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Vango Sherpa

£50.00

This is a 41-50 litre rucksack that is better suited to backpacking rather than day walking. This is not a bad thing, as what it does, it does very well. The back system is not only fully adjustable, but it also lengthens for a more precise fit. The pack can be compressed from both the sides and the base, and ...

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Berghaus Antaeus 45+8

£70.00

This 41-50 litre rucksack is a reliable all-rounder. The back system can be adjusted in all the usual ways, as well as being lengthened to obtain a more precise fit. There is also a good selection of pockets: a good OS map-sized one on the front of the pack and two compressible side pockets. These are useful as you can ...

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The North Face Terra 40 2008

£80.00

This rucksack has an airflow back system; well-padded back and hipbelts; mesh wand pockets; side compression straps; stretch side pockets; stretch front pocket; lower external access; hydration system-compatible; lid with external pocket; tough; men’s and women’s fits. But 2200g is very heavy; three compartments may be more than some users will need; back system offers more support and padding than ...

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Tatonka Luna 45

£100.00

This 41-50 litre rucksack is the backpacker’s dream. It has features for the hill while also fitting all the criteria for heading off around the world. The pack comes with a zip-out divider and an opening at the base so you can easily get at things you packed at the bottom or separate out dirty clothes. There is a selection ...

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Tatonka Crest/Luna 50 2008

£100.00

This rucksack has an adjustable back system; very well-padded back, airflow chimney; very wide padded hipbelt; base compartment with external access; mesh wand pocket; side compression straps; front pocket; lid with internal and external pockets; men’s and women’s fit. But 2000g is very heavy; more of a small backpacking sack for heavy loads than a large day sack.

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Vaude Jolly Comfort

£115.00

I’ve been carrying Artie around in a Jolly Comfort since he was six months old and if I was in the market for a carrier this is definitely the one I’d opt for because A) it has a good specifications for UK walkers and B) it offers the kind of value for money that I demand (I am a devout ...

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Berghaus C7 2 Series 70+10

£130.00

This backpacking rucksack, which comes in men’s and women’s styles, is big brother to the £100 Berghaus C7 1 Series 65+10 with the only difference being the price and capacity. The back system is unique as it is able to flex and move with the body, while maintaining stability of the load. This clever trick is achieved by having a ...

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Macpac Traverse/Esprit

£130.00

This backpacking rucksack, which comes in men’s and women’s styles, focuses on basic but essential features coupled with durability – making it just the job for those that want a tough load-lugger that can be put through month after month of hard use. At the heart of the design is Macpac’s Aztec HC fabric, which is designed to be exceptionally ...

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Millet Nanda 70+10

£130.00

This men’s backpacking rucksack has a reasonable weight of 2450g; radical front zip opening may be useful for travellers; massive bellows side pockets; mesh wand pockets; side compression straps; adjustable back length; removable extension lid; rain cover; reasonably comfortable. But very squeaky backsystem; some ‘sacks are more comfortable and better for heavy loads; floating lid can allow water into main ...

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Osprey Aether 70/Ariel 65

£130.00

This backpacking rucksack, which comes in men’s and women’s styles, hits a completely different user to other ‘sacks in its class as it can be used for a wide variety of loads and still maintain a great performance. Firstly, check the weight. At 2070g it’s very light for a 70 litre ‘sack. But of further interest is the unique compression ...

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Black Diamond Predator

£135.00

This is a really technical 41-50 litre rucksack, intended for hardcore mountain use. Features such as a deep double cord snow-lock with compression straps and a removable lid, crampon pocket, ice axe pockets and ski guides leave you in no doubt of this. There is a selection of pockets, and all three of them are in the lid (one internal ...

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Lowe Alpine Cerro Torre 65+20

£140.00

This classic backpacking rucksack, which comes in men’s and women’s styles, is now updated with a new lightweight body fabric and an uprated version of the APS7 back system with improved body-contact fabrics and construction. The back system is easy to adjust, and very comfortable and stable. The body is based around two main compartments. Unusually, the latest version included ...

