{"product_id":"british-army-dpm-plce-100-litre-short-back-bergen-grade-2-defective","title":"British Army DPM PLCE 100 Litre Short Back Bergen - Grade 2 DEFECTIVE","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"orphans: 2;\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBritish Army DPM Short Back Bergen – Defective\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe British Army DPM Short Back Bergen is a genuine military-surplus rucksack from the classic British Army PLCE load-carrying system. Originally designed for transporting substantial amounts of clothing, sleeping equipment and field kit, it combines a large \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100-litre capacity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with rugged British military construction and the recognisable Woodland DPM camouflage pattern.\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 because they have significant defects, damage or missing components.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e They are genuine heavily 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 extensive military service\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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShort Back\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e version features a more compact back profile than the Long Back Bergen, making it particularly suitable for users with a shorter torso or those who prefer their pack to sit slightly higher on the back.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen complete, the Bergen provides approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100 litres of storage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e within its large top-loading main compartment. An extendable inner section with drawcord closure helps secure the contents, while zipped lid storage provides additional room for smaller items.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original design also incorporates padded shoulder straps, an adjustable waist belt and an internal aluminium support frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAny of these components 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\u003eHeavy-duty zips on either side of the Bergen were originally designed to accept compatible British Army PLCE side pouches. Each side pouch provides approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 litres of additional storage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing the Bergen to reach approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e120 litres total capacity when two pouches are fitted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note: side pouches are not included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe side attachment zips may also be damaged, broken or unusable on defective examples, so compatibility with additional pouches cannot be guaranteed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese Bergens are therefore best suited to customers looking for an inexpensive genuine British Army rucksack for repair projects, restoration, spare components, rough storage, prop use 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 Short Back Bergen design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate 100-litre original capacity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 120L capacity with two compatible 10L side pouches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide pouches not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore compact back profile than the Long Back version\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 with extendable drawcord inner section\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally fitted with internal aluminium frame\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 for compatible PLCE side pouches\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 defects\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 Short Back\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Main Capacity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 100 Litres\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapacity with 2 x 10L Side Pouches:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 120 Litres\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide Pouches Included:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e No\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 Attachment 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 main zips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBroken or damaged side-pouch zips\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\u003eBroken or missing clips\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 significant fault, while others may have several areas of damage or missing components.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese items should \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot be purchased with the expectation that they are immediately suitable for hiking, carrying heavy loads 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 military-surplus equipment, require genuine PLCE components for spare parts, want a cheap rough-storage bag or are looking for an authentic British Army Bergen for restoration, displays or props.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite their faults, these defective British Army DPM Short Back Bergens can offer excellent value for customers looking for genuine PLCE equipment for repairs, projects or less demanding storage applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pools Surplus Stores","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57203412500858,"sku":null,"price":19.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0027\/6371\/8713\/files\/57_88ad795d-15ec-4a20-a8b4-c8640114d418.jpg?v=1753956625","url":"https:\/\/poolssurplus.co.uk\/products\/british-army-dpm-plce-100-litre-short-back-bergen-grade-2-defective","provider":"Pools Surplus Stores","version":"1.0","type":"link"}