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This daysack from Vaude has a long back, which positions the shoulder straps in exactly the right place, while allowing the well-padded waist belt to hug your hips perfectly. The Aeroflex concave back system keeps you cool and dry, and the shoulder straps are extremely comfortable. Good range of adjustment on the chest strap, too. The tall, slim profile does ...

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Vaude Triset 25+4

£40.00

The Vaude Triset 25+4 unisex rucksack has a narrow shape and concave back system that are cool and comfy. The Vaude Triset 25+4 hip fins feel lovely, too, even when carrying heavy loads, and the shoulder straps are nicely padded. A light and incredibly stable pack with twin compression straps and a slim profile that really does hug the whole ...

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Karrimor Kodiak 30

£40.00

At just 844g this 30-40 litre rucksack is one of the lightest sacks in this review. It is extremely simple, yet it manages to embody the basics of functional performance. So you get a padded back system, with some airflow channels to reduce sweat buildup. The waistbelt is a basic webbing design but it is wide enough to be reasonably ...

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Vaude Triset 25+4

£45.00

A classic pack that has done consistently well over the years. The Triset is tall and slim, perfect for steep and strenuous going, with a well-padded, contoured harness and an excellent concave back system that is cool and stable. The additional 4L capacity comes from two expandable side pockets that will easily take a water bottle or flask. It also ...

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Lowe Alpine Mintaka Air ND 25

£49.00

The back system on this 25-litre rucksack from Lowe Alpine has been redesigned and works really well to keep your back cool, although it is slightly less comfortable than the old, more padded one. However, the harness fits really well and the contoured shoulder straps sit comfortably, even with a full load. The lightweight and simple design of this pack ...

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Berghaus Freeflow 20

£50.00

A streamlined little pack, with no little straps and fiddly bits to get in the way. On the back it does feel quite small and the length of this particular model is short. There are no compression straps, but the curved design and relatively compact capacity means that they’re not really missed. The back system is an updated version of ...

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Deuter Futura 22 AC SL

£50.00

This daysack from Deuter has a funky modern design, with comfortable, padded shoulder straps and a waist belt with small hip pads that distribute the load well. It has a twin main compartment and two useful, if rather small, pockets. It’s quite short though, with a slightly bulging shape that feels a little unstable when full, although the double compression ...

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Vaude Triset 25+4 rucksack

£50.00

This latest Triset incarnation features narrower shoulder straps and a web of shock cord on the front that’s ideal for carrying a wet waterproof. It’s a tall, slim pack, with excellent compression straps that will hold just about any size load securely. And as such it’s best-suited to more energetic walking or even scrambling. It offers incredibly good value for ...

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Vango Stealth 40+8 2008

£50.00

Vango has always been a brand that you can rely on for coming up with superb-value products – and the Stealth rucksack is no exception. You get a well-padded back system that can also be adjusted for length. This has good stiffness to make packing easier. The body is a simple single compartment with a useful front pocket that is ...

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Karrimor Airspace 30

£50.00

This daysack is similar to a technical climbing ’sack in concept with no unnecessary clutter and a clean, streamlined profile. The back system is adjustable, with shoulder straps you can alter at the top, a chest strap and hipbelt. The pocket on the body of the pack is comfortably OS map-sized. Plastic lugs and adjustable elastic allow for walking poles ...

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Lowe Alpine Mountain Marathon 32 rucksack (2008)

£50.00

ReviewThis ultralight rucksack offers good features, starting with a reasonable weight of 760g for a 32 litre capacity. The back is a simple padded design with padded hipbelt fins. The shoulder straps get air-vented padding to improve comfort. Pockets on the hipbelt are ideal for snacks or a GPS, plus there are pockets fitted to the shoulder straps that can ...

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Salomon Raid Revo 30 rucksack (2008)

£50.00

At 670g the Revo is one of the lightest 30 litre ultralight rucksacks. The back system has padded zones to allow some airflow and increase comfort, while wide, padded hipbelt fins are ideal for transferring the load to the hips. There are zipped pockets on the hipbelt for easy access to energy bars. On the side of the main sack ...

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Vaude Triset 35 + 8

£55.00

The Triset rucksack fitted well – with a very long back and lovely slim profile. It has modest padding, but is ample for its size. We found the Aeroflex concave back system cool and very stable. The tall, slim profile makes it best for rugged terrain or scrambling, but this, combined with its huge volume, makes it more fiddly to ...

