Full days on the hills, longer miles in your legs and, yes, fresher mud on those rides. More daylight. More reasons to get out there.
Take this: Presta Pack Pair with: Chilkoot and Balance
Pack this: Jaran Tent Pair with: Brukit and Pipedream
Wear this: Arro Jacket Pair with: Cargo bibs and Tour Jersey
Why we think these products are a great fit
Longer evenings are back. The hills are calling. Here are three pieces that go together for a spring or summer day hike: a pack that fits everything without overloading you, trousers that handle whatever the path throws at them, and a jacket you'll actually want to take.
A twenty-five-litre backpack is the right size for a day in the hills. Enough room for spare layers, food, water and the small essentials you'd rather have and not need. Not so much that you're tempted to overpack and feel it on the climbs.
"Perfect bag and has come with me on every trip, it was my companion on the Annapurna Circuit" - Carl
Buy this pack if you want an uncluttered 25-litre daypack for fast-paced mountain days.
Chilkoot lightweight softshell trousers are for hillwalking and scrambling.
"These are great trousers for hiking / scrambling. They are stretchy and quick drying. They wash brilliantly and still look like new. Would highly recommend." - Guy
The Balance waterproof jacket uses a highly breathable waterproof fabric and active cut for moving fast and working hard.
"I love this jacket. Worn in very heavy rain & my clothes inside were perfectly dry. Bought one size up to fit over an extra fleece to wear in the winter" - Janet
The first night out is the one you'll remember, so keep your kit simple: a shelter that pitches in minutes, a sleeping bag that earns its weight, and something to cook on. These three pieces form the core of a lightweight camping system for spring and summer camping.
The Jaran 2 is a two-person backpacking tent built around a twin hooped design that gives you a proper amount of living space without carrying a proper amount of weight. Two porches mean two people can keep their kit dry and separate without arguments at the door.
"I’ve had this tent for almost a year now, and in that year this has proven itself the perfect tent for everything." - Nathan
Get this tent if you want to share your camping experience with a friend. What better way to spend the weekend!
Lighter evenings call for shorter kit lists. When you have an hour or two and the forecast looks reasonable, you don't need much: a windshirt you can stuff into a jersey pocket, bib shorts with room for a key and a phone, and a jersey that does the work while you do the riding.
The Arro is a lightweight windproof jacket built for the kind of spring evening where you need something for the descent and nothing for the climb. It blocks wind without trapping heat, which is the exact balance cycling requires.
"This is a great little lightweight windshell, it is so small it takes no room in my bag and when needed it does great at blocking the wind" - Emma
Get this windproof if you need a highly packable and breathable layer for your quick ride.
Tour Cargo Bib Shorts are lightweight, low profile cycling shorts for riders who spend all day in the saddle.
"I have three pairs of these. They have all done some pretty long rides, including the Stone Circle 150km ride a couple of years ago. Really comfortable. Great fit. " - Phil
Our newly updated packs are ready for every adventure. Curious about what goes into the design of a pack? Our design team have shared some of their secrets on the design of our packs and we have added some hints and tips on the best way to cram things in them so you don't crush your eggs this weekend.
Discover our backpack range and find the right pack for your eggventure.
Don't forget to sign up for your member rewards before you head out for some fun this bank holiday weekend. Whilst you are out and about, keep your eyes peeled on our social media channels for our latest updates, and when the weekend storms finally settle treat your kit to some TLC at one of our Repair Stations, we think it will have earned it. - Have a great weekend, Kenny
