MONTANE HALOGEN 25L £85

As an all-round hiking and hillwalking daypack, the Halogen 25L is a solid choice. It’s lightweight, practical and versatile, with plenty of useful pockets and a convenient quick-access main zip rather than a lid. The back system is relatively simple but effective, with a padded harness to ward off sore shoulders and aching hips.

VERDICT A lightweight and versatile daypack with decent comfort and ventilation, plus some useful features.