Berghaus Arrow 30 Backpack

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There’s good capacity which, with the addition of the lower compartment, easily accommodated my gear for extended walks.

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The lid is a floating design, enabling it to be raised a little to allow extra space to be used in the main compartment. There’s also a strap for retaining rope under the lid. The main compartment is uncluttered and contains just the pouch for a hydration reservoir with a hook-and-loop strip hanger. The drink tube exit is central, allowing the tube to be routed down either the left or right harness strap. The base of the duffel has another zip opening giving access to a separated compartment that is useful for a pair of shoes or similar. This keeps them apart from the contents of the main area, though it does share the space. The recycled content, PFC-free treatment and expected longevity give the Archeon 45 good marks for green credentials.

Climbing: The streamlined shape of the Arrow 30 ensures it doesn’t snag on protrusions, and the chest strap keeps it centred even when you’re reaching for that next hold. It benefits from a simple design with a roomy main area, while the front zip opening was very useful for digging out items without having to undo the lid and main drawcord. It actually works quite well, keeping the harness straps in position while allowing chest expansion when breathing hard. The fabric of the Craghoppers Duffel is robust feeling polyester with a polyurethane coating. It contains recycled materials – the brand says about 14 plastic bottles were reused in its manufacture. It has a good sized main compartment and a floating lid that can be raised a little to allow extra gear to be accommodated if necessary.The hipbelt has short, ventilated fins and a centre section of webbing. Length adjustment is from the outside inwards. The harness straps are quite wide and have ventilated foam padding. The sternum strap’s height can be adjusted using four different daisy chain loops. This involves unhooking each side and repositioning in an alternative loop, which is less convenient than anchors that slide up and down on rails. The hipbelt is a wide webbing strap with elasticated retainer loops for excess length.