Lowe Alpine Edge 18 Daypack

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The hip belt is completely removable – it has plastic buckles at each side – but this does mean fastening the belt requires reaching across to either hip, which is less convenient than a central fastening. The central channel and the mesh covered ridged foam was moderately successful in venting the back, but there was some build-up of perspiration. A lightweight, close-fitting back system with a spacer mesh and cut out air channels offering ventilation over high heat areas. If the back length of the pack is correct the shoulder straps will be flush to your shoulders whilst the hipbelt sits in place comfortably.

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The fabric of the Jack Wolfskin rucksack is tough-feeling diamond-pattern polyester, which is 100 per cent recycled. Usefully, on the front of the pack there’s also a double-puller zip giving access to the main compartment. The compact Lowe Alpine Edge 18 is perfect for the casual outdoor enthusiast who commutes to work, walks the hills and travels cool and light. The optimum angle for these straps in 45º, but they will stabilise the load even when horizontal or at a more obtuse angle.The main body of the Gregory pack is made from 210 denier, honeycomb-patterned nylon, while the base is reinforced 420 denier nylon. Inside the main area is a hydration reservoir pouch with webbing hanger and plastic buckle fastening.

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There’s no facility for a hydration reservoir though you could put one in the inside pouch and carefully route the drink tube through the roll-top closure, but that would be less than ideal.Adjusting the height of the sternum strap was slightly involved, and necessitated sliding each side out of the daisy chain webbing and into the new position, which was more time consuming than anchors that slide on rails. On each side is a lower reinforced webbing strap and higher up on the sides are adjustable webbing straps to retain the skis. There are twin stretch mesh bottle pockets on the side and the rucksack has a ladder-style bungee cord attached to two daisy chain webbing. The system makes for good stability and balance, while enabling ventilation in the back area, which kept the moisture level down.

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For absolute waterproofness, the Aquapac Wet and Dry Backpack is an obvious choice and kept our gear bone dry on the wettest of days on the hill. As for its weight, when empty, it weighs less than 1 kg, making it comfortably light compared to others. The Kelty pack feels to have more capacity than its rated 28 litres, and is well designed, carrying its load securely and in a well balanced way, while still enabling back ventilation.

A large zippered main pocket provides ease of access, generously sized to carry everything you need. The Rab Service Centre is here to keep your gear in action, reducing waste and making more memories in the process.