Bergans of Norway Springs in into Summer and Fall Reminders As

Bergans of Norway Springs in into Summer and Fall Reminders
As we spring into summer and time seems to speed faster, we want to pique your interest in Bergans of Norway’s Spring
products, which are currently available in stores, and remind you of Bergans Fall and Winter products for your upcoming
coverage.
Bergans is based on innovation and this has influenced their history since 1908. Extreme conditions present tough demands
on outdoor equipment and the people using it. This is the Norwegian nature and climate which drives Bergans to develop
industry leading designs using the best materials for a variety of alpine applications.
Spring
For this Spring, Bergans is offering a wide range of canoes, backpacks and tents. Below are some highlight product
descriptions and photos for the 811 Ally foldable canoe, Rask backpack, Skarstind daypack, and the Compact Light 3 person
tent.
Fall/Winter
We launched the Bergans Fall/Winter 2012-13 clothing line at OR Winter Market and SIA Snow shows, and we’d like to
remind you of some key items to consider for your Fall and Winter coverage, such as the Isogaisa jacket (featuring
Dermizax® NX), Hitra and Humle technical wool jackets, the award winning Sastrugi jacket, Myre and Vinje Down jackets
(Descriptions and photos of each are below the signature).
We are sending this reminder hoping to send you samples to touch, feel and review before you close your fall planning and
think of us for winter.
You may reach either Beth or myself in the following ways:
Chip and Beth
Chip Smith, o: 801.656.0472 x1, c: 801.597.7515, [email protected]
Beth Cochran, c: 406.579.7909, [email protected]
Spring Products
811 Ally Foldable Canoe
811 Ally 16.5’ All Around Foldable Canoe – The number 1 choice for expeditions and people who need large carrying
capacity and optimum performance in all conditions, from a day with the family to technical river adventures. Its light
weight, aluminum subframe, dual-density closed-cell foam subfloor and durable PVC outer fabric absorbs shocks and
impacts and makes for a versatile, easy to paddle boat in all conditions. And, it’s collapsible to carry and store.
• Length: 500 cm/ 16’ 5”
• Width: 95 cm/ 37.5”
• Width Gunwale: 92 cm/ 36”
• Width waterline: 85 cm/ 33.5”
• Depth: 36 cm/ 14” ht bow: 47 cm/ 18.5”
• Weight: 20 kg/ 44 lbs
• Capacity: 380 kg/ 835 lbs
• MSRP: $2,050.00.
Rask Backpack 50L
The Rask backpack uses Bergans Hexagon Lite carrying system, which is a lightweight but strong system for medium-heavy
loads. Its vertical steel stays joins with the hip belt making it possible to comfortably carry a great amount of weight, while
transferring a greater proportion of the load to the waist belt. The back system is adjustable to varying torso lengths.
• Available in men’s and women’s models
• Volume: 50 L/ 3,000 cubic inches
• Weight: 2.06 kg/ 4 lbs 15 oz
• Fabric: 210D Cordura, 1300D Ballistic
• Colors: Men’s (Blue/Navy) Women’s (Plum/Dark Plum)
• MSRP: $249
Skarstind Daypack 40L
The Bergans Skarstind daypack features a tensioned mesh back panel for optimum ventilation, comfortable hip belt with
integrated pockets that offers a wide range of motion, a floating top lid with internal and external pockets, top entry with
spindrift collar, lots of extra pockets, attachment points and is hydration system compatible.
• Available in men’s and women’s mode
• Volume: 40 L/ 2,440 cubic inches
• Weight: 1.25 kg/ 12 lbs 12 oz
• Fabric: 210D Cordura
• Colors: Men’s (Black w/Solid Light Grey accents) Women’s (Blackberry w/ Magenta Pink accents)
• MSRP: $159
Compact Light - 3 Person Tent
The Bergans all-season tunnel style Compact Light 3 person tent is light, stable and easy to pitch. It features a large
vestibule with a large zip side opening, high middle bow frame for extra roof height, large ventilation openings at both ends,
and equipment pockets and attachment points for clotheslines. Other feature include:
• Outer tent in light, siliconized Ripstop Nylon fabric
• 3 light and strong aluminum poles designed to withstand strong winds
• 8 guy rope attachment points and 12 peg points for stability
• Tent compression bag in super-light fabric
• Weight: 33 kg/7 lbs 4 oz (poles, pegs, guy lines and compression bag)
• Measurements outer tent: 435x180x115 cm/171.2x70.8x42.3"
• Measure inner tent: 160x230x105 cm/62.9x90.6x41.3"
• Sleeping area: 3.1 m2/33 sq. ft.
