This rucksack from Osprey is ideal for mountain biking.

For many people, a 28-35 litre rucksack is the perfect size for a daypack, meaning you can still fit in all the layers you need even on the coldest of days. This pack from Gregory Packs is the first extended fit pack to reach the market in this size bracket.

This bag has lots of features! There is large back compartment, and then two pockets on the front - the larger of these is perfect for carrying a laptop and notebook, with mesh pockets for the cables and the smaller is great for keys or your wallet or your hat and gloves.

Last year, Patagonia Europe brought out a range of their clothing in an extended XXL sizing. Among this range (and one of the items stocked by Cotswold Outdoor) is this Torrentshell jacket. A 3-layer waterproof shell jacket, it uses the Patagonia H2No waterproof specification.

I’m pretty well placed to do this review - the Osprey Ariel 65 litre has been my go-to pack for adventures for the last 5 years, taking me wild camping on Dartmoor, on the South Downs Way and two weeks of solo hiking/camping in Norway.

It’s a long sleeve mid-weight jersey, perfect for mild autumn or cooler summer rides, or for layering up on cooler days. The fabric is pretty soft and feels pretty lovely to wear! I’ve worn it in both rain and sun and it both dries quickly and breathes well.

I thought having a specific women’s fit bag would be the best I could get until I tested this backpack.