A quality hip pack

[barbourdurham]

After using the Bergans Langevann 11ltr Hip pack for two months, I will givea short review....

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This is the stock picture, off the Bergans website. Looks pretty, but not very discriptive or helpful. The 11ltrs refers to the size of the main pocket and does not include the exterior pockets. The hip pack is designed for the light hunter, enabling him to carry everything required for a days hunting. I have found that with careful packing, you are able to carry enough equipment to spend a night out, albeit at a small loss in comfort.

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Here is my Langevann fully packed for a day trip. With everything in it weighs 7kgs. For those interested, the pack in this picture contains:

3x3 DD tarp
JervenBag Original
A small meal kit for me and my son
Laplander folding saw
Opinel no7 pocket knife
Ferro rod
Sharpening steel
Fallkniven DC4
Bic lighter
Flint and Steel fire lighting kit
Nalgene 1ltr wide mouth bottle
Tatonka solo metal cup
30m dyneema type cord
2m para cord
medical kit
inflatable travel pillow
foraging net bag
head torch
Telescopic pen style fishing rod
small tin containing fishing lures etc
Merino/Possum fur beanie
Goretex mittens


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The main pocket is 11ltrs. It is a simple large pocket, waterproofed as are all other pockets. With some invention, you can fit a lot of kit inside. The back of the pocket is stiffened with a plastic rod, which keeps the whole pack upright and firm. It is closed via a zipped lid, with YKK zips.

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The Langevann comes with an integral game bag, which rolls up neatly into the top lid pocket when not required. Over the last few months I have used it as a small back pack to carry my outer layer, or my Goretex jacket, or camera kit etc.

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When fully packed, the pack sits very nicely on the hips. Due to very secure straps, the pack is stable and does not twist when I am walking. It distributes the weight of the pack very well and I barely notice its there.

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The back of the pack is thickly padded with a high density foam, which is waterproof. This greatly aids comfort and I have never exprienced rubbing or marks despite wearing the pack for the whole day.

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Here is a picture of the game pack, removed from the pack, with a nalgene bottle for scale.

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The side of the hip pack has these mesh pockets on each side. They can accomodate a 1ltr Nalgene bottle nested in a tatonka solo cup with ease. In the other pocket I carry my woolen hat and mittens in a waterproof stuff sack.

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The lid of the main pocket includes this small pocket which holds the game bag when its not used. If you do use it as extra storage space, there is ample room for your mobile phone, a GPS or small cuts kit. A large baccy tin fits well.

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An approx 1.5ltr pocket is on the outer side of the pack. I keep my medical kit, inflatable travel pillow and a mesh foraging bag. It has a water resistant YKK zip, seen here:
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On each side of the hip belt, there are these small possibles pouches. They are attached with very strong velcro and can be removed if you wish. They are large enough to carry a large baccy tin, cordage, a bic lighter and my head torch.

The Bergans Langevann is a very robust hip pack. I have found that it is very comfortable, even over long distances and has the advantage over rucksacks by not giving me a sweaty back durng the day. I can carry everything I need for a day out with my son, whether I am fishing, foraging or just meandering. With thought I can even carry enough gear for an overnighter and still sleep well. The pack will suit bushcrafters who dont want to carry a half empty rucksack everytime they are out, or hunters who travel light. It retails at around £70 but you can find it for cheaper if you search around.

 

[SCOMAN]

I use Ribz they're about 11L and keep everything to hand.

 

[peaks]

The Mountain Smith range are pretty good (http://mountainsmith.com/index.php/lumbar-packs.html) as are the North Face SportHiker ones.

 

[barbourdurham]

I use Ribz they're about 11L and keep everything to hand.

thanks for the tip. im not sure if id get along with having everything on my front. what can you usually carry in them?

 

[SCOMAN]

I carry a small first aid, a knife (they'll take a Sissipuuko if you don't want to display it in public), binoculars, something to eat, bits an pieces, map, compass, camera, torch. Pretty much anything you want to have at hand.

 

[sandbender]

"...or got something similar to recommend?.."

I'm a fan of the Maxpedition bags, this is mine, it is one of the smaller ones in their range (the Octa).

It is as tough as nails.

