FJÄLLRÄVEN

Kaipak 38

RRP: £185 Target price: £170

At 1.8kg, the heft of this pack is noticeable even when empty, but for that you get an extremely durable bag that might well outlast your walking years. Part of the reason for that is the substantial fixed-size back panel, which gives firm stability with a little bit of vertical flex for comfort. Another is the quality materials. Made with Fjällräven’s G-1000 Heavy Duty Eco fabric, it’s robust enough to stand up to serious punishment over time. Scrape through a rocky cleft on a scramble, or throw it down as a temporary seat on wet ground, and it’ll come back with nothing more than a dusting of dirt. This is not a pack that’s built for speed, rather for endurance. Its design is clean and unfussy, with a zipped front pocket running the length of the bag and a sensible array of other pockets, including two net side pockets low enough to access while wearing, and drawstring toggles to secure loose items. Overall, it’s tough and timeless enough to become an heirloom piece

– if you ever want to give it away. SR

INFO: Weight: 1805g Capacity: 38L Back system: Channelled foam Extra pockets: 7 Contact: +46 0854 518 688, fjallraven.co.uk

Robust materials, floating lid,

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well-placed pockets Heavy, small inner lid pocket,

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pricey (but built to last)

BEST FOR: Overnight trips in hills and wilderness (eg Scottish wild camps).