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Decathlon Forclaz Trek MT900 10°C Sleeping Bag review: well-designed camping cocoon for summer sleepouts

Incredibly compressible and easy to pack and carry, this is an excellent down sleeping bag for backpackers and bikepackers

Intelligent design and decent materials make this Decathlon's own-brand down bag a really great choice for backpackers and bikepackers in search of an affordable down sleeping bag that will keep them warm overnight throughout summer and for a month or so either side and which can be stuffed into a modest-sized backpack or squeezed into a frame bag.

Excellent loft and impressive thermal performance

Extremely compressible and packable

Smart design

Good sizing options

RDS-certified ethical down used

Anatomical hood can feel claustrophobic

Doesn’t perform well when wet

Requires some careful care

No left / right zip option offered

Not suitable for vegans

No recycled materials used

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For those not familiar with how the Decathlon code of quality works (because the company do not make it particularly clear), when you’re looking at a product made and badged beneath one of their many home brands, such as Forclaz, the higher the MT number is, the more advanced and high-spec the item of gear is.

The highest designation possible is MT900, so we know that the Decathlon / Forclaz product developers rate the Forclaz Trek MT900 10°C sleeping bag highly, but do we at T3 agree?

Decathlon say they design and test their outdoor gear and camping equipment in the French Alps – I used to be a bit sceptical about this until I personally visited the Decathlon Mountain Headquarters and saw the design and testing process happening with my own eyes. It’s legit. 

But still, I didn’t see this particular item getting stress tested, and so I have subsequently been putting a Forclaz Trek MT900 10°C sleeping bag through its paces to see whether it would live up to all its promises and to assess whether it was truly worth its inclusion in our guide to the best lightweight sleeping bags available on the market right now. Read on to learn my findings.

Decathlon Forclaz Trek MT900 10°C Sleeping Bag review: specifications

• Weight (large): 700g
• Pack size (large): Ø 14 x 34cm
• Fill: Duck down (800 CUIN)
• Temperature rating (comfort): 10°C
• Temperature rating (limit): 5°C
• Sizes available: S (user up to 159cm), M (user up to 169cm), L (user up to 184cm), XL (user up to 200cm)

The Forclaz Trek MT900 10°C sleeping bag packs down to the size of a shoe

Decathlon Forclaz Trek MT900 10°C Sleeping Bag review: price and availability

The Trek MT900 10°C sleeping bag is available directly from Decathlon now for a recommended retail price of £110 in the UK, $149 in the US and €135 across Europe. 

Decathlon Forclaz Trek MT900 10°C Sleeping Bag review: design and build

The Forclaz Trek MT900 family includes both down and synthetic-filled bags of various thicknesses and weights, with a range of temperature ratings. One thing I really like about these top-end Forclaz sleeping bags is that they take the numerical part of their name from the ‘comfort’ rating of the bag (in this case, 10°C), which is by far the best way to judge a sleeping bag’s suitability for use, rather than using the ‘extreme’ or ‘limit’ rating – a cunning trick played by some brands.

Nights spent at extremes and on the limit are generally utterly uncomfortable and sleepless, so I think it’s disingenuous – dangerous even – for brands to put those figures in the name of their products. Well done, Decathlon, for putting honesty ahead of marketing. The following is a review of the one-season Forclaz Trek MT900 10°C down bag, which we tested over two months.

Designed to be as lightweight and compressible as possible, while remaining capable of offering thermal protection to campers when required, the Forclaz Trek MT900 10°C sleeping bag is available in four separate sizes, so you can choose exactly the right length for you, and not carry any additional bulk or weight whatsoever.

The fill is comprised of 90% grey duck down and 10% grey duck feather lining (all RDS-certified), which offers excellent loft (800 CUIN) for very little weight penalty. This bag is lovely and light, extremely comfortable and – perhaps most importantly – incredibly compressible, so you can fit it into packs without maxing out all your storage space. When they are not in use, it’s best to store down bags in an expansion bag (instead of keeping them all scrunched up, which would impact the condition and performance of the down) and the Forclaz Trek MT900 10°C comes with a large fabric bag for this purpose, alongside the compression sack.

