A rucksack is one of the key items on a hillwalker's kit list, says Dan Bailey. For casual country walks – especially in summer – you can get by with any old thing; but throw in long distances, a heavy load, rough going and some scrambling or climbing and a bag designed specifically for mountain use will start to look more appealing. It's a busy market with loads of choice, so to be sure you end up with a pack that best suits your needs consider these key basics.
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