Evoc has been producing reliable and well-made packs for years. The excellent strap system just clamps on and doesn’t slide around once cinched down. As a result these packs are…
Reviews
Fox Portage 16L review
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…
Osprey Raptor 14 review
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…
Platypus Duthie AM 17 review
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…
Scott Grafter 18 review
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…
Shimano Unzen U10 review
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…
Vaude Hyper 14+3 review
Good for those of you with a sweaty back, but the reservoir needs more thought
Wingnut Enduro review
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…
Dakine Nomad 18L review
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…
Mavic Crossmax Hydropack 15 review
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…
Deuter Race EXP Air review
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…
Cube All Mountain flat pedal review
Overpriced and underwhelming - £64.99
Canyon Strive CF 9.0 Race (2015) review (VIDEO)
An enduro wizard that punches way above its weight - £3,699
Cannondale Jekyll 27.5 Carbon 2 (2015) review (VIDEO)
The Jekyll plays it too safe with geometry for an enduro race bike - £3,999
Scott Genius LT 710 (2015) review (VIDEO)
A great bike for flat-out descending - £3,899
Pivot Mach 4 (2015) review
A fast and frisky 650b version of Pivot's Mach 429 carbon 29er with echoes of the past
BMC Team Elite TE03 (2015) review
The BMC Team Elite is more of an old nag than a racing thoroughbred
Ghost Kato 7 (2015) review
The Ghost Kato 7 offers fun in small does in the £1,000 category of our Hardtail of the Year test
Bird Zero.3 (2015) Review
The Bird Zero.3 has a top spec that nearly saw it win the £1,000 bracket in our Hardtail of the Year test
Pinnacle Ramin 3W (2015) review
We test the Pinnacle Ramin 3W for the second year in a row in the women's specific category of our Hardtail of the Year test