Berghaus Vulcan IV Rucksack

Probably the most beloved of all Berghaus rucksacks, the Vulcan represents an older, military design - simple and robust. An excellent ruck for military use and works equally well in civilian excursions, without even looking too War-ry.

Berghaus started their conquest of the military world during the Falklands War when British troops needed a kit that was up to the challenge they were sent to win. Since then Berghaus has been kitting out the British military and many other European armies with their excellent quality rucksacks.

Along with the obvious choice as a hiking rucksack, this works wonders for the traveler too: sizewise it can be adjusted to ease navigating in dense traffic (trains! God-damn trains!) by removing the side pouches, and the not-so-overtly-military appearance could really be an important factor in some places. The most important thing is that the ruck will not disintegrate on you.

• External measurements approx. 72 x 34 x 28 cm / (28.5" x 13.5" x 11"), excluding the side pouches.
• Roughly 100 liter / 6120 in³ capacity, but you can fit much more.
• Weight 3.10 kg / 6.9 oz.
• Upper main compartment, covered by a large flap which can be adjusted to accomodate even another rucksack under it.
• A internal divider, which can be opened or closed with a drawcord.
• Lower main compartment, closes with a strong zipper.
• Removeable side pouches, capacity 10 liters / 612 in³ each.
• The side pouches can be attached to one another and carried as a daysack.
• The side pouches are secured by two horizontal straps each, which can be used to compress the main compartment.
• A large pocket outside the main flap.
• Padded, adjustable shoulder straps.
• A stiffened, well padded waist belt with a studry plastic buckle, either of Berghaus' own design or the usual Fastex type.

These come in four different sizes according to user height. A shorter size is often perfectly useable for a taller person, it simply sits a few centimeters higher up, something of a personal preference.

• Size 2: 160-173 cm / 5' 3" - 5' 8"
• Size 3: 170-183 cm / 5' 7" - 6'
• Size 4: 183-198 cm / 6' - 6' 6"

All materials used are high quality, combat proof polyester and nylon, YKK zippers, and Berghaus buckles.

Made by Berghaus

These are not military surplus pieces, but new stuff straight from Berghaus. Like most others, these are made in China too, but to robust specs - Berghaus doesn't fool around.