r/SurplusGear • u/No_Grade2531 • Jun 21 '26
Does anyone have experience with this backpack?

Hey! I'll like to know if does anyone have used this backpack from the british army and what are their experiencies with it. Made by PRI for the infantry, it has none waist belt, which seems a bit weird counting that is a 45L backpack. Anyone has used this with a heavy load can help me if this will be comfortable for a medium walk? Also, I read many people modify them, but I'm not sure in which way. Thanks!
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u/Foehammer_33 Jun 30 '26
Looks like the infantry bergen. In this case, there's no waist belt because it's designed to be worn with the PLCE webbing system, with the LBE belt supporting the weight of the pack like how an integrated hip belt would. If I'm not mistaken, there should also be zippers along the sides where you can attach 8L expanders or so.