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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Mountain Hardwear Lamina 20 2011

£100.00

The Mountain Hardwear Lamina 20 is one of the lightest sleeping bags on test and, as a result, it packs down small in a good stuffsack. There’s a great two-way zip that doesn’t snag, and a substantial baffle alongside to eliminate cold spots. The hood is big but feels extremely cosy when pulled tight, and both on this and the ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Nordisk Nunaat HP 2011

£110.00

The Nordisk Nunaat HP is a well-shaped sleeping bag, offering a body-hugging mummy design, which tapers to a trapezoid shape at the feet. It also comes in five different lengths, so you can get one that fits you perfectly. The Northguard Extreme insulation felt very warm very quickly, so this is one of the better bags for cold nights. It ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Millet Beyond 1200 2011

£120.00

The Millet Beyond 1200 is the lightest bag on test, and it packs down fantastically small. Apart from the threads, elastic and zip, it’s all made out of fully recycled materials and so will appeal to anyone looking to reduce their environmental impact when buying a sleeping bag. In terms of fit, the bag is cut quite close for increased ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 2
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Mountain Equipment Starlight IV 2011

£110.00

For me, the cut of the Mountain Equipment Starlight IV was excellent, being a good compromise between spacious comfort and snugness for warmth. The Polarloft insulation lofted well, too. This meant it immediately felt warm, which is what you’d expect from so much insulation. The shark’s fin toebox is lifted from Mountain Equipment’s top-of-the-range sleeping bags and provides a contoured ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Deuter Exosphere -4 2011

£135.00

Some serious thought has gone into the Deuter Exosphere -4. It immediately feels warm and cosy, thanks to the elasticated design, which brings the insulation close to your body and eliminates cold spots. It also has extra insulation around the foot area. This means the bag feels warmer than the temperature ratings might suggest, but a good two-way zip (with ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 5
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Golite RS3 Mummy Sleeping Bag 2011

£125.00

The Golite RS3 Mummy Sleeping Bag is another bag made from largely recycled content, resulting in an 80 per cent reduction in energy use and greenhouse gases compared to normal manufacturing techniques. It’s a well-tapered fit and sports a three-quarter-length zip to save weight. You also get a decent baffle to protect that zip from cold spots. Inside, the bag ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 2
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Marmot Wave III 2011

£90.00

A really good product for the price, the Marmot Wave III is pretty much all you could want from a 3-season synthetic sleeping bag. It’s a reasonable weight and the cut manages a clever balance between spacious comfort and snug warmth. The outer shell is highly water-resistant yet soft, whereas inside you get a luxurious, velvety scrim in the head ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Lifeventure Sleeplight 1800 2011

£90.00

The Lifeventure Sleeplight 1800 is a sleeping bag designed with an emphasis on travel, so you get something called an EX3 coating against bedbugs, mosquitoes and odour build-up. The full-length zip that runs around the feet means it’s very versatile for warmer nights or milder climates, and you can open it out to make it into a duvet. It also ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 2
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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The North Face Aleutian 2011

£85.00

The lowest-priced sleeping bag on test, the The North Face Aleutian represents excellent value. It sports a close fit that feels warm but not restrictive, and a well-cut hood, which closes comfortably around the face. Drawcords are made from substantial bungee cord and are easy to operate, while the long zip is protected from cold spots by a generous baffle. ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Mammut Ajungilak Tundra 2011

£90.00

There is a truly luxurious feel to the Mammut Ajungilak Tundra, a sleeping bag that offers a brilliant balance between warmth, weight and cost. The softTX inner fabric immediately makes you feel drowsy, and pulling that hood tight gives the sort of feeling that should be reserved for the spa. The hood is perfectly shaped and, in conjunction with the ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Vango Supernova 5000 2011

£90.00

The Vango Supernova 5000 explodes out of its stuffsack and is the closest you’re going to get to down luxury in a synthetic sleeping bag. The hollowfibre insulation lofts (fluffs up) extremely well, and you get a good compression sack, an inner pocket and a two-way zip with a good baffle running down to the feet to allow it to ...

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

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