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Deuter Air Contact 65+10

£140.00

The Deuter Air Contact range of rucksacks have frequently been well-received in Trail magazine reviews and this backpacking rucksack, which comes in a men’s fit, once more met high expectations. The adjustable back system is easily adjusted and comfortable, thanks to lots of well-designed padding. The body of the ‘sack has bellows side pockets, compression straps and wand pockets which ...

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Vaude Formula 60

£150.00

This backpacking rucksack, which comes in men’s and women’s styles, is built around an adjustable Polyflex frame system that allows the shoulder straps to be adjusted sideways for a better fit. There is a huge lumbar pad and hipbelt with good airflow around the rest of the back. This creates a comfortable, well-fitting and stable back system. The body of ...

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Littlelife Voyager

£150.00

Parenting doesn’t mean you have to give up heading to the hills, but it’s clearly not a good idea to make your kids endure marathon Munro-bagging epics. And while this carrier will happily cope with low-level walking, it wasn’t my favourite choice for the hills. There are plenty of good features: foot stirrups to support older children’s legs, plenty of ...

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The North Face Outrider 75

£165.00

This backpacking rucksack, which comes in men’s and women’s styles, is 2640g, which is a reasonable weight. It is based around a back system that is designed to transfer load onto the hipbelt. It also has open construction of padding to improve breathability in the contact areas. You get a removable hydration system holder with shoulder straps inside too. The ...

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The North Face Primero 70 2008

£185.00

The bigger the load, the harder it is to make it a comfy carry. It’s natural to want to backpack light, but sometimes you need a stack of gear lightweight sacks can’t hack. To carry 25-30kg you need a sack designed for the job. Cue the Primero 70. The North Face designers started from scratch with this sack, looking at ...

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Macpac Vamoose

£195.00

Very comfortable on your back and with the perfect range of specifications for UK hills, this is easily the best child carrier that we tested. I had to select one of these six carriers for a walking trip to France, and it came down to a choice between the Macpac and the superbly comfortable Kelty Kids Adventure. But as we ...

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Karrimor Jaguar ST 75-95 2009

£200.00

The Jaguar has been a staple of the Karrimor range for decades, and its latest incarnation includes taped waterproof seams and an update to the classic Self Adjust (SA) back system. A highly waterproof pack is a real bonus for UK walking, and it will fit a wider range of back sizes than many on test. Design The new ...

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Vaude Versametric Proof 65+10

£200.00

There are lots of ways to improve the comfort of a rucksack on the hill, and one of the most important factors to consider is how well the sack’s back system is designed to match the shape of the wearer’s back. Vaude’s Versametric back system features a stiff and supportive polycarbonate frame to reduce the energy used on every step ...

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Gregory Baltoro 70 2009

£200.00

Part of Gregory’s Backpacking range, the Baltoro is a big pack with a relatively low weight (2.66kg). The innovative dynamic back system has independently rotating hipbelts that move with your body to allow a natural walking motion. With plenty of pockets and easy main body access from the top, bottom and front, it’s well designed for backpacking. Design The ...

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VauDe Versametric Proof 65+10 2009

£230.00

It’s a rucksack, but not like any you’ve seen before. With a full-length waterproof zip along the entire main compartment, taped seams throughout and a hipbelt system that swings as you walk, the Versametric Proof is, well, Not Like Other Sacks. Design The first thing that strikes you about the Versametric is that it’s a clean and simple design, ...

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Mountain Hardwear Maestro

£240.00

At 2380g this is a relatively lightweight backpacking rucksack that comes in men’s and women’s styles. But the real story here is the unique Exodus back system that really hugs the body while having minimal contact areas and a high degree of freedom of movement. The ‘sack is very narrow too so you can easily move your arms back and ...