DEUTER FUTURA 30SL £110

The Futura has been around in one guise or another for over a decade, and this tried-and-tested daypack remains a firm favourite among hillwalkers. It is sturdy and stable to carry, with excellent back ventilation and a well-padded hipbelt. The women’s SL version (28L) is specially designed to fit the female frame.

Both men’s and women’s versions have plenty of pockets and come with raincovers.

VERDICT A premium daypack that has all the qualities we associate with the

German brand’s highly-regarded rucksacks: not flashy, but sturdy, well-built and practical.