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Mammut Creon Classic (2011)

£75.00

From the outside, it looks like a simple pack and there aren’t too many straps and flappy bits to get in the way. Even the bottle pockets have zips to tidy away and secure your water – bad news for Duke of Edinburgh hikers, with their flapping tin cups et al, but good news for everybody else who doesn’t like ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Deuter Futura 32 (2011)

£85.00

The hip pads are great – supportive all the way around to the front and shaped to offer maximum comfort. The pull-together waist adjustment is great for getting a snug fit, too. The shoulder straps are also well-padded with a dimpled face fabric to help draw away moisture. The Air Comfort back system does allow air to circulate around well, ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Osprey Atmos 35 (2011)

£100.00

A cracking pack from Osprey with a technical feel to it and a lot of different fabrics used throughout. The main compartment is huge and access to it is good – through a zip opening with some pleasingly large zip-pulls. The zip entry may not be for everyone as there is a slight increase in the chance of getting water ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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The North Face Terra 35 (2011)

£105.00

One of the few packs to use a padded, channelled back system, and it’s one of the best. Although warmer than mesh systems, the channels do help keep the centre of gravity close to the body, making this more stable for those looking to move a bit quicker or even scramble. It also keeps the weight down. There is a ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Berghaus Freeflow 35+8 (2011)

£80.00

A great pack for all-round walking, with an extra eight litres of expandable capacity for when you need to carry a bit more kit. The Freeflow back system is excellent, with minimal contact across the majority of the back and excellent padding in areas where it’s needed (hips and shoulders). The padding around the waistbelt is solid enough, and extends ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Lowe Alpine Airzone Centro 35+10 (2011)

£100.00

This is an excellent, technical pack with lots of features common to larger packs. In fact it will work well for overnight trips too, with its expandable 10 litres of extra capacity. The floating lid can be adjusted to hold more in the main compartment, and there are plenty of compression straps to expand or contract the pack as necessary. ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 5
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Vaude Brenta 35 (2011)

£80.00

The adjustable back system has to be the biggest draw for this pack, being one of the simplest to adjust and allowing you to customise the fit. The real benefit comes from the ability to customise the amount of curve in the suspended mesh back system. Two small tabs are all it takes and so the pack can be adjusted ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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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 ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 2
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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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 ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 2
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Karrimor Airspace 35+5 (2011)

£75.00

The back system is a little different to others, with a thinner area in contact with the back, which can be a little awkward at first compared to wider mesh vents. The hip belt also flexes independently of the rest of the pack, which does allow for more comfort and movement in the hips, although it can sometimes stick into ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Gregory Jade 35 (2011)

£94.00

A really comfortable pack with plenty of space for extra kit. It’s got lightweight, flexible and padded hip fins and shoulder straps, and the load is distributed easily across the hips. It’s also got a suspended mesh back system with padded lumbar support so that load-carrying is comfortable and sweat-free. The main compartment is really big, with a zipped panel ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 5
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Osprey Aura 35 (2011)

£100.00

One of the most comfortable women’s daypacks around, with a soft mesh hip belt and nicely rounded shoulder straps. The lightweight frame provides excellent load-carrying support, and the suspended mesh back system stops you getting sweaty. Inside, this pack is cavernous, with plenty of space for everything you’ll need on a long winter walk. The main compartment has a wide, ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Deuter Futura Pro 34 SL (2011)

£100.00

Lots of padding on the hip fins and shoulder straps means the Futura Pro really excels at carrying lots of heavy winter kit. On the downside, it actually makes the pack quite heavy in itself. However, the hip fins and lumbar support hug the hips beautifully, keeping the load stable, comfortable, and distributed evenly across the hips. Pull-forward adjustment allows ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Lowe Alpine Airzone Centro ND35 (2011)

£100.00

A classic walking pack that’s durable, comfortable, and carries loads with ease. There’s slightly less room in the main compartment than some, but there’s a large expansion pocket on the front (perfect for carrying waterproofs), and a really useful zip pocket for storing kit you want quick access to. The lid pockets are on the small side, though. It’s got ...

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

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 2
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Rohan Stravaig 35 (2011)

£85.00

A less-ventilated pack than some, with a channelled back rather than suspended mesh. The benefit of a channelled back system is that it keeps the load very close to your centre of gravity so that even heavy loads feel stable. The obvious downside is that you don’t get the airflow offered by suspended mesh back systems. There’s plenty of padding ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Geigerrig Rig 1600 Pack 2011

£115.00

You have to stay well-hydrated to keep your energy levels high and prevent headaches, no matter if you are sitting at a desk or hurtling across the hills. The water bottle has been the traditional choice, while systems that deliver water on demand have become popular with walkers. But the latest hydration innovation from Geigerrig could be the ultimate in ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Lowe Alpine Nanon 40:45 2011

£140.00

The Lowe Alpine Nanon 40:45 weighs in at just 1320g but it’s packed with more features than most rucksacks here. It even has an adjustable backlength, so the same rucksack can be adapted to fit a wider range of people. The Nanon 40:45 also gets an exceptionally good hipbelt that’s designed to fit a variety of body shapes. This all ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Mammut Creon Pro 2011

£125.00

The Mammut Creon Pro takes a radical look at back system comfort by providing a mesh frame that allows airflow across the back, which can also be adjusted to allow a closer fit when scrambling. This works surprisingly well, although when adjusted to sit closer to the body it’s not as comfortable because it lacks the cushioning or airflow. The ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Osprey Atmos 50 2011

£120.00

Osprey has rapidly developed itself as a brand that provides excellent, comfortable and well-designed rucksacks, and the Atmos 50 is a good example of this. Many Osprey sacks feature the Airspeed breathable back panel, which holds the sack away from the body for great airflow. You also get perforated padding on the shoulder straps and hipbelt to make the sack ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Fjällräven Friluft 45 2011

£120.00

The Friluft 45 is the first Fjällräven rucksack I’ve ever tested, and it’s a cracking piece of kit. It manages to be lighter than most here at just 1450g, but it also provides a well-ventilated back system that allows a lot of airflow while keeping the sack close to your back. The sides of the back system have foam mesh ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Lightwave Fastpack 50 2011

£115.00

Weighing in at just 1100g, the Lightwave Fastpack 50 is the lightest sack we looked at – and yet it has a capacity of 50 litres, making it bigger than most on test. The majority of the weight saving comes from the simplicity of its design, which you’ll either love or hate. You get a fairly simple back system with ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Deuter Futura Pro 42 2011

£110.00

If you prefer plenty of storage options, the Deuter Futura Pro 42 is the sack for you – as it has four external pockets. There are two side bellows pockets that allow the sack to be narrow and neat if you want to go scrambling, but which can be opened out when you’re walking – ideal for holding water bottles, ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Pod Phoenix 45 2011

£100.00

The Pod Phoenix 45 is the latest rucksack from a brand that started life making gear in Sheffield back in the Eighties. This sack’s heritage is clear to see too, as save for the hydration pocket inside it’s a traditional single-compartment design that’s free of fussy details. It’s made from a tough canvas-like fabric that’s 65 per cent polyester and ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Berghaus Freeflow Pro 40 2011

£100.00

Berghaus’ Freeflow range of rucksacks has been popular for many years. The Pro version came out in 2010 and keeps the rucksack closer to the wearer while still allowing air to flow across the back. For extra comfort the shoulder straps and hipbelt are perforated so you’ll get less sweaty. It has two internal compartments, but you can zip away ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 5
  • Owners' rating rating is 0

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