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Millets Eurohike Wilderness A

£25.00

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Considering this daysack only retails at £25, you get pretty much all the features you would need for a day out on the hill, including a ventilated back system. The front pocket is a great size and will allow easy access to a map, while bellows side pockets allow you to compress both them and the rest of the pack if you don’t fill it completely. Other luxury features that you would not normally expect for so little money include hydration system facilities, a rain cover and attachments for your walking poles. This is a lot for your dosh. But the fabric on the body of this pack is really stiff, while the base is too flimsy. It’s as if it’s constructed the wrong way round. This leaves it vulnerable to wear and too stiff to use in places like the pockets.

Manufacturer’s capacity: 30 litres
Trail tested capacity: 26.5 litres
Fabric: 100% polyester
Features: vented back system, front pocket, bellows side pockets, hydration system-compatible, detachable rain cover
Weight: 1400g
Made in China
Stores in UK: England 246; Wales 18; Scotland 12; Ireland 9

Verdict: Buy it if you need a basic starter pack. It’s a straightforward case of you get what you pay for.

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Not worth the saving

ki_holland

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If it looks too good to be true it usually is. True, this bag comes with lots of features but after only 10-12 walks the ventilation systems wears down so that it no long keeps the bag off your back. I've never packed too much in there and the stitching has also come apart in places. Best spending £50 and getting a similar Berghaus pack that will surely last much longer.

(Written by: ki_holland)

21 February 2009 18:56