Rucksacks
Scored on weight, comfort with a full load and durability.
Rucksacks we've scored
Eurohike Nepal 65 rucksack
Weight7
Comfort with a full load5
Durability5
Simond MT100 Easyfit 50 L (formerly Forclaz)
Weight6
Comfort with a full load9
Durability8
Vango Contour 65 rucksack
Weight4
Comfort with a full load5
Durability5
Highlander Ben Nevis 52
Weight7
Comfort with a full load7
Durability6
Simond MT500 Air 50+10 L (formerly Forclaz)
Weight5
Comfort with a full load9
Durability8
Osprey Rook 65
Weight6
Comfort with a full load7
Durability7
Osprey Talon 44 men's rucksack (size S/M)
Weight6
Comfort with a full load5
Durability5
Exped Lightning 50
Weight8
Comfort with a full load7
Durability5
Osprey Exos 58
Weight7
Comfort with a full load8
Durability6
Osprey Kestrel 68 men's rucksack (size L/XL)
Weight4
Comfort with a full load7
Durability5
Gregory Paragon 60
Weight6
Comfort with a full load9
Durability5
Osprey Exos Pro 55
Weight9
Comfort with a full load8
Durability6
Osprey Atmos AG 65
Weight4
Comfort with a full load9
Durability7
What we score
Weight
From maker's figuresHow much the empty rucksack adds to what you carry, as sold.
Comfort with a full load
From reviews, or the maker's specsHow well it carries a full camping load over a long day: hip belt, shoulder straps, back and how the weight sits.
Durability
From reviews, or the maker's specsHow well the fabric, zips, buckles and frame hold up over seasons of use.
Fit
From reviews, or the maker's specsHow well the back length and straps adjust to fit you.
Access
From reviews, or the maker's specsHow easily you get at kit without unpacking.
Pockets
From reviews, or the maker's specsHow useful the pockets are on the move.