The second thing we love about this is that rolltop closure. Not only does it contribute to the overall waterproofness of this bag, but it also makes getting to and stashing your kit quick and easy as it creates a really wide opening. This rolltop closure, along with the side straps, gives a lot of volume adaptability. You’d be amazed how much you can actually stuff into this.

“We had some pretty miserable weather in the fjords and I can tell you that the waterproofing definitely works.”

Throw in a good sternum strap, stretch mesh side pockets that both pass the Nalgene Widemouth bottle test, and an easy to clip and adjust sternum strap, and you’ve got a nifty little pack here. If for some reason you don’t like a rolltop, don’t worry, there’s a zip-sealed version of the Ulvö as well.

Tester’s Verdict

Will Renwick, Outdoors Magic Editor

“I was hiking around Norway with this for a week and I really liked it. I have to say, the Kanken is a little too ‘city’ for me, and while this still has a city vibe to it, it still seems right at home out in the wilderness. We had some pretty miserable weather in the fjords and I can tell you that the waterproofing definitely works. I was also really impressed by the durability of the material. It doesn’t feel as tough, as say, an Ortlieb rolltop, but it definitely seems as durable – and it doesn’t have that slightly ugly sheen to it that the PU coated commuter packs you often see have. This is much more refined.

Another thing I liked about this is its packability. I flew out to Norway with this in my hold luggage and it flattened down beautifully at the bottom of my big duffel bag.”