The Forclaz Trek MT900 10°C is a mummy-shaped sleeping bag, which means it is wider at the shoulders than at the feet, offering wriggle room where it’s required while cutting down on the ‘dead space’ inside the bag, so your body warms the interior air quicker and more efficiently. The anatomical hood fits around your head snuggly, further reducing that dead space (although some people may find this a bit claustrophobic). If you do get too hot, the double zip means you can ventilate the bag without completely undoing it.

Like all down sleeping bags, one of the major, er, downsides is that performance rapidly drops away if you get it wet, with dramatic loss of loft as the fill clumps up. The Forclaz Trek MT900 10°C has a Polyamide shell that is water repellant (but not waterproof), and, so far as I can see, the down has not been given a hydrophobic coating, which is something you find in more expensive bags.

Decathlon Forclaz Trek MT900 10°C Sleeping Bag review: performance and comfort

I have used the Forclaz Trek MT900 10°C down sleeping bag in numerous different scenarios, from wild camps as spring was beginning to segue into early summer and the evenings and mornings were still chilly, to a warm weekend camping at an outdoor-pursuits festival just before the summer solstice.

On test, I found that the comfort temperature rating of 10°C (50°F) is genuinely reflective of the thermal protection offered by this bag (if anything, it’s quite conservative), noting that I was using a camping mat with an R-value of at least 2.5 at all times, and a good tent with a three-season rating.

This, of course, is not a three-season sleeping bag, and it doesn’t pretend to be. The Forclaz Trek MT900 10°C is a one-season bag, with that season being summer. But even during the warmest months of the year, the pre-dawn hours often get pretty chilly, and this is when you really appreciate the generous loft of a good down bag like this.

Each time I used it, I was able to regulate my heat pretty easily while ensconced in this sleeping bag, by either running the zipper right up to the hood when it was a bit colder, or utalising the double zip to let some cooler air in, or poke a foot out when things got a bit too warm.

I do, however, have mixed feelings about the anatomical hood on the Forclaz Trek MT900 bags. On the one hand it facilitates efficient use of space and material, helping to keep pack size and weight low and adding some warmth when needed. On the other, I think it can feel pretty claustrophobic. Having the bag zipped up tight around your face and head is a bit different to pulling a roomier hood in with a cord, and it’s harder to operate (and release yourself) once you’re in there – sometimes it feels like you have to be Houdini to get out of this bag, which can be a bit panicky. It also makes it tricky to use a camping pillow in conjunction with the bag, even an improvised one comprised of the stuff sack filled with some clothes, because there’s so little room to fit it in.

For many backpackers and bikepackers – especially the weight-conscious ones the Forclaz Trek MT900 range is aimed at – compatibility with a pillow will be very low on their priority list, however, and in the kind of conditions the 10°C version of the bag is designed for use in, you are very rarely going to need to have the hood zipped fully up. Over all, I’ve been very impressed with this sleeping bag.

Decathlon Forclaz Trek MT900 10°C Sleeping Bag review: verdict

If you’re on a budget but you’re keen to go backpacking or get into bikepacking during the summer, the Forclaz Trek MT900 10°C down sleeping bag could be a perfect option for you. It’s inexpensive but offers a really impressive weight-to-warmth ratio, and it’s one of the most packable bags we’ve come across. The build quality is impressive, the bag is robust, and like all Decathlon products, it has a two-year warranty.  

Decathlon Forclaz Trek MT900 10°C Sleeping Bag review: also consider

Another excellent down bag designed for summer conditions is the Alpkit PipeDream 200 , which costs a bit more, but will keep you warm at lower temperatures for less weight. If you’re looking for a sleeping bag that can keep you comfortable in considerably colder conditions, check out the more expensive Forclaz Trek MT900 0°C Down Bag (retailer link).

