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Deuter Running Packs

With the Ascender series, Deuter have entered the already-busy running vest market. Has the move been seamless, or is there room for improvement? We offer two perspectives from opposite ends of the hill running scale.

13 Sep, 2022

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Deuter Climber - A Kid's Pack Built for Mountains

Based on Deuter's popular Guide, only much, much smaller, the Climber is a real rarity - a proper mountain pack that's aimed specifically at children. Comfortable, durable, and well-designed, it makes a reviewer's life too easy, says Dan Bailey...

4 16 Aug, 2022

Deuter Speed Lite 25 Pack

With a shoulder harness that owes a lot to vest-style running packs, the Speed Lite is a comfortable, breathable and close-fitting pack that's ideal for summer on the hills, says Dan Bailey.

1 Aug, 2022

Silva Strive Mountain Pack and Strive Ultra Light Running Vest

Perhaps best known in the UK for their compasses, Swedish brand Silva also make a variety of other stuff relevant to walkers and runners. New to the lineup is the Strive series, a range of running vests and packs that could be of...

5 Jul, 2022

Deuter AC Lite Daypack

Victoria de Ga tests Deuter's new AC Lite, a range of smaller packs aimed at day walking. It's no lightweight, she says, but its...

19 Jan, 2022

Montane Running Packs: Gecko VP5+, Gecko VP20+ and Gecko Ultra V+

Rob Greenwood puts three new running packs from Montane through their paces, while training...

18 28 May, 2021

Mountain Equipment Orcus 24+ Pack

This is a great little technical pack, says Dan Bailey, with a nice close fit for climbing, a robust feel, and a functional...

14 Aug, 2020

Montane Trailblazer 3 Waist Pack

Striking a useful balance of size, features and capacity, the Trailblazer 3 is a handy little waist pack that seems well...

8 2 Jun, 2020

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Harrier Kinder 10L Race Vest - £59

Meet the Kinder 10L. Inspired by fell runs on Kinder Scout in the Dark Peak, this running vest offers extra space for tougher runs requiring more kit and supplies.

30 Nov, 2022

Lowe Alpine Fuse 20 and Ignite 15

The Fuse and Ignite daypacks are lightweight, packable and full of energy. They are perfect fuel to get you moving in the mountains. Find a spark - climb, run, jump, swim - start a fire and let it burn brightly.

24 Sep, 2018

One pack. Infinite Possibilities. Welcome to the Aeon

A revolutionary new multi-activity day pack range. Designed for those with an infinite possibility mindset, the Aeon is the perfect mix of rugged construction, functional features and high-quality, premium materials. It is a...

9 9 Mar, 2018