It,s a 25 litre pack , 18 litre ( main pack ) , 7 litres spread between the 3 outside pockets , it,s a great pack , it,s 1 of 6 Helikon packs + excessory pouches I own , great company , quality products , can,t go wrong , 👍 , Enjoy , 😁 .
Hey man- I wanted to let you know that your video saved me some frustration, time and money. I went with a Direct Action Ruck. I ordered their MKII Dragon Egg in Flecktarn. Thnx for checking on the mess tin fit for me. That was the decision maker on this one. As much as I was pulled to the Bergen I just didn't think it was what I needed for Alaska, and being alone with the kit compliment it requires. I'm sure it will serve you well though.. Keep on keeping on, man. You're a credit to the cause.!
Glad I could help man! That's why I made the video to help others make a decision. A buddy of mine has one of the direct action rucks actually and the quality seems excellent, he loves his. Hopefully you enjoy it!
Helikon and DA are pretty much the same company so Im sure it will fit the bill fine. I have the utmost confidence I made a good choice seeing I have so much experience with Helikon kit. Did loads of research before pulling the trigger as well.. Anyhow Ive harassed you enough on this video. Ill leave it there. Talk to you soon, man.. @@swampdweller1566
good review thanks. I have one of these and like it a lot. I kept the waist belt on and fitted a Helikon-tex belt comforter to it which has worked well as I am not running a chest rig or anything. my only con would be that I wished it was made out of heavier material like the old style camelbaks but this a personal gripe because of all the spikey bushes where I come from. cheers stu
I think the only itch that ruck may give you is maybe its color at some point. Ive had my two Helikon text rucks for about 4 or 5 years now and they serve me well with a few minor mods.. In all weathers and season, nothing has broken on them or failed. You know I use my shyt. They have years of life left in them. I think you'll get the same from yours. Anyhow, you answered a few Qs I had about this ruck. You're bigger than me so I'm sure this will suit me just fine judging by the short clip you showed...Its actually what I really wanted to begin with but they didnt make these back then. . Im gonna get one in Rhodesian.
Seeing you use your helikon stuff encouraged me to try them. I'm glad the video helped. I think you'll like the pack I will say the design of the pack layout is exactly what iv always wanted in the size iv wanted. Reminds me of old school packs from back in the day. Oh and I still wish I had the Rhodesian camo lol
Man, I'm surprised you didnt get a camo'ed one- Especially a tiger camo one like we talked about a while ago with Tiger just being horizontal tree camo.... Maybe if you use a werewolf type camcon suit like mine you could drape it on the outside to help break it up..@@swampdweller1566
Thanks for the review. I have had a modified medium Alice pack for many years (plastic buckles and aluminum cross bars for frame), this looks like a nice replacement for those that like that type of pack.
Looks like a fine scout pack. Helikon makes some good stuff, I bought there gaiters the other day. Also just by the looks of it it would ride fine with typical belt kit
I really like the look of this pack, some great features and well made. I just wish they made it slightly bigger, maybe a 30L main compartment. I know about the Matilda, but I prefer the design/layout of this one.
17 liters compared to my Helikon EDC thats 21 liters... However, Im giving the ergonomics and convenience factor to the Bergen just by looking at it. I can tell its far more practical than my EDC Helikon rucks. They didn't put enough MOLLE webbing on the EDC to make it easier on the user to sort and organize.. Id rather have had more MOLLE webbing then that huge velcro field that takes up half of the face of the EDC ruck.. A bar or 2 of more MOLLE webbing on the sides would have helped too.
Le sac Helikon Tex Matilda avec ses 35 litres serait une bonne alternative, mais il est fabriqué majoritairement en nylon 210D. Un tissus léger et donc fragile! Ce n'est pas un sac militaire. Son port est toutefois plus confortable que celui du Bergen. Le sac Helikon Tex Bergen est construit en Cordura 500D beaucoup plus qualitatif et solide. C'est un bon choix pour une sortie à la journée pour ceux qui aiment les sacs "old school". Il est dommage que son volume soit si petit. Un volume de 30L aurait été parfait. Salutations depuis la France.
@@swampdweller1566 any matching Camouflaged Admin Pouch on the Front of your Vest will do plus in the mean time I can try 2 help expand the Exterior Storage of your Adaptive Green Helikon-Tex Bergen a little bit!
