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Salewa Pedroc Pro 22 pack

Though it's designed for speed hiking, the advantages of this lightweight, form-hugging, and superbly well-vented day pack should be obvious whatever your pace, says Dan Bailey. If only it was a bit more durable...

10 2 May

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Deuter Running Packs

With the Ascender series, Deuter have entered the already-busy running vest market. Has the move been seamless, or is there room for improvement? We offer two perspectives from opposite ends of the hill running scale.

13 Sep, 2022

Deuter Climber - A Kid's Pack Built for Mountains

Based on Deuter's popular Guide, only much, much smaller, the Climber is a real rarity - a proper mountain pack that's aimed specifically at children. Comfortable, durable, and well-designed, it makes a reviewer's life too easy, says Dan...

4 16 Aug, 2022

Deuter Speed Lite 25 Pack

With a shoulder harness that owes a lot to vest-style running packs, the Speed Lite is a comfortable, breathable and close-fitting pack that's ideal for summer on the hills, says Dan Bailey.

1 Aug, 2022

Silva Strive Mountain Pack and Strive Ultra Light Running Vest

Perhaps best known in the UK for their compasses, Swedish brand Silva also make a variety of...

5 Jul, 2022

Deuter AC Lite Daypack

Victoria de Ga tests Deuter's new AC Lite, a range of smaller packs aimed at day walking. It's no lightweight, she says, but its...

19 Jan, 2022

Montane Running Packs: Gecko VP5+, Gecko VP20+ and Gecko Ultra V+

Rob Greenwood puts three new running packs from Montane through their paces, while training...

18 28 May, 2021

Lowe Alpine Misfit 27 Pack

The smallest of the three models in Lowe Alpine's Rock Range, the Misfit might be primarily aimed at boulderers, but its sturdy...

27 Oct, 2020

Latest News

These are announcements direct from manufacturers

Harrier Kinder 10L Race Vest - £59

Meet the Kinder 10L. Inspired by fell runs on Kinder Scout in the Dark Peak, this running vest offers extra space for tougher runs requiring more kit and supplies.

30 Nov, 2022

Lowe Alpine's Rucksack Revolution: The All-New Rock Range

From the pack brand born of one of the world's greatest climbing families, Lowe Alpine is proud to announce the release of an all new Rock range to their SS20 collection, designed by climbers, for climbers.

4 1 Jun, 2020

Lowe Alpine Fuse 20 and Ignite 15

The Fuse and Ignite daypacks are lightweight, packable and full of energy. They are perfect fuel to get you moving in the mountains. Find a spark - climb, run, jump, swim - start a fire and let it burn brightly.

24 Sep, 2018