The Flex Capacitor is still a firm favourite
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WALKING AND WILD CAMPING adventures bring many rewards, especially awonderful sense of freedom and the opportunity to explore peaceful, natural environments. The keys to success include good planning, and ensuring you have all the right kit plus acomfy pack to carry it in. Indeed, an uncomfortable or poorly balanced rucksack can easily turn your adventure into an unpleasant trial.
The ideal overnight backpack will be in the 50-65 litre volume range. This should offer enough packing space for all your day and night-time gear needs, including spare clothing, sleeping bag, sleeping mat, tent or bivvy bag, cooking system, food, water and other essentials such as toiletries and first aid kit.