Helikon-Tex Bergen Backpack 18 l - Rhodesian Camo

An Adaptive Green backpack with a 18-liter capacity from the Bushcraft Line series, inspired by the design of British and Polish special forces backpacks from World War II. Made of durable, abrasion-resistant 500D Cordura and equipped with three external pockets closed with flaps featuring Woojin buckles.

The backpack is made of 500D Cordura, a material known for its high strength and resistance to abrasion and tearing. The design features a spacious main compartment closed with a drawstring collar and a flap with Woojin buckles. This solution allows you to adjust the height of the backpack depending on how full it is. Inside the main compartment, there is a separate space for a hydration bladder and a zippered pocket. The flap features a flat YKK zippered pocket and 4 straps for securing gear.

A 9 x 5 cm Velcro panel on the front of the flap allows you to attach any patch or emblem, such as a flag, unit insignia, or Morale Patches.

The Bergen model is equipped with 3 spacious external pockets, each closed with a drawstring and a flap with buckles. Between the pockets and the body of the backpack, there are three compartments for carrying external gear: two open-ended (e.g., for an axe) and three closed (e.g., for a knife or a folding saw). Additional gear can be attached to the outside of the backpack using rows of MOLLE webbing located above the pockets and straps on the reinforced bottom.

The carrying system includes ergonomically contoured, adjustable shoulder straps and a padded back panel with shock-absorbing cushions covered in breathable mesh. The shoulder straps feature mounting straps and a quick-release system, allowing you to quickly remove the backpack in an emergency. Additional stability during use is provided by a detachable hip belt and chest strap. At the top of the backpack is a short carrying handle for easy transport.

• 18-liter capacity
• hydration system compatibility
• spacious external pockets
• YKK zippers
• Woojin buckles
• Velcro panel
• MOLLE webbing
• external compartments for additional gear
• ergonomic carrying system

Rhodesian Camo is a classic camouflage pattern developed in the 1960s for the Rhodesian Armed Forces, now Zimbabwe. It was created with military operations during conflicts in the region in mind, especially during the so-called Bush War (1964–1979), and was adapted to the conditions of Southern Africa - dry bush, grassy plains, and low vegetation. The pattern is distinguished by its unique, hand-painted appearance resembling brush strokes. It consists of irregular, horizontal shapes in shades of green and brown, placed on a light green or sandy background. The three-color, contrasting palette and arrangement resembling natural elements of the environment, such as leaves, branches, and grasses, make the camouflage effective in breaking up the silhouette's outlines, making it difficult to detect in densely wooded landscapes.