Gear

After a new daysack that I can also use for overnight trips (maybe even a few nights).

Have spent quite a bit of time looking around. I have a budget of £80 which i can't really stretch any further.

The packs I've been considering are:

Lowe Alpine Airzone Centro 35+10

Deuter Futura 38

Vaude Triset 35+8

North Face Terra 35 or 45

Aside form fit (which I'll try in store) does anybody have any experience with any of these bags and can comment on durabilty and any niggles that would make you choose differently next time?  My main concerns are build quality, comfort and ease of use. Within reason weight isn't an issue, I'm more after a workhorse than a racer.

I like the simple styling of the futura and triset. The features of the Lowe Alpine seem well thought out but it is an odd shape and the I'm unsure how tough it will be long term. The Terra looks good but the back venting system doesn't look as effective as the mesh types on the others.

Any advice greatly appreciated.

Mike

I went through a similar thing at the start of the year.  I decided not to go for the TNF pack after reading some reviews.  I tried on the OMM Villain but didn't feel 100% with it.

In the end I got an Osprey Kestrel 38.  I've used it as a day sack, for overnighters and for cycling to work too - very pleased with it, plus it was on sale for £75 from Blacks at the time too!

Only thing I can suggest is to go and try all of them on with weight in them and see what feels the best.

Cheers!