backpack Archives

Arc’teryx Alpha AR 55: Tested

The Arc’teryx Alpha AR 55 is designed for multi-day climbs, but it’s also not a bad trekking pack, as we discovered deep in the rugged Yukon.

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Osprey UNLTD AirScape® 68 backpack: Tested

We test Osprey’s new UNLTD AirScape® 68 backpack, the company’s Swiss Army knife of multi-day trekking packs.

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Macpac Hesper 52L backpack: Tested

Lightweight, robust and a versatile design means the Macpac Hesper 52L could be the ultimate load-lugging all-rounder. We head bush to find out.

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Exclusive: Osprey UNLTD AirScape® 68 shows the future of backpack design

Osprey brings innovative technology to this limited-edition backpack aimed at hikers looking for the ultimate in load-carrying comfort and capability.

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The North Face Cobra 65 backpack: Tested

One of our favourite technical backcountry-ski and mountaineering backpacks has gone on a diet; now The North Face Cobra 65 is even better.

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Tested: Mountain Designs Escape Multi 30 daypack

For a robust, go-anywhere daypack, look no further than Mountain Designs’ Escape Multi 30.

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The North Face Griffin 75: Tested

The North Face’s latest load-lugger is ideal for those who need to carry plenty of gear on their adventures.

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Tested: Fjallraven Keb 72

Fjallraven’s Keb 72 is a robust and comfortable backpack that is ideal for your next multi-day trekking adventure.

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For most mountain bikers, a hydration backpack should be as small as they can get away with; lugging any additional weight or bulk on a blast around your local trails can be a pain. But, when you want to go further and longer (think: overnight/weekend), you will need a pack that allows you to take extra gear without being too big and cumbersome.