Berghaus Arrow 30 Backpack

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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.

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The hipbelt is broad and has padded foam. Adjustment is from the outside inwards. The padded section can be slid out, leaving just the webbing, if required, to save more weight. There’s good capacity which, with the addition of the lower compartment, easily accommodated my gear for extended walks. 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. The hipbelt has short, ventilated fins and a centre section of webbing. Length adjustment is from the outside inwards.

Capacity was good too, and quality was good. The ripstop nylon, felt robust and resisted scuffing well.

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. It coped with carrying a substantial load on a wild camping expedition, with good weight bearing and just enough capacity for such an outing. Comfort was good, even though there isn’t a huge amount of foam padding on the harness and hipbelt. The main compartment is accessed by a top opening with an inner drawcord closure and a second outer drawcord. Inside the compartment is a pouch for hydration bladder, with a hook-and-loop hanger. Drink tube exit is to the right shoulder.

Access to the main compartment, in addition to the side zip, is via a top opening with drawcord fastening. Inside it is a pouch for hydration bladder, with webbing hanger. Drink tube exit is to the right shoulder. It actually works quite well, keeping the harness straps in position while allowing chest expansion when breathing hard. The metal frame can be removed to save a little weight by unfastening a hook-and-loop strip in the main compartment and sliding the frame out. 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.

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There is no hipbelt or sternum strap, so all the weight is borne on the shoulders and the straps can slide if you’re moving over anything like technical terrain. There are two movable foam pads on the straps to provide some comfort, but carrying a full load over any long distance without the support of a hipbelt caused some discomfort.

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. In likeness to many options, various different man-made materials are chosen in the production. These are favoured to perfeclty merge reliability with convenience. The main one here is 600 D RS Esdura (Ripstop Polyester), which has been moulded to tolerate exterior impacts and take care of your stuff for a good 5 years up until it is time to replace it. There's no need to be worried about your belongings getting wet thanks to a large raincover on the top. In terms of straps, these tend to be pleasingly soft and fairly wide to keep things comfortable as you move around. Similar to a hip belt, a hip strap just adds a little further stability. Extra SpaceFor those who traverse varied terrain, the walking pole attachments are a godsend. They offer easy storage for your poles when not in use, allowing you to free your hands without missing a step. 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. Durability is a key concern for any hiker, and the Arrow 30 doesn’t disappoint. It’s constructed with long-lasting materials that endure season after season, from the zips to the stitching around the straps and handles.