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The North Face Terra 65 2010

£130.00

There are two broad schools of thought in rucksack design. Either keep things simple by offering a stripped-down back system to ensure the pack is light and functional, or go for comfort with an engineered back system that adds weight but makes lugging heavier loads easier. The North Face’s Terra 65 rucksack falls into the second camp. It’s not as ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Lowe Alpine TFX Summit 65+15 2009

£200.00

A luxury pack that oozes quality craftsmanship, the Summit is excellent and comfortable. It sports a variety of frills, but most of all it’s a great way to carry heavy loads.   Design The Torso Fit Expedition (TFX) back system is sturdy and well-padded. It offers a degree of flexibility that is a good compromise between freedom of movement and ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
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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, ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
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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 ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
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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 ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
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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 ...

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

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

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

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
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Golite Galaxy

£150.00

This men’s backpacking rucksack only weighs 1620g; 62+8 litres capacity; stiff back panel to resist pressure from rucksack contents; hydration system-compatible floating lid; good for 15kg loads; mesh wand pockets; side compression straps; two large front pockets; available in three back lengths. But floating lid could allow water to seep into main compartment; not as comfortable as heavier ‘sacks; buckles ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 2
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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 ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 2
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Lowe Alpine Frontier

£120.00

This rucksack from Lowe Alpine must be one of the most comfortable ever, making even huge loads feel quite manageable. It has an adjustable back length and large lid pockets – ideal for things you need to get to quickly. It also has a zip down the front, allowing easy access to the main compartment.

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

£100.00

This rucksack from Karrimor has an easily adjustable back-length and minimum contact points, making this a comfy ’pack. Build quality is spot-on, earning it a lifetime guarantee. It has a split main compartment and a good selection of pockets, although the side ones are a little bulbous and clumsy-looking.

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 4
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Berghaus C7 1 Series

£100.00

This rucksack from Berghaus has the very impressive Bioflex back system, which can be adjusted while you’re actually wearing it. It also swivels slightly as you move, meaning it doesn’t pull you off balance. It’s well built, with good pockets, and is an ideal size.

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

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