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How To Choose A Backpack for Travelling, Uni or Work

By Luke • Aug 6th, 2009 • Category: Outdoors

If you are an avid fan of backpacking sojourns then you know how crucial the backpack is. Success of your backpacking trip can more or less hinge on the backpack you carry. Hence, sturdiness of your backpack, the space it has, ease of carrying it around and the level of durability it boasts of should be the prime concerns when you decide to buy yourself a backpack.

You can do your own exploration, something which is highly recommended but you can also rely on some of the popular brands especially if you are new to the field. But beyond that there are many points you must always keep in mind with backpacks, some of which are;

  • Size of the backpack is very important. It should be big enough to allow you to carry all your backpacking gear but should not be too big to become uncomfortable to carry.
  • The material that backpack is made up of should have good strength to withstand weight of the belongings and should be durable too.
  • Make sure that your backpack is water resistant because spoilt belongings can spoil the backpacking trip too.
  • It must have good number of side pockets with utility-centric designs to help you carry things like water bottle and the like.
  • It must always have a high-quality zipper that would never fail you when you need it the most.

There are plenty of backpack options to choose from in the market like Berghaus Freeflow IV 35+8, Gelert Wilderness 25L Rucksack, Regatta Survivor 35L, Vango Sherpa 60+10 and many others too. Each one of them has some speciality of its own and you can pick the one that meets your requirements the most.

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Karrimor Hot Rock 30: Simple and Compact Rucksack

By Luke • May 6th, 2009 • Category: Outdoors

A simple and compact rucksack, Karrimor Hot Rock 30 is a good buy for walking around in the hills, crags and climbing mountains. Comfortable and lightweight, it is made of hardwearing rip stop polyester which is cool fabric. It features a comfortable cool mesh back system, side compression straps and twin ice axe loops. Weighing a mere 0.8kg, the Karrimor rucksack offers a capacity of 30 litres to the user. The user can store and stash all essentials and other knick-knacks while travelling easily into this classic climbing rucksack. It also has ice axe and walking pole attachment points that really helps when one is outdoors and needs a reliable bag.

Designed for serious climbs in summer or winter conditions, it is hydration compatible and has a minimalist design that reduces weight on the user’s shoulders. It has side compression straps and shock cord carrying systems are which are perfect for stowing extra goods and packing them in a snug and compact manner. It also has a reliable 3-point haul system which allows easy portability in the car, bus or plane. Specifically meant for people who seek adventure on the mountains, this rucksack is simple yet technical. The Karrimor Hot Rock 30 alpine rucksack also has reflective detailing on the exterior that make it visible in low light conditions and help locate it. It has wand pockets which are useful for storing small essential items like a water bottle and so on. Key and Gear clips and a pocket in lid are other useful features of this bag. Moreover, its easy grab haul loop allows convenient carrying while the sliding elasticised chest strap helps secure the rucksack to the body.

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Deuter Giga Office Pro: Versatile and Portable Rucksack

By Luke • Apr 14th, 2009 • Category: Laptops, Outdoors

Giga Office Pro is a versatile and portable rucksack from Deuter in which the user can carry one’s laptop, books etc. It helps organise all equipment and safely holds a laptop in a padded compartment.

Equipped with many small pockets, the Deuter Giga Office Pro can be compressed to a small size when not in use. When required, it expands to hold plenty of things and is a great backpack for any user. The Deuter Giga Office Pro rucksack has a dedicated rear mounted laptop compartment, which is padded and this ensures that your laptop stays safe and secure. The main compartment is large and spacious and has a document pocket. There is a special compartment only for laptop accessories. The front pocket has a zip and can hold small important items. There is a side mesh pocket too to hold maybe a bottle of water etc. The shoulder straps are made of MeshTex, which allows the straps to stay light and avoid cut into the shoulders with too much weight. Moreover, the straps are naturally contoured to accommodate shoulders and are comfortable to wear. The backpack also has “laptop” sleeve which works as the laptop moves around in its compartment but remains free from damage.

Weighing only 1350 gm, the Giga Office Pro is a strong but light school backpack as it can hold a lot of things and that too in an organised manner. It is possible to carry books as well as a laptop and other things as one piece of luggage, which ensures that the user has free hands for other work. A cleverly organised portable office from Deuter, the backpack makes travelling with one’s laptop by bus or tube stylish and easy, especially when one has to carry many things.

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Aztec Hobo 80 Pro Rucksack: Optimised for Camping

By Audrey • Mar 27th, 2009 • Category: Outdoors

Aztec Hobo 80 Pro is a rucksack bag which is exclusively optimised for camping trips. It’s an all-in-one  piece of camping gear that provides an travel storage solution while going for trips, tours or holidays. It offers large storage space with lots of flexibility and style. The bag features a twin compartment main sack which can be used as a single large chamber for large storage space or can be used to divide the space for easy, systematic and organised packing. Hobo 80 also boasts a great zip off daysack with zipped pockets.

The bag has got comfy padded straps that feel soft on the shoulders no matter how much stuff you carry on your back. This proves to be really helpful and comfortable when you are out for long trips and camping. The Aztec Hobo 80 Pro offers an adjustable back system which makes it compatible for all age groups. This bag is made of 600D Ripstop Polyester and the base is made of 1200D Polyester which gives it ultimate strength and durability. An Anatomical hip belt is also attached to provide comfort and support over long periods. Ergonomically, the Hobo 80 is one of the best designed Aztec rucksacks. It’s an air mesh ventilation system with ergonomic padding ensures effective ventilation throughout the trip. This keeps you and your luggage cool, fresh and dry.