• Water resistance, groundsheet: 5,000 mm
• Water resistance, outer tent: 5,000 mm
• MSRP: $549.00
Fall/Winter 2012/2103 Products
Isogaisa Jacket (Shell)
Uses: Mountaineering, Skiing, Winter sports
Lightweight, premium technical jacket made of 3-layer Dermizax® NX, a supple waterproof, windproof and highly breathable
membrane. Also features stretchable polyester outer fabric for freedom of movement, extended back, fixed hood
customized for helmets, asymmetrical front closing, laser cut and welded details, MP3 player pocket with headphone
eyelets, and Recco® reflectors.
• Front pockets, chest pocket, sleeve pocket, inner pocket and goggle pocket lined with mesh for extra ventilation
• YKK Aquaguard® #5 waterproof coil zippers on main, pocket and underarm vent zippers
• Detachable snowskirt that can be combined with the Bergans Sirdal ski pants to form a whole suit
• Front pockets designed to not interfere with the hip belt when carrying a pack
• Laser cut, welded seams, and articulated elbows
• Available in men's and women's models
• Men’s sizes: S-XXL
• Women’s sizes: XS-XL
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Men’s colors: Neon Green w/ Navy/Cobalt Blue accents, Dark Sea Blue w/ Light Sea Blue/Dandelion accents, and
Dark Ocean Green w/ Light Ocean Green/Sunset accents
Women’s colors: Winter Sky w/ Navy/Timothy Green accents, Red w/ Amethyst/Light Amethyst accents, and
Dark Ocean Green w/ Light Ocean Green/Hot Red accents
MSRP: $599
Isogaisa Jacket (Insulated)
Uses: Skiing and Winter sports
Lightweight, premium technical jacket made of 2-layer Dermizax® NX, a supple waterproof, windproof and highly
breathable membrane, and insulated with Primaloft® ECO. Also features stretchable polyester outer fabric for freedom of
movement, extended back, fixed hood customized for helmets, asymmetrical front closing, laser cut and welded details,
MP3 player pocket with headphone eyelets, and Recco® reflectors.
• Front pockets, chest pocket, sleeve pocket, inner pocket and goggle pocket lined with mesh for extra ventilation
• YKK Aquaguard® #5 waterproof coil zippers on main, pocket and underarm vent zippers
• Detachable snowskirt that can be combined with the Bergans Sirdal ski pants to form a whole suit
• Front pockets designed to not interfere with the hip belt when carrying a pack
• Laser cut, welded seams, and articulated elbows
• Available in men's and women's models
• Men’s sizes: S-XXL
• Women’s sizes: XS-XL
• Men’s colors: Black w/ Alaskan Blue/Solid Dark Grey accents, Red w/ Light Sea Blue/Dandelion accents, and Dark
Ocean Green w/ Light Ocean Green/Sunset accents
• Women’s colors: Black w/ Light Purple/Solid Dark Grey accents, Light Winter Sky w/ Winter Sky/Timothy Green
accents, and Dark Ocean Green w/ Light Ocean Green/Hot Red accents
• MSRP: $499
Sastrugi Down Jacket
Uses: Expedition, Mountaineering, Winter research centers, Extreme Cold
Easily compressible and extremely lightweight down jacket for snowsports, cold weather climbing and hiking. Rated the
“Warmest Jacket” in Switzerland’s Outdoor Guide magazine’s 18-jacket test, the Sastrugi’s boxed construction provides highloft down and increased insulation. Also features Pertex® Endurance outer fabric for breathability and water resistance, and
Pertex Quantum inner fabric for durability and low compression.
• Front pockets, sleeve pocket and storage pocket
• YKK #5 coil zippers
• Reversible design with extended back length
• Elastic cuff, reinforced elbow sections, and reflective logo
• Down: 95/5. Fill volume: 750 cubic inches.
• Available in men's and women's models
• Fill Weight: Men size L: 335 g Women size M: 280 g
• Weight: Men size L: 710 g Women size M: 620 g
• Men’s sizes: S-XXL
• Women’s sizes: XS-XL
• Men’s colors: Black/Red, Navy/Lime Zest and Light Sea Blue/Dandelion
• Women’s colors: Black/Red, Dark Timothy Green/Winter Sky, Cobalt Blue/Dark Tulip
MSRP: $559
Myre Hybrid Down Jacket
Uses: Everyday winter, ski, snowshoe, trekking, progessive styling.
Myre is a thin and compressible jacket made from a combination of down and softshell. Its low weight and low packing
volume means it can be used both as an extra garment in your pack, or as a lightweight outer jacket. The Myre features
Pertex® Quantum fabric for durability and low compression, and flexible softshell panels running under the arms and sides
for freedom of movement.
• Front pockets, inner pocket and storage pocket
• YKK #5 coil zippers
• Extended back and fixed hood with drawstrings
• Elastic sleeve cuffs and hem with thumb holes on cuffs
• Down: 90/10. Fill volume: 700 cubic inches.
