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This is a pack designed in a classical way. It’s not exactly NASA in its technicality, more straightforward and dependable, and as such not particularly exciting. The fabric used is fairly hard-wearing and will survive a few scrapes without any discernable damage. In wet weather you will need to make sure your kit is waterproofed inside. There is a rain ...

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EUROHIKE WILDERNESS AIR

£25.00

Review: The concave back system was cool and effective without holding the load too far away from the back, and the straps had all the right adjustment and felt comfortable when done up. Cheap plastic buckles and a slightly flimsy polyester fabric make it obvious that this is a budget-end pack, but it carries well enough, even when full, and ...

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Outwell Hiker rucksack

£27.00

An inexpensive pack and therefore understandably quite basic, but the Hiker still does the job, and is ideal if you tend to stick to shorter, easier walks where all you need is some water and a few snacks. The back system is flimsy and offers limited ventilation, but the harness does a reasonable job with plenty of adjustment where needed. ...

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Aztec Cerro 35

£28.00

This daysack from Aztec has a channelled back that is cool enough, but it’s a little flimsy so careful packing is needed. The shoulder straps are well padded and reasonably positioned, but the chest strap is a little high. Although not as substantial as some and with fewer bells and whistles, the Cerro doesn’t feel too bad on your back, ...

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Eurohike Aqua Revolution 35

£30.00

This 30-40 litre rucksack weighs 1115g; well-padded back system; zipped front and side pockets; mesh wand pockets; compression straps; removable rain cover (58g); roll-top closure waterproof liner in lid pocket. But compression straps don’t allow much compression; zipped front access not ideal when a liner is used; waterproof-lined lid pocket is an odd addition as the main compartment is not ...

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Robens Fairbanks 35 2009

£30.00

The Robens Fairbanks 35 rucksack weighs 1003g; medium back; low price; top pocket plus zip pocket; front bungees; 2 elasticated mesh side pockets; one pole or ice axe loop; simple vented back; black raincover; basic padded hipbelt. But it’s 5 litres undersize at 30 litres so may not be big enough; would benefit from more lid or sack front pockets ...

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Gelert Fusion 35

£35.00

This 30-40 litre rucksack weighs 950g; partially padded back; hydration system-compatible; single-buckle lid closure for ease; compression straps; mesh wand pockets; snow-lock extension to main compartment; lid pocket.But padding on back is restricted to lumbar area and hipbelt but not top of back.

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Regatta X-ERT 25

£35.00

Regatta X-ERT 25 unisex rucksack has an effective concave back system that’s both cool and comfortable. The Regatta X-ERT 25 has well-padded straps that feel soft and spread the load well, although they are perhaps a bit too padded for a pack of this size. Quite heavy, the X-ERT is a little over-elaborate for 25 litres. That said, it has ...

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Regatta X-ERT 35L 2010

£35.00

The best ‘budget buy’, the Regatta X-ERT 35L (1280g) almost achieves great things: it’s light, perfectly comfy up to a certain load and has an adjustable, ventilated back system. But it has some very eccentric features: most notably the large external pocket with a tiny zipped entrance, two tiny-capacity side pockets and a hidden key stash. Stockists – tel. (0161) ...

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Vango Tiree 25 unisex rucksack

£35.00

The Vango Tiree 25 unisex rucksack has a good, channelled back system – comfortable, cool and it holds the load close to your back. The Vango Tiree 25 hip belt is comfy, too, but the shoulder straps feel a little too padded. A good size for day-walks and we like the double lid pocket – useful for separating regularly needed ...

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Blacks Alpine 30+5 (2011)

£35.00

No award-winner but a fairly capable pack for the price. There are a few technical features that you’d expect to find in a decent walking pack, albeit not quite as well executed as on more expensive bags. A padded back system does boost comfort and keep the load tight to your back, but has no venting at all which does ...

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Vango Flux 30 rucksack (2008)

£40.00

ReviewThis ultralight rucksack has a 30 litres capacity; padded back system with well-padded lumbar pad and hipbelt fins; hipbelt pockets; mesh side pockets; compression straps; front elasticated compressor; hydration system-compatible; internal and external lid pockets; excellent value. But it’s heavy for runners at 900g.

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Euro Hike Hydro 35+5 (2011)

£40.00

One of the cheaper models and as a result doesn’t have the technical features of others. The back system uses simple padding that does keep the load close to your centre of gravity, but doesn’t allow air to circulate and so quickly leads to a sweaty and uncomfortable back. Also it isn’t very well protected and you have to be ...

