Vango Hex Day 20L Review
DISCLOSURE -THIS ITEM WAS GIFTED TO THE REVIEWER FOR THE PURPOSES OF WRITING THE REVIEW. ALL THOUGHTS AND OPINIONS ARE THE REVIEWER’S OWN.
Reviewed by Catherine Brown
With the days getting longer, and more of us looking forward to spending time outside in the sunshine, now is the ideal time to select a day pack to carry around your essentials. Whether you need a comfortable bag to carry food and coats while hiking, or something to use while doing activities with the family, a good-quality bag makes all the difference. The Vango Hex Day 20L in grey with teal accents does just the job and will suit all of these occasions.
Vango are a well-known Scottish brand selling outdoor equipment which combine stylish design with quality materials. Initially a tent manufacturer, the company began 50 years ago and use an anagram of their original location of Govan for the brand name. They have since expanded their range to include tents, sleeping bags, outdoor seating and – of course rucksacks.
The 20 litre capacity and 43g weight give the Hex day sack ideal proportions for multiple uses. It is made from Excel Eco recycled fabric – a strong and durable polyester fabric ideal for outdoor use. The padded straps are adjustable in length due to the robust Duraflex buckles, which makes it ideal for people of different height / body length. The straps are also wide enough at the top to give a comfortable secure fit whether you prefer to use just one or both on your shoulders. There is additional padding incorporated in the AirMesh back. This protects the wearer from feeling any discomfort from any items inside the bag and also makes it more pleasant if you are wearing it for any long periods of time.
On each side of the rucksack there are deep pockets partially made from a mesh material. This would be the perfect spot for a drinks bottle or other items which you want to keep handy such as snacks or keys. The main compartment has a double zip giving options on which position it is opened. All of the zips have small toggles attached to make grip and movement easier.
20 litres is the perfect size for storing items to take hiking or use as a work bag with more than enough space for a laptop, drinks bottle, and lunchbox. Inside the main compartment is an elasticated sleeve ideal for securing a device up to 15”. Alternatively parents of young children would also find it handy to use as change bag with plenty of room for nappies, snacks and a change of clothes. The label inside has care instructions which state that it should be spot cleaned with mild detergent and air dried.
Attached to the bag were a number of removable tags with information about the product. This included details of the earth collection that this rucksack is part of. In a society where recycling and reusing is important it was good to see that the equivalent of 11 plastic bottles were recycled to create the rucksack.
I think this rucksack is a fantastic price for the quality and has many versatile uses. The colour scheme is neutral and stylish so would suit users of any age or gender – I am currently in negotiation with my teenage son who would like to use it as his school bag! Having owned many Vango products in the past they have always impressed me with their durability.
The Vango Hex Day 20L is available in grey from www.vango.co.uk and has a RRP of £25.00
Rating: 5/5