{"product_id":"british-army-dpm-plce-100-litre-long-back-bergen-grade-2-defective","title":"British Army DPM PLCE 100 Litre Long Back Bergen - Grade 2 DEFECTIVE","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBritish Army DPM Long Back Bergen – Defective\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe British Army DPM Long Back Bergen is a genuine military-surplus rucksack from the classic British Army PLCE load-carrying system. Built for carrying substantial loads during field exercises, deployments and extended periods outdoors, it features the recognisable Woodland DPM camouflage pattern and a rugged military construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note: these particular Bergens are being sold at a reduced price due to significant defects, damage or missing components.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e They are genuine used military surplus and should not be expected to arrive in fully serviceable condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePossible faults include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eholes, tears, large stains, broken buckles, damaged or broken zips, missing internal frames, damaged straps, previous repairs and other signs of heavy military use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The exact faults will vary from Bergen to Bergen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Long Back version was originally designed for users with a longer torso, providing an extended back profile intended to position the load more comfortably across the shoulders, back and hips. However, depending on the individual Bergen supplied, parts of the original carrying system may be damaged, heavily worn or incomplete.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen complete, the Bergen features a large top-loading main compartment with a drawcord inner section, zipped lid storage, padded shoulder straps, an adjustable waist belt and an internal aluminium support frame. Zips on either side are designed for attaching compatible British Army PLCE side pouches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome or all of these features may be damaged, missing or unusable on the defective Bergens supplied in this listing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese bags are therefore best suited to customers looking for an inexpensive genuine British Army Bergen for repair projects, restoration, spare parts, prop use, rough storage or other applications where full serviceability is not required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenuine British Army military surplus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic Woodland DPM camouflage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePLCE Long Back Bergen design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy-duty military construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge top-loading main compartment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for users with a longer torso\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally fitted with padded shoulder straps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally fitted with adjustable waist belt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned to accept an internal aluminium frame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatible with PLCE side pouches when attachment points are serviceable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReduced-price defective condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for repair and restoration projects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUseful source of genuine military spare parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for rough storage or prop use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach Bergen will vary in condition and faults\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Military Bergen \/ Rucksack\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry \/ Organisation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e United Kingdom\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eService:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e British Army\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePattern:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Woodland DPM\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSystem:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e PLCE\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBack Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Long Back\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Heavy-Duty Military Fabric\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMain Compartment:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Large Top-Loading Compartment\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide Pouch Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e PLCE Side Pouches Where Zips Are Serviceable\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrame:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e May Be Present, Damaged or Missing\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Defective \/ Heavily Used Military Surplus\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Uses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Repairs, Restoration, Spare Parts, Rough Storage, Props \u0026amp; Projects\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese Bergens are sold in defective condition and will have significant faults, damage or missing components.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePossible defects may include, but are not limited to:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoles in the fabric\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRips or tears\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge stains or heavy marking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBroken or damaged buckles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMissing buckles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBroken or damaged zips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide-pouch zips that do not function correctly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMissing internal aluminium frame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBent or damaged frame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDamaged shoulder straps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDamaged or missing waist belt components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorn or weakened webbing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDamaged stitching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrevious repairs or patches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWriting, names or military identification markings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy fading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy general wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMissing components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther faults caused by previous military service\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exact defects will vary from Bergen to Bergen and we cannot guarantee which faults an individual item will have.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome Bergens may have one major defect, while others may have several faults or missing parts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese items should \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot be purchased on the expectation that they are immediately suitable for carrying heavy loads, hiking or normal field use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Repairs or replacement components may be required before the Bergen can be used safely and reliably as a load-carrying rucksack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey are best suited to customers who are comfortable repairing surplus equipment, require genuine British Army components for spares, need a rough storage bag where condition is less important or want an authentic military Bergen for restoration or display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite their faults, these defective British Army DPM Long Back Bergens can offer excellent value for repair projects, spare parts and less demanding storage applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pools Surplus Stores","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57207799546234,"sku":null,"price":19.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0027\/6371\/8713\/files\/57_7f214180-75a3-4252-8427-6564a35f95d8.jpg?v=1733501235","url":"https:\/\/poolssurplus.co.uk\/products\/british-army-dpm-plce-100-litre-long-back-bergen-grade-2-defective","provider":"Pools Surplus Stores","version":"1.0","type":"link"}