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    BACKPACKS

    Camping requires a lot of gear and thus a good backpack to carry it all in is essential. We have reviewed 60, 70, 80 and even 85-litre packs from manufacturers such as Osprey, Deuter, Kelty, Gregory and Mountain Smith to name a few. Have a read and tell us what you think.

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    BACKPACKING PACKS  Price CAPACITY Weight GEAR OF THE YEAR Rating
    DEUTER FUTURA VARIO $320 60L 2080g No 9.5/10
    MYSTERY RANCH 60 $350 60L 2200g Yes 9.5/10
    SEA TO SUMMIT DUFFLES $139-$199 45-130L 1650-2450g Yes 9.5/10
    OSPREY AETHER AG 70 & ARIEL AG 65 $390 70L/65L 2247-2365g No 9.5/10
    OSPREY AURA & Atmos AG $229 50L 1730g No 9.5/10
    OSPREY VARIANT 52L (WOMEN'S) $250 52L 1570g No 8/10
    DEUTER FUTURA 40 SL (WOMEN'S) $170 40L 1720g No 8/10
    BLACK DIAMOND ELEMENT 60 $220 60L 1510g No 8/10
    OSPREY ARIEL 65 (WOMEN'S) $300 65L 2130g No 9/10
    OSPREY AETHER 85 (UPDATED) $340 85L 2180g No 9/10
    KELTY RED CLOUD  (WOMEN'S) $220 84L 2400g No 7/10
    DEUTER ACT LITE 65 + 10 $199 65L + 10L 1760g No 9/10
    GREGORY PALASADE 80 $339 80L 2800g No 8.5/10
    PATAGONIA BLACK HOLE DUFFEL $99-$149 45-120L 793-1361g No 8/10
    OSPREY AETHER 85L $289 85L 2340g No 9/10


    Deuter Futura Vario Backpack DEUTER FUTURA VARIO BACKPACK
    Date: 
    Oct 21st 2019
    Reviewer: Andrew
    Overall Rating: 9/5/10
    Product Link: Deuter

    Read the full review here.


    Mystery Ranch Sphinx 60 Women’s Backpack Gear Of The Year AwardMYSTERY RANCH SPHINX WOMEN'S PACK
    Date: 
    April 22nd 2019
    Reviewer: Sarah
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Mystery Ranch

    Read the full review here.


    Sea to Summit Duffel Bags Gear of the YearSEA TO SUMMIT DUFFLE BAGS
    Date: May 22nd 2018
    Reviewer: Pete
    Overall Rating: 9.5/10
    Product Link: Sea To Summit

    Read the full review here.


    Osprey Aether AG 70 and Ariel AG 65 Backpack OSPREY AETHER AG 70 & ARIEL AG 65 PACKS
    Date: Aug 5th 2017
    Reviewer: Marian
    Overall Rating: 9.5/10
    Product Link: Osprey

    Read the full review here.


    Osprey Aura AG Backpack Review Osprey Aura & Atmos PacksOSPREY AURA & ATMOS AG PACKS
    Date: 
    June 15th 2015
    Reviewer: Jenny
    Overall Rating: 9.5/10
    Product Link: Osprey

    Read the full review here.


    Osprey Variant 52L Backpack Review OSPREY VARIANT 52L PACK
    Date: 
    Mar 12th 2015
    Reviewer: Chandra
    Overall Rating: 8/10
    Product Link: Osprey

    Read the full review here.


    Deuter Futura Pro 40 SL Pack Review DEUTER FUTURA PRO 40 SL PACK
    Date: 
    Aug 14th 2014
    Reviewer: Sara
    Overall Rating: 8/10
    Product Link: Deuter

    Read the full review here.


    Black Diamond Element 60 Backpack BLACK DIAMOND ELEMENT 60 PACK
    Date: 
    June 7th 2014
    Reviewer: Vince Hempsall
    Overall Rating: 8/10
    Product Link: Black Diamond

    Read the full review here.


    Osprey Ariel 65 Backpack Review OSPREY ARIEL 65 WOMEN'S PACK (2013 updated version)
    Date: 
    Sept 8th 2013
    Reviewer: Marian
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Osprey

    Read the full review here.


    Osprey Aether 85 Backpack Review OSPREY AETHER 85 PACK (2013 updated version)
    Date: 
    July 9th 2013
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Osprey

    Read the full review here.


    Kelty Womens Red Cloud 80 Pack KELTY WOMEN'S RED CLOUD PACK
    Date: 
    Feb 13th 2013
    Reviewer: Jenny
    Overall Rating: 7/10
    Product Link: Kelty

    Read the full review here.


    Deuter ACT Lite 65+10 DEUTER ACT LITE 65 + 10 PACK
    Date: 
    Dec 17th 2012
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Deuter

    Read the full review here.


    Gregory Palisade 80 PackGREGORY PALISADE 80 PACK
    Date: 
    Sept 13th 2012
    Reviewer: Andrew
    Overall Rating: 8.5/10
    Product Link: Gregory

    Read the full review here.


    Patagonia Black Hole Duffel Bag PATAGONIA BLACK HOLE DUFFEL BAG
    Date: 
    March 12th 2012
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 8/10
    Product Link: Patagonia

    Read the full review here.


    Osprey Aether 85 Backpack Review OSPREY AETHER 85 PACK
    Date: 
    April 2nd 2011 - UPDATED April 2013
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Osprey

    Read the full UPDATED review here.

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