Iv had my SPUR since 2006 ish. Looks as good as the day i bought it. No busted buckles ir flayed stitching. Solid gear and great investment. The harness and frame system is amazing on long range ops.
Great video, highly recommend these videos from a very experienced British Paratrooper/Pathfinder who knows what he is talking about and walked the walk, nice one brother 👊
I have an earlier version of this pack, I bought it in 2003 while in Timor. A great pack, very comfortable to wear while hiking. I used it to train with for walking with weights in wrapped in towels. Even with 25kgs it was comfy. They are a great pack. The only thing wrong with mine is I had a plastic piece on the frame break. I just used a piece of electrical wire to fix it and that was in about 2008 and it's still holds up fine. I like the new version with the internal zips to separate your gear. It also seams to have a bit larger capacity.
Wow...a really perfect design...loads of capacity and the four outer pockets with the overall size really makes for a fast and clean use.... EL DELUXO ! 🇺🇸💥🇬🇧🌟
So glad to see a review on this pack, I’ve had this pack for awhile as well, good kit from down under. Your channel is cracking keep up the good work. Ever vigilant Cheers mate
I have an older model, about 10 years old now. Love it, really good kit! Super comfy, I've been running around the mountains and jungles of southeast asia (tropical climates) with it
Great content mate, found your channel last night and binged most of your videos over about 6 hours before bed. This daysack looks like a great compromise between a full size bergan and a large daysack. I can see why it would be useful in a Jungle environment. Very reminiscent of the US ALICE pack, definitely be looking into one of these in that nice Ranger green. If I’d have found your channel and this video a week ago, I’d have got one of these instead of the Helikon-Tex Bergen I’ve just ordered!
Huge amount of space in a relatively small pack. Really like it. Now just need to convince the wife we won't survive the apocalypse without it.....wish me luck.
Hi mate excellent review. This is an awesome bit of kit, will be looking at one of these. It reminds me of the old A frame bergen when worn, as favoured by the old and the bold !!!
Looks like it’ll hold as much as the Large Alice, but looks more comfortable to carry. I like the design, and the style. It will definitely go into the ‘save for later’ file. We just got new long-range backpacks last year. But I’m always ready to put another kit together. 😉
Great review mate good looking pack looking forward to your crossfire pack review I think you may have cost me a new pack after introducing me to the recce pack looks amazing
It seems to be among the General consensus, & I agree, it does have bare a strong resemblance to the old Alice pack, with morden upgrades, wish I had one of those back in the day, lol Another great review, thnx's The Northern Fusiliers; Regment of Foot....
Another great video. By the way I learned from my father in law who was in the Black Watch during Ww2 that in those days out on manoeuvers was the word. Any mention of the Bush and they were all AWOL in the nearest town or village.
What amuses me, is how much the basic kit taken in the field increased in the last 40 years. When I first took the Queen shilling in the early eighties we were not even issued with waterproofs , but had to rely on a poncho. When finally left the Reserves a couple of years ago the weight of kit taken in the field has doubled ! Although more comfortable, and safer, I wonder how this weight effects capability . No one used to wear old style flak jackets on the Irish border due to speed, was more of a consideration, although the chances of a contact were very high compared to a urban areas. A good discussion is needed on where the kit of the future lays.
Easily one of my favorite packs, I have 2 of these bags and older gen in Auscam and a slightly newer gen in Khaki/Coyote. This pack is my go to for a "get home bag" for my Jeep.
Now that looks a sweet as you like pack. Looks like it sits well on the back too! I want it now!!!... but I'll have to execute a bit of delayed gratification ATM. Thanks for sharing 😉👍
I use the large Savotta Rucksack 339. I love it to death, but the straps are horrible, and the frame is really annoying after a long hike with heavy equipment. this looks like a great alternative.
