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RFID-blocking and lockable zips: why an 80L pack needs travel security
An 80-litre rucksack this size usually gets bought for one of two very different uses — a genuine wild-camping expedition, or extended international travel where it functions as the only bag for weeks at a time. The second use case is where RFID-blocking and lockable zips actually matter: contactless card and passport skimming is a real risk in crowded transport hubs, and a rucksack that’s also carrying documents and cards benefits from a shielded pocket the same way a dedicated travel wallet would. Lockable zips don’t stop a determined thief, but they do stop opportunistic pickpocketing in transit, which is the more common risk on a long trip. Combined with a sealed-seam waterproof build genuinely rated for rugged UK terrain, this is a que that’s equally at home on a wet Scottish trail or a multi-country backpacking route.