For those wanting a slightly lighter alternative, the Zepton rucksack, which is very similar to the Nanon but lacks some of the Nanon's 'bells and whistles' comes highly recommended by the staff at Webtogs, so Gareth tells me. The zip for stashing a wet tent etc is the long zip you can see on the side of the sack in the top picture. In my eyes, the biggest advantage of a duffle bag is that you can carry (and access) all of the stuff you need for a big trip in one place. A Mondeo of the rucksack world (but in a very good way), the Sirac is a comfortable, durable, no-nonsense backpacking pack that's ideal for weekend or longer trips, says Fliss Freeborn. I have to say that having met one or two of their marketing staff in the past, I have no 'brand loyalty' to LA.

We have used the same fabrics, design and manufacturing standards that you have come to expect from our expedition and climbing packs and applied them to a brand new adventure travel range. Putting function and reliability first means they're a great choice for trekkers, travellers and explorers. I found the shoulder straps to be really comfortable; I was able to carry the bag for an hour or so uphill without any major discomfort (although, you have to be a bit careful about what you put in the internal lid pocket – anything metal or sharp makes for a pretty uncomfortable ride). Creating the best product and inspiring mountain life make up the foundations of Lowe Alpine’s core values.payable to S R Cunningham Outdoor Centre or contact us with your credit/ debit details to cover the postage costs. Three tubular metal grab handles on the bag makes hauling it into cars and off luggage carousels simple and comfortable, and a stash-able back harness on the lid can be swiftly deployed for easy transport over longer distances.

Established in 1967, Lowe Alpine has a reputation for making high quality and long lasting climbing packs, backpacks, and travel bags. Due to health and safety regulations we will only accept faulty goods in a hygienic and clean condition. The Lowe Alpine AT Kit Bag 60 is made from a durable and abrasion resistant TravelShield Grid / TravelShield N630 ripstop, on top of this the material is also water resistant, keeping your items dry in light showers. Luckily I managed to get the zip to grip, but every time I unzipped it another half hour would be spent trying to get it to grip again.Constructed to carry your gear across continents and withstand the harshest terrain, it is also designed to bring it all home safely. This tough expedition duffel is constructed using minimal seams for durability and improved water resistance. Whilst this zip was very useful, once it has failed the rucksack is pretty useless as the contents are prone to falling out. With a minimalist look, this duffel bag has plenty of features including stashable shoulder straps for a no mess finish that is perfect for air travel.

Lowe have designed this duffel with minimal seams and constructed the upper and lower out of different grades of TPU coated nylon fabrics, resulting in a highly water resistant, durable kit bag. A jacket purchased over 10 years ago that has been worn everyday may have reached the end of its lifetime. It is always our priority to look after our outdoor community and consumers at every stage of their experience with our products. and the external fabric can withstand quite a beating from being dropped on, scraped over, and dragged across various surfaces.

Made from a combination of TravelShield® and N630 fabrics, the Kit Bag is built to withstand the harshest terrain. All Lowe Alpine packs come with a guarantee that covers the original owner, with proof of purchase, for the usable lifetime of the product. Made from a combination of TravelShield® amd N630 fabrics, the Kit Bag is built to withstand the harshest terrain.

When you've spent months planning a trip to a remote place you need to know that your gear will arrive safely and without incident. However, the lightweight Dyneema fabric of the Nanon feels to me to be rather more robust than the old Quest’s less durable nylon fabric. I also note that there’s an ‘XL’ version for people with long backs, though Lowe Alpine don’t seem to say how long your back needs to be to require this version. This light trekking pack is aimed at the weight-conscious backpacker, and it's well suited to a night or two out on the hills, says Sarah Douglas. I still think its an excellent piece of kit, though I have heard complaints from people taller than my 5 ft 8 inches - they say the back length of the sac is insufficient lengthwise, so they have sought alternative products.We use marketing, analytical and functional cookies as well as similar technologies to give you the best experience. If your impressed with it though, it must be worth considering and i look forward to your next report. This tough expedition duffel is shaped using minimal seams for durability and improved water resistance. Equipped with retractable shoulder straps offering total flexibility, AT Kit Bag 40 is a spacious and ultra-resistant bag: it will carry your equipment on the most difficult terrain without ever disappointing you.