Day Packs

All the weight is carried on the shoulders in a day sack with the waist belts main purpose being stability. The difference in shape between men and women is less critical and so many day sack are unisex. The perfect size for a day sack is about 25-30ltrs as this allows for food, drinks and waterproofs as well as gloves and hats on the colder walks.

Our view is that if you are heading for the mountains you should always have extra clothing, gloves and hats even in the summer. A tip on drinks – a litre of water weighs a kilo so far better to drink lots of fluid before you set off walking rather than carry 2 or 3 litres of water in your sack.

Multi-Day Packs

Today there are numerous very good light weight sacks that carry tents clothing food cooking gear etc. A multi day pack is going to be around 40 – 50ltrs in volume and therefore fine tuning the fit of your sack is far more critical than with a day sack. All our sacks at this level come in various back sizes or with adjustable back systems.

Expedition Packs

Designed to carry heavy loads the fit of the sack at this level is most critical. For most people the weight of the sack itself is less critical than the fine tuning of the fit. On the more expensive sacks such as Osprey and Gregory the waist belt and shoulder straps can be changed to the needs of each individual. Packing the sack also becomes far more critical, it is recommended that women pack their sack with the heavy items at the bottom whilst men should have them towards the top of the sack.

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