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inov-8 Race Pro 30 2011

£55.00

inov-8’s Race Pro is indeed an innovative pack, which is perhaps to be expected from a running brand that made its name by thinking outside the box. This pack ingeniously builds the hydration system into the hipbelt to give a very stable and comfortable carry. DesignIt’s impossible not to start with the ingenious ‘H20rizontal Hydration System’. This is a separately ...

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Berghaus Freeflow 25+5

£55.00

The Berghaus Freeflow 25+5 women's rucksack fits the back and shoulders so snugly it will feel like it has grown there. We especially like the Berghaus Freeflow 25+5's padded hip fins and super-comfy shoulder straps. The chest strap is quite short, so bigger-busted women should check it fits. A roomy pack with an extra five litres in the side expansion ...

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Lowe Alpine Airzone ND22 rucksack

£55.00

Well-designed, nice looking, and most importantly, very comfortable, this 22L version of the AirZone is perfect for day-walks in the summer when you need less spare clothing. The main compartment is streamlined yet spacious; there are two pockets in the lid, and a large pocket on the front that’s useful for stuffing away waterproofs. It’s got a lightweight, women-specific harness ...

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Kathmandu Nowaki 30L 2009

£55.00

The Kathmandu Nowaki 30L rucksack would suit people with long backs who like to take plenty on day walks. You get 7 litres more than advertised with this long, comfy sack, which is good news if you like a roomier bag for less cash that’s still under 1000g. The robust simplicity of this sack gets it into the final. Despite ...

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Vaude Maremma 28

£55.00

This daysack from Vaude is a comfortable, stable pack that carries a full load very effectively. The harness is flimsy compared to the best in class, but the soft shoulder straps, which are fleece-lined to prevent chafing, are excellent. It’s a lightweight model that comes with a compass, thermometer, whistle and sit mat. The pale coloured liner and large main ...

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OMM Classic Marathon 32L rucksack (2008)

£55.00

ReviewThis ultralight rucksack is a classic mountain marathon sack. The clever part is that the back stiffening has been replaced by a removable folding OMM Duomat. When removed it folds out to form a 80cm long sleeping mat that can be attached to a second Duomat to form a full-length sleep mat. Including the mat the sack weighs 704g, which ...

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OMM Classic Marathon 32 2009

£60.00

The OMM Classic Marathon 32 is a well-thought-out, light, stable unisex rucksack for walkers and adventure racers. It’s not the lightest walking/running sack we tested, at just over 700g, but it is a better design. It fits medium back lengths well, and the shoulder straps flex well around a ladies’ narrower top half. Poles, axes and skis can be secured ...

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OMM Classic Marathon 32 2010

£60.00

The OMM Classic Marathon 32 sets the standard for mountain marathon and hill running events by being incredibly well-thought-through and functional. At 680g it isn’t the lightest pack available, but the added weight works hard: the back panel pulls out to form a half-length sleep mat, and side bungees and outside netting can be used to stash waterproofs and clothing ...

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Raidlight Runner R-Lite rucksack (2008)

£60.00

ReviewThis ultralight rucksack weighs in at 708g, so it’s among the lightest 30 litre sacks here. There are lots of great features here too, including padded zones that lift the body of the sack away from the torso for greater airflow. The shoulder straps have air-vented padding too. The hipbelt is well-padded and stiff enough to take part of the ...

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VAUDE TRISET 35+8

£60.00

Review: The concave back system is cool and reasonably stable. The straps aren’t as luxurious as some, but are still comfy even when carrying large loads. This is a huge pack with as much as 43 litres of storage when stuffed to the gunnels. It’s tall and slim but has no bottom or side access, so can be tricky to ...

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Karrimor Marathon 30 rucksack (2008)

£60.00

ReviewThis ultralight rucksack has a good entry-level capacity of 30 litres coupled with a respectable weight of 652g for the sack. You also get a 128g hydration bladder provided for the price, which again is very respectable. The sack has a plain, padded back panel with padded hipbelt and shoulder straps, making this a reasonably comfortable carry. The main compartment ...

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Osprey Kestrel 28

£60.00

The Osprey Kestrel 28 unisex rucksack has an adjustable back length and a cool but stable back system; it’s hard to fault its comfort or fit. The Osprey Kestrel 28 shoulder straps are seriously contoured and well padded. Superbly featured, too. It has an excellent quick storage facility for walking poles – there's a holster on one shoulder strap that ...