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These are the best budget backpacks for hiking 2025, according to experts
We conduct a roundup of the best everyday outdoor carries – the ones that don’t cost the earth.
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22nd July 2025
We conduct a roundup of the best everyday outdoor carries – the ones that don’t cost the earth.
22nd July 2025
This pack is awarded Lara Dunn's 'Greener Choice' for its eco-credentials. Find out more.
22nd July 2025
Lara Dunn rates this pack higher than any other budget daypack she's had on test. Find out why.
22nd July 2025
Lara Dunn and Fiona Russell walk us through some of the best women’s daypacks.
22nd July 2025
A daypack is an essential piece for any day-tripper into the mountains. Here, we round up the best.
22nd July 2025
This Mammut pack comes recommended. Find out why.
22nd July 2025
At this price, the Deuter Futura Pro 34SL should be brilliant. It doesn't disappoint.
21st July 2025
Lara Dunn awarded this daypack her Best in Test. Find out why here.
13th June 2025
Getting away from it all isn’t just for experts with expendable income. We test the best budget tents to help you achieve wanderlust liftoff.
13th June 2025
Lara Dunn tested the Highlander Respite 1 Person Tunnel Tent in mid-Wales. Here's her verdict.
13th June 2025
There’s a lot to love here with the EasyCamp Sarek 1 as the cheapest in our tests, but there are niggles that make it less than perfect.
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