EXPED EXPLORE 60 £200

The thing I like best about this tough and reliable pack is the abject lack of fuss. There aren’t multiple bungees and cords that can be adapted to fulfil any potential kit-carrying need. Instead, what I have here is a functional pack designed to carry backpacking loads with ease and comfort. The waistbelt and harness are both comfortable and supportive and the pocket arrangement is spot on.

VERDICT A tough and reliable load carrier that does everything that’s asked of it without fuss or complication.

USED BY Ben Weeks, Trail senior writer

USED FOR 2 years