Right my both my old Fox oasis and Dakine Apex packs are coming to the end of their long (well used & abused) lives and I’m thinking of replacing them both with something in between.
It definitely needs to take a 2 – 3l bladder, be able to carry my XC or Full face lid, and fit a few small tools, spares, snacks, light thermal or scrunched up jacket for a days riding. And have separate compartments so everything isn’t crammed into 1 large area.
Another requirement that would be nice, but not essential is some way to secure kneepads to it as well.

Any recommendations?

Evoc CC

Osprey Zealot? CRC have the 10L for £55

I have the raptor and have found it to be a brilliant piece of kit.

In true STW spirit I’m going to recommend what I have…..

Osprey, I’ve got a Raptor 10 and it’s ace but from what I can gather there all good.

This is what I have – like an Evoc 16l with full face capability etc, but the Shimano/parachute style straps. Really secure, very comfortable too:

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/hydration-backpack-900-id_8300160.html