@@swampdweller1566 4 your Adaptive Green Helikon-Tex Bergen in this video here's bit of a Load Out I highly recommend going with just 2 try 2 help get ya somewhat better prepared/extra ready 4 just about virtually anything & everything sometime in the future when you're dressed in your little Militia Appearance/Outfit/Uniform! Adaptive Green/somewhat Adaptive like Green Exterior Load Out Adaptive Green/somewhat Adaptive like Green MOLLE Pouches attached on MOLLE/PALS webbing above Built-In Fastex Clip Accessory/GP (General Purpose)/Utility Compartments/Pockets Medical Note best/better 2 be customly filled up with Medical Supplies in these categories that/which fit size of Pouch itself: Wound Care / Burn / Blister, Severe Bleeding & Meds (Medication/Pills)! 1 (Poland, Europe) Direct Action Gear Vertical Med Pouch 170 Grams (2 Litres Capacity) 1.75" Wide x 7" High x 3.5" Long Adaptive Green Firestarter / Warmth Kit 1 (Poland, Europe) Helikon-Tex SERE (Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape) Pouch 171 Grams (2 Litres Capacity) 5.9" x 5.5" x 1.6" Adaptive Green Gas Mask/Dump/Accessory/GP (General Purpose)/Utility 1 (U.S.A, North America) Orca Coolers Medium Pouch 135 Grams (1 Litre Capacity) 10" x 9" x 0.8" Desert Green (Somewhat Adaptive Greenish like)
@@swampdweller1566 here's a Load Out 4 your Adaptive Green Helikon-Tex Bergen in this video when you're not wearing your little Militia Appearance/Outfit/Uniform 4 should ya happen 2 /when/1nce/if ya visit any1 of the 21 Countries in the world where it's illegal 4 Civilians 2 own Camouflage Patterns little wear them! Adaptive Green/somewhat Adaptive like Green Exterior Load Out Adaptive Green/somewhat Adaptive like Green MOLLE Pouches attached on MOLLE/PALS webbing above Built-In Fastex Clip Accessory/GP (General Purpose)/Utility Compartments/Pockets Admin Note best/better 2 be customly filled up with Admin Gear in these categories that/which fit size of Pouch itself enough 4 it 2 close all the way: Cell Phone / Radio Communications, Navigation, Firestarter / Warmth Kit, Lighting / Lamp(s) / Torch(s), Medical Kit, Spring Assisted Folding Pocket Knive(s) / Spring Assisted Folding Pocket MultiTool(s) & Various Others! 1 (Poland, Europe) Helikon-Tex [O.03] - Cordura Urban Admin Pouch 1 Litre Capacity 6.7" x 4.7" x 2" Adaptive Green Hydration System Cleaning / Maintenance Kit 1 (Poland, Europe) Direct Action Gear Mini Utility Pouch 70.8 Grams (1 Litre Capacity) 2.5" Wide x 5.5" High x 4.5" Long Adaptive Green Gas Mask/Dump/Accessory/GP (General Purpose)/Utility 1 (U.S.A, North America) Orca Coolers Medium Pouch 135 Grams (1 Litre Capacity) 10" x 9" x 0.8" Desert Green (Somewhat Adaptive Greenish like)
@@swampdweller1566 You know you've made a quality video that's helpful to others when you get shyt heads with their little blank profiles screaming at you from the back of the bus with endless, multiple replies, pining for your attention and some recognition they couldn't otherwise get for themselves .. .. 😆😆😆😆😆😆
THANKS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It,s a 25 litre pack , 18 litre ( main pack ) , 7 litres spread between the 3 outside pockets , it,s a great pack , it,s 1 of 6 Helikon packs + excessory pouches I own , great company , quality products , can,t go wrong , 👍 , Enjoy , 😁 .
Good to see you back brother💪💪
Reminds me a bit of the old Northern Ireland Patrol Packs!
Hey man- I wanted to let you know that your video saved me some frustration, time and money. I went with a Direct Action Ruck. I ordered their MKII Dragon Egg in Flecktarn. Thnx for checking on the mess tin fit for me. That was the decision maker on this one. As much as I was pulled to the Bergen I just didn't think it was what I needed for Alaska, and being alone with the kit compliment it requires. I'm sure it will serve you well though.. Keep on keeping on, man. You're a credit to the cause.!
