Berghaus Freeflow 35+8 rucksack

The Berghaus 35 + 8 Freeflow rucksack is a great all round rucksack I have had this one for 3 years now and it has been used most days I have used this bag mountain biking, walking out in the hills and to carry my climbing rack. This bag comes with the Freeflow system which makes the back section of the bag very breathable by allowing air to flow freely between the bag and the users back.

This rucksack comes equipped with the usual compression straps and wand pockets the newer versions have a slightly different way of attaching walking poles and ice axes which from what I can see will work just as effectively as the Velcro loops used on this bag. This bag also has its own rain cover which is stored in a small pocket above the carry loop. The rain cover gives good performance and is easily attached when needed. I have a tendency to run quite hot when cycling or when out walking so sweat between my back and by rucksack has been a problem with previous and other rucksacks but the freeflow system as used in this rucksack have completely stopped this problem. The freeflow system is not without its problems because of the shape of the bag the transport of long straight objects such as tent poles cannot be carried inside the bag. The way I have gotten around this in the past is to attach them to the outside of the bag either using the walking pole attachments or by threading threw the compression straps and sitting the ends of the poles into a wand pocket. The pocket in the front with the waterproof zip is big enough to carry a OS map which is handy and saves time compared to looking for a map in the main compartment. There is also a hydration pocket on this rucksack which allows a hydration pack to be attached if desired.  

This has to be my favourite rucksack to date and it will be a sad day when I have to retire it but by the looks of things that won’t be for many years.