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All the latest products comprehensively tested. If we don’t think a product is worthy of our hard-earned, we won’t tell you to part with yours for it. That’s the promise we make with our bike and equipment tests. For all our tests we guarantee that:

  • They’re conducted by some of the most experienced and knowledgeable riders in the business.
  • Ratings are awarded only after a thorough testing process on a variety of terrain.
  • Tests are independent, and in no way influenced by our advertisers.

Our ratings are awarded out of 10, with 10/10 being the top mark.

  • 1-4  Means something’s wrong. Possibly a design flaw or a major weakness.
  • 5-6  OK – one or two faults but has potential
  • 7  Worth considering
  • 8  Very good – for the money, we’d buy it
  • 9  Excellent – a slight mod or two and it might be perfect
  • 10  Simply the best!
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The Fox was the only other pack instantly flagged up by the testers as being as stable as the Camelbak Volt over steep and technical ground. Although it doesn’t have…

£95.00
Score 9

The Osprey’s semi-rigid reservoir made for easy handling, and the zip around the reservoir compartment and down the shoulder guide makes it the simplest to remove and refill. A strong…

£90.00
Score 10

Platypus has been selling soft bottles and reservoirs to the outdoor market for years, so it was a bit of a surprise when we found the reservoir to be one…

£110.00
Score 6

We quickly learned to pack the Scott carefully, as the curved back panel wasn’t quite as stiff as we’d like and popped out of shape easily when put under pressure…

£74.99
Score 7

For some reason Madison is not importing the 15L Unzen into the UK, so at present the Unzen 10 is the go-to pack from the big S. >>> Click here…

£84.99
Score 7

Good for those of you with a sweaty back, but the reservoir needs more thought

£65.00
Score 6

Wingnut packs are made from a waterproof sailcloth, with no back stiffening, but they are superb quality and very lightweight. We like the low centre of gravity allowed by the…

£89.99
Score 8

Dakine was one of the first to utilise full-length zips, allowing the pack to completely open up like a clamshell. Intelligently-positioned mesh, zip and elasticated pockets within also hold everything…

£90.00
Score 8

As a very expensive trail pack, with an impressive design pedigree, we had high hopes for the Mavic Crossmax Hydropack 15. The large hip belt and wide padded shoulder straps were…

£110.00
Score 9

At almost 1kg, the Deuter is nearly double the weight of the Camelbak. Volt 13 LR. It uses a fancy suspension back panel: the back board is curved, and a couple…

£77.00
Score 6

The Kili Maya uses some innovative technology but is let down by the basics - £89.99

£89.99
Score 8