AlpKit Launches Ultralight Waterproof Daypack

The nice people at AlpKit have been busy again, this time they have a minimalist waterproof roll-top dry bag that's also a simple rucksack and goes by the name of, erm, Gourdon.

Apparently the inspiration came from a hot alpine climber called Tomaz who described his perfect minimalist pack as essentially being 'a drawstring stuff pac with a couple of webbing straps'.

Fortunately Gourdon is a slightly more refined beast - made from 300d PVC-coated Nylon, the little fella comes in five colours and in 25 and 30-litre versions. Seams are taped and the top is sealed by a roll-over closure locked with a Duraflex buckle.

There's a removable foam pad to add a little load-carrying comfort and padded straps and a simple waist belt. AlpKit says that the straps use a fast-drying mesh spacer material. You also get a window, so the absent-minded can see what's in their sac easily plus some iron-on repair patches in case you're attacked by a polar bear.

Sounds like an ideal fix for those classic super-wet British winter days and in true AlpKit style, prices are very affordable at £17.50 and £20 respectively for the 25 and 30-litre Gourdons. Weight for the smaller version is just 453 grammes.

More details and online buying at www.alpkit.com