Interesting pack. Looks like an improved alice. Not sure I like the hip belt wings, ok if your just back packing but a pain with LBE. Can’t wait for your Crossfire reviews
Im with you there. Theres some pack I think Karrimor that lumber pad velcros down voila hip belt comes off. ALICE CROSSFIRE This one various other plastic frame formats. Whoever makes a pack like this one a inch or so ventalation, with removable hip belt, AND ability to but a bigger frame on will corner the market presuming the pack is good. Tropical or not its not got that 8 inch the alloy ALICE frame has. Im in Australia and tbh in high 30s low 40s Cel, high humidity, the trade off there is go for the ventilation added weight equals less waigh because you can take less water
Nice one mate. Just a question on a slightly different tack, perhaps I have missed it, hidden deep in one of your other vids, during my training and especially on selection great emphasis was placed on having a couple of wide crepe bandages quickly available. There is always risk of minor but significant ankle injuries when rough country walking and binding the ankle firmly with a crepe bandage often meant the difference between moving on and staying with the job in hand or lying, somewhere wet and miserable unable to go on with an ankle ballooned out . With the death of rubbish G10 DMS boots has this practice died out? 348 JRW
Alright James, yes as far as l’m aware mate. We only carried field dressings, the lsraeli dressings are what are currently used. Obviously team medics would have a more comprehensive med kit.
Cracking review m8. One of your reviews last year pointed me in the direction of a Savotta M pack - which is the dogs bllx. Might have a look at one of these. What is the jacket you are sporting? looks a decent lightweight but warm bit of gear. Cheers.
I wonder if this would be suitable as an assault pack as well? Debating if this would be just as good as a Mystery Ranch 3 Day assault for overseas. I would like to hear your opinion.
Hi, yes I have. It's a great pack for bushcraft or military use. Allows you to organise your gear really well and to have kit readily accessible on the outside pouches.
Yes mate Platatac is the only place that currently stock them. Ref the patch, yes it was posted about a week ago, sorry you haven’t recieved it yet. Let me know if it doesn’t turn up in the next few days please.
That’s a really good looking pack. Could well replace my 5.11 Rush 72 as my grab bag when I’m working overseas. Mr Visa really likes what you’re doing to my credit card :(
Really though, do you have any idea how much goes into the logistics of producing complex sewn nylon item like this? It’s a miracle of modern production that it’s only $300.
Looks like a solid pack for sure. But the more I watch what is going on the world I realize that these packs stands out to much. Take a look at those people who are fleeing Ukraine right now, you can see that it is civilians, carrying traveling bags, school packs etc in different colors. No OD or coyote or camo colors. Soldiers would immidetly spot a certain style, those pack and clothing with velcro and molle stands out to much. But thats just how I reason if I would need to bugout.
Windermere looking lovely!
Yeah that was the short window where it wasn’t pee’ing down! 😂
Iv had my SPUR since 2006 ish. Looks as good as the day i bought it. No busted buckles ir flayed stitching. Solid gear and great investment.
The harness and frame system is amazing on long range ops.
Great video, highly recommend these videos from a very experienced British Paratrooper/Pathfinder who knows what he is talking about and walked the walk, nice one brother 👊
Cheers mate, appreciate it 👍
I have an earlier version of this pack, I bought it in 2003 while in Timor. A great pack, very comfortable to wear while hiking. I used it to train with for walking with weights in wrapped in towels. Even with 25kgs it was comfy. They are a great pack. The only thing wrong with mine is I had a plastic piece on the frame break. I just used a piece of electrical wire to fix it and that was in about 2008 and it's still holds up fine. I like the new version with the internal zips to separate your gear. It also seams to have a bit larger capacity.
Wow...a really perfect design...loads of capacity and the four outer pockets with the overall size really makes for a fast and clean use.... EL DELUXO !
🇺🇸💥🇬🇧🌟
😂
So glad to see a review on this pack, I’ve had this pack for awhile as well, good kit from down under. Your channel is cracking keep up the good work.
Ever vigilant
Cheers mate
Thanks Luke, appreciate it!
I have an older model, about 10 years old now. Love it, really good kit! Super comfy, I've been running around the mountains and jungles of southeast asia (tropical climates) with it
Great content mate, found your channel last night and binged most of your videos over about 6 hours before bed.
This daysack looks like a great compromise between a full size bergan and a large daysack. I can see why it would be useful in a Jungle environment. Very reminiscent of the US ALICE pack, definitely be looking into one of these in that nice Ranger green. If I’d have found your channel and this video a week ago, I’d have got one of these instead of the Helikon-Tex Bergen I’ve just ordered!
great review always enjoy your channel and content thanks for sharing
Cheers mate!
Huge amount of space in a relatively small pack. Really like it. Now just need to convince the wife we won't survive the apocalypse without it.....wish me luck.
Hi mate excellent review. This is an awesome bit of kit, will be looking at one of these. It reminds me of the old A frame bergen when worn, as favoured by the old and the bold !!!