If you’re vegan or worried about down losing its power when wet, then have a look at the very cheap Trekking Sleeping Bag MT500 5°C (retailer link), which is filled with Polyester. Another synthetic sleeping bag with a comparable comfort rating to the Forclaz Trek MT900 is the Robens' Icefall Pro 300 , but be aware that synthetic-fill sleeping bags are not as lightweight as down bags, and they can not be compressed as small.

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"Designed in the French Alps, this RDS* certified feather sleeping bag is suitable for sleeping comfortably at temperatures above or equal to 0°C.

Top of the range 0°C sleeping bag filled with feathers (down, 800 CUIN). 945g in size L: warm, light, compact. Mummy shaped, but comfortable. Ergonomic hood. Zip with double cursor. Water-repellent."

• Optimum temperature: comfort temperature 0°C, limit temperature -5°C. ISO 23537-1 standard
• Easy transport: For size L. Weight: 945g. Volume: 7,8 litres. Stuff Bag
• Sleeping quality: Mummy shape, anatomical hood. 1 long zip on the left with a double slider
• Water repellent: Outer surface of the fabric is treated so that water runs off the surface
• Warmth: RDS ethical down with a fill power of 800 CUIN. 90% down/10% feathers
• Compatibility: non-twinnable sleeping bag

What is the temperature rating?

We display on all our sleeping bags the comfort temperatures tested by an independent laboratory (AITEX) according to European standard ISO 23537-1 of 21/01/2017. The comfort temperature rating is the lower limit at which the user in relaxed posture is generally in thermal equilibrium and feels neither too cold nor too hot (for a standard woman in normal conditions of use). Choose your sleeping bag according to this criterion.

What is the temperature rating (lower limit at which you feel comfortable)?

• The comfort limit temperature is the temperature limit at which a person curled up in the sleeping bag is in general thermal equilibrium, neither too cold nor too hot (determined for a man in normal conditions of use).We recommend using an insulation mattress to optimise your thermal comfort.

What you need to know about temperatures

A sleeping bag does not produce heat, but retains the heat produced by the body. If you are tired and cold and you slip inside a cold, damp sleeping bag, it is very likely that you will feel cold no matter how good your sleeping bag is! Your thermal comfort will therefore depend not only on climatic conditions (humidity, wind, etc.) but also on your sensitivity to cold (fatigue, etc.), your equipment (insulating mattress, etc.) and your clothing (naked, underwear, etc.)

Some advice to consider before you get into your bag

• Dress simply (1 layer of clothing is enough). Warm-up your extremities: hats, gloves, socks, hand/feet warmers, rubdowns, etc. A flask of hot water can be used as a hot water bottle (as long as there's no chance of it accidentally opening!)
• Contract your muscles (70% of the energy consumed is converted into heat) but do it without moving as this could create a draught.
• Use a bag liner to optimise warmth and avoid washing your sleeping bag too frequently.
• The mummy shape optimises thermal insulation (no loss of heat because there is not much air flow or draughts) and saves space, which means that your movements are restricted.
• Width at the shoulders 72 cm, height at the feet 26 cm in size L.

Weight and dimensions

• Size S: 750 g, user up to 1.60m tall. Bag dimensions: Ø 15 x 34 cm. Volume 6.1 Litres. 380 g of down/feathers.
• Size M: 850 g, user from 1.60m to 1.70m tall. Bag dimensions: Ø 16 x 34 cm. Volume 6.9 Litres. 440 g of down/feathers.
• Size L: 985 g, user from 1.70m to 1.85m tall. Bag dimensions: Ø 17 x 34 cm. Volume 7.8 Litres. 500 g of down/feathers.
• Size XL: 1050 g, user from 1.85m to 2m tall. Bag dimensions: Ø 18 x 34 cm. Volume 8.7 Litres. 560 g of down/feathers.
• Anatomical hood with good coverage and drawstring adjustment.
• A baffle along the zip prevents heat loss.
• Double-slider zips for optimal ventilation.
• Brick baffle construction to reduce thermal bridges.