The bag offers lots of detachable compartments for hassle free storage. It has got an internal compression system that holds the luggage in its place safely. Apart from this you will find a removable daysack, easily accessible pockets, airport transporter and a hydration system that is optimised for storing liquids.

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Tiso Peak Traveller 65: Large enough Travel Rucksack to carry Everything you might need

By Audrey • Mar 20th, 2009 • Category: Outdoors

One issue that affects every camper the moment he or she steps out is the things they have to carry and the bag in which to carry them. The most popular option since ever has been the rucksacks that come in handy in carrying your belongings.

You need you rucksack to be big enough to hold all your things but you do not want it to be so big that carrying it around becomes an issue. The Tiso Peak Traveller 65 travel rucksack should be sturdy as well so that it can last your trips. Keeping all that in mind, the most suitable option for you is Tiso’s peak traveller 65 travel rucksack.

This black coloured rucksack has been designed by Tiso to make your trip comfortable and hassle free. It comes equipped with an adjustable back system with a stowable cover.

It has many internal stow pockets so that you can easily store any number of small items and then access them in the most convenient way. The Tiso rucksack has internal zipped mesh pocket as well.

Further for easier access the rucksack has an additional zip at the bottom too. To enhance the ease of carrying, Tiso has provided removable padded shoulder trap. The padded trap makes it less cumbersome for the individuals to carry it along.

For a longer life and improved safety the rucksack has been endowed with four side compression straps. It also boasts of a reflective trim which has been provided especially for safety.

On a whole the rucksack has very sturdy built and is good enough to last years of tough trips and rough handling.

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Berghaus TwentyFourSeven 30: Perfect Daypack for short Trips

By Luke • Mar 19th, 2009 • Category: Outdoors

The Berghaus TwentyFourSeven 30 litre bag can accommodate A4 size files and is very apt for going to university. It’s a rucksack bag.

As its name suggests “Berghaus TwentyFourSeven 30” litre has a cool and funky miniature zip around the day pack. This bag can be used frequently all days in a week. The Berghaus Twentyfourseven 30 daypack has many features. It’s made up of “Ardura 420 deiner ripstop” and “Esdura 600 denier polyester”. These materials are every durable and are apt for rough and tough use. A “Berghaus TwentyFourSeven 30” litre also has numerous storage options that are necessary in any bag. This bag also has a provision for day sack of general purpose. It is very apt to use it while going for short walks or for any short travel. The bags main compartment has the provision to fit the A4 size files and various other books. Thus this cool and hip bag is quite ideal for use in college.

Below are some of the features that Berghaus rucksack possesses:

- A very funky miniature zip concealing the main compartments.
- A very comfortable and snug back system.
- A small front pocket provision for stationary.
- An organiser storage space in the front.
- The main compartment that can hold A4 size files.
- A removable and adjustable hip belt.
- The capacity that “Berghaus TwentyFourSeven 30” litre bag can hols is 30 litres which can be known from the name of the bag itself.
- The weight of “Berghaus TwentyFourSeven 30” litre bag is about 0.65 kgs.

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Get the OverBoard Waterproof Laptop Trolley Backpack and relieve Shoulder Pain

By Luke • Feb 6th, 2009 • Category: Laptops

You must have been fed up of carrying your laptop on your shoulders. It becomes irritating when you have to carry your laptop on your shoulders, especially when the journey is very long. Carrying a laptop on the shoulders for a long time can also lead to back pain, internal injuries and unnecessary fatigue. The condition gets worst when someone keeps shifting the strap of the laptop back from one shoulder to other and vice versa.

Keeping this in mind the popular maker of waterproof bags, OverBoard has launched a new Waterproof Laptop Trolley Bag that can be used as a backpack also. It solves all your problems related to carrying the laptop here and there. The speciality of Trolley bag is its two rolling wheels that enable the native to wheel the packed laptop along with him. So there is no need to carry the machine on the shoulders, like with the fatigue inducing Crumpler Ugly Divorce shoulder bag, for example. Moreover, this OverBoard bag is made of strong PVC tarpaulin and can accommodate laptops with display size up to 16 inches. It also features a three stage telescopic handle that can be extended to 55cm.

The bag features padded straps that allow the users to quickly pack and unpack all the stuff. The bag’s main compartment has got an expansion zip that can be used to increase the compartment’s size and pack some extra stuff (such as laptop accessories).

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Berghaus Freeflow IV 20 litre: Manage Luggage with Ease

By Luke • Dec 30th, 2008 • Category: Outdoors

Managing luggage is one of the biggest headaches you face while on holiday, but if you have the Berghaus Freeflow IV 20 litre bag, then there is no need to worry anymore. The bag proves itself as a large relief on the journey as its 20 litres of space magnificently store all your stuff. That means you can now pack all your articles inside this one magical product. The best thing about this phenomenal product is its new and improved back system that assists you while carrying it.

A reduced area of mesh means less perspiration and combined with new engineered shoulder straps using EVABREATHE technology, the new Freeflow range is stylish and even more breathable. What expert says is that the Berghaus Freeflow IV 20 and other similar hiking rucksacks are ideal for all kinds of outdoor trekking activities. The Berghaus Freeflow IV retains the incredible reflective features for safety which are very impressive. There is a strong and tight zipped entrance to the main compartment that can possess all the main items which you require. To accommodate all the supplementary items and small articles the Berghaus Freeflow IV also equips different types of pockets such as large front volume pocket, integrated wand pockets and Hydration reservoir pocket.

Being a Berghaus product its reliability and durability is unquestionable as the fabric utilised while manufacturing it is Ardura 600D RS/Esdura 600 D. This holiday product is obtainable in the market in distinct appealing colours such as blasting black, appealing ash and sensuous castle rock. Overall it’s a complete product and the most suitable product for your holidays.

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