Lowe Alpine Mountain Attack 35 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: 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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Advantages: Reasonably light, quick to erect, roomy, four season.
Disadvantages: None

...An outstanding tent for all weathers. We have not yet used it to its full potential. Myself, husband and daughter regularly travel with this tent. We backpack and find it light and easy to transport in our rucksacks. It can be erected within minutes, is extremely stable with the added bonus of no guy ropes! Waterproof and capable of seeing out the worst rain storms. Comfortably roomy with sufficient storage space for rucksacks at the rear. Good sized front vestibule with good ventilation suitable for cooking in when the weather is bad. Too many inside pockets to count! Very good ventilation. Excellent after care service received from Mountain Hardwear after one minor problem of ink on label running when it was packed away wet and staining inner tent. Mountain Hardwear were extremely helpful and replaced the inner tent within... Read review

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