Berghaus Munro frame question

[slowworm]

I'm after a tough simple rucksack to pop on my back when cycling to carry tools, lucn, water etc. It's to replace an old 24l one, which is a bit too small, and I'm looking at Berghaus's Munro.

I know it's been around since prehistoric times, well almost, and many people have had one for years so it must be very robust but I'd like to know a bit more about what the internal frame is made from. I bought a cheapie rucksack but after a couple of trips had to take it back because the metal frame had started to wear through at the top.

So, can anyone tell me what the frame is made from and how it's likely to cope? Is it removable/accessible or sewn in (I would consider adding some extra padding over the frame top if I could) ? I'm not sure if wearing one whilst cycling puts any more strain on the straps but I would expect most to cope.

 

[Limaed]

Alu frame, which you can bend and remove if you wish. Basically a U shape. It fits in under a fabric flap next to the back padding. It's a great pack I doubt you will be disappointed.

 

[bojit]

Alloy frame as Limead said , my first one lasted me about 20 years with a few minor repairs .
It had a hard life and never let me down .
I recently bought another of gumtree (£15) it just needed the lid elastic repairing and now I can seeit doing me a long time.
Basic but very strong and dependable , just how things should be .

Craig......

 

[slowworm]

Thanks for the info, removable frame is ideal. With their popularity I would have thought there would have been a few pictures about of the frame but couldn't find any. Hopefully I'll order one next week.

 

[andybysea]

Rv-ops where doing them for 49.99 not sure of there normal price but was tempted myself.
http://www.rvops.co.uk/Catalogue/Load-Carrying/Bergens/View-All/Berghaus-Munro-BER-MUN

 

[slowworm]

Yep, thanks, that's the place I've bookmarked after reading the recommendations people have made here.

 

[MikeLA]

Alloy frame as Limead said , my first one lasted me about 20 years with a few minor repairs .
It had a hard life and never let me down .
I recently bought another of gumtree (£15) it just needed the lid elastic repairing and now I can seeit doing me a long time.
Basic but very strong and dependable , just how things should be .

Craig......

I had mine for 18 years and only the wife made me give it up, just because it was faded

 

[bojit]

I had mine for 18 years and only the wife made me give it up, just because it was faded

I've been thinking of doing that with the wife , I've had her 18 years .

Craig.......

 

[Tiley]

I hope she doesn't see this...

I've been thinking of doing that with the wife , I've had her 18 years .

Craig.......

 

[ozzy1977]

Had mine for 11 years now and realy cant fault it, if I would change anything it would be to get some MOLLE straps on the front

 

[MikeLA]

I've been thinking of doing that with the wife , I've had her 18 years .

Craig.......

Thanks Craig I needed a good laugh

 

[Fell Monkey]

I was after the same as you, recently bought a Munro. One of the first things I did was remove the aluminiun "horseshoe shaped frame", to give the bag structure and more padding I replaced it with a couple of sheets of high density foam (kipmat). Im very impressed with my Munro, I wanted a simple 30 litre sack for a long time, dont know why I have left it so long to buy a Munro! If you start with good foundations, you atleast have a chance of building a good house.

 

[bojit]

I hope she doesn't see this...

To be fair she will probably outlast my latest munro and she is pretty robust and hard wearing slightly worn at the edges but I still love her !

Craig.......