This is a genuine issue British Army PLCE Infantry Bergen in DPM camouflage, aka Rucksack 90 Pattern (Infantry), DPM IRR, (without side pouches)
The standard issue British Army PLCE infantry bergen in DPM camouflage is made of military cordura which is internally waterproofed. The PLCE Bergen features large top-loading compartment with integral compression bag, closed with an adjustable drawstring; zippers and clips on left and right for attachment of bergen side pockets for extra capacity, zipper closed pocket on front for additional small items, elasticated top flap which secures down onto the bergen with fastex buckles. The top flap also features two zipper pockets, one on the top which is in its own expanding compartment for maps and other material, and one on the underside for storage of essential flat items. Carrying handle on top of PLCE infantry bergen allows for easy transport, and the internal rigid light aluminium alloy frame bars and padding on back and shoulder straps allows for a comfortable carry. Shoulder straps are also supported with adjustable cordura nylon straps which help to distribute the weight of the top of the PLCE infantry bergen more evenly over the shoulder instead of relying only on the upper back area. This rucksack is the first choice for long trips where load carrying capacity is a priority.
The 90 Pattern PLCE Infantry Rucksack is designed for use as a conventional
backpack . Alternatively, in its multi-purpose role it can be integrated into the overall web equipment set. Both side pockets can be detached from
the main body of the rucksack and can be used singly or zipped together to form a small-pack equivalent. For this mode of use, a separate lightweight
adjustable yoke can easily be clipped to the single or double pouch and slipped over the shoulders. The fighting soldier then leaves his less
immediate equipment in the main rucksack in a rear area.
The main fabric used throughout is textured Cordura nylon with a light
coating of polyurethane. Overall fabric weight is 370 g/mē (320 g/mē base cloth and 50 g/mē coating).
Size: 360 mm wide x 490 mm high (at back) x 330 mm deep
Weight: Complete with belt, 2 side pouches & frame, 2.8 Kg
Condition: Issued Grade 2
SPARE BUCKLE ACCESSORY SET INCLUDED
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