Vaude SoMo Triset Rucksack review

Vaude SoMo Triset Backpack - RRP £50

Designed specifically for the UK market, this comfortable rucksack boasts plenty of features. The overall shape is very neat, which is great for arm movement, and the close-to-the-body fit makes it ideal for alpinists.

The main compartment has a slip pocket for a bladder, and it’s not going to escape. Two expandable zipped side pockets give the rucksack an extra 4L of space but if stuffed full might compromise what can be put in the mesh side pockets. A hearty lunchbox can be accommodated in the roomy lid pocket.

The lightweight Airoflex back system helps to keep your back cool. There are no pockets on the waistband, which can be really useful (for dog treats), but there are loops available on the shoulder straps for fixing a compass or camera case.

Other key features include a bungee cord lashing on the front panel and a raincover.

Features:

EXTERNAL

• One main compartment – top access with double drawcord
• Airoflex back system – this includes an internal frame
• Two zip side pockets give an extra 4L of capacity
• Two small mesh side pockets (won’t take a Sigg bottle)
• Bungee drawcord on front panel
• Two ice axe/pole loops
• Waterproof cover –
• Velcro pocket
• One zipped lid pocket
• Four eye loops to the top of the lid for attaching additional gear
• Adjustable chest straps
• Padded shoulder straps with D-ring for attaching camera
• Waistband is without pockets
• Compressions straps at the sides (two each side)
• H20 compatible
• Grab handle

INTERNAL

• Compartment has double drawcord closing
• Elasticated slip pocket for bladder

Verdict:

Features: 17/20

Design: 17/20

Performance: 16/20

Quality: 17/20

Value: 17/20

Overall: 84/100

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