A good rule of thumb is to clean your pack every few hundred miles of hiking, or whenever it starts to look a bit grimy. This will keep your pack looking (and smelling!) fresh, and prolong the life of the fabric.

Struggling to work out which backpack is right for you? Here's a breakdown of each pack showing all the key info to help you decide...  

Backpack fitment is hard to grasp with an empty pack, so first things first, grab some pillows or clean gear and load 'er up! Don't worry about hitting full trail weight, but aim for 5kg / 12lbs or so so the pack has some body.