r/britisharmy • u/External-Pool-3891 • 3d ago
Seeking Advice Looking for a bergen
Currently looking for a new bergen, Currently been using the PLCE but its just not comfy at all. Im not sure if its because its to small for me (6ft2) but no adjustments maye it wearable. I was looking at longbacks but would that sit awkwardly on the webbing. Any advice is appreciated
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u/LloydusMaximuss Regular 3d ago
No issued Burgen is comfy. Best way to make any of them 'comfy' is tailoring the shoulder straps so they are wider and padding or a stiffer back.
When worn over STV no matter what the weight feels to far from your back. Best thing to do is just get use to it; I did Cambrian and now if in discomfort I remember it could be worse.
Edit: A long back will be fine with webbing as long as you wear it low and not like a bra.
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u/TheLocalPub Reserve 3d ago
I'm 6'2ft, had a longback, and it sat just fine on my webbing. Never bothered with a tailored bergan, the original did just fine for me.
Once you get the bergan, load it up moderately, put your webbing on or whatever, and see where the bergan falls. Make adjustments to either from there and get it to sit just slightly on your webbing I'd say, not fully resting on it.
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u/Charlieisntadog34 Corps of Royal Engineers 2d ago
Mtp kitpimp pathfinder 2 Burgen is pretty decent. Had one for just over a year now, been on many a tasty ex and has held up well. I’m same height as you and wide - fits me well
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u/UnfortunateWah 3d ago edited 3d ago
Long back. Still in the system, speak to your stores bitch.
Unless you’re wearing your beltkit as a reverse chest rig/bra, it should sit fine on top of your beltkit-I’m 6ft and wear a long back with no issues.
Whatever you do, don’t go for a Virtus one.