With the Ibex 50+10 backpack, UK-based company Alpkit have delivered another outstanding bit of kit.
Designed for mountaineers who favour a fast and light approach, the Ascent Superlight really is a brilliant backpack
Sturdy, comfortable, and adaptable; the Paragon 58 is a proper all-weather backpack
If you're after a backpack for short winter adventures, look no further than the lightweight Vaude Zerum 48
Designed for freeride skiing and snowboarding, the Descent by Lowe Alpine is made by people who really understand the mountains
Designed specifically for female adventurers, and capable of carrying all you need for a multi-day trip, the Osprey Sirrus 50 may be your new favourite...
A lightweight, cheap backpack to keep your kit dry in any conditions
Will Renwick tests out the Osprey Stratos 50 (also available in a women's version called the Sirrus) on a demanding trek across Wales
We take a look at Lowe Alpine's new collection of climbing and mountaineering packs
We've tested 16 of the very best 2017 hill and mountain walking daypacks to help you choose the best load-hauler for one-day outings in the...
The smaller of Osprey's Mutant mountain packs is a cracking mix of comfortable, stable carry and clever refinements that make it one of the best...
Black Diamond's Speed 30 is a reasonably light, strippable traditional alpine pack complete with floating lid and solid build quality.
Patagonia's sleek lightweight, minimalist Ascensionist 30 alpine pack works well, but calls for careful loading to stay comfortable.
Lowe Alpine's new light-ish weight technical Alpine Ascent 32 mountain pack is a well thought-out balance of sturdiness and sensible weight saving.
Salomon's experimental lightweight alpine pack has some really interesting features, but works best if you keep things fast and light.
Mammut's slick ventilated hiker combines light weight with a comfortable, taut carry and all the features you need in an all-round mountain walking daypack.
The Helios 25's aggressive minimalism and distinctive colour scheme mark out a simple, super-lightweight climbing daypack.
MHW's OutDry waterproof technology works brilliantly with an added roll-top closure making this one of the few genuinely waterproof mountain daypacks out there.
Fjällräven's first ventilated back system pack is a tough-feeling all-rounder made from the brand's proofed polyester cotton G-1000 Eco fabric.
Lowe Alpine's ventilated hiking pack mixes one of the best vented back systems out there with solid build and lots and lots of pockets.
Montane's new lightweight hill and mountain pack treads the thin line between weight saving and usability with assured flair.
Updated ventilated hiking day-pack mixes Ospreys excellent build quality, myriad features and a supportive trampoline-style back system.
Excellent ventilated back-type pack from the US pack brand Gregory mixes support, cooling air flow and all mod cons in an excellent all-rounder.
The Moyo's an ultra-lightweight backpack that's also deceptively tough thanks to the use of super strong, but light, top-end Dyneema fabric.
