REVOLUTIONARY RUCSACS
Rucsacs were once bulky, uncomfortable pieces of equipment that hindered, not enhanced the climbing experience. Berghaus soon changed that.
As experienced climbers, Berghaus founders Lockey and Davison knew there was a market for rucsacs that helped distribute load more effectively. And so, from the new Berghaus factory in Washington, they set about manufacturing them.
The first Berghaus rucsacs, which included the Berg 172 and Berg 272 models, had external frames and basic single compartments. These more traditional sacs were followed two years later in 1972 by the truly revolutionary Cyclops rucsac – arguably the world’s first rucsac with an internal frame.
The Cyclops’ internal frame and extra padding made for a much more comfortable and climber-friendly rucsac, and helped it become one of the most popular rucsacs of all time. In fact, a version of the Cyclops – the Cyclops III – still features in today’s Extrem range of rucsacs.