On the plus side this is one of the coolest and best-ventilated packs I've used, with plenty of cut-outs in the foam cushioning on the back and soulder straps, and all points that come in contact with the wearer covered with light, airy mesh. With a really well-vented carry system, and a design that's clearly aimed at walkers, it would be right at home on the UK summer hills. For quick jelly baby access without breaking stride, reach for the stretchy zipped pockets placed on each fin of the hip belt. New with tags: A brand-new, unused, unworn and undamaged item in the original packaging (such as the . For me, the back system simply feels too floppy to support the larger capacity and lidded design, whereas with the smaller zipped alternative I can see that same softness proving to be an asset rather than a drawback.

A suitcase style front compartment and a zipped side access pocket offers easy access to your kit whenever you need it to hand. Worse is that the pack also feels saggy on the shoulders, tending to slump backwards - an effect that naturally seems more marked when the back length is extended, though Pegs noticed it at a shorter length too.

This will mean that it will be able to carry a lot of items and have forces placed against it without any risk of damage. With durable material, soft padding on the back and room for up to 20 litres of items, the backpack is perfect for long days out on the trails. A 20 litre capacity has ample room for your daily belongings, as well as organisation pockets and a padded laptop sleeve. Read more about the condition New with tags: A brand-new, unused, unworn and undamaged item in the original packaging (such as the original box or bag) and/or with the original tags attached.

I've found this handy for a light shell and a map, but I'm not keen on its slightly odd hooked closure, which only seems to work properly when the pack is well-stuffed; a plastic buckle would've been more secure. Dual adjusters on the hip belt mean that you can keep the buckle well centred, and are not left with a single length of spare tail; however the webbing does still seem rather long, so instead you get two hanging tails - and no way to hold them neatly.Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary. The Switch 20 uses Raptor Dynamic 300 dernier as its main fabric, making the backpack extremely durable and tough.

It's good not to have a buckle in the middle of your ribcage, though I do find the elastic chest strap itself is a bit too giving, so when the pack is heavily loaded it doesn't do a lot to help hold the harness on your shoulders. Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH). Montane Switch 20 Backpack Carry your equipment in reliability and comfort with the Montane Switch 20 Backpack. Thanks, in my view, to this sloppy interface between shoulder straps and weight, the centre of gravity is far back, and the load feels poorly balanced.A fully versatile pack from Montane, the Switch 20 Daypack is as comfortable on the hills as it is in the city.

A proportion of the fabric, and the mesh used on the back system, comes from recycled sources, which has to be a good thing. These always make sense on a walking pack, and being at least 50% fuelled by jelly baby on a typical hill day, I use them a lot.Available in both a male and a female version, in two sizes apiece, and with an adjustable back length, its key feature is its versatility.