those panels before.

[@SurvivalRussia]

Thank you for the great info friend! :)

[@MOOSEDOWNUNDER]

07.54........ Dad, shut up and play with me in the pond!. lol. 😂 She is awesome, the pack also. Cheers mate. ATB Moose.

[@earlr8595]

It does seem like a good pack... and I love that camo. Good videos man, keep them coming.

[@hauki9286]

I have had that same pack for many years. Top quality. Though i didnt like that buckle system and replaced it. It keeped loosening but that was propably because it was so worn out.

[@aliceleyva3767]

Hey! That hat looks good on you. Colors, shape, everything! Nice pack, too.

[@bramverweij9462]

Hey Lars, To me it looks like a standerd berghaus buckle. Used by dutch marines and I know people that cross rivers a lot like them. It's super easy to open when you fall. Keep up the good work!!

[@KowboyUSA]

Be good for Winter. Just tie it on top the sledge. *(Commented too soon. You covered that at end of video)

[@SurvivalRussia]

You got it John :) Have a great Sunday buddy!

[@satellite2696]

Cool. I gotta a combat bag for my walk in the woods. Has a lot of places to have attachments

[@LpMcQuack]

Nice pack! Glad you are back

[@SurvivalRussia]

Me too! Thanks :)

[@Argento261]

You can carry your little pink Troll in that one :-) Nice Pack, i was looking at a smaller version of this.

[@TheDavewatts]

Great vid, your honest opinion about stuff that works. Unlike some that try and promote stuff that doesn't work for cash. Top man Lars.

[@SurvivalRussia]

Thank you Dave :)

[@nicklausbooks1593]

Nice! Hey Lars, congratulations on 70K+ subs!!!

[@donbeeler49]

I like the buckle system. Thanks for showing us.

[@stinkyfinn6977]

it's very similar in style to the British bergan but looks more comfortable, aparently the side pouchs make a 20liter daysack again like the British bergan but theirs no yoke just straps that attach to the side pouches, thanks for the review I've been curious about this bergan for a while, all the best

[@guidopisankallio53]

I have a surplus military backpack too. Bought from varusteleka it was about 50€ i think and it is 50 + 10 + 10 Liters. It has served me well. Would recommend.

[@RM-io7qo]

That's it, a back pack for carrying little Pink Trolls around the forest with you, Lars. And should you be under some kind of threat, the LPT whips out the shotgun and bob's your uncle, threat dealt with. Okay, that was a little bit overboard, but it's a great back pack anyhow. A bit about camo colour now. A youtuber who is ex-army said that if one has black as one of the colours and this may include any colour that looks blackish, the eye tends to be drawn to it because black doesn't occur in nature's foliage and the eye picks up on the colour black. He was using a Gillie suit to show his point and this worked phenomenally well to keep him hidden from prying eyes. Enough of my ramblings, take care...

[@SurvivalRussia]

The Pink Troll as rucksack gunner :) Awesome idea John. I have heard about the "Black camo" issue. He's regurgitating a half truth :) A sniper will generally prefer a pattern without black and with texture(Gillie). Normally a sniper will carry the Gillie in the ruck and use it on the last move to a spotting position. Black is not found in foliage as such, but it's surely found in the shadows and spaces between leaves, branches and so forth. I just need to look out my window to see this for myself. If black was a camo No-No, I doubt nature would chose to use it a frequently as it is ;) Many animals use black in their camo such as tigers, leopards,Zebra's, birds, snakes and what not. Generally you also "blur" out the corners of military vehicles, painting them black. I wonder who that "Army" KZbinr is LOL Rule No 1 for camo and concealment is; Don't move! Movement gives you away more than anything.

[@jasonhill8995]

Lars, excellent video, it is always nice to get info into someone's personal life and decisions. Keeping you in prayer my friend. JESUS loves You!

[@neanderthaloutdoors9202]

I like the Bergen but I'm not too keen on the camo pattern though, it looks like it will be comfortable when loaded, that waist belt buckle is the same as the old Berghaus Crusader, another extremely good pack, I prefer that buckle than the normal male/female snap buckle setup, it's unlikely to break, they should of used it on the newer Berghaus Vulcan Bergen, which I now have. Nice one Lars and enjoy your new Bergen bud 👍🏻, atb to you and your family from a very wet U.K. Paul.

