Details zu Bergans Helium 55 L:
- Helium carrying system
- Back, shoulder straps and hip belt covered with ventilating mesh
- Detachable top lid
- Top lid with external pocket
- Top entry with spindrift collar
- Full, vertical front zip entry
- Open side pockets
- Pocket to fasten skis, walking sticks or fishing rods
- Compression straps on each side and in front
- Plenty of attachment points
- Attachment points for ice axe/poles
- Hydration system compatible
- YKK zippers are used on all our backpacks
Technical Info for Bergans Helium 55 L :
4534 Helium 55 L
Volume: 55 L / 3.350 cu in
Weight: 1.1 kg / 2lbs 6oz
User height: 160 – 190 cm/62.9 – 74.8”
Fabric: 100D Cordura® RS,
210D Cordura® :
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Carrying in Norway
From the beginning of time man has carried loads strapped across his back. From
early Stone Age hunters returning from a successful hunt, to high mountain farmers
tending their flocks, to polar explorers and mountaineers, there has always been a
need: to carry
People down the ages, on all continents and of all races, have developed their own
carry systems. Many appear to be unique to that society, such as the pack frame
of the North American Indian. Also, along the fjords and in the isolated valleys of
Norway we find similar, and equally ancient, carry systems. The people of Smoldalen
carried their heavy loads through the wilderness, to take their goods to market.
Early man crossed the ragged mountain passes of the Jotunheimen - home of the
Trolls, to trade and to explore. Rather like the heroes of Jack London`s Alask
explorations. Chilcoot Pass has no steeper gradient than those Norwegian farmers
had to climb to reach the high mountain pastures.
Ole F. Bergan combined the traditional wood frame, or "neverkonten," a rucksack
made of birch bark, together with the soft material of the "Grouse sack".
Bergans Meis og Ryggsekk developed from a culture where people carried heavy
loads over difficult terrain - where the founder experimented and developed new
materials and new designs - he was the right man, in the right place, at the right
time.
Patent No. 20547 - The start of a Norwegian industrial adventure
Ole F. Bergan (b. 1876 - d. 1956) produced many inventions during his career and patented a total of 45. Including; the first step in/step
out ski bindings, an electrical whaling harpoon, a log sled with brakes and a valveless combustion engine. Above all, there was one invention
which made his name famous worldwide: the rucksack with a frame. The idea was conceived during a hunting trip at Skrimfjellet in
1908. Here Ole bent a juniper branch, and shaped it to the back to give a comfortable fit, and to provide support for his soft sack. From
this "prototype" he developed the frame and replaced the branch with light tubular steel and straps. The basic idea was that the sack
should be shaped according to the persons form and height, and that it should sit snugly to the body, whilst supporting the sack frame.
This concept is mirrored in every modern anatomical rucksack produced today.
A person who realised the value in the Bergans Meis patent was Christiania wholesaler Sverre Young. He worked together with Ole, and
after a couple of years he bought the patent for N.Kr. 1.500.- Soon afterwards Young sold a considerable consignment of rucksacks to
the Czechoslavakien army. Even though he owned the patent, he made the journey to Třnsberg to share the profits with the inventor.
Ole F. Bergan thanked him, but refused, saying: "A deal is a deal". Sverre Young himself was an active product developer; castor`s, launched
in 1934, were his most famous invention. He was forward thinking, and was probably the first in the rucksack industry to engage his own
product designer. Sverre Young enjoyed great success in several fields, and Youngstorvet in the capital city was named after his family.
During the 25 years the patent lasted Bergans Meis was the premise provider for rucksacks on a global basis. Bergans in the English
language came to mean: rucksack. Once the patent ran out most manufacturers used the same construction for their rucksacks.
Bergan`s history is the story about a concept which has set an international standard for rucksack design and development throughout
the last century.
Ole F. Bergan`s back frame was a tubular steel frame which protected the back against the contents of the
sack and increased carrying comfort. This was an improvement on various frames of wood and birch bark
which had previously been used. What was new was an integrated unit of sack, straps and frame. The frame
consisted of tubular steel rods which were bent in the shape of an old-fashioned keyhole with legs spread at an
angle. A bow was welded onto the legs which reached around the side of the body over the hips. The bow
functioned partly as a shelf on which the sack rested and partly as a frame around the hips from behind.
The sack was fastened on the top of this frame and to the hip bow with leather straps.
THE QSS CARRY SYSTEM HAS SET A STANDARD FOR THE WORLD`S MOST ADVANCED RUCKSACKS.
Patented width adjustment buckles allows for separate width adjustment of the left and of the right shoulder strap. The height and angle
of the shoulder straps can also be easily adjusted. Both these features allow for individual adjustment, enhanced stability, and greater comfort.
Transfer of weight is directed through the patented shock absorbers. These shock absorbers reduce pressure, especially on the spine and
on the knees when carrying heavy loads. The load "feels" lighter! Three compression straps on each side allow for easy reduction of
volume when full capacity is not required. This feature moves the centre of gravity towards the back, so increasing stability.
The conical shaped hip belt has small, continuous air-filled cylinders that make the hip belt stiff in the direction of load, which in turn
allows for even weight distribution over the whole of the hip region. Function is enhanced by comfortable and supportive (long lasting)
foam. The whole back region has a air-flow system to reduce sweating. The QSS system incorporates several constructions which are
protected by patent. Tomorrow`s rucksack design - today.
Bergans 1908 - 2008
World history is full of ideas which appear to be so simple that it is with wonderment one realises that a simple thought can
be creative and innovative. The inventor`s ability to seek creative solutions and the will to create something new is a constant
motivation for further development.
As an active outdoor man and hunter, Ole F. Bergan had experienced that the rucksacks of the day were uncomfortable when
one had to carry heavy loads. He developed the idea of "wearing" the sack, where the frame was an integrated part of the
sack, and anatomically compatible with the body. Compact, stable and comfortable - all leading to provide a pleasant carrying
experience. This simple idea developed to solutions that were ground-breaking, and set the standard for present modern sacks.
"None of my inventions came by accident - they came by hard work"
Thomas Edison
Behind any viable creation lies a need and a function. The Bergans sack attracted great attention so that it quickly became
a natural choice for hunting trips, expeditions and military forces both at home and abroad. Bergans became a referance brand
name: indicating functional products of high quality.
Bergans produced special designed rucksacks for ladies, 6 different models already in 1920.
"If you do not decide to take the next step, you will stand on one leg all your life"
Chinese proverb
Bergans was based on innovation, something that has characterised its history throughout the century. An abundant and
quality-oriented product range is proof that Bergans never had any plans to stand on one leg. Yes, Bergans may mean rucksack,
but the company produced much more, including: knives, skis, tents, sleeping bags, canoes, ski bindings, ski boots and
clothes for the outdoors - summer and winter - at home and abroad. Many of these products are still produced today -
being continously developed and improved.
Bergans, during its first century, became a small part of Norway`s cultural heritage. One remembers ones first ski trip in the
mountains with a rucksack and the red anorak, of carving a wooden whistle with your first Scout knife, or that special summer
holiday in tents with the family. There is every probability that Bergans through its products was also there for some
of these experiences.
In 2008 Bergans is one of the world`s leading manufacturers in the development of advanced outdoor equipment and functional
clothing. The co-operation with the ordinary hiker and extreme user plays an important part in the development of Bergans
products. We see the importance of taking outdoor people seriously - and we hope our products will contribute to your
enjoyment, and safety, in the outdoors in our second century.
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