Lowe Alpine Mountain Attack 30 Hyperlite Pack

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: Excellent for young cricketers
Disadvantages: Not ideal for high standard match play

.... They offer enough encouragement for bowlers without moving too much which is a positive from a coaching point of view. Considering you can buy 30 balls (including postage, which, on the site I mentioned earlier is only £3! You can even get i-points on your purchase if you collect in the scheme.) for under £100, these balls are a bargain and come recommended. Beacuse of the highly lacquered exterior, I wouldn't recommend them for match or league play, but the CA Attack balls are perfect for young cricketers and clubs looking for a good value, long-lasting cricket ball.... Read review

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Advantages: good facilities
Disadvantages: expensive and far too busy, when I went at least

...a few more people, although again it’s mainly business guests who use it during the week, rather than tourists on the weekends. Ealing is packed on weekends and hence so was this gym. I braved the mix gym (low hunk count) since there was a few queues already in the ladies section. There is the same equipment in both though, apart from the weights which are mainly centred in the mixed gym. The equipment is all pretty standard as you’d expect from the mid range type gym (which I consider to by Holmes Place, LA Fitness, Canons and Fitness First, although Holmes Place seem to think they’re a cut above the others ( it's the slightly plusher toiletries and the fluffy robes in some branches leads them to that conclusion I suspect). There are plenty of weight and resistance machine to choose from and there were a few staff members on hand to give... Read review

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