Hands down the perfect rucksack (for me!) I have a similar high quality mil spec pack with a near identical layout, but it's always been just a touch too small at 56L. I always felt I needed the same pack just bigger! The Leafcutter is that pack! Big enough for everything I need it for, but not too big. Very comfortable even with a relatively heavy load. A long day in the hills, with a deliberate load of 18kg was very comfortable, no rubbing or pinched skin. Very stable on my back. External pockets make getting to essentials very easy. Very robustly built. I have also used the Leafcutter on a two night bushcraft trip, carrying all I needed and some luxuries. Again, it performed excellently. I took over three years deciding if to buy this pack, I always wandered if it would be worth the cost. I am not disappointed. I will use this pack carefree, knowing it will take all I will throw at it. Materials, craftsmanship and the design are 100% on point.

This is a top quality pack. I'd been looking for a pack of this size for sometime but nothing really clicked. I have been a user of Savotta packs for a long time and yet when I came across the Leaf Cutter I was sold instantly. As much as I love Savotta, Ray has played a blinder with this. Simple, high quality and a pleasure to wear! I say wear because it fits so well and the addition of yoke is a real comfort across the shoulders. Large roomy compartments that you would have to go some to overfill. Excellent piece of work.

Just love this backpack/rucksack. Used it for a special trip to France to jointly celebrate VE80 with the local mayor and people of the village. Kept clothes wearable and essential kit safe during transit. Side pockets give extra storage space with easy access. All clips and fasteners are secure and easily adjusted. I would buy again. Recommended.

Bought this after seeing the instructors with them on a Woodlore course. I've been finding that some of the main stream rucksacks with fancy support systems making my back and shoulders ache. Had this for a few months now and not had any problems whatsoever, even on a 30 mile march. The quality is excellent and the pockets nice and large so you can store your gear in a sensible order. Definitely worth investment.

I can't lie, I bought this for the name but after using it on a few overnight trips I am extremely happy with it. The no non-sense way the bag is constructed is perfect and the quality is outstanding. Very very happy with it and look forward to using it more.

Without question the most comfortable pack I have ever used. It is essentially the same layout as the British short back Bergen but lighter and much more comfortable.
Having an international frame that isn't completely rigid is brilliant because it provides the right weight distribution while still allowing you to move freely.
The yoke style straps are genius, although it took me a while to get used to them, they are fantastic at spreading the weight across your shoulders and also stops the straps from slipping and spreading apart while you're walking.
This pack dose sit lower that other packs but now I'm used to it honestly it's an advantage and seems to keep my back straight and stop me from hunching over after a few miles and to be honest you almost forgot you have it on. Brilliant piece of kit. 10/10

I am really impressed. It hits every spot for the reasons it was designed. Very comfortable, loads of room even for a 90 litre quality Bergen, I would highly recommend.

Excellent bit of kit. Everything you would ever need in a rucksack.

I've been waiting for this to come back in stock so thank you Woodlore team for letting me know you had it.
The rucksack is well stitched on seams plenty of space for kit. The outer pockets are big enough to fit my stove in for easy access for a brew.
It's comfortable to wear and adjusts easily for a good fit. Looking forward to years of use and time on the hills with it.

I was in the market for a simple yet well made bag and this certainly on the face of it suited my needs. The bag it's self rides very well and the straps work well, I love the fact it's not covered in molle. The single main compartment is great for one dry bag to allow easy use. A great bag excellent stitching, I also like the fact it has drain holes a nice feature.

