Something weird has happened to packs over the past few years, to put it simply, they’ve got smaller. Okay, so they haven’t exactly got smaller, it’s more that the capacity of pack that most of us need and are buying has got smaller…
First Look: Gregory Miwok 12 pack
New for spring 2019 from ‘the other’ US pack specialist, Gregory, the Miwok 12 is a lightweight, multi-sport all-rounder…
Osprey Mutant 22 review
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.