Glad I could help man! That's why I made the video to help others make a decision. A buddy of mine has one of the direct action rucks actually and the quality seems excellent, he loves his. Hopefully you enjoy it!
Helikon and DA are pretty much the same company so Im sure it will fit the bill fine. I have the utmost confidence I made a good choice seeing I have so much experience with Helikon kit. Did loads of research before pulling the trigger as well.. Anyhow Ive harassed you enough on this video. Ill leave it there. Talk to you soon, man.. @@swampdweller1566
good review thanks. I have one of these and like it a lot. I kept the waist belt on and fitted a Helikon-tex belt comforter to it which has worked well as I am not running a chest rig or anything. my only con would be that I wished it was made out of heavier material like the old style camelbaks but this a personal gripe because of all the spikey bushes where I come from. cheers stu
I think the only itch that ruck may give you is maybe its color at some point. Ive had my two Helikon text rucks for about 4 or 5 years now and they serve me well with a few minor mods.. In all weathers and season, nothing has broken on them or failed. You know I use my shyt. They have years of life left in them. I think you'll get the same from yours. Anyhow, you answered a few Qs I had about this ruck. You're bigger than me so I'm sure this will suit me just fine judging by the short clip you showed...Its actually what I really wanted to begin with but they didnt make these back then. . Im gonna get one in Rhodesian.
Seeing you use your helikon stuff encouraged me to try them. I'm glad the video helped. I think you'll like the pack
I will say the design of the pack layout is exactly what iv always wanted in the size iv wanted. Reminds me of old school packs from back in the day.
Oh and I still wish I had the Rhodesian camo lol
Man, I'm surprised you didnt get a camo'ed one- Especially a tiger camo one like we talked about a while ago with Tiger just being horizontal tree camo.... Maybe if you use a werewolf type camcon suit like mine you could drape it on the outside to help break it up..@@swampdweller1566
I highly recommend all of helikon-Tex products. Everything I have owned of there’s the quality has blown me away
Thanks for the review. I have had a modified medium Alice pack for many years (plastic buckles and aluminum cross bars for frame), this looks like a nice replacement for those that like that type of pack.
It's essentially a mini alice pack
That’s a solid bag for sure, it will serve you well.
HT makes a great Bergan, nice brother. Also glad you're back and Happy New Year!
Thank you, Happy new year!
@@swampdweller1566 🍻
I like. Solid looking pack.
Nice looking pack, good video man!
Now I have to go out & buy one!!! 😁
Looks like a fine scout pack. Helikon makes some good stuff, I bought there gaiters the other day. Also just by the looks of it it would ride fine with typical belt kit
Thanks man, didn't even know they made gaiters
Good stuff man
Thanks man!
Thanks for the review
I was just cruising the website and that caught my eye
Hope it helped!
i hv more packs than i need but i enjoyed watching 👍
I really like the look of this pack, some great features and well made. I just wish they made it slightly bigger, maybe a 30L main compartment. I know about the Matilda, but I prefer the design/layout of this one.
17 liters compared to my Helikon EDC thats 21 liters... However, Im giving the ergonomics and convenience factor to the Bergen just by looking at it. I can tell its far more practical than my EDC Helikon rucks. They didn't put enough MOLLE webbing on the EDC to make it easier on the user to sort and organize.. Id rather have had more MOLLE webbing then that huge velcro field that takes up half of the face of the EDC ruck.. A bar or 2 of more MOLLE webbing on the sides would have helped too.
If they made a bigger version I think they would sell like crazy and would have a winner on there hands
Le sac Helikon Tex Matilda avec ses 35 litres serait une bonne alternative, mais il est fabriqué majoritairement en nylon 210D. Un tissus léger et donc fragile! Ce n'est pas un sac militaire. Son port est toutefois plus confortable que celui du Bergen.
Le sac Helikon Tex Bergen est construit en Cordura 500D beaucoup plus qualitatif et solide. C'est un bon choix pour une sortie à la journée pour ceux qui aiment les sacs "old school". Il est dommage que son volume soit si petit. Un volume de 30L aurait été parfait.
Salutations depuis la France.
im wondering if you tried the savotta jaakari S ? if so im debating between the jaakari s vs Helikon-Tex Bergen Backpack? thanks!