That's a proper bit o' kit. Looks light. I'd imagine it has good hydrostatic qualities too, being a Jungle Pack. Reminds of the Alice septics use.
nice ruck, I brought a GMR a few years back and I love it, especially in the winter due to it being so robust. great video, keep up the great work.
Cheers Nick 👍
Good breakdown of a pretty nice looking pack. Definitely a fan of the ranger green as well.
Nate
Cheers, yeah I love it in this colour.
Looks like it’ll hold as much as the Large Alice, but looks more comfortable to carry.
I like the design, and the style.
It will definitely go into the ‘save for later’ file.
We just got new long-range backpacks last year. But I’m always ready to put another kit together. 😉
My brother in Christ this is only 34L.
Large Alice is 61L.
@@hellcatdave1 total capacity is 56l. The main pocket by its self is 34l.
I have this pack, they are well made and great for overnight trips.
Great review mate good looking pack looking forward to your crossfire pack review I think you may have cost me a new pack after introducing me to the recce pack looks amazing
A very good pesentation of a good rucksack
As always, I like your Videos
Cheers from germany
Andreas
Cheers mate
Great pack we’re did you purchase the jacket your wearing if you don’t mind me asking love the vids keep up the great work 👍 from 🇬🇧
It seems to be among the General consensus, & I agree, it does have bare a strong resemblance to the old Alice pack, with morden upgrades, wish I had one of those back in the day, lol
Another great review, thnx's
The Northern Fusiliers; Regment of Foot....
Cheers mate!
Another great video. By the way I learned from my father in law who was in the Black Watch during Ww2 that in those days out on manoeuvers was the word. Any mention of the Bush and they were all AWOL in the nearest town or village.
He must’ve seen some stuff mate.
What amuses me, is how much the basic kit taken in the field increased in the last 40 years.
When I first took the Queen shilling in the early eighties we were not even issued with waterproofs , but had to rely on a poncho.
When finally left the Reserves a couple of years ago the weight of kit taken in the field has doubled !
Although more comfortable, and safer, I wonder how this weight effects capability .
No one used to wear old style flak jackets on the Irish border due to speed, was more of a consideration, although the chances of a contact were very high compared to a urban areas.
A good discussion is needed on where the kit of the future lays.
Yeah roger that mate, l saw the weight increase more and more during my time, 1988-2014.
Easily one of my favorite packs, I have 2 of these bags and older gen in Auscam and a slightly newer gen in Khaki/Coyote. This pack is my go to for a "get home bag" for my Jeep.
looks great, rides high up the back by the look of it too.
Now that looks a sweet as you like pack. Looks like it sits well on the back too!
I want it now!!!... but I'll have to execute a bit of delayed gratification ATM.
Thanks for sharing 😉👍
Cheers mate!
A great rucksack. Reminds me on the ALICE Pack.
Had this mate. Great bit of kit
Awesome bit of kit mate very cool 🤙
Cheers mucker 👍
Nice piece of kit.👍
I use the large Savotta Rucksack 339. I love it to death, but the straps are horrible, and the frame is really annoying after a long hike with heavy equipment. this looks like a great alternative.
Interesting pack. Looks like an improved alice. Not sure I like the hip belt wings, ok if your just back packing but a pain with LBE. Can’t wait for your Crossfire reviews
Im with you there. Theres some pack I think Karrimor that lumber pad velcros down voila hip belt comes off.
ALICE
CROSSFIRE
This one various other plastic frame formats.
Whoever makes a pack like this one a inch or so ventalation, with removable hip belt, AND ability to but a bigger frame on will corner the market presuming the pack is good. Tropical or not its not got that 8 inch the alloy ALICE frame has.
Im in Australia and tbh in high 30s low 40s Cel, high humidity, the trade off there is go for the ventilation added weight equals less waigh because you can take less water
@@ozdavemcgee2079 yup you can run the DG3 with zero hip pads and I like it
I like the look of this pack. How would you compare it to the older US ALICE pack or the Helikon-Tex Matilda?
Thank CB Spady
I prefer it to the Alice as it's lighter and has better organisation. I haven't used the Matilda.
Nice one mate. Just a question on a slightly different tack, perhaps I have missed it, hidden deep in one of your other vids, during my training and especially on selection great emphasis was placed on having a couple of wide crepe bandages quickly available.
