Then contact your credit card company, it may take some time before your refund is officially posted. Using simple but sturdy Velcro pads, the back length can be quickly altered from Small to Large, a range of about 10cm. If, as I do, you like keeping things such as sunglasses and hats easily to hand then the zipped over-lid pocket is really pretty roomy; you also get an under-lid pocket with a key clip. On the outside of the backpack, there are multiple gear clip loops with external attachment points which will allow you to attach and carry extra gear around with you.

Stretchy side wand pockets are good for securing your poles on the side of the pack (tip upwards), and roomy enough for a 1 litre bottle. New with tags: A brand-new, unused, unworn and undamaged item in the original packaging (such as the .To get the hip belt to sit right on me, I have to extend the harness to maximum; on my wife Pegs (5'7) the men's 32 fits at about Medium. When opening the main compartment up, the backpack has an asymmetric drawcord opening with a quick-release adjustment, which will mean that you can quickly access the backpack. The Switch 20 uses Raptor Dynamic 300 dernier as its main fabric, making the backpack extremely durable and tough. This expertise is used to create a collection of mountaineering, mountain walking and trail running clothing that is developed to withstand the most extreme conditions and environments, allowing everybody who experiences the quality of Montane to go FURTHER.

If you are inclined to take one of those big tartan flasks for your tea then this is definitely not for you. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Clearly the Azote isn't going to be ideal for anyone XL or above, and if you're much taller than me then you might well want to think about larger alternatives. This only tends to matter when I want to use the hip belt to take a bit of weight, a situation that begins to arise with a larger daypack such as the Azote 32.

I find it uncomfortable after a couple of hours, and will not be using the Azote 32 after this review. Montane have put a gap for a water bladder between the back system and the body of the pack, and this makes the two parts feel rather detached from one another. On the plus side this is one of the coolest and best-ventilated packs I've used, with plenty of cut-outs in the foam cushioning on the back and soulder straps, and all points that come in contact with the wearer covered with light, airy mesh. The Raptor Dynamic fabric is tough, strong abrasion resistant and side compression straps help the load to be shared out evenly across your back whilst you are walking.

Inside the backpack, there is a large amount of space in the main compartment for a wide range of equipment securely. Montane works with leading expeditions and athletes in the world’s mountainous regions, supporting climbing, mountaineering, polar exploration and endurance trail running as well as sponsoring the world’s leading ultra distance endurance races. Aimed at those looking for a minimalist yet durable pack for mountain and alpine trips, the Core 35 prioritises functionality over unnecessary features. Worse is that the pack also feels saggy on the shoulders, tending to slump backwards - an effect that naturally seems more marked when the back length is extended, though Pegs noticed it at a shorter length too.

This is more midweight than truly lightweight, and you can certainly find lighter packs of around this size. A 20 litre capacity has ample room for your daily belongings, as well as organisation pockets and a padded laptop sleeve. With durable material, soft padding on the back and room for up to 20 litres of items, the backpack is perfect for long days out on the trails. These always make sense on a walking pack, and being at least 50% fuelled by jelly baby on a typical hill day, I use them a lot. It's good not to have a buckle in the middle of your ribcage, though I do find the elastic chest strap itself is a bit too giving, so when the pack is heavily loaded it doesn't do a lot to help hold the harness on your shoulders.