I am rather annoyed at myself for purchasing this product. Not even been used but noticed a scuff mark on one of the pockets. This is surprising given its never been outside. But the bag is not lined and nor are the pockets. All that I had in there as a BCB mark 1 cup which I guess caused the issue when the bag was placed next to cupboard. The material is very thin so not really surprised but I am given the cost of this product. This does not fill me with confidence as to the hard wearing nature. My Wisport and Savotta rucksacks are rock solid and have been in many forests in the UK and Europe had still look brand new with no scuff marks. Trust me they have been in some very dense woods full of bracken. The pack looks good and is the main reason I purchased but thats all its got going for it. I guess, as others have mentioned on YT reviews, you are paying for the name and nothing more. So, I will stick to my Other packs and probably give this one away to a charity shop or homeless charity as I know they always looking for large packs. Sorry this review is rather negative but to be honest it was a wasted purchase. We live and learn as they say. I would not recommend this for heavy duty activities. Thanks.

This is everything that I want from a rucksack, and I have trialled so many bags in the past 20 years. This one is well thought out, the quality of the material and zips are superb. It's not a complex design, which means that I know exactly where everything is, and I can access things like my tarp without having to open the main compartment and I love that it fits my 14cm billy can in a side pocket without a problem.
I was concerned that the back length would be too big for me as I'm only 5'5 but, actually, it's perfect and comfortable to wear on long hikes. I love this rucksack.

These are really good, so glad we got them, comfortable, excellent quality, common sense design.

I received my Leafcutter Rucksack last week just prior to heading off on a multi day hike on the Grampians Peaks Trail (Victoria AUSTRALIA). I wanted a rucksack that was simple, strong, and large enough to carry enough kit for long duration trekking. I found the Leafcutter met all my needs very well. I love its simplicity. If I had to find a criticism It would be that the waist belt is a little prone to slippage under tension and I needed to tighten it every now and again. I think this will fix itself when the shine wears off the fabric but it's really the most minor point. I love the rucksack and I'm sure it will give me many years of service in the Australian Bush. I also note it is a creation in partnership with Scottish Mountain Gear. I have used one of their Cuillan 2 Sacs for over 25 years and love it too so the Leafcutter has great genes. Thanks for your great products and service.

I was extremely doubtful on ordering this purely down to the cost and was torn two or three times in pressing 'buy' - but each time I hesitated they sold out, but having seen the rucksack when I went to see Ray live on stage, I knew I had to get it and I'm so pleased I did.

Not because it sold out again in about two days but because it's a beautiful bit of kit.

The material it's made of is robust and will last many many years and, there's plenty of room for all your gear and food.

It's comfortable to wear too and what I like is there's no fluff about it. It's everything I need in a rucksack without the gimmicks and to me that's important.

Yes it's nearly £200 but I don't think you'll regret ordering it. In fact I'm sure you won't.

I love it!

The rucksack arrived today and from what I have seen of it so far I am very happy with this purchase. One of the things I first noticed which I am very happy about is how light it feels compared to other rucksacks I have owned in the past. The construction of the rucksack is well thought out as well as the basic simplicity in as much there is a lack of buckles and straps which I like and prefer. The volume of the bag is ample, the pockets on the side are a good size, as are the internal ones.
Going back to the lack of straps and belts, which for me is quite important, it's great to just open the bag, get what you need, shut it and move on without the paraphernalia of undoing unnecessary straps which some bags have get in the way. I am looking forward to trying this rucksack out. I really like the look of this Leaf Cutter Rucksack. Hopefully it will get many years of service and I shall give you an update in the near future. To everyone at Woodlore, thanks for your help and service.

My husband having attended a few of your courses was keen to obtain this item. He was highly impressed by the design and quality. This rucksack looks like it will last a long time and will be extremely enhancing my husband's outdoor adventures.

Well made, comfortable with a full load and is a fair price.

Have not had the chance to take this out yet but so far I'm really impressed with this rucksack. It is extremely well made and looks like it could last a lifetime. It has plenty of storage space both in the main compartment and in the side pockets which are enormous and can easily hold a 12-14 inch billy can.

In fact the danger might be that I would want to take too muuch just because the bag will carry a lot. Have to try to avoid packing everything and the kitchen sink into it.

Overall I'm extremely happy with this purchase and I think this bag will be great for both short overnighters and longer multi-day adventures.

