OSPREY TALON JR 11L BACKPACK £80

If (like mine) your kids are now too big to carry, Osprey has also taken its award-winning adults’ Talon backpack and shrunk it down to create an excellent little rucksack for 6 to 14-year-olds. This is an ideal first pack for young hillwalkers – big enough to carry essentials like a few extra layers, maps, drinks and snacks without being too bulky or heavy. It has some nice touches too, like a scratch-free top pocket for sunglasses and electronics, an LED light attachment point and even a bike helmet attachment to make it a multi-use piece of kit. VERDICT If your kids are serious about getting into hiking and have outgrown their Paw Patrol school bag, this will take them to the next level. USED BY Oli Reed, Trail editor USED FOR Hillwalks, bike rides, camping trips, the school run… basically everything!