#Knapsack vs backpack free#
Renowned for robust construction and excellent design, Deuter packs are now free of the harmful PFC chemicals still used by many outdoor gear companies. VERDICT: Great value, fully-featured and versatile pack for hill hiking and trail strolling. The weight is under a kilo, some 500g lighter than the Deuter and Lowe Alpine packs.
#Knapsack vs backpack zip#
Other features include twin lateral compression straps, a trekking pole carrying clip, an integrated high-vis rain cover with its own pocket, and oversized zip pulls. The hood has two zipped pockets, one external and one internal. Inside there’s a water-bladder sleeve, a Velcro hook and exit holes for the hose on both shoulders. The mouth of the main compartment has a double closure system, which seems excessive, since the hood isn’t removable. A big mesh sleeve pocket on the front comfortably accommodates wet gear, and there are forward-angled mesh pockets on either side, perfect for a stashing walking poles or water bottles you want to keep within reach without having to stop and take the pack off. The waistband has good hip fins, both with decent-sized pockets. The sternum strap is easily adjusted and the clip features an emergency whistle. VERDICT: Lightweight, with excellent access options, this is a highly capable cargo carrier for hikers and hillwalkers. Other features include a water-bottle pocket on one side, external and internal zipped hood pockets, two sets of compression straps, large zipper pull-loops, fittings for attaching trekking poles and a rain cover (non attached). Inside there’s a water-bladder sleeve, with a plastic hook and a right-shoulder hose exit hole. The main compartment is accessed via a V-shaped hood with one strap and catch – a simple system that works well and cuts down on the amount of belts and buckles flapping around. The webbing waist belt is thin, however, with no hip fins or pockets. There are two large zippable outer pockets on the main compartment, both accessible from the sides one goes right across the front of the pack and is ideal for stashing a map or gloves, while the other goes down the left side, and is deep enough to swallow a pair of binoculars. VERDICT: Comfortable and clever, with well-designed and generous storage areas. Other features include adjustable sternum straps with a whistle, two compression straps, and an integrated rain cover in a dedicated pocket. The hood has a generous zipped outer pocket, and an equally accommodating inner zipped pocket for valuables, with SOS signalling instructions printed on it. There’s a large outer pocket on the front, perfect for stashing wet gear. The main compartment is accessible from a long side zipper, so you can reach whatever you need without popping the hood and disgorging all the contents. The spacious main compartment – the pack offers an ample 32-litres of space for the men's version 30 for the women's – houses an envelope pocket for a water reservoir, a Velcro hook and an exit hole for the hose, and there are water-bottle pockets on each side of the pack. Shaped fins on the waist belt hug your hips like an enthusiastic tango dancer, and both feature good-size zipped pockets. VERDICT: Compact, stable storage for runners and speed walkers.
A webbing belt spreads the load it may be skinny, but a compact pack like this is not meant for a heavy load. The zipped side pockets are especially well designed – ingeniously, you can fish stuff out of them with one hand. There are a couple of small internal pockets to keep valuables organised. The main compartment is, as mentioned big enough for a large water container, should you wish to carry one here, and for waterproofs and other small essentials. There are big mesh pockets on the sleeves for easy-access water bottles.
#Knapsack vs backpack full#
This means that if your pack is less than full, the contents are going to shift about inside I ran with a full 2-litre water container jumping up and down in its sleeve, and the effect was not pleasing. The flaw, especially for trail runners, is the lack of compression straps. This comes into its own if you like moving fast. But the design has the big advantage of keeping the load close even when you are in full motion. In hot weather, all that close contact on your back and shoulders means you’re going to sweat.
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