The Wenger Almer 40 is an incredibly well-thought-through 1500g pack designed for ski touring and alpine adventure. It has a rain cover, mesh water bottle holder, quick-stash sleeve, Swiss Army knife pocket (naturally) and organiser pocket. But it’s too pricy and too feature-packed for most walkers. Definitely worth admiring
in the shops, though: it is a thing of beauty
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