Gourdon Reviews

In response to Matt,
I have been using the G20 for over a year and initially i did think that the straps a little hard however when carrying slightly heavier loads, such as my laptop on my commute to work it seems to be OK. They definitely soften up over time.
We will certainly look as this for the future.

(this guy emailed in his comments, thought we should put them up anyway)

Hello,I recently received my order from you and the delivery was very
prompt,thanks!I am more than pleased with the functionality of my 20l
gourdon and it’s superb value.However the straps are really uncomfortable on
my collar bones?Other people have suggested that they could use more
padding,though I don’t think this is the problem.The straps are very rigid
and don’t twist and form to your shoulders,I think its this rigidity that
makes them uncomfortable.I tried to take the plastic out but there is too
much stitching
to make it possible.I was that pleased with the functionality of the
gourdon I transplanted the straps from my old back pack and it feels great.

I am sure for short trips the original straps would be fine,but for full
day hikes most people would find their shoulders getting sore.

I didn’t want to put this e-mail in the normal feedback column as I would
hate to put anyone of buying your products,but I thought I would give honest
feedback otherwise you wouldn’t be aware of these issues.

Matt

Had my gourdon 30 litre for a week now and use it for commuting by bike. Amazing value and superb quality. Very stable on your back even when filled to the top! Found the backing a little hard so put a sheet of bubble wrap in the pocket and now much better. I’d give it a 9/10!

I have the Gourdon 25 which I used for a recent Canoe trip down the Little Danube and all the contents were dry when I reached the finish. Also makes a great day sack for walking. Nice one ALpkit......!

Have used mine for the bike to work - fantastic. Have also used it in the hills. Takes a camelback well. Can use as a drybag in your main sack, and then useit as a daysack.

I used my Gourdon as a drybag in my big sac and then as a daysac when we stopped in one place for a couple of nights. 
Perfectly comfy to carry all day and light enough without the back padding to justify a place in my big pack.
Haven’t used it on my bike yet but I’m sure it will save me drying out papers after a wet commute this winter.

Great service as ever, could not wait to get the cheeky Gourdon 20 on my back, now a firm buddie on my bike to work. Great design thanks for the mesh pockets.

cheers guys. ordered yesterday and came this morning! fantastic service! Brilliant bag, excellent quality. can;t wait to try it out on tryfan tomorrow!!! thanks again!!

Used my Gourdon 30 on Snowdon Horseshoe last week and on Aran Fawddwy this week and its a reat little bag.
I found a way of attaching my trekking poles by reversing the top fastening to hold in the top of the poles and using an old elasticated chord to catch the bottom.

I have used a 1.8 litre platypus in the back pouch but this can be a bit bulky when full.  What do you recommend?

I do have a problem with the straps slipping however.  Any solutions?  What are the ‘phud’ buckles some readers have mentioned?

Just picked up my Stealthy Gourdon and I’m really impressed the quality seems second to none and its just big enough to get all my bivy gear in, cant waitto use it.