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Photos of overnight backpacks

The best overnight backpacks reviewed (2023) | 35-50L

When someone mentions a ‘hiking rucksack’ the mind’s eye often sees this...

Hiking | 15 09 2023

Photos of duffel bags being used

The best duffel bags reviewed (2023)

For stowing climbing equipment, storing gear at base camp, or for travel,...

Hiking | 15 09 2023

Matt Jones wearing Mammut Trion 50, photos by Tom Bailey

The best winter mountaineering backpacks reviewed (2023)

You don’t always need a tough winter pack, but in volatile alpine...

Hiking | 14 09 2023

The best hiking daypacks reviewed (2023) | 20-30L

Subbing in a small hiking daypack in place of a bigger rucksack is...

Hiking | 12 09 2023

First person view of sitting on a hill with Near Zero hiking backpack

Near Zero The Dean 55L backpack review

Conduct a Google search of ‘backpacking gear list’ or something similar and...

Hiking | 08 09 2023

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Db Roamer Split Duffel tested and reviewed

Db Roamer Split 70L Duffel tested and reviewed

A high-quality, durable duffel bag can last a lifetime. However, bombproof...

Hiking | 13 07 2023

Hiker wearing a large hiking backpack crossing a stream

The best hiking backpacks reviewed (2023)

The art of constructing a hiking backpack rivals that of Venetian glass. And...

Hiking | 11 07 2023

Photos of hikers wearing backpacking backpacks

The best backpacking backpacks reviewed (2023) | 50+L

As hiking packs grow in volume they seem to become more daunting and ever more...

Hiking | 10 07 2023

Atom Packs The Atom+ EP50

Atom Packs The Atom+ EP50 review

Meet the well-deserved backpack winner of our Trail Gear of the Year awards....

Hiking | 16 05 2023

deuter trail pack range

First look: deuter Trail pack range

Whether it’s a day hike, multi-day alpine traverse or via ferrata,...

Hiking | 08 03 2023

Deuter Guide packs

First look: deuter Guide series packs

The Guide hiking packs from deuter are the brand’s mountaineering option....

Hiking | 03 03 2023

Nimsdai Purja

Osprey Mutant Nimsdai 90 backpack review

Mountaineering Superman Nimsdai Purja teams up with Osprey to create the Mutant Nimsdai 90 pack. How good is it? Our gear editor takes a look

Hiking | 12 12 2022

Hiker on a summit with Osprey Sportlite 30 rucksack

Osprey Sportlite 30 hiking backpack review

It's hard to see how Osprey could have made a better and more solid, simple daysack than the Sportlite 30.

Hiking | 21 10 2022

Lowe Alpine Freescape Lite

Deuter Freescape Lite: the winter pack that can do it all

If you want a winter pack that can handle multiple activities and challenging mountain terrain, the Deuter Freescape Lite could be the answer.

Hiking | 23 09 2022

Hiker adjusting straps on her rucksack

How to care for your hiking pack

Well-engineered hiking packs are something to invest in. They’re a piece of...

Hiking | 23 08 2022

Groundtruth RIKR 24L on a log

Groundtruth RIKR 24L Backpack review

The blurb for the RIKR 24L Backpack is ‘designed for contemporary travel and...

Hiking | 22 08 2022

Osprey Talon Earth 22 on dry cracked sand river bed

Osprey Talon Earth 22 backpack review

Unless you’re particularly new to hiking, you’ll have no doubt come...

Hiking | 17 08 2022

Our gear tester James Forrest wearing a Lowe Alpine Sirac 50L backpacking backpack

The best 50-60 litre rucksacks reviewed (2022)

The problem with a humongous 70L rucksack is that you’ll inevitably end up...

Hiking | 12 08 2022

Hiker using Osprey UNLTD AirScape 68

Osprey UNLTD range: a new era of backpack technology

Formula 1 racing brought traction control into our road cars. NASA gave us...

Hiking | 14 07 2022

Wearing Ortlieb Atrack

ORTLIEB Atrack waterproof backpack review

I used to work in an outdoor gear store and the number of times I was asked...

Hiking | 25 05 2022

Sierra Designs Flex Capacitor rucksack on test in mountains

First look: Sierra Designs Flex Capacitor expanding rucksack review

Just so you know, while we may receive a commission or other compensation from...

Hiking | 07 10 2021

NEW GEAR REVIEWED - THE SUMMITEER TOGO RUCKSACK

NEW GEAR REVIEWED – THE SUMMITEER TOGO RUCKSACK

A BOMBER BRITISH BACKPACK SUPER-TOUGH AND MADE IN CUMBRIA – IS THIS THE...

Hiking | 24 12 2020

new Gear Reviewed - The Osprey Archeon Rucksack

New Gear Reviewed – The Osprey Archeon Rucksack

OSPREY’S NEW ARCHEON BACKPACKS ARE BUILT FOR MOUNTAIN ADVENTURE, BUT HOW DO...

Hiking | 30 01 2020

Mammut Trion Spine 50 Rucksack Review 2019

First Test: Mammut Trion Spine 50 Rucksack Review

ACTIVE SPINE TECHNOLOGY PROMISES IMPROVED COMFORT AND FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT, BUT...

Hiking | 30 04 2019

Osprey Rook 65Review

First test: Osprey Rook 65 rucksack reviewed

Capacity 65 litres Back lengths Adjustable back length Weight 1630g Osprey...

Hiking | 25 03 2019

First Test: Berghaus Fast Hike 32 Rucksack Review

First Test: Berghaus Fast Hike 32 Rucksack Review

IS THE NEW BERGHAUS RANGE OF ULTRA LIGHTWEIGHT DURABLE BACKPACKS A SPEEDY...

Hiking | 18 04 2018

First Test: Gregory Optic 48 Rucksack Review

First Test: Gregory Optic 48 Rucksack Review

CAN GREGORY’S NEW RANGE OF LIGHTWEIGHT RUCKSACKS MAINTAIN THE BRAND’S...

Hiking | 22 02 2018

First Test: Osprey Levity 60 Rucksack Review

First Test: Osprey Levity 60 Rucksack Review

HAS OSPREY SOLVED THE PUZZLE OF HOW TO CREATE A 60-LITRE RUCKSACK THAT IS BOTH...

Hiking | 25 01 2018

Vaude Brenta 30 2017

Vaude Brenta 30 2017

www.vaude.com ### FEATURES A pack that always does well in Trail tests. It has...

Hiking | 08 02 2017

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