A jacket purchased over 10 years ago that has been worn everyday may have reached the end of its lifetime. The central webbing section of the belt adjusts by pulling from the hip inwards, and has elastic retaining loops for excess webbing. The lack of a metal frame meant heavier loads didn’t feel quite as stable, but the fabric of the pack was robust enough to support most loads.

At Arran Active we pride ourselves on providing you with the best quality products but we know sometimes that things can go wrong or you might change your mind. Within it is a plastic key loop and there’s a smaller zipped pocket and a second small pocket with soft tricot lining that will protect a smartphone. The back is also adjustable for length by pulling up on a locking buckle to allow the panel to which the harness is attached to slide up or down before relocking the buckle to hold it in the best position for the wearer. A lightweight, close-fitting back system with a spacer mesh and cut out air channels offering ventilation over high heat areas.The 18 litre capacity was just enough to contain our usual day walk gear minus camera but wouldn’t accommodate our winter hill kit.

The opening is rolled forward and secured by a webbing strap and metal hook into a thick webbing loop which forms part of a larger handle which can be used to carry the pack if required. The sternum strap is constantly adjustable for height on a pair of rails, and the buckle has a built-in whistle.The Osprey pack has twin stretch mesh bottle pockets on its side and it has two ice-axe or walking pole loops at the bottom. This is useful in retrieving items towards the bottom of the rucksack without unfastening the lid and main drawcord. The sternum strap has continuously variable height adjustment on rails and the buckle incorporates a whistle. The Deuter pack has many of the features you’d expect in a bigger rucksack, scaled down into a compact 28 litre model. The lack of waist or hip belt means the Stone 15 is limited in the weight that can be comfortably carried, but at 15 litres capacity, it’s unlikely you’re going to pack a huge amount.

On each side is a lower reinforced webbing strap and higher up on the sides are adjustable webbing straps to retain the skis. They widen out towards the bottom to accommodate a small stretch mesh pocket on each strap, big enough to take most smartphones.Best use: hillwalking, lightweight winter hillwalking, trekking, lightweight backpacking, country walking. Adjustment can be done while wearing the rucksack, by pulling down on the twin webbing straps of the PerfectFit system. The cover itself is contained in a little stuffsack within the pocket and isn’t tethered, so when in use it’s important to make sure it’s cinched in securely around the pack using the drawcord and spring toggle. Whether you're heading out for a walk in the hills, a bike ride into the woods or a commute to work, the Edge will do it all! AirScape™ keeps the weight close and comfortable whilst providing airflow and is featured on both lightweight daypacks and large backpacking packs.

Built to move with you on all terrain, the Aeon 25L offers a full set of technical features and a close fitting back system that flexes as you move. The Jack Wolfskin rucksack has twin hangers tucked into the top of the pack which allow it to be piggy-backed on to a larger Kalari rucksack from the brand’s range if desired. It can also be positioned lower by unhooking each side and attaching to a similar webbing section under the top one. There are twin stretch-mesh bottle holders on the sides of the main body, which has broad webbing volume adjusters each side, with plastic buckle fastening, so you can attach items such as a rope on the outside of the pack.If you’re looking for a rucksack that will double as a commuting pack and a daysack for walk, the Lowe Alpine Edge 26 represents good value. The adjustable back length is a rare feature on a rucksack this size, but it enables a good comfortable fit to be achieved. There’s another bungee system on the base of the pack, allowing attachment of gear or, say, a lightweight tent or sleeping bag. Timescale to deal with your claim - for technical faults or repairs we use the services of the original manufacturer or nominated agent for inspection, testing and high quality guaranteed repairs.