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Ortlieb Elevation 42 2011

£220.00

There’s nothing worse than sheltering from the rain and delving into your rucksack, only to find that your hats, gloves and spare insulation are soaking wet because your rucksack leaks. So can renowned waterproof cycle pannier manufacturer Ortlieb come up with a better solution than the main hill-walking brands have to date, which is to store everything inside a waterproof ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
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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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Lightwave Ultrahike 60 2011

£150.00

At just 1250g, the Lightwave Ultrahike 60 is the lightest pack we looked at by some way, and with welded and taped seams it offers a higher level of waterproofing than the others in the test. It sports a simple, stripped-down design to cut both weight and faff, and will appeal to anyone who values minimalism in their outdoor kit. ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
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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 ...

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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, ...

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Haglöfs Sumo 75 2009

£225.00

Replacing Haglöfs’ Topo 75 in 2009 is the slightly lighter Sumo 75 – a big, sturdy pack designed for expedition usage, but at 3.13kg, it’s not the lightest. It has zipped access to the main compartment, as well as a curious but very effective funnel opening on the base. DesignThe Sumo has a big feel to it. The back length ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
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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 ...

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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
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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Karrimor Endurance 60-90

£250.00

This men’s backpacking rucksack’s new self-adjust back system is far more stable than before due to internal X-frame; can easily adjust back length without taking the rucksack off; lid extends; huge external pockets built into compression system; front mesh pockets; very flexible capacity. But back system feels a little lumpy; very unconventional compression and pocket layout takes time to understand; ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 2
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Tatonka Katanga

£170.00

This backpacking rucksack, which comes in men’s and women’s styles, has an adjustable back system; very comfortable; hydration system-compatible; large bellows size pockets; side compression straps; zipped bellows base pocket, one wand pocket; front pocket converts to waistpack or can be removed to save 270g.  But 3850g is very heavy; floating lid design could allow water into main compartment; high ...

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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 ...

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