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Gelert Core 45+10 2008

£35.00

This rucksack has a good adjustable Cool Air back system; lots of padding on back and hipbelt; wand pockets; side compression straps; snow-lock extension; twin main compartments; floating lid with internal and external pockets and stowed rain cover. But 1800g is very heavy; do you need the adjustable back length, base compartment and bellows side pockets that add all this ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Regatta Survivor Endure 45

£35.00

Yet another good, basic starter 41-50 litre rucksack from Regatta. If you have never been out on the hills but want to start then may I suggest you start with this. All the basic features are provided. The pocket on the front of the pack is a good size and will allow you to access an OS map quickly. You ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Robens Winnipeg 45 2008

£40.00

This rucksack weighs 1500g; adjustable back system with airflow chimney; well-padded back and hipbelt; mesh wand pockets; rain cover in base; hydration system-compatible; external, internal lid pocket; superb price. But some other sacks are lighter or allow more airflow around the back; do you need an adjustable back system on such a small capacity sack?

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Native Planet Guide 45 2008

£55.00

This rucksack has a padded back system with airflow chimney; wide hipbelt with pockets; mesh wand pockets; bellows side pockets; compression straps; two zipped front pockets and Velcro front stash pocket; external and internal lid pockets; rain cover; hydration system-compatible. But 1930g is extremely heavy; some have more airflow; do you really need all those pockets?

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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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 ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 4
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Karrimor Vapour 45L

£90.00

This is a 41-50 litre pack that’s designed to keep the weight down. The parts that need to be sturdy are just that, while other sections are nice and light. Even the clips are designed to reduce weight, and the walking pole straps can be removed. Pockets are limited to an internal and an external pocket in the lid, while ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 4
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Lowe Alpine Airzone Centro 45+10 2008

£90.00

This rucksack has an adjustable length back system with added airflow; adjustable hipbelt; exceptionally durable; front pocket; lid pocket; removable rain cover (94g); zipped side entry to main compartment; snow-lock extension; hydration system-compatible. But 1750g is heavy; do you need this extra durability, side access and adjustable back length?

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 4
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Kathmandu Voltai (2012)

£100.00

As the lightest and cheapest of the rucksacks in our test, compromises have had to be made. In the case of the Kathmandu Voltai it’s that there’s only one back length available and it isn’t adjustable – so it will either fit you or it won’t! Also there is only one main compartment, rather than two found on others, and ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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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.

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Mountain Hardwear Dihedral 2008

£100.00

This rucksack comes in 45 litre (S) and 52 litres (M); padded back system; padded hipbelt; wand pockets; side compression straps; one main compartment with snow-lock extension; extending lid; extremely durable fabrics; hydration system-compatible. But 1870g (size M) is extremely heavy; others are lighter with more airflow; not many pockets; lid can float forward to allow water in.

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Karrimor Cougar 60-70

£100.00

This backpacking rucksack has bags of heritage and a well-proven design. The back length is adjustable on the move, thanks to the well-established SA back system, and this also allows lots of airflow around the back. The body of the sack is fairly conventional with an upper and lower main compartment, bellows side pocket, compression straps and a slim front ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Macpac Pursuit Classic

£110.00

This rucksack has a padded back system; padded hipbelt; wand pockets; side compression straps; one main compartment with snow-lock extension; extending lid; extremely durable fabrics; it’s the best sack in our test if durability is your priority. But 1850g is extremely heavy; some sacks have more airflow; some may prefer more pockets.

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Mammut Ice

£110.00

Mammut has created this very technically orientated pack primarily for climbing. The pack pockets on the front of this 41-50 litre rucksack are highly durable to prevent abrasion from sharp ice axe picks. Compression straps on the sides and lid help control excess space and give stability. The back system is also designed more for climbing so the waistbelt can ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Haglöfs Matrix 70

£117.00

The Matrix is lighter than some backpacking rucksacks we tested, and more streamlined, making it ideal for trekking with poles. The back system is a simple design, but it felt comfortable and can be adjusted for length. The main compartment has a conventional base divider and base access. There is a compression system built into the lower compartment for a ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Osprey Aura 50 (2012)

£120.00

At first glance the Osprey Aura 50 appears to be crammed with clips, straps and attachment loops – and it is! There is an impressive six external pockets and Osprey’s patented Stow on the Go trekking pole attachment system, which allows you to keep your poles slotted to your left side for easy access. This is useful in theory when ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Tatonka Yukon

£120.00

The back system of this backpacking rucksack has been tweaked for 2008 to improve comfort and stability, and generally it felt very good and fitted well. You get a zipaway front opening as well as the conventional base and main top entry. There is also a front pocket plus the usual pair of side bellows pockets, and these are all ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Mammut Hera Element 40+ (2012)

£125.00

The Mammut Hera Element 40+ (as you might imagine) boasts a capacity of 40+ litres, but accommodates a generous amount of kit with room to spare, so it’s good for trips of several days. The rucksack has two compartments, one of which can be zipped away to create a single space, and large tags on the lower zips are perfect ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Osprey Aether 70 / Ariel 65

£130.00

This backpacking rucksack can be used for a wide variety of loads and still maintain great performance. At 2070g it’s lighter than most. I liked the unique compression system that allows the front to be compressed, making the sack very stable even when only half full. I also liked the stretch pockets and stretch wand pockets. Side compression straps with ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 4
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Vaude Spline 40 2010

£130.00

It would be easy to think that the standard rucksack design is the best design for the job. But it is possible to come up with a radical rethink of how a rucksack operates. And that is exactly what the designers of the Vaude Spline have done. This sack boasts a wealth of innovative design concepts. But do they work? ...

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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 ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 4.5
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Lowe Alpine TFX Tundra 65+15

£140.00

The Torsion Fit Expedition (TFX) range of rucksacks have an adjustable back system to allow fine-tuning of the fit. The main body of this backpacking rucksack has a lower compartment, top entry and bellows side pockets tucked behind a pair of compression straps. A pair of zips on the front allow access to the main compartment, and the lid can ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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The North Face Crestone 75

£140.00

This backpacking rucksack features a moulded back panel that is perforated for improved airflow. The shoulder straps can be raised to improve fit, and the hipbelt is designed to pivot. On the back this felt comfortable, and it provided a firm, stable carry that was quite different to other sacks here. The body has slightly fewer features than some others, ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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GoLite Quest 2011

£140.00

The Golite Quest is an enormous sack with a remarkably low weight that will easily carry more than you need for a week or two. In fact, in terms of litres per gram, it’s lighter than the Ultrahike 60. It’s simple and uncluttered, has just the minimum of pockets to remain functional, and uses 50 per cent recycled fabric. DesignThe ...

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Gregory Z65 2011

£160.00

The Gregory Z65 is a ‘bells and whistles’ pack festooned with pockets, zips and straps, and sporting a complex, venting back system that offers a novel hip angle adjustment. In spite of all this, it only weighs 1750g. DesignThe Z65 is a wide pack that forms a kind of tortoise-shell shape on your back. This is partly to provide space ...

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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 ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0

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