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English translation: Bergen (rucksack)

08:39 Jun 4, 2002

English language (monolingual) [PRO]

English term or phrase: bergen

Military, probably kind of a rucksack

LM KudoZ activity Questions: 137 (none open) (1 without valid answers) (3 closed without grading) Answers: 27
Local time: 05:40

Selected answer:Bergen (rucksack)

Explanation:
I presume Bergen is the brand name for this kind of rucksack and is now used as a noun. I have found references where it is used in conjunction with rucksack and some where it is simply used on its own.

HTH

Sheila

http://www.sunpath.com/sunpath/military.htm

MJ-MSS. Military Javelin – Military Solo System.

The MJ-MSS system is designed for the specialist, qualified in Parachuting, who besides himself, needs to also carry a medium sized Bergen (rucksack), mounted front or rear, and personnel weapons. The MJ-MSS uses two large ram-air canopies, which are designed to open softly, even at higher altitudes. Have a long range glide capacity,
( 3:1 ratio depending on the model of canopy ) and easy, docile landing characteristics, that a properly trained novice jumper can learn.

Parachute Regiment - Phase 2 Training for Recruits - [ Traduzca esta página ]
... Issue of military equipment and interviews by the Platoon Staff. Trainees complete
an introductory march carrying a Bergen (rucksack) and their personal weapon ...
www.parachute-regiment.com/rec_selection_career/ soldiers/phase_2.htm - 23k - En caché - Páginas similares

The Parachute Regiment - [ Traduzca esta página ]
... 29km forced march, like all marches done with rifle, webbing and Bergen ( rucksack ... The
rest must then complete the Basic Military Parachute Course run by ...
www.specialoperations.com/Foreign/ United_Kingdom/Paras/Default.htm - 64k - En caché - Páginas similares

Army surplus rucksacks and holdalls from Transworld - [ Traduzca esta página ]
... Can be attached to the PLCE Bergen by way of ... FERNSPAN RUCKSACK. Designed for the
recon units of the Bundswehr ... Made for the Dutch Army to the usual Military ...
www.transworldsurplus.co.uk/rucksacks_holdalls.htm - 31k - En caché - Páginas similares

3rd Brigade WW2 Reenactors - Airborne Folding Bicycle - [ Traduzca esta página ]
... The rack mount used to carry the Bergen Rucksack. ... All of the following text is taken
from the war-time military manual for the "Type G Apparatus", the ...
www.6th-airborne.org/bike.html - 7k - En caché - Páginas similares

3rd Brigade WW2 Reenactors - Equipment of the Paras - [ Traduzca esta página ]
... The standard Pattern 37 pack could be replaced by the Bergen Rucksack ... Every soldier
would carry identification in the form of their military paybook and ...
www.6th-airborne.org/equipment.html - 8k - En caché - Páginas similares

Selected response from:

Sheila Hardie
Spain
Local time: 05:40

Grading comment

Thank you very much. You have confirmed my guess, because in my book bergen is always used on its own.
LM
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Bergen (rucksack)

Sheila Hardie

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Bergen (rucksack)

Sheila Hardie
Spain
Local time: 05:40
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English
PRO pts in pair: 75

Grading comment

Thank you very much. You have confirmed my guess, because in my book bergen is always used on its own.
LM

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