The advantages of a duck down and feather filling

• The filling power of down has 3 advantages for mountain sports:
• - Thermal insulation thanks to the air trapped in the down and feathers
• - Ultra low weight: down is lighter than synthetic wadding while offering the same degree of warmth. This saves even more weight in your backpack
• - Ultra-compressible

How to measure the fill power of a down and feather wadding?

• The fill power is a measure of the down's thermal insulation capacity and its potential to "trap" air. It is expressed in CUIN (cubic inches).
• So, down with a higher fill power (higher CUIN number) will occupy more space, trap more air and provide greater thermal insulation.
• This 90% down/10% feather sleeping bag has a guaranteed fill power of at least 800 CUIN (European standard).

What is RDS certification?

• RDS or “Responsible Down Standard” is a worldwide certification issued by an independent organisation to volunteer brands.
• This standard enables us to guarantee the origin of the feathers in accordance with our commitment to use responsible materials. Our suppliers commit to using only feathers from geese and ducks raised for their meat and slaughtered before down and feathers are collected.
• To find out more: https://www.forclaz.co.uk/what-is-rds-certification

ADDITIONAL SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT INFORMATION

• We chose to use a so-called "biton" thread for all the grey-coloured fabrics in this sleeping bag.
• Textile dyeing requires a lot of water but also produces waste water from the dye baths. To reduce this impact on the environment, we use only mass pigmentation of one yarn out of every two (Bi-ton), and thus reduce our consumption and our impact on water.

How to maintain a down sleeping bag?

• Even if you regularly use a bag liner, you will need to wash your down bag from time to time. Follow our guidance by copying the link below:
• https://www.forclaz.co.uk/how-to-look-after-a-down-sleeping-bag
• 1/ machine wash, 30°, with 2 or 3 tennis balls. Gentle spin cycle.
• Use special detergent for washing down (ref: 8609821)
• 2/ tumble dry with 2 or 3 tennis balls, and repeat 2 or 3 times until it is completely dry.

How to repair your sleeping bag

• On a trek, you can snag a sleeping bag, it happens! The good news is that it can be repaired to prevent the tear from getting bigger and the feathers from escaping.
• To do this, we recommend that you use self-adhesive repair patches (ref: 8584596).
• S : 0.75 kg
• M : 0.85 kg
• L : 0.945 kg
• XL : 1.05 kg

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Model: Forclaz Trek 900 Bag

Our take The only thing cheap about this bag is its price tag. It doesn’t perform like a budget pick and excels in shoulder-season temps. Decathlon—a European outdoor goods retailer—doesn’t skimp on materials or features for its in-house brands, and relies on volume to make up the difference. That’s why you still get luxuries like 800-fill down and the fitted hood that our tester praised for its snug, toasty fit.

The details The alpine cut (59 inches around at the shoulder and 34 inches in the footbox) saves weight and snuffs out cold spots, and the Trek 900 packs down to the size of a large loaf of bread. Caveat: The regular fit (especially in the footbox) is tight for some; our 6’ tester sized up to an XL for only 3 ounces more.

Trail cred “After a grueling day of hiking through willows in Denali, I didn’t stir once in the subfreezing spring temps,” one tester says.

1 lb. 15 oz.; 23°F

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REVIEW: Discover the Decathlon Forclaz MT900: The Ultimate Ultralight Backpacking Companion for Adventurers and Travelers

By Andy Lilienthal and Photos by Mercedes Lilienthal 2023-09-30T12:03:00+01:00

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Decathlon is a big name in outdoor gear globally. Founded in 1976, the company has 1,600 stores worldwide in 69 countries. Known for high quality products at an affordable price, France-based  Decathlon  has a comprehensive line of gear including bikes, bags, and backpacks. 

One of their newer backpacks is the Forclaz Men’s MT900 50+10 L Ultralight Backpacking Pack.

