Decathlon backpack perfect for festivals hailed as 'better than Osprey'

Choosing the right festival backpack is a key component for an unforgettable experience. Whether you'll be living it up at Glastonbury, or enjoying a few nights in a field somewhere closer to home, being able to keep your belongings close at hand is a must.

A good should be lightweight yet spacious, with ergonomic straps to ease the load as you move between stages or set up camp. Look for something with multiple compartments as they make it easier to separate clean clothes from muddy ones, stash snacks, or quickly access essentials like your phone, tickets or a waterproof poncho.

Ahead of this year's festival season, shoppers have been snapping up a snazzy looking £59 backpack from Decathlon. Available in copper, grey or smoked black colourways, theis also a popular choice with hikers and holidaymakers.

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The is the ideal companion for anything from a weekend festival to a few days on the road. Measuring 55 x 32 x 27cm it could also be used as a pretty nifty cabin bag for passengers flying with , Ryanair Priority, Jet2, Tui and more.

The smart design has a suitcase-style main opening makes packing and unpacking simple, while three internal compartments and a dedicated laptop sleeve help keep everything organised on the go. Outside, two handy external pockets are perfect for stashing smaller items like chargers, snacks, or your waterproof jacket for easy access.

Because comfort is key when you're carrying everything on your back, it comes with padded shoulder straps, a hip-hugging lumbar belt and a fixed back panel that distributes weight evenly on the long walk from the car park to your tent. To beat the British weather, a rain cover is also included.

If the Decathlon backpack isn't quite what you are looking for, the is an on-trend carry all made from water-resistant material. On sale for £140, buyers have called it "a fantastic bag" that is "suitable for any journey."

Alternatively, Amazon is selling the for £119.49. A popular choice with trekkers, it comes in a selection of colourways.

Shoppers who have already snapped up the Decathlon backpack seem to be impressed, giving it a, across 1425 reviews on the website.

One delighted buyer said: "Ready for anything. It is great for short trips away to pack clothing and work items, also great for days out at the beach where you need to access lots of different things."

A second described it as being "." Referring to the upmarket outdoor gear company, they continued: "I have a similar Osprey bag and this is as good if not better in terms of design and quality."

A third added: "This bag it perfect for weekend breaks, it's light, robust, has good sized compartments and packs down small with the associated compression straps. Personally I also really light the simple design and the straps are supportive for longer carrys."

Sadly not every customer was quite so impressed. One disappointed buyer left a review that said: "The waist belt does not support the lower back correctly, not correctly transferring the load to the hips..."

Overall, the Decathlon backpack is a big hit with buyers. Another who used it as cabin bag, added: " It has a book-style opening, with 3 large sections inside, all separated by mesh covering and fully zipped. The style of travel bag I have only seen in far more expensive brands...The size of this bag fits within the overhead carry-on restrictions and I didn't have any issues on my recent flight with Lufthansa (however it would be a squeeze to get it under the seat on an airplane."