Montane Switch 20 Daypack

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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. A suitcase style front compartment and a zipped side access pocket offers easy access to your kit whenever you need it to hand. The Switch 20 uses Raptor Dynamic 300 dernier as its main fabric, making the backpack extremely durable and tough.

In the larger size 32 version, the latter is a deal breaker for me, though other users - probably a fair bit smaller than me - might get on with it. Clearly the Azote isn't going to be ideal for anyone XL or above, and if you're much taller than me then you might well want to think about larger alternatives. This means that warm air will be released easily, therefore, keeping the user cool and undistracted as they explore. A proportion of the fabric, and the mesh used on the back system, comes from recycled sources, which has to be a good thing. Inside the backpack, there is a large amount of space in the main compartment for a wide range of equipment securely.

We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.

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. The Raptor Dynamic fabric is tough, strong abrasion resistant and side compression straps help the load to be shared out evenly across your back whilst you are walking. 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.To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. However the weight seems fine for the all-round use for which it was designed; it's not a running or a climbing specialist after all. In the recent run of hot weather, which even made it to Wester Ross, I've really appreciated the air flow offered by the Azote, and the fact that your back and shoulders are not swimming in sweat. We tested the bag over summer and autumn, both here in the UK and on a trip to the Ecrins, and were suitably impressed.