BERG Playbase Climbing Frame: Full List of Everything You Can Get
Awesome choice—BERG’s PlayBase is a super modular system. Here’s a concise, comprehensive buyer’s guide that covers every frame option and the current accessory ecosystem, with dimensions, notable features, and who each option suits.
Frames (sizes & side-configurations)
Frame sizes (all powder-coated steel, black):
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Medium (M): 285 × 100 × 245 cm — “2 swings wide.” Best for compact gardens.
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Large (L): 380 × 100 × 245 cm — “3 swings wide.” Most popular family size.
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Extra Large (XL): 470 × 100 × 245 cm — “4 swings wide.” For big gardens / lots of users.
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Wall: 240 × 100 × 245 cm — “1 swing wide;” must anchor in-ground and to a wall. Space-saving.
Side configurations (what’s on each end):
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TT (Tumblebar + Tumblebar) – gymnastic/high-bar focus.
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TL (Tumblebar + Ladder) – mixed play & strength.
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LL (Ladder + Ladder) – climbing & younger kids.
(Frames are sold as “sets” with a side configuration and you add/swap accessories over time.)
Accessory catalog (what exists today)
BERG groups accessories under Play / Sport / Lounge. You can mix and swap them; most hang from the top bar via carabiners supplied with the frame (individual accessories usually ship without carabiners).
Swings & Gymnastics
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Wooden Swing Seat – classic plank seat (approx. user 3+). Good general swing.
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Plastic Swing Seat – molded seat (often listed simply as “Swing Seat”). 3+.
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Wooden Disc Swing – round seat for spinning, 3+. Great for core balance.
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Baby/Toddler Seat – bucket seat with harness; for the smallest riders. Ideal for families with under-3s (always follow the label age on the product page).
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Nest Swing – basket-style seat, very forgiving for mixed ages; calming vestibular play. (Commonly shown as 3+.)
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Trapeze (bar) – bar for swinging/tricks; fun for 5–12 and budding gymnasts.
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Wooden Trapeze – wood version of the trapeze bar.
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Gym Rings – classic rings for hangs and strength skills; popular with 6+ to teens.
Climbing & Slide
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Climbing Net (sizes for your frame: M, L) – vertical cargo net for gross-motor skills. Pick net size to match frame.
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Climbing Wall – bolt-on tile wall with holds (family use). Great for 5–12+.
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Platform + Slide – platform module that adds a short slide; great for early years.
Ball Sports
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Basketball Board/Hoop – turn a bay into a hoop station. Good for 6+ through adult.
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Football/Soccer Precision Net (Target Sheet) – shooting-accuracy sheet sized to the frame (M or L variants are listed at retailers).
Fitness
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Pull-Up Bar – strength staple; retailers label ~14+ / 100 kg max user. Great for teens/adults.
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Dip Bar – parallel dip station; ~14+ / 100 kg max user typical retail spec.
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Punching/Boxing Bag – hangs from the top bar; retailers list ~14+; box weight ~21 kg.
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Fitness Rope – battle-rope-style training accessory.
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Resistance Bands – for assisted pull-ups and mobility.
Lounge
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Hammock – dedicated PlayBase hammock for chilling. Compatibility note: several retailers specify Large (L) only; always match to your frame (check product page). Typical specs seen: ~330 × 120 cm, ~100 kg recommended user weight. Ideal for all ages under supervision.
Compatibility & “who it’s for” at a glance
By frame size
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Wall (1-bay): best for a single accessory at a time (e.g., one swing, rings, or a pull-up bar). Tight spaces, teens/adults training, or toddler swing beside a patio.
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Medium (2-bay): small gardens, 1–2 simultaneous users. Great for two swings, or swing + rings, or a mini play/fitness mix.
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Large (3-bay): typical family garden; supports a mix (e.g., swing + climbing + sport). Suits multiple kids or kid + parent.
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XL (4-bay): big families / wider age range / more training stations at once.
By accessory type
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Early years (≈1–4): Baby/Toddler Seat; Nest Swing (with supervision); Platform + Slide.
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Kids (≈3–10): Wooden/Plastic/Disc Swings; Climbing Net; Climbing Wall; Basketball hoop (lowered); Football target sheet; Trapeze.
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Tweens/Teens (10–16): Gym Rings; Trapeze; Basketball; Football sheet; Pull-Up/Dip Bars start to shine.
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Adults: Pull-Up Bar, Dip Bar, Punching Bag, Fitness Rope/Bands, Hammock. (Frame is designed for family/ domestic use; retailers often quote 100 kg per user for fitness pieces and hammocks.)
Weight & capacity notes (typical retailer specs)
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Overall frame load (retailer listing): up to ~400 kg total load for the frame; individual accessories often cite ~100 kg user weight limit. Always check the label for the specific accessory you buy.
Quick buying tips
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Choose size by “bays”: Wall=1, M=2, L=3, XL=4; think how many stations you want at once.
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Pick your side layout (TT/TL/LL) to match kids’ ages: LL is friendliest for younger climbers; TT or TL add bars for older kids/fitness.
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Match accessory size to frame size: Climbing Nets and Football Target Nets are sold in M/L variants; buy to fit your frame.
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Hammock fit: commonly listed as Large-only; confirm compatibility on the product page if you have M, XL, or Wall.
Sources
Official BERG frame sizes & “swings wide”
Official BERG accessories & sets overview (categories & items)
Individual accessory pages (examples): Trapeze, Gym Rings, Platform+Slide.
Retailer specs (detailed SKUs, max user weights, target nets, nets by size, TT/TL/LL examples):
Frame load/weight example (retailer):
Hammock specs & compatibility (retailers)