 

[RE8ELD0G]

Im going for a Maxpedition too but the bigger Sabrecat version, going to base a webbing rig around it with shoulder harness etc.
Bored of people looking at me like a walt for walking round with military webbing on.

Note, dont buy from outdoorgb as they dont hold stock and order from america then make you wait 6 weeks for delivery...........

 

[barbourdurham]

Heys guys and girls of the forums! as an update on this thread, I eventually found a Bergans Langevann hip pack, in the silent 'loden' material. On first look it is a top quality made piece of kit and perfect for my day trips. If anyone would like me to do a short review on it, or has any questions on it, let me know!

 

[Grotzilla]

I recently purchased a mil tec flecktarn chest rig off flea Bay. It's not yet arrived but will update everyone once I've tested it out, it's one of these..

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[Countryman]

For a bimble I use the Maxpedition Remora. There are a ton of copies on eBay.

HATE fanny packs as they are always slipping. Can ruin a walk being uncomfortable. You can wear the Remora on a belt but it hat the shoulder strap to bear the weight.

http://youtu.be/wzHkTKwoEzk


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[Nice65]

Review would be great. For general use and airplane carry on I use a MaxP Jumbo Versipak. They were going silly cheap on Amazon a couple of years back for the orange ones, I reckon they weren't selling the orange ones and had a glut of them. Bottle pocket fits a 1ltr Nalgene or similar.

Listed now at £80 +, cost me £25.95. Yay!

For 15.99 you could get one of these:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/S-ZONE-Vint...TF8&qid=1458265539&sr=8-4&keywords=S+zone+bag

I don't have one, but might well add one to my wish list.

 

[Klenchblaize]

I have one of these:

https://www.google.co.uk/url?q=http...ggLMAA&usg=AFQjCNFCD7HwrO6UfBYOPFqWvCVKcX5-2g

K

 

[Countryman]

Klechblaize and Grotzilla- where are you going with those?

Generally, I would try and ease back on the military outline.


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[Grotzilla]

Klechblaize and Grotzilla- where are you going with those?

Generally, I would try and ease back on the military outline.


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Mines generally for when I'm mooching around in the woods I want to keep all my frequently used gear close to hand without searching through my rucksack. I won't be doing any distance hiking or wearing it where I'm expecting to be seen/disturbed lol

I know what you mean about the military style, I'll probably look a wierdo if any dog walkers pass by and my Mrs and her mum find the vest hilarious but price is king over aesthetics at the moment for me! Lol

Can't go wrong for £7

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[Countryman]

Mines generally for when I'm mooching around in the woods I want to keep all my frequently used gear close to hand without searching through my rucksack. I won't be doing any distance hiking or wearing it where I'm expecting to be seen/disturbed lol

I know what you mean about the military style, I'll probably look a wierdo if any dog walkers pass by and my Mrs and her mum find the vest hilarious but price is king over aesthetics at the moment for me! Lol

Can't go wrong for £7

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You know to Joe Shmoe it looks for all the world like a suicide vest and your camp in the woods is suddenly transformed into an ISIS training camp?

Queue sirens and armed response.....


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[Grotzilla]

You know to Joe Shmoe it looks for all the world like a suicide vest and your camp in the woods is suddenly transformed into an ISIS training camp?

Queue sirens and armed response.....


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Hahaha Yeah I never thought of that! What a great time to be alive..

Hopefully people come over and have a chat about what I'm doing instead of jumping to conclusions and ruining my fun.

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[pixelseventy2]

For 15.99 you could get one of these:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/S-ZONE-Vint...TF8&qid=1458265539&sr=8-4&keywords=S+zone+bag

I don't have one, but might well add one to my wish list.

I got this exact bag a couple of weeks ago. No maxpedition, but much better than I was expecting for the price.


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[HillBill]

Another vote for the maxpedition jumbo versipack. We have two (black and orange). Nice kit.

 

[Corso]

how much do you really need to carry

personally I wouldn't want the sort of weight on my waist of a lager pack

the helikon would be as much as I'd want but there is plenty of choice here

http://www.military1st.co.uk/bags-and-rucksacks-waist-packs/

 

[forrestdweller]

bergans== hefty Norwegian prices for vietnam-made stuff where quality is notwhat you should expect for the money you pay, combined with s***ty customer service......


--------->I would recommend buying elsewhere.......