Hi I am looking for a pack to hold the usual tools and maybe a waterproof for rides of say 2hrs to 4hrs so volume in the region of 8-12 litres. Currently considering the Dakine Session or the Berghaus Remote. Does not need to be a hydration pack by the way.
Any suggestions or recommendations?
Cheers
Definitely recommend any of these, all complete with hydration bladders. A great range of sizes with lightweight versions too.Useful side pockets for those smaller things you need mostlike multitools/snack bars etc so you don't have to take the pack off to reach.
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/EN/raid-backpacks-3231782/
Any of the Osprey packs..
They are all fantastic IMHO..
Got an Osprey Rapture and some of the features are neat but my CB Hawg is much comfier to wear
I run Dakine bags and they're fantastic. They are by no means lightweight, but incredibly robust, have chunky zips that don't split, the bladders are good and they've got a lot of nice attention to detail (key hooks, soft lined pockets, a little tube of fabric to put your pump in) etc.
If lightweight is key, look at Innov8 packs as they're bargainlicious, but if not then Dakine every time.
+1 Osprey. I have a Talon 11 and love it. The only thing that I'm not that keen on is the bungy elastic thing on the outside - I have a larger Talon (30ish) and it has a stretchy pocket instead. Would much rather have one of those as it's more secure for holding a waterproof.
Edit to add: Just had a look at the website and the Raptor 10 looks very nice.
http://www.ospreypacks.com/Packs/RaptorSeriesHydrationSpecificMountainBikingTrailRunning/Raptor10/
I'm going to say a Wingnut Hyper 2.5, they'd neen reduced to £50 on the Spoke shirts web site last week. If you don't fancy that then I'd get a 20l Gourdon from Alpkit, fully waterproof, light and very comfy ... also cheap.
I have a Osprey Switch 26 for skiing and its a great pack and very nicely made with good functional touches.
For the bike I have used a wingnut for about 3 years, its comfy but only one internal pocket. Its just about worn out now as well.
Bazzer

