LBT Berghaus Vulcan Copy Rucksack (1990’s?)

Commercial Items, London Bridge Trading, Modern (1990 - Present), Packs, United States, Webbing

This internal frame rucksack appears to be a based on the Berghaus Vulcan design. The exact product number is unknown.

Size:

Sides:

The sides have plastic zippers zippers that can be zipped together to compress the contents.

There might have been side cylinders that zipped on like the original Vulcan rucksack, but those were not found with this particular item.

Top:

Meaning of white markings is unknown, but possibly for nighttime visibility like “Cat’s Eyes” or “Follow Me” markings on the back of some US Army headwear.

Bottom:

Lid:

Tag:

London Bridge Trading used the “silver label” tags (with grey/silver lettering) throughout the 1990’s before changing to the more famous “gold label” with yellow lettering.

The “silver label” tag is located on the inside right of the lid.

Inside:

Frame:

Non-removable X-frame made of aluminum.

Sternum Strap:

Has elastic on the strap like the Lowe Vector I.

Sternum strap buckles are dated 1994.

Superloc Slide Buckles:

Superloc slide buckles used to attach the shoulder straps are dated 1992.

Waist Belt:

Waist belt buckle is dated 1994.

Usage Photo:

September 1, 1987: Sea-Air-Land (SEAL) team members use compasses and a chart to check their position during a field training exercise. [1]

US Navy SEALs used the Berghaus Vulcan in the late 1980’s – 1990’s. No pictures of the exact type of LBT rucksack on this page have been found yet.