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Before you think about any other outdoor kit, you need a good backpack. How else are you meant to carry the rest of what you need? And, what's more, how else are you meant to keep all your stuff dry?

Waterproof backpacks are a unique breed of high-tech utility and functional beauty, and an essential for an adventurous life. From running mountains, to urban commuting, to whitewater rafting, a ...

Made from an ultrathin 30D Cordura nylon, this featherweight backpack can be folded down into a packet small enough to fit in the palm of your hand or stuff into your back pocket. A main compartment ...

A waterproof backpack is a no-brainer if you live in the drizzly UK. Autumn here means grey days and plenty of rain. And whether you're carrying around your work laptop, your gym gear, or just the ...