Lowe Alpine Mira Air 35 Daypack - Women's

Advantages: Very stable even when 1/2 full thanks to frame sheet, ventilating back, padded shoulder straps and hip belt
Disadvantages: The lid pocket's on the small side, heavy for a daysack, small for a weekand sack

...This is Lowe's best-selling backpack for hikers who are dependant comfort, reliability and stability; well that's what they say on their website. I would have to agree, this day pack was fantastic when used in the Peak District for a day pack. The packs construction is very durable and versatile. I found that the design was exceptional, it makes use of 'Pure Air Zone back' which suspends the load away from your body, giving ventilated comfort while maintaining stability. This allowed sweat to be wicked airway, rather than stay on your back. However, this is because it uses a internal frame, which does make it a little heavy for a pack. Nevertheless, the shoulder and hip padding and back system make it very comfortable. The main sack does appear to be rather small, but does allow all the required equipment and clothing to be stored... Read review

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Advantages: Comfortable, quick to break in
Disadvantages: not waterproof, not breathable

...I work in a outdoor shop but I'm not a very outdoorsy person, I'm really fussy when it comes to footwear, and wouldn't really wear walking shoes or boots unless I really have to, Climbing a mountain for example. That was untill the Salomon expert lows came in delivery one day, walking shoes are normally bulky looking and not at all attractive but these are really nice, my ones are light grey,dark grey and black, they have mesh panels and suede panels with a rubber rand around the toe. The mesh panels are for breathabilitly, but they don't have a breathable or wickable lining, so my feet do get quite hot but a pair of wicking socks like coolmax normally sort that out, the downside of the mesh is that if it rains the water gets in easy as they don't have a waterproof lining, spraying them will make them resistant to water but stepping... Read review

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Advantages: Waterproof, well constructed
Disadvantages: Bit stiff at first

...as B boots suitable for demanding hikes in low level mountains, easy trekking in the major mountain ranges, most suited for walking on marked mountain paths. ☼ They have a Sil Nubeck leather upper with a goretex lining (helping to keep your feet non sweaty). Goretex is a membrane which works in the same way as human skin, with millions of tiny pores per cm2, making it impermeable to water vapour and water. ☼ They have an Air Active Footbed which is the Meindl term for a technological advanced insole consisting of hydrophobic leather, cushioning and air drainage. ☼They have a Multigriff sole. I could tell you that this has a Soft PU wedge with integrated pronation and supination zones and an integrated modular edge but it sounds rather arsey so I’ll confirm that it has a really good gripping sole. ☼ Weight... Read review

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