[@jeffreyarnold2626]

Belgium issues good gear to their military, pre EU. i have no idea if they still do, but at the time that fine pack was made they did. i have a friend was in their spec ops, used to tell me stories, we began our friendship when he learned i'm a big fan of FN. my pack is a swiss army mountaineer's waterproof pack, with the leather straps, and bottom, with heavy metal buckles, and clips. i used the info you gave on the waist belt, bought a modern alice pack belt, then used 4 heavy saddle maker rivets to mount it. very strong connection. it works very well. i can carry 40 kg easy with that weight off my shoulders. i love old gear, nobody makes anything that strong anymore, made to last if well cared for.

[@Heylighen]

now we have "budget problems", most of the time soldier buy there own stuff (like shoes, issued range's shoes are crappy, canteen ...) When you welcomed every one in the world in such a small country with so much economical problems (unemployement, too much people depanding on the social help ...) everything is falling apart

[@jeffreyarnold2626]

my friend, you have no idea how sad it makes us, knowing what's happening there. it's heartbreaking watching the effects of globalism in Brussels, Paris, London, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Helsinki, etc. we're not getting much info on the other countries, we're sad, and frustrated not knowing what to do to help you. your generals will hopefully decide it's time to stop it. if they ask for help, we will come. we always have, we always will. we have not forgotten you.

[@cillaloves2fish688]

That's a HUGE bag!

[@Toad_Hugger]

Awesome video as always Lars! Nice pack! Looks like it could carry a tonne of stuff. The camo pattern looks very similar to the Swiss Alpenflage stuff. Funky colours, but works surprisingly well.

[@WhitetailBushcraft]

GREAT VIDEO THANKS

[@waltercalvey8965]

WATERPROOF W/ NEVER-WET !! UNBELIEVABLE STUFF !! KZbin or GOOGLE IT !! EXCELLENT PACK !!

[@poppopscarvinshop]

That's an Incredible Pack! Thanks Lars!

[@eugenemcgloin9680]

Still have my old Dana Design Astralplane, about 119 litre capacity. Bought specifically to pack winter gear and, if necessary, to carry an old girlfriend out of the woods in case she sprained an ankle.

[@danhold1]

Nice review Lars

[@thomasvosburg6926]

Our pack like that one, is called the rocket pack & runs about $150.00 used

[@Iridium242]

That is a huge backpack.. looks very well made as well. I wonder if you can get them in the US?

[@tomritter493]

Different buckle system like it is it canvas or nylon seen on a channel Brent o331 he has a review on the jig pattern it works good enjoy brother

[@joshsimp1995]

That's a nice pack, I need to find a larger pack before I go camping

[@MartyBecker]

There is a Swiss camo pattern that is similar with bright colors. Look just as weird but very effective.

[@loupiscanis9449]

Thank's Lars, and troops ,

[@philais]

I just bought 2!

[@Julian-co6pn]

It's a Great backpack, i use it for a long time and many Tours👍

[@throatnotchingtroutzzz6789]

Cool pack, it will be interesting to see the camo demonstration in the forest. :o)

[@gearheartknivesoutdoor2166]

Looks really good.

[@DeanO]

Great surplus bag

[@kidsworld8652]

beautiful spot bro i like the house as a abckground

[@RenThraysk]

The waist buckle is called a BERG buckle over here in the UK. I assume because Berghaus rucksacks come with them. Also the side pockets need a PCLE yoke to make the smaller pack. Heres the Karrimor SF one www.karrimorsf.com/accessories/item/137-plce-yoke.html

[@survivalcomms]

That is a great pack. Thanks for sharing !

[@SurvivalRussia]

Thank you for watching and commenting Comms :)

[@jsnsk101]

I was waiting to see if the pink troll would fit in the backpack, i was sure you were going to try it.

[@SurvivalRussia]

Awesome :)

[@corvusduluth]

A backpack perfect for a Krampus!

[@enfieldthom2989]

great backpack. does the shape or design of the roof on the house serve a purpose or is it just that way to look "funky "

[@hamishspencer]

Pink troll ha ha, nice to see you guys having fun

[@andrewnevitt]

Very similar to my old Berghaus vulcan.... no funky pattern though.

