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Features like the headphone collar for your mp3 player make this more of a general use pack, suitable for the daily commute as well as the great outdoors. Some other bits such as the mesh side pockets don’t feel as useful as they could be, not being large enough to hold a water bottle of any kind. There is a ...

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Lowe Alpine Edge 22XL

£40.00

This lower-priced pack from Lowe Alpine may not have a fancy back system or ribbons of straps dangling from the back, but what it does have is a solid build construction along with a clean enough design, making it practical for day-to-day use as well as more outdoor activities. On a recent recent trip to Turkey is was at home ...

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Regatta X-Cert Lightweight 20L

£30.00

It’s certainly stripped back, with no waist strap, and only a flimsy padded back system for strength and comfort. You have to be careful when loading it to keep soft kit towards your back and you can’t overfill it (which is all too easy to do) otherwise it will sit uncomfortably. There are a couple of mesh side pockets, normally ...

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Sprayway Stella

£20.00

A tall, slim and lightweight pack that only costs an unbelievable £20. Features are kept to a minimum, although it boasts two pockets in the lid, a zipped pocket inside, and two side mesh pockets that will take a water bottle. The main compartment is long and narrow, with a single-buckle lid and drawcord closure. It’s a nicely styled pack ...

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Eurohike Air Trek 35

£45.00

There’s a healthy amount of padding on the hips and shoulders of this pack, although it does squash down fairly quickly in use, and can be sweaty. There is also some rather strange lateral padding across the neck, which just gets in the way. Bellows pockets on the side are big enough for a flask or water bottle, but do ...

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Vango Airtek 25 rucksack

£40.00

With an efficient concave, airflow back system and a comfortable, breathable and very adjustable harness, the Airtrek offers superb value for money. It’s not the largest pack, and the split main compartment doesn’t help either, but it has useful pockets in the lid and on the front, and another on the hip belt that’s ideal for a GPS or small ...

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Vango Airvent 25l

£45.00

Comfortable, well-built and bristling with features including a great selection of pockets, a rain cover, and a cool and stable back system. It carried a large load well but struggled a little with smaller ones, as there’s no compression straps to prevent heavier items moving around. Hydration system-compatible, but the port for the hose is so small that it’s necessary ...

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Robens Tacoma 25

£25.00

Low-priced option for those on a budget not looking for too much carrying power. Very small with only limited pockets, which will suit those not demanding too much for their money. Decent concave/mesh back system that is both cool and comfortable, and it also felt quite stable. The walking pole holders leave a bit to be desired, but it is ...

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Eurohike Revolution Aqua

£30.00

Waterproof, courtesy of a fully lined main compartment and lid pocket that comes with roll-up closures, but it does add weight, and makes it fiddlier than most to pack and access. Aside from this, it’s comfortable and stable, and handles big weights extremely well, thanks to well-padded shoulder straps and hip fins. Fitwise, the channelled back is quite short; and ...

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Vango Traversa 35 2009

£40.00

The Vango Traversa 35 rucksack has a medium back; comfy shoulder straps; top zip pocket; 2 pole or ice axe loops, front daisy chain, 2 mesh side pockets, comfy hipbelt, removable back stiffener, drawcorded bottom part, red rain cover. But it’s quite heavy at 1351g; undersized by 5 litres at a tested capacity of 30 litres – might not be ...

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Highlander Munro 35 2009

£35.00

The Highlander Munro 35 rucksack has a tested capacity of 36 litres; low price; long back; top lid pocket, black raincover; mesh underside pocket, top bungee; vented back, inside pocket; comfy shoulder straps; large front pocket, daisy chain, 2 large side pockets; less comfy hipbelt; 2 pole end holders, 1 ice axe loop. But it’s the third heaviest at 1534g; ...

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Lowe Alpine Airzone 25

£45.00

The Lowe Alpine Airzone 25 unisex rucksack has a great back system and we really like its hip fins, which are light and comfy yet grip like limpets! The Lowe Alpine Airzone 25 has mesh shoulder straps also help to make this a really comfortable pack. The small lid pocket and a hydration pocket seem too low. With no compression ...

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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?

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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 ...

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Berghaus Mach 24 rucksack (2008)

£45.00

ReviewAt 672g this ultralight rucksack is very light; can strip down to 642g; internal compression system keeps outside neat; padded hipbelt fins with pockets; three external elasticated pockets; internal and external lid pockets; hydration unit-compatible. But it has only 24 litres capacity; gear can’t be stashed on outside; less reflective than other packs.

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Lafuma Active 30 rucksack (2008)

£45.00

ReviewThis ultralight rucksack has a 30 litre capacity; stiffened back with airflow and padded zones; small side pockets; unique compression system provides excellent stability; front gear compressor; front pocket; hipbelt with padded fins and zipped pockets; hydration system-compatible; durable materials. But it’s a bit heavy at 828g; rather small side pockets.

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Vaude Rock Ultralight Comfort 25 rucksack (2008)

£35.00

This ultralight rucksack is very light at 636g; superb value; back plate twists with body and aids comfort and stability; mesh pockets; compression system; zipped lid pocket. But its 25 litres capacity means you may have to make sacrifices; lacks extra pockets for snacks; not as reflective as other packs; no accessory cord bungee for stashing extra gear; no hydration ...

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Camp Trail Pro 20 rucksack (2008)

£45.00

At 425g this ultralight rucksack is extremely light; external bottle cages; external bungee gear attachment also acts as compression system; padded back system with some stiffness; air-vented shoulder straps; hydration system-compatible; lid pocket; reflective piping. But its capacity is only 20 litres; fabric doesn’t feel very durable; no energy bar pockets on shoulders straps or hipbelt.

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Vango Flux 30

£40.00

This 30-40 litre rucksack weighs 900g, which is relatively light; well-padded back system; single lid buckle; mesh side pockets and compression strap; elasticated front compressor; small snow-lock extension; hydration system-compatible; good lid pocket; reinforced base. But the webbing straps are not as smooth-running as pricier options; light fabric not the most durable.

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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 ...

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Vango Airvent 35

£45.00

Unusually, this daysack features a snow lock extension for the mouth of the pack along with a compression strap. This is a really useful, important feature and will prevent rain entering even if you overfill it. The ventilated back system has shoulder straps, a chest strap and hipbelt, which all provide basic adjustment and padding where needed. There are fastenings ...

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Regatta RSX135

£40.00

This daysack comes with the usual set of features. It has a nice selection of good-sized pockets making the pack functional on the hill, but without making it too fussy and over-complicated. The side ones will hold a one litre Nalgene bottle, while the front pocket is big enough to allow you to keep your OS map handy. Although the ...

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Eurohike Revolution Aqua 35

£30.00

This daysack from Eurohike has a padded back that is extremely comfortable at first, but the shallow channels don’t encourage much airflow, so you will get a little hot and sweaty. Overall fit is good though, and the well-padded shoulder straps are good. It’s a stable pack with a single compression strap on each side and a close-fitting back. Well-featured, ...

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Regatta X-ert Tech 35

£40.00

This daysack from Regatta is long and fits well, and has a good concave back system that keeps you cool and dry. The shoulder and waist straps are well padded and there’s plenty of adjustment on the chest strap. It’s a large pack with some good features for the price, but loses marks as one of the plastic rings holding ...

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Vango Airvent 35

£45.00

This daysack from Vango has a nice concave-style back system, and the Airvent is cool and dry to wear and the back-length about ideal. Against it though, the padded hip fins stick up at an odd angle. It’s a robust rucksack that proves tighter on space than some, but is reasonably stable and also has some nice features. A decent ...