British Berghaus Cyclops SERAC Rucksack

Berghaus Backpacks

Royal Marines Cyclops SERAC

1980s

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Rare Cyclops SERAC Rucksack

History

Nice and unusual Cyclops SERAC Bergen, a private purchase in the 1980's, having integral side pockets, ski slots, canvas body with original leather base, top pocket and early pattern snaps and buckles.

Rucksacks have always been a forte of Berghaus and in 1972 the first Cyclops appeared, probably one of the first in the world to have an internal frame and certainly one of the top ten best rucksacks ever produced.
Mick Tighe, a young Royal Marine Arctic Warfare Instructor in the 1970’s, was surprised to see that a lot of Marines had ditched their military issue rucksacks in favour of the Cyclops. Berghaus was awarded a contract to make military rucksacks as a result.
The Serac version of the rucksack seems to be little more than a variation of the original and would seem to date from around the same era.

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History

Berghaus Rucsac History / Innovation

Berghaus began life in 1966 when two climbers, Peter Lockey and Gordon Davidson, took the first letters of their respective surnames and opened the specialist outdoor store LD Mountain Centre in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. Not quite sure why but they named their range of innovative outdoor gear, Berghaus (mountain house in German) and so began several decades of success in the world of outdoor gear

In 1972 they began designing and manufacturing their own products for sale in their shop. They called their brand 'Berghaus' which is a literal translation of 'mountain house' in German.
Rucsacs were once bulky, uncomfortable pieces of equipment that hindered, not enhanced the climbing experience. Berghaus soon changed that.

The first Berghaus rucsacs, which included the Berg 172 and Berg 272 models, had external frames and basic single compartments. These more traditional sacs were followed two years later in 1972 by the truly revolutionary Cyclops rucsac – arguably the world’s first rucsac with an internal frame.

The Cyclops’ internal frame and extra padding made for a much more comfortable and climber-friendly rucsac, and helped it become one of the most popular rucsacs of all time. In fact, a version of the Cyclops – the Cyclops III – still features in today’s Extrem range of rucsacs.

In 1977 Berghaus became one of Europe's pioneer users of Gore-Tex® fabric, a new waterproof and breathable fabric.
This was followed in 1979 by the development of the Yeti Gaiter, whose distinctive rubber rands were initially made from old tractor inner tubes.
1980sIn the 1980s the Gemini jacket was introduced, and is still in production today; it allowed a walking jacket to have a zip-in fleece.

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Cyclops Crusader 2 Medium (1984)

Cyclops SERAC Rucksack (1980s)

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Berghaus Cyclops Crusader 2 Medium Bergen 1984

Berghaus Backpacks

Royal Marines Cyclops Crusader 2 Medium

1984

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Nomenclature

Cyclops Crusader 2 (Medium)

History

Cyclops CRUSADER ...... one of the best rucksacks in the world .

The rucksack used to base the british army PLCE bergen on
This is the royal marine Norway issue with a contract number on the label and dated 1984

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Contract No. CT2A/2319

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Manufactured: 1984

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Duch Army Berghaus Munro Sidepockets

Berghaus Backpacks

Dutch Army Munro Sidepockets

1980s

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Side Pockets
NSN: 8340-17-109-9384

History

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Grösse: 2 x 2,5 Liter
Material : Cordura 1000 D / extrem stabil
Niederländische Armee

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German Army Berghaus Munro Rucksack

Berghaus "Munro" backpack
Berghaus Rucksack Munro 35l Bundeswehr

Specs

4 side compression straps
Lid compartment with zipper
Aluminium reinforced back Frame
Padded shoulder straps
Belt


Dimensions approx .: 52cm x 30cm x 18cm
Volume approx .: 35 liters
Material: Cordura 1000
Weight approx .: 1kg
Color: olive

German Army BW Berghaus Atlas Cyclops II

Rucksack BERGHAUS Cyclops II Atlas II

The Atlas II Military Rucksack is ideal for those extended expeditions where re-supply is not possible.

Designed with an aluminium alloy frame Cyclops® II back system for serious load carrying, this 80 + 20 Litre rucksack is made from tough textured nylon, reinforced to give maximum durability and extreme abrasion resistance.

Details:

This pack is rigid but light – it has a HE30TF aluminium alloy frame
Plenty of space to take everything you need for the journey with a 100 Litre capacity, complete with top tension straps and side and base compression straps to make packing easy
Versatile for shorter trips too, just remove the detachable Multi Mission Side Pockets (MMPS) and zip them together to make a handy daysack 

Take adverse weather in your stride - fix a walking pole or ice axe to the attachment point for easy accessibility
Carry your canteen or any other accessory on one of the six attachment points
Front and back reinforced haul loops will ensure that you can move your fully loaded pack with relative ease
Never get caught out, even when the snow is falling with the ski attachment points on the side pockets
Extra features include, top tension straps, side and base compression straps to secure your load and cynch straps on the hip-belt


Bundeswehr Berghaus backpack CYCLOPS II ATLAS


Sizes



Size 1: height of 147 cm to 160 cm

Size 2: for height 160 cm to 173 cm

Size 3: for height 173 cm to 183 cm

Size 4: for height 183 cm to 198 cm



General information

• Capacity main compartment: 90 L
• Capacity exterior pockets: 20 L
• Color: Olive
• Material: Cordura 1000
• 2x large side pockets removable by zipper
• Interior of the backpack can be quickly closed by drawstring
• Padded back straps, waist straps and back panels for easy wear
• Open lid with snap lock for fast and close
• Integrated additional pocket on the lid with zipper
• Cover with reinforced waterproof coating
• Open backpack ground level by zipper quickly
• Cyclops II - support system
• YKK zippers
• Partially with aluminum frame in the back area for optimum weight distribution
• Very robust and stable
• Comfortable to wear

Dimensions: (approx)

72cm (H) x 34cm (W) x 28cm (D)

Colour: olive

Weight: (approx) 2.9 kg / 6.4 lb

Sizes: 2 (medium), 3(large), 4 (xlarge)

Material 1000 Dernier Cordatex

British Army Berghaus Cyclops Crusader

Berghaus Cyclops Crusader

Berghaus Cyclops Crusader
NSN : 8465-99-775-3039