Gourdon Reviews

**** the G20 window campaign***
Thanks Richard!Jay please take it back to your designers… you will have 2 buyers for the reasons already stated; anyone else??

Hey Richard,

There are a number of designs of each of our products and we know people love all of them, however, we have chosen to change the Gourdon 20 to be more of an all-rounder, therefore more people would like a bag without a window for everyday commuting and other activities.

Hope this clears things up,

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*** Bring Back the G20 Wndow Campaign ***

A Gordon20 with window + pockets just went for almost £40 (incp&p) on ebay last night.  That’s nearly twice the price of just buying a brand new one from Alpkit.

The Gordon’s are great but they are narrow & it can be a bit claustrophobic trying to find stuff buried at the bottom.  Please bring back the window on this model.  People are obviously prepared to pay for it. 

I use my Gourdon 20 everyday for a short bike commute. Love the pockets the size and the transparent window, so yes, an old one! the window is perfect in the winter to slot a flourescent strip in without having to stick one one. Is there any chance of a window returning in the 20? not that it needs replacing just yet though

I bought a Gourdon 20 for my daily bike commute.  I like it! It’s minimal, not covered with zips and pockets like mainstream cycle rucsacs. It’s light. It easily holds workclothes, shoes, a few tools, waterproof, lunch, towel etc. The 2 straps across the front keep it secure when I’m riding. It seems well made. It’s waterproof so I can skip the waterproof cover that other bags require. All-in-all, an innovative product at a great price.

Bought a Gourdon 20 with me when I moved to New Zealand for use as a day sack and for work/fun in the Southern Alps (which get over 10m of rain per year!) What can I say? - it’s an invaluable piece of kit. My stuff always stays dry and the fabric doesn’t complain at being thrown around when I’m out climbing or mountain biking. The only changes I’d like to see are a clip/pocket on the inside for my keys and wallet, phone etc. (though I get around this by using a 3L Airlok sack).
Another excellent purchase from Alpkit

Just been using a newly purchased 20 litre Gourdon.

Being somewhat broad shouldered and large chested I generally find that most rucksacks shoulder straps are never really long enough and the chest securing strap at the lowest level is usually across my neck.

It’s not the lack of webbing that you pull to tighten the straps it’s the length of the actual over shoulder segments.

Is there any calculation into the length of these or can a rucksack option with longer shoulder straps be sought? Another 1.5 to 2 inches would suffice.

Only rucksack with suitably long shoulder strap which fitted me perfectly was an old Karrimor Hot Earth which died many years ago. The modern versions have been shortened too.

Other wise love the bag. Ta

Neal

This is such a good product and such good value.

The straps are comfortable enough for a whole days walking and the construction is excellent.

When you’re not carrying that much weight it makes a perfect day/walking sack, and when I need to carry, say, a full climbing rack, I use it as a dry-liner for my bigger rucksack! (and have the smaller 25L so someone else can carry some ropes!

Great stuff!

This is my second Gourdon 30L, the first one has been used and abused for the last 6 years, and time to give the old one a rest. Simple and robust, a great bag.
But even better than that is the superb service I have always got from Alpkit, from ordering to receiving within 36 hours!

Thanks very much guys!

Thought i’d give the 30L Stealthy Gourdon a go as a pack for wet days.

Basic features aside from the hydration bladder pocket(which i found perfect for my Source 2L bladder). Light as a feather on it’s own. The 28L Macpac that i use for summer/Autumn walking fits perfectly into it. Adds weight but not an issue for me. I’d put it on in the house, and used it as a gym bag a few times before giving it a go on the hills. I was concerned how comfortable the thinner than i’m used to straps would be over a day, and also that the straps might be too close together on someone with a heavier build across the shoulders and neck.
Finally put it to use this weekend on a wet Saturday over the first two Munros of the South Glen Shiel ridge and then on an even wetter and windier Sunday on Skye. Worked a treat.My walking campanions were very interested in it.  Can’t recommend it highly enough. All my gear, including my precious camera, was dry as a bone. I’ll be looking for any excuse to buy a second one. A true bargain at only £25.

Of course the usual fantastic delivery and service from Alpkit.