Bergans

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Bergans of Norway
IndustryOutdoor equipment and apparel
Founded1908;117 years ago (1908)
FounderOle F. Bergan
Headquarters Asker, Norway
Key people
Silje Garberg Ree (CEO)
Products Backpacks\canoes\gear for hiking and trekking
Parent Sport Holding AS
Website bergans.com
Bergans jacket, 2018 OutDoor 2018, Friedrichshafen (1X7A0457).jpg
Bergans jacket, 2018

Bergans of Norway(formally Bergans Fritid AS) is a Norwegian outdoor equipment and technical apparel manufacturer headquartered in Asker, Norway. Founded in 1908 by Ole F. Bergan, the company pioneered the external-frame backpack, which became widely adopted by explorers and military forces in the early 20th century. [1] [2]

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Today, Bergans develops and manufactures backpacks, tents, sleeping bags, canoes, hiking equipment and, technical clothing. [3]

History

Bergans was founded by Ole Ferdinand Bergan (1876–1956), a bike mechanic in Tønsberg. In 1908, Bergan invented a backpack with an external frame in 1908. [4] During his lifetime, Bergan registered 45 patents.

In August 2021, Bergans was purchased by Sport Holding, Norway's largest sports retailer. [5]

The Norwegian Armed Forces have been using backpacks from Bergans since 1913. [6]

References

  1. ↑ "Our History – Bergans". Bergans of Norway. Retrieved 25 November 2025.
  2. ↑ "Of Bergans, Bergens and Backpacks". Strike Hold. 29 February 2020. Retrieved 25 November 2025.
  3. ↑ "Bergans of Norway Joins Forces with Brink Commerce". www.brinkcommerce.com. Retrieved 2025-09-15.
  4. ↑ "BERGANS OF NORWAY". What's Up Public Relations. Retrieved 2025-09-15.
  5. ↑ "Sport Holding acquires Bergans of Norway". Outdoor Industry Compass. Retrieved 2025-09-15.
  6. ↑ "History - Bergans". bergans.com. Retrieved 29 July 2021.


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