Bergans Morgedal Backcountry Anorak- Opinions

[Tweed Man]

Afternoon gents, im considering purchasing one of theese, has anyone used one and how well do they perform?
Many thanks

 

[Corso]

I have the Bergans Nordmarka Anorak which looks like the same material - Its similar but the Mordmarka doesn't have handwarmer pockets - about the only thing i dont like about it - If I were to do it again I'd get the Morgedal...

 

[oslodunc]

What he said ^^ I too have a nordmarka but would´ve rather had a morgedal due to pockets and tightning in the middle.
And yes they are of the same material.

 

[John Fenna]

Got one, use it regularly, love it!

 

[Corso]

What he said ^^ I too have a nordmarka but would´ve rather had a morgedal due to pockets and tightning in the middle.
And yes they are of the same material.

if i could figure out where to get some of the material i'd add the pocket myself....

 

[bilmo-p5]

What is an 'articulated elbow', in the anorak context and how does it work?

 

[Corso]

not sure

maybe its a you can bend your elbow and the wrist doesn't ride up....

 

[bilmo-p5]

if i could figure out where to get some of the material i'd add the pocket myself....

If the map pocket lining is the same stuff as the shell, you could use that for the handwarmer pocket facings and welts then use a piece of similar fabric for the combined map pocket and handwarmer pocket linings. I'm guessing that 'Epic' is Bergans' Ventile-alike so perhaps a piece of Ventile would do for the pocket linings.

 

[Corso]

unfortunately the map pocket facing is different material -

Epic doesn't feel like Ventile when it gets wet?

 

[Tweed Man]

Arrived today, A review will follow guys.

 

[Hrafnmann]

Arrived today, A review will follow guys.

Please do. I'm in the market for an anorak to use for snowshoeing and x-country skiing.

 

[Tweed Man]

Please do. I'm in the market for an anorak to use for snowshoeing and x-country skiing.

the review will most likely be after the weekend fella

 

[Hrafnmann]

the review will most likely be after the weekend fella

Excellent. I look forward to it.

How generous a fit is it? Does one have to size up if you are going to use it in winter over base and insulation layers?

And what sort of length is it from neck seam to bottom hem?

Thanks.

 

[SimonM]

Taken from the "Tamarack Recommended" section of their website

Bergans Morgedal Anorak
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/PBSCCatalog.asp?ItmID=9157054
Made of 100% Epic Cotton, adjustable hood, large chest pocket, Kangaroo pocket, elasticated waist and hem.

" Mike say’s"

Put it this way, after a long time wearing Ventile clothing and having a Bergans Morgedal for over 4 month’s, all my Ventile clothing is now hanging on the second hand rail in the shop with a swing ticket hanging off it. I love the Morgedal, it’s light, everything is in the right place, it’s windproof and takes a good shower ( the material works the same as Ventile ), when wet it dries quickly, it breathes better than Ventile and cost’s less. Not so keen on the badges but these can be cut off at some stage, not affecting the fabric. Bergans also produce Epic Cotton trousers, that I am busting to have a go at.
GREAT STUFF, WELL MADE.

 

[Dougster]

Epic is a Schoeller farbric IIRC. I believe articulated elbows are where it is folded over and sewn around the edges so when left to drape, the arms will naturally bend. Like the knee in this trouser:

http://www.arcteryx.com/Product.aspx?EN/Mens/Ski_Touring/Gamma-Guide-Pant

I used to have Epic trousers from Howies but they were so damn noisy they drove me up the wall. This looks really nice.

 

[Tweed Man]

Just wearing it on a short walk today, the fit and cut is very very god

 

[Hrafnmann]

Just wearing it on a short walk today, the fit and cut is very very god

So, verdict? How did the anorak fare this past weekend? Sounds like you lot over there have been having some miserable weather....perfect for testing clothing.

 

[Tweed Man]

So, verdict? How did the anorak fare this past weekend? Sounds like you lot over there have been having some miserable weather....perfect for testing clothing.

It was very very good mate, a review is gonna be put up soon

 

[Pierr]

Nordmarka is polycotton - Morgedal EPIC.

I have a Nordmarka and like it much - very serviceable, well cut, excellent hood - works well in my layers system and for my purpose - nothing really outstanding in it, just good all around.

 

[Corso]

bit an update if anyones interested. After a bit of delibaration I decided to trade in my Nordmarka for a Morgedal. I'm chuffed to bits I did, warmer, better cut and the pockets were definatl what was missing, its shuch a better bit of kit and well worth the extra price.

EPIC is really impressing me got caught in a very heavy downpour yesterday and you'd never have known it - I was completly warm and dry under it and it seemed to keep me at a constant temp even with activity

definatly a keeper, now just need to upgrade my trousers, I love my winter craghoppers but they were a soggy mess within minutes...