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TRAIL MAGAZINE BEST VALUE LOWE ALPINE SIRAC 50L £140 If I was advising beginner wild campers on a burly backpack, the Sirac 50L would be up there because it's made from strong materials and designed for heavy loads. The back system – Lowe Alpine's Air Contour X system with suspended mesh, EVA foam and a steel sub-frame – feels stable with decent flex and ventilation, while the shoulder straps and hip fins do their job competently. VERDICT A sturdy workhorse of a pack at an excellent price and with a traditional design. USED BY James Forrest, Trail gear reviewer USED FOR 6 months DEUTER AIRCONTACT ULTRA 50+ £210 Back in late January, I backpacked the 83-mile Snowdonia Slate Trail over four days. The brief was for a reasonably light but roomy pack to carry coldweather camping and cooking…

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Trail United Kingdom (Digital) - 1 Issue, May 2023

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