Vintage 1930s Bergans of Norway Leather/Canvas Frame Rucksack - FANTASTIC condition!For over 100 years, Bergans of Norway has been a leading producer of outdoor sports equipment, focusing on hiking, camping, and skiing. Founder Ole Ferdinand Bergan invented the external frame backpack, and this example shows the evolution of the style. This (approx) 30 litre capacity canvas leather rucksack is in remarkably good condition given its age. Sporting a classic external steel frame, this backpack is incredibly comfortable to wear, even

Skifabrikk will

Not terribly heavy

This beautiful pair of snowshoes will look great on the wall

on the western coast of Norway

and skates

one can understand why the bindings earned this name

They may be removed prior to shipment of the skis to prevent damage to the bases

so a boot for all uses

these boards were likely hand-crafted in one of the many small ski shops that dotted the landscape of Norway a hundred years ago

So the problem with cable-style bindings for downhill skiing is that downhill skiers tend to fall a lot

One of the straps has broken (see pic) and is currently held together with a single staple

Width: 52mm at ski center