FORCLAZ MEN’S MT900 50+10

The Decathlon Forclaz Men’s MT900 50+10L Ultralight Backpacking Pack has a 50-liter main compartment with a removable 10-liter top pouch for a total of 60 combined liters. Add to it a weight of just 2.9 lbs. (1.3 kg) and this pack doesn’t weigh much. 

The Men’s MT900 50+10 can carry up to 26.5 lbs. of gear, clothes, or whatever you’re bringing with you. With seven total pockets and full-height access to the central section, the pack offers plenty of storage. There are two zip compartments on the removable 10-liter top section, a zipper with twin pulls on the main section, and three elastic pouches (two on the side and one on the front). There’s a pole holder for hiking poles, an included rain cover, and an internal compartment for a hydration bladder (not included). Dimensions are 25.6” H x  13.8” W x 13.8” D.

Constructed of 100D RS polyamide with a reinforced 210D RS bottom, the MT900 pack promises plenty of durability. The shoulder straps are comfortable and easily adjustable. The entire shoulder strap system can also be changed for a variety of body sizes. Simply pull up on the orange strap, and you can move the shoulder strap system up or town for a customized fit. The adjustable hip belt has two zippered pockets as well. 

The quick-access side and front pouches have elastic to keep contents secure but don’t offer zippers for better containment, so don’t put anything in them that’s small as these items could fall out. There are additional cords that can be anchored and moved around to stow additional gear on the sides. Finally, a bottom strap system lets you bring a tent or rolled-up pad along with you.

MADE FOR BACKPACKING, WORKS FOR TRAVEL

I’m not going to lie; I don’t do a lot of backpacking. However, I do use these packs a lot for travel. They’re often the right size for trips two weeks and under and can easily be thrown in a van or even checked as luggage on an airplane.

Admittedly, the MT900’s light weight made me skeptical of its durability. I’ve had other packs of the same size that weigh quite a bit more. But the MT900’s materials felt substantial despite the lack of heft. The pack was easy to fit to my frame (5’7”, 140 lbs.) and it had plenty of adjustment for someone bigger than me. Decathlon’s website doesn’t talk a lot about the adjustable and movable shoulder strap system, but it’s slick. 

Decathlon’s website doesn’t talk a lot about the adjustable and movable shoulder strap system, but it’s slick. 

Speaking of—this bag uses the company’s AIR concept ventilation system. This provides a gap between your back and the pack helping to keep you cool and reduce sweat—excellent whether you’re hiking the trail or running through the airport concourse. 

TRAVEL-TESTED

I took the Decathlon Forclaz MT900 500+10 on several trips ranging from a long weekend to a two-week camping trip through Iceland. In all scenarios, the bag’s light weight was much appreciated. The hip belt and straps are also easily stowable when not needed. The top opens wide for easy access to gear and has a simple cinch strap to close. There’s an additional strap with a clip that runs over the top to snug everything down. All the straps are adjustable. The side zipper opens and closes from either the top or bottom allowing access to your stuff, and secures with a snap at the top to prevent it from accidentally opening.

The side- and front-mounted pockets with non-adjustable elastic cinches have semi-open sides which secure with a loop around a plastic hook. I wish these were more secure or had zippers. While that wouldn’t allow quick access to things, it would provide more protected storage. I kept the rain fly and packable towels in them. There are also some long cords with some plastic anchors on the bag’s sides. I’m still not 100% sure how to use them correctly. I suppose they’d come in handy if you were toting around larger items in the side pockets.

The 10-liter top pouch is removable and has two zippered compartments. These were great for carrying headlamps, pocketknives, gloves, and other smaller items. If you remove the top pouch, however, the bag’s opening is exposed, so you’ll want to have it on most of the time. 

I used the bag as checked luggage from the USA to Iceland and worried some items might fall out of those side pockets in transit. To help prevent this, I utilized the bright orange rain cover to encapsulate the bag. This also worked well at keeping the straps in check and nothing fell out of the pockets. I did secure it further by using a luggage strap. 

