GREGORY CITRO 24 £115

With its flexible and contoured shoulder straps, supportive and body-hugging hipbelt, and suspended ventilated back system, the Citro 24 applies Gregory’s trademark carrying comfort to the category of mid-sized daypacks. Like the brand’s bigger packs, it’s also robust and well-made, with plenty of pockets and some nice little details that are all designed for easier and more efficient hiking.

VERDICT An impressive, fully-featured pack with an extremely comfortable harness and great ventilation.