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Berghaus Remote 25

£40.00

A flimsy, low-cost pack that is better-suited to casual use or travel. The channelled back has no reinforcement so doesn’t distribute loads very well and doesn’t protect the back from hard or sharp objects. Works well when only lightly loaded – courtesy of useful side compression straps – but struggles with a full and heavy load. The main opening is ...

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Eurohike Hydro 35 2010

£40.00

The Eurohike Hydro 35’s simple back system is comfy but not too technical. It’s not too heavy at 880g, but you could strip it down to make a really good lightweight day pack offering great value for money. But its built-in dry bag was awkward to close and seemed to negate the need for the rain cover. The lid pocket ...

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Gelert Fusion 35 2009

£40.00

The Gelert Fusion 35 rucksack has a tested capacity of 35 litres; long back; simple, top zip and underside pockets; 2 pole or ice axe loops, front bungee, 2 stretch mesh side pockets, vented back, reinforced base, orange rain cover, comfy hipbelt. But it’s heavy at 1903g; would benefit from a front pocket, a narrower women’s fit and contouring on ...

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BERGHAUS W ROAM 30

£45.00

Review: The simple and lightweight harness was nicely soft and flexible, although the shoulder straps were set too far apart. Also the chest strap was rather fiddly. A large and lightweight pack with a simple ‘old school’ design that will really appeal to some. However, it’s already looking quite scuffed so the low weight and price probably come at the ...

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Coleman Crossroads 28

£50.00

The Coleman Crossroads 28 unisex rucksack is quite a basic pack comfort-wise, with a very flat, channelled back system and simple webbing for the waist and chest straps. The Coleman Crossroads 28 shoulder straps are well-contoured and, overall, it doesn’t feel bad at all. Very stable, thanks to the close-fitting back system and double compression straps. Easy to pack, with ...

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The North Face Ray 20

£50.00

The North Face Ray 20 women's rucksack has a channelled back system that's comfortable, but tends to bulge when full. The North Face Ray 20 clings to your back like a limpet, so it's very stable, but also quite sweaty. Lightweight, but the complex array of internal pockets – including a huge one for a hydration bladder – tends to ...

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Regatta Adventure Tech 35 (2011)

£50.00

A basic-looking pack with all the usual features you would hope to find on a 35-litre pack, but at a more reasonable price. You get a suspended mesh back system, hydration pack-compatibility, a rain cover and somewhere to store your poles. What does suffer, however, is a little reassurance in the quality stakes. The fabric used does feel noticeably thinner ...

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Vango Airtrek 2010

£50.00

The Vango Airtrek offers a rain cover, adjustable ventilated back system, good pockets and a relatively comfy carry. It is hydration-compatible with a useful external pocket on the rear for carrying waterproofs or easy access layers. But it’s relatively heavy at around 1700g and lacks the comfort factor of packs in the next price bracket up. Stockists – tel. 0844 ...

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Tatonka Breva 20

£55.00

The Tatonka Breva 20 women's rucksack offers back length which means you're able to get a good fit, but we would have preferred more padding on the hip belt. We like the comfortable soft shoulder straps and concave back system. The Tatonka Breva 20 is streamlined and lightweight, although we’d have liked some compression straps to secure the load. More ...

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Pod Rocsac

£60.00

This 30-40 litre rucksack weighs 840g, which is relatively light; single lid buckle; durable fabric; simple, effective design; compression straps; lid pocket; ideal for climbers, scramblers and hill-walkers who don’t need frills.But no wand pockets; back not as comfy as others; no snow-lock extension; relatively small lid pocket.

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Tatonka Breva 20 rucksack

£60.00

The Breva is a traditionally styled pack with an adjustable back length system – ideal for petite women. The harness carries loads well, but the broad shoulder straps won’t suit women with narrow shoulders. Conversely, the chest strap is quite short, which won’t suit women with large busts. There’s a rain cover in the lid, although it hasn’t got a ...

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Coleman Exponent Tatarian X50 2008

£60.00

This rucksack has an adjustable, padded back system; very wide, padded hipbelt fins; mesh wand pockets; compression straps; zipped front pocket; extending lid; lid pocket; small snow-lock extension; hydration system-compatible; superb price for what you get. But 1710g is heavy; stiff hipbelt not comfiest; floating lid can potentially let water in.