Looking for a walking/hiking backpack. Simple requirements are 10 or 12 litres ish in size, can carry a 2l bladder, some zip pockets, not silly money.
I’m in a research hole and need some help getting out of it. I suspect I’m in said hole as the requirements are quite straightforward and so there lots of option.
At the moment I’m looking at (but am not limited to):
Salomon TrailBlazer 10
Deuter Speed Lite 13
Deuter Race 12
Osprey Talon 11
Any other suggestions? Am I on the right track?
Unless the quality has gone downhill, the Osprey one. Last forever.
If you don't need a lot of volume, you could also look and some of the running vest style packs in that size - I find them more stable and the ability to carry soft flasks up front balances the weight out. Osprey stuff is always a safe bet.
I went round and round on this question, and auditioned several. But, not based in price, this was my favourite. Im very happy with it, although I confess, im not an Olympic level hiker. At only £10 at Go Outdoors, it’s certainly didn’t break the bank.
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For me its always been Osprey or Lowe Alpine, they are all still going strong.