LIGHTWEIGHT AND DURABLE

After traveling in three countries with the Decathlon Forclaz MT900 50+10 Backpacking Pack, and nearly a month of camping with it, I can say that, despite its light weight, the bag has held up very well. It offered plenty of comfort and versatile storage for my gear. I wish there were a couple more zippered compartments for more secure storage, however. Overall, this is a travel-worth backpack, whether you’re trekking a trail or traveling the globe. 

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Forclaz Men's Travel 900 50+6 L Backpacking Pack

This backpack has a large opening in the back for easy access to the main compartment. 6 L compartment which can be detached to make a spare bag.

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About this item:

• This backpack is ideal for travelling and going from one place to another without having to hike for too long: very robust and practical, your can transport all your belongings. Comes with a waterproof cover.
• The Travel 900 50+6 only weighs 5 lbs and can contain a total volume of 50 liters which we recommend for trips over 2 weeks. The top of the bag is detachable to be used as a daypack and can contain 6 extra liters.
• Suitcase opening for a better organization of your belongings inside the backpack with safety lock holes in the zippers to prevent theft.
• The EASYFIT technology allows you to simultaneaously adjust the back and the straps of the bag by pulling the 2 straps located on each side of the bag
• This is a men's backpack: This bag has been conceived for a masculine morphology (torso and hips). We recommend to stick to your gender when you choose a bag for comfort purposes when carrying it on your back.
• 10-year warranty: the fabric of the bag is ultra resistant and Decathlon is proud to offer this warranty for any defect that could appear in the next 10 years.

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Additional videos +, product features, forclaz men's travel 900 50+6 l backpacking pack | this travel backpack, with its sturdy design and use of reinforced materials, will accompany you on your travels around the world., abrasion resistant.

Extremely hard-wearing thanks to the fabric and seams10-year warranty

Easy to open/close

Suitcase-style opening for ease of access and storage of the bag contents

Carrying comfort

Easyfit system for excellent and automatic adjustmentFoam back and straps

Locking mechanism

Padlockable zip to protect access to the main compartment

Multiple compartments

Multiple pockets Detachable 6L spare bag Shoe compartment

Volume: 50L + 6LDimensions: 65x32x30 CMWeight: 2.3 kg.

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How tall is the bag (inches) with the detachable top zipped off?

It is approximately 23 inches long when the top is zipped off. The measurement varies depending on the pack is empty or full.

What does the waterproof cover look like?

It is the same color as the backpack. We apologies for not it displayed on the website.

Will you be offering more colors for US market? (Such as the white one from the video)

There will be an additional color option of this backpack for next season. The model code will be 8616393. It is expected to arrive in the US during the Fall/Winter Season.

does this backpack have ykk zippers?

All the external zippers are YKK.

This may be a stupid question but how do you use the 6L independently? The straps and buckles don’t really make sense.

The top of the bag is detachable to be used as a daypack and can contain 6 extra liters. Please see the video at this link "https://www.decathlon.com/products/forclaz-travel-trekking-backpack-900-506l-with-suitcase-opening-324146?adept-product=forclaz-travel-trekking-backpack-900-506l-with-suitcase-opening-324146&variant=39980312035390&adept_product_id=forclaz-travel-trekking-backpack-900-506l-with-suitcase-opening-324146&source=search#product-videos" for more information.

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It hugs the body, I don't feel any weight etc. and it has a 10 year warranty, what more could you want?

Used for travel, plane and road trip, impeccable.

It opens like a suitcase, has a waterproof case, back and waist supports and a truly awesome 10-year warranty.

The product is very nice and useful, I recommend it

This bag was also designed for photographers who travel a lot; it could have a camera pocket with an easily accessible zippered compartment.

It's an amazing backpack. Very versatile and with a lot of storage capacity. The "suitcase" type opening system is very practical, allowing you to have all your clothes organized and easily access them. The only "but" is that they should make it with slightly lighter materials to reduce the empty weight.

