Been hiking with the Ducan Spine on the Scottish Munro's for the past year, it is an excellent backpack and has many features which I don't think I could live without now! It is very versatile and you can adjust the storage capacity as needed. Regularly using to carry lunch, insulating jacket, mid layer, snacks, waterproof trousers, coffee flask, shades, socks, seat pad, towel, gloves, hat, gaiters(neck and leg), first aid kit along with walking poles attached outside. We also purchased the compatible Mammut Bladders and these fit brilliantly with dedicated tube holes and restraints in the straps to make it super convenient to hike and drink. Have always felt the backpack was totally secure, never had any back pain whilst using it (and I have a bulging disk between S1 and S2) which I put down to the Spine system. Sits perfectly on my hips, the hip pockets are handy but the strap pockets (on Male version only) are really great for stowing hat/neck gaiter/gloves without having to stop. My wife has the shorter length female version too and has been really happy with that too.
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- Advantages
- Good ventilation
- Good carry system
- Price / performance
- Easy to load
- Good storage options
- Useful details
- Good adjustment options
- Comfortable to carry
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- Recommended use
- Hiking
- Trekking