Osprey Talon
Gear Reviews - the best rucksacks!
By
Country Walking gear testing team
Gear news
29 September 2009 15:42
Country Walking magazine recently tested 16 unisex 25-litre rucksacks.
After careful consideration our experts narrowed the bags down to their two favourites.
Scroll down to find out which they chose...
| Runner-Up |
Vaude Triset 25+4 (£45) |
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A classic pack that has done consistently well over the years. The Triset is tall and slim, perfect for steep and strenuous going, with a well-padded, contoured harness and an excellent concave back system that is cool and stable. The additional 4L capacity comes from two expandable side pockets that will easily take a water bottle or flask. It also has a sizeable lid pocket and a rain cover... Click here for full review and star rating |
| Winner |
Osprey Talon 22 (£60) |
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This is a contemporary looking pack that seems bigger than its quoted 22L and certainly swallowed a full day's high-mountain walking inventory without any problems. It's very light, mainly due to the Airscape back system, which looks basic but is actually very effective; spreading heavy loads well and keeping the back surprisingly cool. The zipped main opening is huge - making packing and accessing a cinch, and it... Click here for full review and star rating |
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