I hope it lasts as long as the first one I got

excellent well-thought-out backpack, I definitely recommend it to everyone

The backpack is practical, suitable for hiking and as carry-on luggage for the plane.

A great backpack for mountain hiking. Comfortable, I recommend. It has proven itself in various conditions.

I bought this backpack for a backpacking trip to France, my first experience on my own and it was a great experience!! I loved this bag!! Firstly, it fits perfectly in plane storage and in its top compartment I could keep it with me. The way it is made makes it super easy to organize laundry and carry items. It can easily be locked and secured. In a youth hostel, I left the main bag in the locker and set off to discover the city with the section on top which allowed me to bring what I needed and bring back souvenirs. The interior pocket allowed me to keep chic linen clean for a wedding. In short, this bag is super versatile, you can easily vary the position of the weight if long walks weigh on your shoulders, ... I found it excellent, you can put anything in it and it really gave me the taste to return to travel. The only flaw I found is that the top bag has a pocket that seems to provide access between the exterior covering and the pocket, which means that I only had money lost in this section. I found it because it made a noise when I shook it, even though the pockets were empty. Apart from that, great!

RAS. Good product

The model I prefer for travel, the volume is very good

Good product

as I expected

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Product information +, composition.

Main fabric: 100.0% Polyester ; Coating: 100.0% Polyurethane ; Back fabric: 100.0% Polyester ; Pocket: 88.0% Polyamide, 12.0% Elastane ; Webbing: 100.0% Polypropylene

Can the travel 900 backpack be carried in the cabin?

Format that complies with the cabin luggage requirements of most airlines. Before travelling, check the authorised cabin luggage size with your airline.

How to adjust your travel 900 backpack

Begin by adjusting the lumbar belt. The bag's weight should sit mainly on your hips. Then tighten the shoulder straps to bring the bag's weight towards your back. Attach and tighten the chest strap then tighten the smaller straps above the shoulders so that the back sits perfectly on your back.

How to protect your travel 900 backpack when it rains

The backpack has a rain cover to protect the contents of your bag when it rains.This same cover will protect your bag in transit. By tightening the strap, you can completely cover your bag to protect it.

What is the capacity of the travel 900 backpack?

The main bag’s volume is 50 L. The removable pouch adds an extra 6 litres of volume.

How to repair the travel 900 backpack if it breaks

All the backpack buckles are available as spare parts (8797061). The removable pouch is also available (8766039).

How do i clean the travel 900 backpack?

We recommend cleaning your backpack in the following way: - Empty the bag completely- Remove the foam and frame from your backpack if possible and if you are sure you know how to put them back- Use a vacuum cleaner to remove any dust from the bag and the zips- Place the bag in a bath, shower or a wash basin- Use a stiff-bristle brush or a sponge if you have a small backpack - Wash the bag with soapy water

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The minimum entry requirement for this programme is an upper second class honours (2:1) bachelor's degree (or equivalent), plus high merit (65+) in a master’s degree or equivalent, preferably in social policy, or public policy and a high merit (65+) in the dissertation.

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About the MPhil/PhD programme

Social policy at LSE is about the development, design, analysis, and evaluation of public policies. We cover a wide range of policy areas including crime, education, migration, population, social disadvantage, inequalities, and social security. The issues underpinning our work are global in application. What determines the needs, rights, and wellbeing of citizens and non-citizens? What is, and what should be, the roles of the state, the family, the market, and civil society?

This programme offers the chance to undertake a substantial piece of work that is of publishable quality and which makes an original contribution to the field of social policy. You will begin on the MPhil, and will need to meet certain requirements to be upgraded to PhD status.

You will be offered supervision in a wide range of specialist topics and will become a member of a vibrant and exciting research community. You will have access to a full collection of UK, US and EU public documents, parliamentary papers and statistical data as well as use of cutting edge networked computer facilities dedicated to research students, in the Social Science Research Laboratory within the Department.

