As a result, it would make sense to look at other ideas from Lowe Alpine like the Manaslu 55:70, the Airzone Pro 35:45 or the Airzone Trail ND28 beforehand.

There are twin stretch bottle pockets at the sides of the Zyp 28 and the pack has upper and lower compression straps with plastic buckles. We use marketing, analytical and functional cookies as well as similar technologies to give you the best experience. The body of the rucksack is made from recycled polyester with polyurethane coating to offer water resistance. The central channel and the mesh covered ridged foam was moderately successful in venting the back, but there was some build-up of perspiration. Missed payments will show on your credit file potentially making credit harder to obtain and will result in late fees being added to the debt.

These can be secured either by two top loops which are integrated into the upper compression straps, which again have metal hook buckles.

Whether hitting the trail or working nine to five, the Edge 26 has the features and capacity to work as hard as you can. In a generous 26-litre capacity, the Edge can fit everything you need for a busy day out, whether it’s the city or the summit.The sternum strap slides continuously on rails and the left buckle incorporates a plastic retaining loop for a drink tube. There’s another bungee system on the base of the pack, allowing attachment of gear or, say, a lightweight tent or sleeping bag. It’s a dual-purpose pack, with an eye firmly on urban use but able to be put to use on the hill and in the countryside. The key loop in the pocket is a useful feature so when you arrive back at your home or car you can find your keys quickly. If any of our clothing or equipment fails we promise to help make it right with a repair or replacement, find out more here.

This Rucksack was bought as a present for my daughter who is delighted with the quality of Lowe Alpine Edge 26. There’s no facility for a hydration reservoir though you could put one in the inside pouch and carefully route the drink tube through the roll-top closure, but that would be less than ideal.

The Deuter Compact EXP 14 is a great backpack for mountain bikers and it boasts impressive set of features.