EX PED CLOUDBURST WATERPROOF RUCKSACK, £48.50

The Cloudburst equates to 25 litres of dry kit – ‘dry under all conditions’. It weighs 280g, can cope with 5kg of birding paraphernalia, has a roll top closure, a shock cord web for stashing extra stuff on the outside, a foam back insert for a bit of comfort, mesh shoulder straps and a removable hip belt, so it offers the user plenty! Made of PU coated nylon with fully taped seams. It comes with a five-year warranty. nhbs.com