There is always risk of minor but significant ankle injuries when rough country walking and binding the ankle firmly with a crepe bandage often meant the difference between moving on and staying with the job in hand or lying, somewhere wet and miserable unable to go on with an ankle ballooned out .
With the death of rubbish G10 DMS boots has this practice died out?
348 JRW
Alright James, yes as far as l’m aware mate. We only carried field dressings, the lsraeli dressings are what are currently used. Obviously team medics would have a more comprehensive med kit.
I feel like an IcePlate would work perfect with this in terms of a hydration option.
Wow, this is nice pack !!! To your knowledge, is it available over here in the states ?
Cracking review m8. One of your reviews last year pointed me in the direction of a Savotta M pack - which is the dogs bllx. Might have a look at one of these. What is the jacket you are sporting? looks a decent lightweight but warm bit of gear. Cheers.
It’s an Arcteryx Alpha mate, a Goretex.
Has it got loops underneath for a sleep mat?
I wonder if this would be suitable as an assault pack as well? Debating if this would be just as good as a Mystery Ranch 3 Day assault for overseas. I would like to hear your opinion.
Roger, it definitely would,if you wanted a larger pack.
Was worried about the two ladderlocks on the harness rubbing, but if you reckon they’re not an issue who am to worry
Yeah l thought that mate but l haven’t noticed them
Your Rainjacket looks very good! May I ask, which one it is?
It’s an Arcteryx LEAF Alpha.
@@PreparedPathfinder Thanks!
Thanks for posting this review. It’s been a few months since you did this - have you had much use of the pack since? If so, would you still recommend?
Hi, yes I have. It's a great pack for bushcraft or military use. Allows you to organise your gear really well and to have kit readily accessible on the outside pouches.
Nice, is that the LEAF Alpha jacket you got on?
Yes mate
@@PreparedPathfinder nice, just waiting for EB to restock so I can get one.
@@trafalgertradingcoyltd roger, great jacket but expensive. I got mine through the system. 👍
The only thing that would make it better in my opinion is, if the pouches could detached .
Looks brillliant, does anyone know how to get hold of this spec? I cant find anywhere that has this in stock.
platatac.com/catalogue/packs/platatac-spur-tropical-pack.html
I'm about to sell this exact one. You're right they ARE an excellent pack. I'm having a clear out & the one I have is excess kit.
Does it have drainage hole at the bottom and on each side pouch? Or any molle/attachement points at the bottom as well?
Hey boss man, where is this pack made? Platatac seems like the real deal regardless, but I try to buy consciously.
Hi mate love the pack, did you get it from platatac directly? Side note, have patches been posted yet as I’m still waiting on mine, cheers
Yes mate Platatac is the only place that currently stock them.
Ref the patch, yes it was posted about a week ago, sorry you haven’t recieved it yet. Let me know if it doesn’t turn up in the next few days please.
@@PreparedPathfinder will do cheers tom
That’s a really good looking pack. Could well replace my 5.11 Rush 72 as my grab bag when I’m working overseas.
Mr Visa really likes what you’re doing to my credit card :(
Take the pain! 😬😂
Are the slots behind the external pockets pass through or an open top slot? If just an open slot, can they drain?
They’re pass through, so you can put long items like axes, machetes etc through.
@@PreparedPathfinder ok. I couldn’t see in the video if they went through when you put them in. Thanks for the quick reply.
@@freddyt86 no probs mate 👍
🤙🏻
Really nice pack BUT
Waaaayyy outta my Price range
Yeah they’re not cheap, you get what you pay for though l guess.
Good design, ideal size, nice bergen and decent review but it is definitely not 300 dollars worth of kit.
Yeah it should be $1.. those greedy bastards
Really though, do you have any idea how much goes into the logistics of producing complex sewn nylon item like this? It’s a miracle of modern production that it’s only $300.
Waaaaay overpriced for what you're getting. 400 bucks for that pack is a ripoff👍
Looks like a solid pack for sure. But the more I watch what is going on the world I realize that these packs stands out to much. Take a look at those people who are fleeing Ukraine right now, you can see that it is civilians, carrying traveling bags, school packs etc in different colors. No OD or coyote or camo colors. Soldiers would immidetly spot a certain style, those pack and clothing with velcro and molle stands out to much. But thats just how I reason if I would need to bugout.
Yeah roger that mate, same thoughts here. Would definitely depend on the location and situation.