Need to buy a rucksack – which one???

Will be used for 2-3 day walks in the UK, someting around 60l or so? Budget £100, what to look for and any links?

Thanks.

How about this?

Just over your budget but well worth the extra.

Second the Kestrel. Go to a Cotswolds and get them to fit it for you. Should get 15% off if you get one of their loyalty card things.

Yes I read a few reviews and Osprey seem to feature, riding buddy likes Opsrey stff too.

North Face have a sale on at the mo.

http://www.thenorthface.co.uk/tnf-uk-en/highlights/sale/d/equipment.html

Just over your budget

Not at Go Outdoors

Needs to be delivered – live in NI and we dont have a GoOutdoors 🙁

Any of these fit the bill??

Not sure on Podsacs, suitable for ordinary camping/hillwalking?

Second the OSPREY packs. They are brilliant. Check out the Kestrel 68, if you want space and features!

http://www.mytravellingbag.co.uk/outdoor/osprey-kestrel-68/

Cotswolds also have a half price sale on at the moment too. Might be able to grab a bargain!?

ive got a North Face Borealis, its superb. use for everyday stuff, use it on the bike when my 10l pack isnt enough, use it skiing, walking, makes great hand luggage on flights… etc

Plenty of love for the Osprey kit! With the discount on Cotswold brings it to £104, looks like a winner.

How tall/broad are you? I used a large lightwave 60l pack that I loved until I became anal about weight. It is for sale

http://www.ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk/equipment-c3/rucksacks-c19/all-rucksacks-c134/lightwave-ultrahike-60-p439

6ft, medium build. Any photos/price? Email in profile if you’d prefer.

I have a Deuter Air contact 50 plus10L .Very comfy fit and I really like how adjustable they are .
You can pick them up on eBay for less than your budget.

Deuter

Thread on here about v cheap podsacs a few days ago – search it out, they are very good sacs.

Cant convince the email in your profile to work,could you fire it across to rsdonald50@hotmail.com

POD are very good sacs but aimed really at climbing rather than hillwalking/backpacking. I have several (!!) Arcteryx sacs (all secondhand or sale items) which are magnificent but expensive. Mrs. SOM has an Osprey which is a lovely sac – I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend one. Oh you might have a look at Deuter too.

Lightwave vs Osprey, both around £100 (posted) mmm…

Is that NEW Osprey v USED Lightwave?

If I had to choose I’d go with Osprey but I’m sure the lightwave will be good too.

Not much help I suppose!!

+1 for Osprey specifically because they fit mutants with long backs.

Both prices are new (Cotswold and Go Outdoors) and how do I tell if I am a mutant 🙂

Try them on. Cotswold staff are normally pretty good and will help you get one that fits. Although the only experience I have of Cotswold is the one in Betws y coed.

Lightwave are made by Crux, who unfortunately don’t have the greatest reputation for longevity (any more).

Between Cotswolds and Osprey themselves you will get a pretty much unconditional warranty – Osprey are renowned for replacing knackered bits of kit without batting an eyelid. FWIW I thought the Kestrel was a great pack too – light and comfortable without too many (non-removable) ‘features’

+1 for anything Osprey

I’ve got 2 and they’re both light/comfy/practical.

Get it fitted in Cotswolds and you won’t be disappointed with your purchase!

Thanks – have a local Cotswold shop and like the idea of kit being replaced easily if it is faulty.

I am still a fan of my (ancient) but simple Lowe Alpine and Karrimor.
My recent Lowe Alpine is also a superb bag.
I like simple, little adjustable, light bags that have few pockets and spaces. I pack carefully and find them just as comfy as posh packs with lots of adjustment at faff.
I have a
Lowe Alpine Crag Attack (1991ish!) bombproof, comfy and best bag I have owned.
Lowe Alpine Crag Attack 4 2010(simples, bullet proof, comfy – Great for day and overnight)
Lowe Alpine Alpine Attack 45:55 (great for me on a few day wander, comfy)
Karrimor Alpiniste 65 from 1992 (huuuge, bombproof, mega comfy, poor lid, PURPLE 8) – perfect for multi day with a group so extra kit)

Another vote for osprey here, had my big one for a few years, got my wife a smaller one more recently (forget the model names). Seem well made, reasonable price.

Podsacs. Get one of the old made in Sheffield ones secondhand if you can.

I have a Super Teardrop and an X-Pod and if anyone wants to sell me a Teardrop, I’m all over it.