As described, well thought out design, geared up as my winter bushcraft pack and it works really well. Side pockets are an excellent size for camp cooking and hydration plus the front pocket is deceivingly spacious. Main volume is a good size to keep the load reasonable. Top inner and outer pockets are a little bit on the small side and the pack could do with attachment points on top or bottom for a sleeping pad. Overall a very well designed and contained pack with enough pockets to support gear organisation.

Great pack, strong and well made with functional side and front pockets that allow for quick access to the most important items in the pack. The pack would benefit from some sewn in Velcro straps for holding walking poles, hanked cord and so on.

First of all, thank the Woodlore team for your excellent service. Because of the language, we communicated many times. Thank you very much.
The capacity of Leaf Cutter Rucksack exceeds my imagination. It can let me load more supplies, the quality is also very good.
And I hope more equipment can be hung on the outside of the backpack, for example a tent and camping Mat.

I've had many packs over the years trying to find the one that fits all my requirements and thanks to Woodlore I've now found it. Fantastically built, carries load comfortably and correctly and absolutely swallows gear with room to spare. My search is over and I'm over the moon.

I have looked long and hard for a Rucksack which will suit my requirements, I have tried many options and makes. I was in the Army in the past, and while the issued Bergen is an outstanding piece of kit, it was a little bit large for what I wanted these days. I was also aware that most rucksacks in the modern world seems to be designed for a small framed person. They seem to be all style and no substance. This pack in the most positive way is simple but very well designed, which I hope will give me great service. I truly believe in quality and not quantity, so I have now finally got this Rucksack, I will not need another. Buy this as a one off rather than foolishly like myself buying multiple £40 packs which don't quite fit the bill, leading to a false economy. Great service once again from Woodlore, especially at this very difficult time that we are all going through. Many Thanks.

This is a well designed rucksack. As soon as you pack it and start to use it, you can tell that it was designed by someone who has used rucksacks a great deal. The first thing you notice is the light weight, yet the material and construction are robust. The side pockets are very large, and a NATO water bottle can lie on its side, so check that the bottles seals are watertight! The large pocket on the outside is very handy. The straps are particularly well designed, being broad, well padded and made from a material which absorbs very little water. Having worn rucksacks in the past with beautifully padded, spongy, mesh covered straps, I know from past experience that they suddenly lose their appeal when it rains! My only criticism so far is that the drawcord at the top of the pack broke when it was first tightened, but I intend to replace it with dyneema in any case. My favourite feature so far is the two internal sleeves which can accommodate a folding saw and an axe (including the Scandinavian Forest axe). The weight is carried low down, which improves balance, and it could easily be used as a daysac, although you need to resist the urge to pack the kitchen sink! There is a welcome absence of buckles, straps, clips and fasteners. Some of the military style packs have so many connections that it can be quite time consuming to work out which clip goes where. This rucksack has everything you need, and nothing you don't. Overall, very pleased.

Didn't really know what to expect and do have high expectations. Would recommend to anyone but cannot vouch for longevity of product as I've only just bought it unlike the rucksack it is replacing which is well over 30 years old and has been round parts of Nepal. I wanted it for all my birdwatching and outdoor kit including telescope and large tripod. It does hold this but isn't quite as tall as I would have ideally wanted. This means that the pull down on the top compartment makes it very difficult to use. I don't really understand why they can't put pockets either side of the top compartment which would then alleviate this problem which has cropped up many times in the past. The other thing which would be beneficial would be waist loops or small pockets but I guess you can put these on yourself if you want to carry a compass bag or such like on this point of your system. Overall think it will be great and seems built to last, strong and robust but still very light. When these features come together they are worth paying for in my opinion. Looking forward to the Outer Hebs.

I absolutely love this pack. I wish I ordered it sooner. It has become my go to pack for day trips to overnighters. I am hoping to get out soon for a three night trip, and I will be using this pack. I wish you would make this pack in a 30 or 40 litter version so I could use it everyday / around town.