Where to buy decent bergen?

[Ghostrider]

Awlrite! Anyone know of a good place to buy a gen issue bergen or a similar one, i have read about the webtex type but dont know jack about them. Anyone with experience on them. militarykit . com seems awlrite but expensive. Think its best pointed at the Mods with the experience on this one.
J

[harry73]

I dont know if this would help but I've brought alsorts of kit including bergens and webbing off ebay. It does'nt really matter the state its in as I just exchange it at the QM's for bran new kit. ha ha ha

[Guest]

I think i'm with harry73 there. Even though i've never brought any military stuff from there, I don't think it matters how good your equiment is as long as it works. Mind you, you can't really see what your buying when you buy off ebay I think I got ripped off when I brought a 120 litre bergan for £95! and I've used it 3 times in the last year!

[Ghostrider]

Awlrite lads, never thought bout exchanging one but spose its an option. Its just really hard to pick up a half decent one, hence why i was trying to buy new but your talking £199, whereas you can get a webtex equivilent for £99. If any of you find a good site or are selling one, let me know. Cheers
J

[harry73]

Excuse me but are you serving at the moment. If you are and you really want an extra bergen for example then someone should have one. You could even diffi one and sign for a new one. It will be allot cheaper but some units may want an explanation for loosing something like that.

[Ghostrider]

Not serving now, hopefully again in the coming year though.

[harry73]

I get mate.
I dont know any web sites really. I supose just bang in afew key words into your search engine and see what comes up. Ebay is still a good option though.

[Ghostrider]

Aye your probably right there. More than likely i'll end up goin for a new webtex so as i know its definately new and fit for the job. Really would appreciate feedback from anyone who has used a webtex bergen.
J

[Thrithraing]

ALright guys,

I'll think you'll probably find a lot of guys in the armed forces don't buy webtex for two main reasons. One, it's not IRR protected like issue bergens are, and secondly they aren't as hard wearing. I've seen Web-Tex fall to pieces on one or two occassions.

The issue bergens are good, there are no real faults with them (except, as you said, price). I would suggest Arktis gear, as they are generally very good.

Happy shopping.

Si

[druadan]

Use yell.com or something to find military surplus shops, ring round. I picked up a used but fairly good condition short back for £85 a couple of years ago (not including rocket pouches). Even if they're nowhere near you most are really friendly and will post if you ask nicely

[Artist]

Why not click onto the advert at the top of the page?

Artist

[stripey588]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BRITISH-BERGAN-GR ... dZViewItem

Try this ghost rider. the person selling has over 1300 sales, so looking at his feedback, he should be a pretty safe set.

You just need to sort some rocket pouches.

Hope it helps.

[werner]

Not to sure if this will help but

I get all my airsoft equipment from here

www.flecktarn.co.uk lots of other military surplus here to

werner

[Ghostrider]

Awlrite, yeah i browsed over that site werner, cheers though. Artist could you send me a link to the site you were talking about, not seeing the banner you mentioned Artist. Cheers for the replies lads

[druadan]

qmstores.co.uk, you should see it at the top of the thread?