Rain doesn't care that it's technically summer, which is where the EXPED Typhoon 25 comes in. This 25-litre roll-top daypack is 100% waterproof courtesy of fully seam-taped construction and a robust recycled 210D Robic ripstop nylon shell – and the liner turns inside out for easy cleaning, which is a genuinely useful feature when you've been using it on and off a bike through a rainy commute or carrying wet kit back from a crag. Organisation comes from a front zip pocket, two mesh side pockets and a trekking pole holder, while the padded mesh back panel and ergonomically shaped shoulder straps keep things comfortable under load. A removable hip belt strap adds support on longer carry days. Oh, and it’s also PFAS-free, bluesign approved, and comes with a 5-year warranty.
| Volume | 25l |
| Weight | 510g |
| Dimensions | 49×28×22cm |
| Backlength | One size |
| Hipbelt Size | 30–132cm |
| Load Limit | 5kg |
| Material | Recycled 210D Robic ripstop nylon carbonate; 1500mm water column; bluesign® approved fabric; no intentionally added PFAS |
| Liner Fabric | Recycled 150D polyester; PU coated; 3000mm water column; bluesign® approved fabric |
| Frame | Recycled air mesh backpad |
The Exped story started in the early 1980s, in a basic log cabin deep in the Canadian wilderness. That might seem strange for a brand that is Swiss through and through. But it starts to make sense when you hear founders Heidi and Andi Brun talk about their wanderlust as young, twenty-something dreamers.
They built the cabin with their own hands and survived through the harsh winter by learning essential outdoor skills. Day-to-day existence relied on what nature provided – teaching them to live sustainably and with minimal impact. It also demonstrated clearly and simply that the most valuable thing to take into the great outdoors is knowledge, not equipment.
Their fledgling company started out as a distributor, bringing iconic outdoor brands to Switzerland. But soon, they became dissatisfied with other companies’ products. They felt they could do things better. So, they did, transitioning from distributor to manufacturer in 1997. What followed was a slew of pioneering products, from robust backpacking tents to down-filled sleeping mats. Generations on, many of those products are still part of the current Exped range – more refined, yet still built to work in the wild.
