Berghaus has completely overhauled its pivoting pack-system for 2012 - here's a look at what's new with added chocolate content...
Posted:
18 November 2011
by
Jon
The first incarnation of the Berghaus Bioflex pivoting back system was certainly effective when we tested it back in 2004, but it was heavy and looked a little complicated and appeared fragile. On the plus side though, it made carrying big packs feel more natural and fluid and allowed greater freedome of movement and better balance particularly on uneven ground.
Fast forward to 2012 and Berghaus has completely redesigned the system, with the crack Mtn.Haus design team coming up with Bioflex 2, which is due to be launched next spring. The new version is lighter, simpler, with the whole pack pivoting in two directions using a neat alloy hub located on the centre of the hip-belt and, in lab tests, is claimed to be significantly more efficient to the point where you can actually measure the energy savings in terms of chocolate bars - we're not sure that's an inherently good thing.
Anyway, the Berghaus video above gives a really good idea of what's gone into the new back system, so take a look and, if you missed it first time around, have a quick gander at our first user impressions of Bioflex 2 direct from the Lake District complete with Leo Houlding content.
The new Berghaus Bioflex 2 packs launch early next year. More Berghaus stuff at www.berghaus.com.
