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Rucksack advice

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  • 07-02-2016 11:55pm
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    carag
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    Im looking to purchase a back pack rucksack for hiking as its my first time what would anyone advise aod what should I be looking at brand wise?


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    Zaph
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    dogmatix
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    What sort of hiking activity are you looking at? If it is just a day walking in the hills then a 25-30 litre size should be sufficent. If it is a multi-day trip then a much bigger size would be needed. Multi day + camping and bigger again.

    Brand-wise:
    - Berghaus
    - Lowe-Alpine
    - Deuter
    - Osprey
    - NorthFace
    - Vango

    This is a handy guide also - http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/expert-advice/rucksack-guide.


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    Pat Mustard
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    The Live for the Outdoors website has gear reviews which may be of some assistance in choosing a rucksack, once you know the size and price range that you want.


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    falan
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    carag wrote: »
    Im looking to purchase a back pack rucksack for hiking as its my first time what would anyone advise aod what should I be looking at brand wise?
    Here's a pretty good one for starting out. I have one myself. Its 45 litres. I mostly do day hikes and i'd pretty much fill it once you get in everything.
    http://www.vango.co.uk/gb/day/813-boulder-45.html


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