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So I need a new rucksack for use mountain biking but also walking and climbing and other stuff so around 20-30 litres, some of the evoc stuff looks really nice but very pricy. What do people recommend??
personally I think this is great.
I didn't buy mine from evans, it was on ebay from an outdoor shop, i forgot the name.
I would highly recommend the pack, the back support is great, loads of compartments.... etc
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/vaude/bike-alpine-35l-2012-backpack-ec033631
Osprey Talon 22?
Deuter Speed Lite 30?
£40.50 (Using code GET100 from [url= http://www.blacks.co.uk/equipment/109593-deuter-speed-lite-30l-rucksack.html ]Blacks[/url].
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I don't really like the material vaude and osprey use (the shiny stuff) and looking for something a bit less bulky
Osprey material is very thin, tearing thin I'd say. Light weight though, but prone to rip on climbs, probably ok on the bike.
that's exactly what I thought
[url= http://www.wiggle.co.uk/deuter-bike-one-20-litre-rucksack/ ]Deuter[/url] for me, every time. Quality kit.
DHB slice. Great pack for the money and really well thought out. Sits low so no helmet issues and really comfy even doing 30 miles plus on road bike with laptop etc in it.
Evoc fr trail, very comfy on the bike, also used it for a weeks hiking in Italy. Very good quality.
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Osprey material is very thin, tearing thin I'd say. Light weight though, but prone to rip on climbs, probably ok on the bike.
I have been using a Talon 22 for 4-5 years as my all day pack. The material looks like it would rip just by looking at it, but I can testify that it is amazingly resilient. It has been well used and had numerous big offs into rocks and all sorts of stuff, but still doesn't have a mark on it. Is tick it in the washing machine and it comes up like new
Evoc. Bombproof, well designed, well implemented, no pointless "features", plenty of storage and organising options inside and the most comfortable and stable bags I've ever used. Deuter, camelbak, and osprey seem very inferior in every regard by comparison (I've owned and used bags from all of these brands, I'm not going back). Expensive maybe but the best value for money by a big margin.
Not sure I can think of a rucksack that would really work for all activities though. Maybe some of the osprey ones would suit better if that is what you require, but would still be a compromise on some aspects.
OMM Jirishanca if 35 litres isn't too big.
We use Deuter Futuras, have done for years. They come in different sizes and can be seperated inside. Also hold off you back with a frame like thing
Another vote for Evoc here too.
They're pricey but do seem to be really well made. Mine is holding up much better than my last Camelback did.
I bought an Evoc CC16 a few weeks ago. Extremely comfy. Very well designed .
I would never buy another Camelbak or anything else or that batter.
Best £59 I have spent in a long while.
If you like simple and cheap the look at Alpkit and Exped brilliant simple bags.
Dakine stuff is spot on, Drafter or Amp.
Deuter all day long, quality bags.
OP. You never stated whether you want a bag with a hydration bladder, or at least the ability to use one at a later date, like a lot of the Deuters offer.
Just got one of these Lowepro Rover Pro 35L AW Backpack after reading the review in Singletrack and although expensive and mainly for photo kit lugging it would make a cracking 35l overnighter acres of room.
Did 16 miles in it last Sunday and it was very pleasent. Lowepro stuff is pricey but having 4 diffferent bags off them (for different types of video / photo jobs) they will last a life time even when abused. 😀
Ideally with a hydration bladder but so long as its compatible that's fine
Another vote for Evoc here. Can't buy better in my opinion. I wote a review for MoreDirt on my freeride enduro you can read it [url= http://www.moredirt.com/reviews/Review-Evoc-Freeride-Enduro-Pack/5485/ ]here[/url]