{"product_id":"british-army-mtp-plce-100-litre-short-back-bergen-grade-1","title":"British Army MTP PLCE 100 Litre Short Back Bergen - Grade 1","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"orphans: 2;\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBritish Army MTP Short Back Bergen – Grade 1\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. Designed for carrying substantial amounts of clothing, sleeping equipment and field kit, it combines a generous \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100-litre capacity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with rugged military construction and the instantly recognisable Multi-Terrain MTP camouflage pattern.\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 length than the Long Back Bergen, making it particularly suitable for users with a shorter torso or those who prefer the pack to sit slightly higher on the back. It is also well suited to use alongside military webbing, where a longer rucksack can interfere with belt-mounted equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffering approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100 litres of internal storage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the large top-loading main compartment provides plenty of room for sleeping bags, clothing, cooking equipment and other bulky outdoor essentials. The extendable inner section uses a drawcord closure to help keep the contents secure before the top lid is fastened.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn internal aluminium support frame helps provide structure and stability when carrying heavier loads. Padded adjustable shoulder straps and an adjustable waist belt help distribute weight across the shoulders, back and hips for improved comfort during longer periods of use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional zipped storage within the lid provides convenient space for smaller essentials such as gloves, maps, first aid equipment, torches and other items that need to remain readily accessible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy-duty zips on either side of the Bergen are designed for attaching compatible British Army PLCE side pouches. Each standard side pouch provides approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 litres of additional storage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, increasing the total carrying capacity to around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e120 litres when two pouches are fitted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatible side pouches can also be removed and attached to a suitable PLCE yoke to create a separate approximately 20-litre daysack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note: the two 10L PLCE side pouches and yoke are not included with this Bergen unless specifically stated otherwise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstructed for demanding military use, the Bergen is designed to cope with repeated loading, outdoor conditions and substantial amounts of kit. Its classic Multi-Terrain MTP camouflage also gives it the unmistakable appearance associated with British Army field equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether used for wild camping, bushcraft, military collecting, festivals, cadet activities or transporting bulky outdoor equipment, the British Army MTP Short Back Bergen remains a highly capable and practical piece of genuine Army Surplus.\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\u003eMulti-Terrain MTP 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 main capacity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapacity increases to approximately 120L with two 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\u003eExtendable drawcord inner section\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternal aluminium support frame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePadded adjustable shoulder straps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdjustable waist belt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZipped lid storage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide attachment zips for compatible PLCE pouches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatible with two 10L side pouches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatible side pouches can be used with a PLCE yoke\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for camping, bushcraft and military use\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 Multi-Terrain MTP\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\u003eMain 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\u003eFrame:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Internal Aluminium Frame\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\u003eInner Closure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Drawcord\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShoulder Straps:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Padded \u0026amp; Adjustable\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaist Belt:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Adjustable\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLid Storage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Zipped\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 British Army PLCE 10L Side Pouches\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Uses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wild Camping, Bushcraft, Hiking, Cadets, Military Collecting, Festivals \u0026amp; Outdoor Equipment\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\u003cspan\u003eThese Bergens are genuine British Army surplus supplied in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrade 1 used condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey have previously been issued and used during military service but remain fully functional and suitable for continued use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs genuine surplus equipment, individual Bergens may show signs of previous service including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral surface wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinor marks or stains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFading to the MTP camouflage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrevious owner names or identification markings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight scuffs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSigns of military storage and use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOccasional professional military repairs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariations in labels, buckles and manufacturing details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrade 1 Bergens should remain serviceable, with the main carrying straps, buckles, zips and frame functioning correctly. They should not be expected to look new or unissued.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese signs of previous service are normal for genuine Army Surplus and give each Bergen its own authentic military character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its substantial \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100-litre capacity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, compact Short Back profile and proven British Army PLCE construction, this Bergen is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a genuine high-capacity military rucksack for camping, bushcraft or serious outdoor use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pools Surplus Stores","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57246788387194,"sku":null,"price":59.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0027\/6371\/8713\/files\/615C766D-1F23-42E8-9EA5-B6B6B139B8B7.jpg?v=1788878826","url":"https:\/\/poolssurplus.co.uk\/products\/british-army-mtp-plce-100-litre-short-back-bergen-grade-1","provider":"Pools Surplus Stores","version":"1.0","type":"link"}