Elixir 4 Tent backpack 6cm (W) × 198

6cm (W) × 198

Ortlieb’s Messenger Bag is a well-proven bag used by bike couriers and messengers in some of the world’s biggest and busiest cities

Which is why we think it’s a good idea to pack a reliable means to get one going

The knurled aluminium body gives you decent grip in wet conditions

It heats quickly and evenly and won’t rust either

Elixir 4 Tent backpack 6cm (W) × 198Perennially popular four person tent The MSR Elixir 4 tent is a popular pick for British backpackers and wild campers, and its easy to see why. Quick and easy to pitch, with a sturdy freestanding design, it is genuinely roomy enough to comfortably accommodate four people and their gear. You also get two large doors, while the latest version also now boasts larger porches that offer 35% more space giving you plenty of room to stash wet waterproofs,