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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
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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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 ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
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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 ...

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

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

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 5
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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 ...

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

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