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Carryall or small rucksack? (26 posts / 6,317 views)
Gary76
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Post #17 21 Nov 2018 13:50
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It's a 1984 Berghaus Crusader 2.
It is labelled Berghaus and is green.
I've no idea how to post pictures on the forum, it doesn't seem to follow standard procedure.
Rob_B Rob_B
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Post #18 21 Nov 2018 15:07
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In reply to Post #17
Ah, no need for photos, still made and sold as the Crusader 2, but its had a few minor upgrades. About £175 now or £200 with the side pockets.

It was the most popular private purchase rucksack back in the 80's and into the early 90's, along with the Crusader Cyclops. I had the smaller Munro for patrolling and had to stick with the issued rubbish for longer patrols/exercises until I bought a secondhand karrimor Jaguar SA.

It was a relief to get the "new" Bergen in 1989 and we thought it was an amazing bit of kit. Basic design is still used today.
Gary76
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Post #19 21 Nov 2018 15:23
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Couldn't break that Berghaus if I tried, it's certainly made to last and I haven't been kind to it.
I paid about 25 quid for it about 20 years ago, then went off backpacking around for a few years.
I sold all my carp gear (I had an old Nash rucksack which was crap in comparison) before I went off travelling, so the Berghaus became the new fishing rucksack.
Best bit of luggage I've ever had.
vossy1 vossy1
MODERATORMOD
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Post #20 21 Nov 2018 15:23
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In reply to Post #1
I'm not sure what barrow your using, can you can clip a ruck sack onto the front? If so then replace one of the holdalls with a ruck, when it's boggy stick the ruck on your back, when not leave it on the front of the barrow.
I've never had any issue with the weight of the ruck on my back and pushing a barrow.
BlankasorusRex BlankasorusRex
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Post #21 21 Nov 2018 18:29
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In reply to Post #20
That's a cracking idea. Never occurred to me to clip it to the front. Nice one. Thx.
vossy1 vossy1
MODERATORMOD
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Post #22 21 Nov 2018 20:00
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In reply to Post #21
Works a treat as long as you can clear the wheel
I use it on a Trakker Gravity, can make the barrow front heavy/feather lite if I want, great for pushing, crap for falling over
BillJackson
Posts: 3
Post #23 7 Jun 2019 13:26
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In reply to Post #22
Who can confidently pick the best product among those listed on this site?
https://must11.com/best-fishing-backpack/
Twiddler
Posts: 135
Post #24 8 Jun 2019 14:32
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In reply to Post #23
The Thinking anglers ruck sack fits most if not all my stuff in and quite reasonably priced,even better second hand.
Apps316 Apps316
Posts: 2,114
Post #25 9 Jun 2019 22:13
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In reply to Post #24
Saber Tackle do a copy for just over £30 I think
Richpp1989 Richpp1989
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Post #26 10 Jun 2019 05:30
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I bought a fox camo ruckall recently after being recommended it on here, cnat believe how much I can get In it. Literally every piece of tackle, clothing and hookbait can go inside (apart from what you carry inappropriately a bucket of course) best bag I've ever own by a mile

I dont carry anything else with me apart from a small cool bag with my food in
Old-Cornishman
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Post #28 29 Jul 2021 20:09
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In reply to Post #8
I've made a home made version of this.. A bit smaller and lighter but so much better than a barrow when the ground is soft. It's advantage is when you are pulling you are helping to lift it out of the mud.
A bit like pulling rather than pushing your barrow through a soft spot but better as you've a more favourable angle.
Takes up less room in the car as well.
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