Norrona Reconpack

rated 5.0 of 5 stars average rating
Reviewed by 7 Trailspace users

Nothing comes close. Very comfortable with 35+ loads.

Rating: rated 5 of 5 stars
Price Paid: 450 eur

Nothing comes close.

Very comfortable with 35+ loads. Some of the "toughies" out there complain that it's too big. Well, the space you don't need you don't use. Compression straps takes care of that.

If you ever have to lug a Barret .50cal around in mountainous terrain, this is the pack you want. Or if you go hunting for caribou for a week and have to carry your kill out, this is your pack. It simply melts on to your back and becomes a part of you. No left/right dingly-dangly. Its' on your back, in the same spot all the time. Period.

If you load it with 40+ kg, your legs will fail on the test, not your back.

You don't have to be too careful when packing it as it is very stable on your back, using the previously-mentioned compression straps. The craftsmanship is second to none. All seams, zippers, straps and attachment points hold up to more than you really should ask for.

Basically the best backpack for heavy loads that I have tested. (Vulcan is one of them.)

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Picked up a used Reconpack at a yard sale. Used it…

Rating: rated 5 of 5 stars

Picked up a used Reconpack at a yard sale. Used it once and it's excellent. Much superior to anything currently on the market.

Easy to adjust and wear. Excellent storage capabilities. The two external side pockets convert to a day pack, both zip together. I will not be in the market for a backpack for a long time. Six stars.

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The Recon Pack is a real monster and THE backpack…

Rating: rated 5 of 5 stars
Design: external
Size: 125 liter
Number of Pockets: 1 large +2 detachable sidepockets+2 in toplock
Max. Load Carried: 46 kg
Height of Owner: 1,90 m
Price Paid: 3995 Nkr (apr. $435)

The Recon Pack is a real monster and THE backpack for people who carry bulky and/or heavy crap around! Its carrying system is as comfortable as its well-designed simplicity.

The two side-pockets can be zipped together to form a smaller daypack (like the Berghaus Vulcan), the main compartiment can be split in two (the lower part has a big zip), the toplock has 1 external pocket and 1 internal, since it is designed for the Norwegian Jeger (commandos) it even has a small covered opening for a radioantenna .

There are plenty of attachment-points all over the pack.

Only available in olive green (there 's also a camo version, but that's only for the Norwegian army-boys), but the only drawback is that you can only get Norrona-gear in Norway! (by my knowledge)

Anyway this pack is just excellent and has lots 'a good karma!

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Have recently just getting the Recon from Tamarack…

Rating: rated 5 of 5 stars
Design: external frame
Size: 130 liters
Number of Pockets: 4
Max. Load Carried: 90 pounds
Height of Owner: 5ft 9inches
Price Paid: $330

Have recently just getting the Recon from Tamarack UK. I have been trying to get one for quite some time without any sucsess! So they are very hard to get. Anyway I have been using the Webtex Bergens for years and they are great and do the job fine but the Recon pack is just up another level you can really appreciate the quality and the design of the Recon pak once you get your hands on one, they are very comfortable to wear. The ajustable back system is exellent and the whole sak is very versatile, fantastic quality and first rate workmanship, well worth the money.

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Having used this backpack as a "Jeger" in the Norwegian…

Rating: rated 5 of 5 stars
Design: External Frame
Size: 130l
Number of Pockets: 2
Max. Load Carried: 56kg
Height of Owner: 185cm
Price Paid: $500

Having used this backpack as a "Jeger" in the Norwegian Army for some time I admit that for the really heavy loads nothing comes close. It might seem a bit old-fashioned but is probably one of the best exframe backpacks I have ever worn. After one year of much abuse it looks just like new. Not very fancy, because it doesn't need to be. The frame can also be used alone if you need to carry something big like for example a dead reindeer (done that!) or a 0.5 machine gun. Not too great to ski with due to the size of the side pockets.

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This is a pack designed for the Norwegian Army Recon…

Rating: rated 5 of 5 stars
Design: extrenal frame
Size: 125liters
Number of Pockets: 4
Max. Load Carried: 58kg
Height of Owner: 180
Price Paid: $500

This is a pack designed for the Norwegian Army Recon forces, and is used with a numer of special operations units all over Europe. The backpack is also suitable for long distance trekking, and all sorts of hunting. It's waterproof, and extremely ressistant to damage.

It is constructed to carry large and heavy loads, which you find in military units. A great backpack.

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I have used this product for about three years in…

Rating: rated 5 of 5 stars

I have used this product for about three years in the Norvegian army (recon)! It's superb!!!

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EUR 599.00

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