Will Harris tries out the smallest model in the newly-revamped Mutant climbing pack range, but how does it compare with the competition?
Lowe Alpine Altus 42:47 review
When Lowe Alpine invited us out to the Austrian Alps a couple of months back for the mountain-hut launch of the new Altus range of packs, we were told they would be available in February 2019. Turns out though that you can buy them right now from the guys at Ellis Brigham.
Berghaus Fast Hike 45 review
Looking for a lightweight pack for multi-day hikes that is comfortable and offers plenty of storage? The Fast Hike 45 could be it, says Chris Kempster…
Mountain Equipment Tupilak 37+ review
Mountain Equipment have set out to redefine the standard for alpine backpacks with their new Tupilak range – Will Harris tests out the 37+ model to see if they have achieved their goal…
Lowe Alpine Ascent Superlight 30 review
As Lowe Alpine celebrate 50 years in the business in 2017, we check out their lightest ever alpine pack which is sure to delight alpinists far and wide with its clean, stripped-down design…
Arc’teryx Alpha FL45 review
An innovative technical pack from Arc’teryx that’s also waterproof – we test out the Alpha FL45…
Mountain Hardwear Scrambler 30 Outdry review
The Mountain Hardwear Scrambler 30 Outdry is a versatile daysack aimed at hikers, rock climbers, alpinists and skiers. The model is a development of the popular Scrambler 30, and the most obvious upgrade from its previous incarnation is the addition of Outdry waterproofing.
Outdoor Show 2014 highlights: Force Ten Alpine Packs
Force Ten’s big story at Outdoor was the release of their first pack range – the sleek, no-nonsense Alpine Packs – which will come in 25L, 35L and 45L versions.
Outdoor Show 2014 highlights: Osprey Atmos AG and Aura AG with AntiGravity back system
One of the undoubted stars of the show at Outdoor 2014, Friedrichshafen, Germany, was Osprey’s AntiGravity back-system as featured on their new Atmos AG and Aura AG packs, which also feature what Osprey tout as the ‘world’s first fully ventilated hipbelt’.