No experience with it
thanks!@@swampdweller1566
Dude do you know if that outside center pocket will fit a German mess tin??
Good question, once I get home in the morning I'll check and see if my polish mess tin will fit it. And I'll get you some good measurements to help to
Thanks! @@swampdweller1566
So pesty 🤷♂
😆😆 Silence, you!🙄 @@PreparedPathfinder
@@Ivarr.Bergmann.Alaska Silence! I keeeel you! 😂
Swamp Dweller I'm guessing ya don't have a Admin Pouch attached on2 your Vest in this video?
No extra attached pouches. Only how the rig came. Or are you referring to a dangler pouch?
@@swampdweller1566 any matching Camouflaged Admin Pouch on the Front of your Vest will do plus in the mean time I can try 2 help expand the Exterior Storage of your Adaptive Green Helikon-Tex Bergen a little bit!
@@swampdweller1566 4 your Adaptive Green Helikon-Tex Bergen in this video here's bit of a Load Out I highly recommend going with just 2 try 2 help get ya somewhat better prepared/extra ready 4 just about virtually anything & everything sometime in the future when you're dressed in your little Militia Appearance/Outfit/Uniform!
Adaptive Green/somewhat Adaptive like Green Exterior Load Out
Adaptive Green/somewhat Adaptive like Green MOLLE Pouches attached on MOLLE/PALS webbing above Built-In Fastex Clip Accessory/GP (General Purpose)/Utility Compartments/Pockets
Medical Note best/better 2 be customly filled up with Medical Supplies in these categories that/which fit size of Pouch itself: Wound Care / Burn / Blister, Severe Bleeding & Meds (Medication/Pills)!
1 (Poland, Europe) Direct Action Gear Vertical Med Pouch 170 Grams (2 Litres Capacity) 1.75" Wide x 7" High x 3.5" Long Adaptive Green
Firestarter / Warmth Kit
1 (Poland, Europe) Helikon-Tex SERE (Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape) Pouch 171 Grams (2 Litres Capacity) 5.9" x 5.5" x 1.6" Adaptive Green
Gas Mask/Dump/Accessory/GP (General Purpose)/Utility
1 (U.S.A, North America) Orca Coolers Medium Pouch 135 Grams (1 Litre Capacity) 10" x 9" x 0.8" Desert Green (Somewhat Adaptive Greenish like)
@@swampdweller1566 here's a Load Out 4 your Adaptive Green Helikon-Tex Bergen in this video when you're not wearing your little Militia Appearance/Outfit/Uniform 4 should ya happen 2 /when/1nce/if ya visit any1 of the 21 Countries in the world where it's illegal 4 Civilians 2 own Camouflage Patterns little wear them!
Adaptive Green/somewhat Adaptive like Green Exterior Load Out
Adaptive Green/somewhat Adaptive like Green MOLLE Pouches attached on MOLLE/PALS webbing above Built-In Fastex Clip Accessory/GP (General Purpose)/Utility Compartments/Pockets
Admin Note best/better 2 be customly filled up with Admin Gear in these categories that/which fit size of Pouch itself enough 4 it 2 close all the way: Cell Phone / Radio Communications, Navigation, Firestarter / Warmth Kit, Lighting / Lamp(s) / Torch(s), Medical Kit, Spring Assisted Folding Pocket Knive(s) / Spring Assisted Folding Pocket MultiTool(s) & Various Others!
1 (Poland, Europe) Helikon-Tex [O.03] - Cordura Urban Admin Pouch 1 Litre Capacity 6.7" x 4.7" x 2" Adaptive Green
Hydration System Cleaning / Maintenance Kit
1 (Poland, Europe) Direct Action Gear Mini Utility Pouch 70.8 Grams (1 Litre Capacity) 2.5" Wide x 5.5" High x 4.5" Long Adaptive Green
Gas Mask/Dump/Accessory/GP (General Purpose)/Utility
1 (U.S.A, North America) Orca Coolers Medium Pouch 135 Grams (1 Litre Capacity) 10" x 9" x 0.8" Desert Green (Somewhat Adaptive Greenish like)
@@swampdweller1566 You know you've made a quality video that's helpful to others when you get shyt heads with their little blank profiles screaming at you from the back of the bus with endless, multiple replies, pining for your attention and some recognition they couldn't otherwise get for themselves .. .. 😆😆😆😆😆😆