The Kiwi 20 is a nicely retro-styled pack aimed at the urban user and commuter, while being sturdy enough for countryside excursions. The robust PU-coated material feels durable and, though there’s no frame in the pack, it was stiff enough to support a good load. In addition, the outer is fully water repellent, ensuring all but the heaviest of downpours leave the things inside unaffected by the outside conditions. Its top spring toggle buckle also has a small plastic hook which engages with a small cord loop on top of the pack to keep the roll top tidy.

The lower, webbing sections of the harness are long, enabling the pack to be worn over a flotation jacket if needed. The central channel and the mesh covered ridged foam was moderately successful in venting the back, but there was some build-up of perspiration. The Futura 28 is built on a metal frame, with two upright struts plus a lateral member at the shoulder level. Whether hitting the trail or working nine to five, the Edge 26 has the features and capacity to work as hard as you can. It uses an updated Air Contour carry system with repositioned harness and improved load distribution.A daysack should be able to accommodate all the gear and clothing you need on your single-day walk on the hills or in the countryside. The lack of a metal frame meant heavier loads didn’t feel quite as stable, but the fabric of the pack was robust enough to support most loads. The back doesn’t support higher weights as well as one with a metal frame but does keep weight of the pack down. Picture is a brand founded by three snowboarders in France in 2008 and has built itself around strong sustainable and ethical principles. The Alpkit pack is a conventional walkers’ rucksack with a roomy top-loading main compartment and floating lid.

A padded lumbar section at the bottom integrates with the hip belt, which has wide, padded fins with mesh coverings for ventilation. The Keb Hike 20 is only small, but has a full metal frame with plastic back plate, which makes if a good load bearer. Multiple Pockets - Zipped main compartment, zipped top pocket, side mesh pockets, front zip pockets, and a padded laptop sleeve. The Citro 24 has a steel frame running all round the perimeter of the back, which gives it good stability and load-bearing ability. The fabric of the rucksack is tough-feeling 210 denier ripstop nylon and the base of the Ledge 30 is a thicker reinforced 420 denier fabric.

If you’re looking for a rucksack that will double as a commuting pack and a daysack for walk, the Lowe Alpine Edge 26 represents good value. The two zipped mesh pockets on the fins are fairly small – big enough to take a smartphone or a compass.

Each strap has two double and four single daisy-chain slots, which allow a carabiner to be inserted to hold gear. You've got a padded sleeve to fit a laptop up to 15", a hydration sleeve, a front zipped pocket designed to fit a folded OS map, a zipped top pocket for items you need to get to quickly, loops to carry two walking poles, two stretchy side pockets for bottles, side compression straps to stop things rattling about when not fully packed and a custom bike light loop with reflective details. Our supplier will submit a report to us and from that we will determine whether the item should be refunded, replaced or professionally repaired.

If this is the case, a full refund (including postage) will be processed into the account used on the original transaction. The Ducan Spine has two stretch mesh pockets, with plastic tabs on the hems, on each side of the body. All refunds will be given as soon as possible, at the latest within 30 days, taking into account the original method of payment. The opening is rolled forward and secured by a webbing strap and metal hook into a thick webbing loop which forms part of a larger handle which can be used to carry the pack if required.