• Available in men's and women's models
• Fill Weight: Men size L: 85 g Women size M: 65 g
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Men’s sizes: S-XXL
Women’s sizes: XS-XL
Men’s colors: Solid Dark Gray, Navy, and Red
Women’s colors: Solid Dark Gray, Navy, and Red
MSRP: $229
Vinje Wool Down JacketUses: Ideal for Urban or Mountain living and Mountain Resort
Thick and warm down jacket with dress wool mix outer fabric and retro Bergans logo patches on the chest, sleeves and
back. The Vinje is wind-repellent and features a fixed hood, extended back, elastic cuffs, front pockets and an inner pocket
with an eyelet for headphones.
• Down: 80/20. Fill volume: 550 cubic inches.
• Available in men's and women's models
• Weight: Men size L: 1255g Women size M: 1045g
• Men’s sizes: S-XXL
• Women’s sizes: XS-XL
• Colors: Black and Grey Melange
• MSRP: $279
Hitra Jacket
Uses: Ideal for all winter, travel, urban and mountain living, stand alone and layering.
Outer jacket made of Technowool®, a soft wool/poly mix that is amazingly windproof and has all the benefits of wool –
wicks moisture away from the body and releases it into the air, resists mildew and is warmer than other fabrics when wet.
The Hitra is an all-purpose jacket that can be used for skiing, climbing, hiking, at the beach or around town.
• Fabric: Bergans Technowool (57% Wool/ 35% Polyester/8% Polyurethane)
• Available in men’s and women’s models
• Men’s sizes: S-XXL
• Women’s sizes: XS-XL
• Men’s colors: Black, Winter Sky and Navy.
• Women’s colors: Black, Cream and Primula Purple.
• MSRP: $349
Humle Jacket
Uses: Lightweight everyday favorite zip up with hoodie for all your travels from fall-winter to
spring. Travel, urban and mountain living, stand alone and layering.
The Humle is a warm and comfortable soft wool/poly mix jacket , perfect as a middle layer, and a good alternative to
synthetic fleece.
• Extended back and fixed hood
• Front pockets and thumb holes on cuffs
• Fabric: 45% Wool/36% Polyester/16% Polyamide/3% other fibers
• Available in men's and women's models
• Men’s sizes: S-XXL
• Women’s sizes: XS-XL
• Weight: Men size L: 620g Women size S: 480g
• Men’s colors: Emerald Striped w/ Cobalt Blue accent, Ocean Striped w/ Sunset accent, and Grey Striped w/ Red
accent
• Women’s colors: Primula Striped w/ Timothy accent, Cobalt Striped w/ Dark Tulip accent, and Ocean Striped w/
Red accent
• MSRP: $189
Company Information
Bergans of Norway is premier European outfitter that designs and manufactures a wide range of apparel inspired by the
rugged individualism of the Norwegian people. Established in 1908, when Ole Ferdinand Bergan invented the first
anatomical backpack, Bergans provides apparel and equipment that is equally at home on a weekend ski trip, extended
backcountry adventure, après ski or out on the town.
The headquarter of Bergans Fritid AS is situated in Hokksund, 60 km southwest of Oslo, where 90-plus employees work in
development, research, design and sales. Bergans is a market leader in Norway and steadily growing in several export
markets in Central Europe and North America (www.bergans.com).
As of January 1, 2012 Bergans of Norway now has a wholly owned subsidiary, Bergans USA LLC, to serve the North
American market in Longmont Colorado. Pat Loomis is the subsidiary President and Keith Paterson, VP of National Sales.
Dermizax® NX
Developed by Toray Industries, a leading supplier of technical and innovative fabrics, Dermizax® NX is designed for people
engaged in high tempo outdoor activities. It's a lightweight membrane with high tear resistance, superior wash durability,
and a smooth supple feel. The Dermizax NX membrane has a moisture permeability of 30,000-50,000g/m2/24 hours for 2layers, twice as high as Toray's conventional waterproof/breathable fabrics. It also has an exceptionally high waterproof
rating of 20,000mmH20 (JIS L1 092), even with high moisture vapor permeability. In comparison, Dermizax NX performs
better than Event and Gore-Tex in terms of moisture vapor transmission. The production process is environmentally
conscious as well by reducing C02 emitted during lamination.
How does Dermizax® work?
The ultrathin Dermizax® membrane exploits the movable polymer molecules in order to absorb perspiration efficiently in
the form of moisture on the inside of the laminate. The moisture is then quickly forced through the laminate so it can
evaporate on the outside. The molecules also have the ability to move faster at high temperatures or high levels of activity.
This means that breathability improves when you get hot and sweaty. The Dermizax membrane does not have micropores
that can be obstructed by dirt, which is why the membrane maintains its unique function even after years of rough use.
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