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VAUDE Citus 24 £90

Designed (say Vaude) for “weight fetishists and light hiking”, the Citus is ideally suited to airy wandering in warmer locations. It’s made of lightweight, siliconised 40D ripstop fabric, with a more robust material at the bottom. Its mesh back system is supremely breathable and it’s deceptively big on storage too. www.vaude.com

OSPREY Atmos AG50 £170

An astonishing pack for big treks anywhere. The AG (Anti- Gravity) harness and back system supports a colossal load with no trouble at all, while the firm but fully ventilated hip-belt is a joy. The generous base compartment takes anything from shoes to a sleeping bag. www.ospreyeurope.com