[@JohnDoe-ee6qs]

looks like a Bergbuckle Lars by berghaus, as I don't see bergbuckle written on it I would think it's a knockoff of that buckle as the patent is most likely run out (it's a great quick release buckle, ease of adjustment too - you just yank the free end of the webbing strap , I stick them on all my pack's)

[@hfrendal5374]

Both my heavy lifters and have a buckle system like that around the hip. One is a Berghause I bought as early as 92. The other one is a norwegian sack bought in 98. I did not think there was anything special with it since they just worked fine

[@Hukfyn]

Good backpack Lars your right though it's bizarre the pattern and colour.. I wonder if the loops are for carrying a rifle across your chest so you can rest your arms? Who knows good vid though 👍

[@tongmaa]

Wow! Nice. I remember my first Army bivouac and carrying my standard issue (all of it) on my back in a duffel bag en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duffel_bag Slightly less than 50 kilos. The Belgian pack looks so good in comparison ... thanks for the review!

[@jontheroofer1968]

Lars you have a friend that's a broad? How does your wife feel about that? I didn't even know that you had forarms let alone tattoos! Hahaha

[@lamesniepaienne5041]

Lars your tee shirt looks awesome! where it comes from? thank you for the review, I don ' t really like this pattern but the features of this Backpack tempt me To buy it, could you tell me if a pair of snowshoes goes in the "gun pocket" ?

[@mushercdn]

Would a puppy and the pink troll fit in the pack? Because ... the pink troll needs a dog! Anxiuos to see how that camo pattern disappears in the bush. Thanks for the videos.

[@Musicgutbucket]

Looks very similar to the UK Military Bergan.

[@gordslater]

2:52 the drawstring is also known as a "chicken's bum/butt"

[@kurtbaier6122]

Nice.

[@rokhnroll]

maybe they pair up the soldiers and one soldier has the pack with 2 peoples kit and the other pack is to carry that soldier in the pack piggy back style :P

[@Temerio]

It's just like the Berghaus Vulcan or Atlas but it's 90€ instead of 250€.

[@markyambler05]

Evening, have you ever looked at a combat 95 patrol pack? Uk issue. We can remove side pouches from the main Bergman and join to a yoke to make a patrol pack?

[@1337Mo]

I've really grown fond of the weird camo. It's very efficient in brushes with fields or farmland behind you. Excellent stuff for scrounging up apples from disused summerhouses in the autumn. :)

[@frobbit30]

A really cool pack, and a great Pink Troll carrier! Cheers!

[@KaylynnStrain]

I could fit my 75 liter Polish army backpack in that one you have

[@torsten4757]

Hi Lars I guess the dutch army has pretty the same backpack in dpm camo. ... Best regards from germany Torsten

[@SurvivalRussia]

I would not be surprised if they did :)

[@torsten4757]

Thats for sure ☺ Far as I know is the model called "saracen" and its stated with 90 + 40 Liters. Cheers Torsten

[@davidwolter5786]

It may look different in real life but on camera that yellow shade screams look at me.

[@firestorm8471]

you may have answered this before, so my apologies in advance if so. But in some of your videos, there is a dome shaped structure that appears to be concrete. What is it ? And may we have a tour ?

[@mr.stotruppen8724]

He has a video on those already.

[@SurvivalRussia]

Here you go :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXjaYaytaM-tmac

[@HarbardWild]

Looks quite a lot like my Lowe Alpine Saracen rucksack and they are 120L from Dutch army :) Great rucksacks overall but sometimes i miss an external frame especially when hauling heavy loads. Cheers.

[@groundcontrol5365]

Do you find the Dutch pack to fade quickly? Apparently the British DPM packs, vests, loqd carriers all fade super fast and you can see all this is the faded stuff on ebay. Also curious is you prefer the Belgian pack here or the Dutch one. Thanks

[@WoodlandsArchive]

Hej Lars! Please help me out. Does it have any internal frame? I have after 30 years busted up my Fjällräven Gyro 80, so I need a replacement. This pack seems good and I actually like the pattern.

[@asd97540]

To me, it looks like it doesn't have a proper frame.

[@tombob671]

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