Rucksacks
All of our rucksacks are top loading backpacks so you gain access from the top. This allows for easy stuffing into the bag and offers plenty of room. Rucksacks over 40 litres will include side compression straps. These can be tightened and compress the pack so that it doesn't overbalance you and cause problems walking!
To help with this always pack heaviest items at the bottom of your rucksack. Look out for rucksacks that have extra access panels on the side or base so that you don't need to empty contents out of the top to get to something lower down. This is a great feature if you're carrying a lot of kit or if it's raining.
When you're browsing our range of rucksacks from The North Face, Berghaus and Gregory you'll see that they are quality rucksacks with all the bells and whistles but look out for elastic mesh side pockets for stashing bottles on the move, bungee cord fronts for storing waterproofs or a climbing helmet and hydration sleeves for keeping a bladder.
Most rucksacks now offer a sternum or chest strap as standard which fits across the chest and connect to shoulder staps to boost stability which is great for hikes on uneven terrain.
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