July 08, 2024

Montane Trailblazer XT35 Tested and reviewed

The Montane Trailblazer XT35 is new to the market this summer, and like most Montane products the focus is on getting a balance between lightweight and durable.
March 24, 2022

Exped Serac 35l pack tested and reviewed

Carrying a laptop, a climbing rack, a DSLR camera, spare layers, and my lunch – just some of the things that has seen my EXPED 35L Serac bag get used…
August 04, 2019

Mammut Trion Spine 35 tested and reviewed

 Another year, another "back system". Mammut's Trion Spine 35 promises a pack that "works with you to make your load more comfortable and evenly distributed" - sounds so good we…
October 04, 2019

Mountain Equipment Ogre 33L+ Women’s Pack tested and reviewed

As a seasoned trad climber, an occasional Scottish Munro bagger, a wandering nomad and occasional dabbler in winter sports, there are many outdoor sports with different technical requirements.
April 23, 2019

Alpkit Artlu Running Pack: Tested & Reviewed

Alpkit are known for making good, solid kit at affordable prices. They are continually adding to their range of outdoor focussed kit designed here in the UK. I was given…
March 18, 2019

Osprey Kyte 46L Women’s Fit Rucksack tested and reviewed

In 2019 Osprey are celebrating 25 years of making women's specific fit packs. To coincide with the celebration we took a 46l Kyte out to Austria in February to put…
January 02, 2019

Osprey Levity 45l rucksack tested and reviewed

Osprey have built an enviable reputation in the outdoors world for their incredibly comfortable packs, but the downside has always been the weight. With the Levity, Osprey have broken with…