# Bergans of Norway

> <p><strong>Known for:</strong> Founded 1908. Ole F. Bergan invented the modern external-frame backpack in 1909 — still the structural ancestor of most hiking packs sold today. Outdoor apparel, packs, sleeping bags. Now . Norway's heritage outdoor brand. Quietly invented the modern backpack. Now Danish-owned but production and design stay Nordic.<br><a data-router-slot="disabled" href="https://www.bergans.com" type="external">https://www.bergans.com</a></p>

https://www.bergans.com