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Around the 20L size:
What are the main contenders and good VFM ££? £80-100
Currently have a Camelback Octane 8 which is just a sack really and an overly bulky and white(!) Lezyne pack.
What, no recommendations or opinions...?
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http://www.ospreyeurope.com/gb_en/
Take your pick, they are all good.
I have an Escapist in 25L size which is great for bikepacking and shorter day walks. They also do an 18L version. These are geared towards biking.
http://www.ospreyeurope.com/gb_en/biking/escapist-series
I also have a 33L Talon which is also great. I use this for hill walking/backpacking. They also do smaller versions in 18L and 22L. These are more geared towards hiking.
http://www.ospreyeurope.com/gb_en/hiking/talon-series
As km, I like Osprey.
I wore out one Talon 22 but I used it for everything: work, hillwalking, commuting, shopping, even a weeks sport climbing in Kalymnos. Lasted 4-5 years of continuous everyday use. The zip gave out in the end, plus it looked a bit shabby 😀
Currently using an 18L version for bikepacking.
My mate got an Escapist after me pointing him in that direction, I'd go for that (in 22L) over a Talon biking wise now.
ETA: They come in two sizes S/M and M/L so choose according to height (I have M/L)...