Tag: German

  • Surplus European Gear

        Belgian Harness Set Keepshooting has a Belgian Harness Set they offer for $11. Well-designed, inexpensive and works well with ALICE clips. Belt straps on the side could (as previous reviewer noted) be a weak point. However, if you’re thinner, you can simply tighten the straps down all the way and it works fine. However,…

  • 3 Surplus European Backpacks You’ve Probably Never Used – But Should

    3 Surplus European Backpacks You’ve Probably Never Used – But Should

    If you’re looking for an alternative to the standard ALICE Medium backpack, you might want to consider European military surplus packs. They range in price from moderate to extremely cheap. Let’s look at three of the most commonly available, the German Kampfrucksack, the large Austrian ALICE-type bag, and the Polish Leopard-pattern rucksack.