Alongside the PhD programme, students have the opportunity to access broad LSE resources such as the PhD Academy and audit courses across the School. The Department of Social Policy is also associated with research centres such as the International Inequalities Institute (III), Centre for Analysis of Social Exclusion (CASE) and the Mannheim Centre for Criminology which students can be involved with.

Department of Social Policy

The Department of Social Policy is an internationally recognised centre of research and teaching in social and public policy. From its foundation in 1912 it has carried out cutting edge research on core social problems, and helped to develop policy solutions. The Department today, with its international faculty, is distinguished by its multidisciplinarity, its international and comparative approach, and its particular strengths in behavioural public policy, criminology, development, economic and social inequality, education, migration, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and population change and the lifecourse. Their exceptional contribution to the field of Social Policy has been recognised in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF), with their submission obtaining the top-ranked score.

Information for international students

LSE is an international community, with over 140 nationalities represented amongst its student body. We celebrate this diversity through everything we do.

If you are applying to LSE from outside of the UK then take a look at our Information for International students .

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Every graduate student is charged a fee for their programme. Visit the website for more information about the fees .

The School recognises that the cost of living in London may be higher than in your home town or country, and we provide generous scholarships each year to home and overseas students.

LSE offers studentships to new PhD students in the form of LSE PhD Studentships, LSE ESRC Studentships, LAHP AHRC Studentships and LSE & III PhD Studentships on Analysing and Challenging Inequalities.

These awards are open to high calibre students of all nationalities studying across all research areas at the School.

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BSc International Social and Public Policy

International social and public policy studies real world issues such as poverty, social exclusion and global population change.

It is about understanding and addressing social problems in society and examines the formation and implementation of policy, and how this affects people's wellbeing. As a multidisciplinary subject, it draws on theories and expertise from sociology, politics and economics.

The BSc International Social and Public Policy aims to provide a thorough understanding of how policies are formulated and implemented in industrialised societies, transition economies and the developing world. The Department takes a comparative, international and contemporary perspective: investigating the changing role of states, the non-profit sector, the market and informal providers like families and communities in producing social welfare.

There are three programme options:

You will study a broad range of fields from social, economic and political standpoints. These include health and social care, social security, education, and urban issues as well as cross cutting dimensions like gender, race, international development and the impact of globalisation. You will examine issues such as levels of social security benefits and their eligibility conditions, the nature of private-public partnerships in health service provision, or the mix of local authority schools and academies.

You can also choose to take a specialism in Development, which focuses on middle and low-income countries and the way in which social and public policy are discussed, produced and implemented to deal with inequalities and to increase wellbeing. 

Full information here.

BSc International Social and Public Policy with Economics

This programme enables students to study a joint honours degree in the closely linked fields of social policy and economics. You will learn how to apply economic concepts to policy issues and about the connections between them.

You will consider issues such as the fact that it is prosperous economies that can most easily introduce and support generous social policies; but the nature of social policy provision can have substantial impacts on how an economy performs. You will learn about issues facing societies around the world today such as how best to finance and provide cash benefits, health and social care, education and social services, and how the issues have been addressed in the past and in different countries. You will be taught about economic success at a national and international level (macroeconomics) and about the interactions of firms, governments and individuals within countries (microeconomics).

International social and public policy studies real world issues such as poverty, social exclusion and global population change. It is about understanding and addressing social problems in society, and it examines the formation and implementation of policy, and how this affects people’s wellbeing. Economics is the study of scarcity, how people use resources and make decisions. The discipline of economics tackles a broad range of problems at various levels, from individuals' work behaviour and economic choices to recessions, international finance and trade between countries.

BSc International Social and Public Policy with Politics

The BSc International Social and Public Policy with Politics has social policy as its major subject and government as its minor subject; and the study of social policy will make up approximately 75 per cent of the degree.

International social and public policy studies real world issues such as poverty, social exclusion and global population change. It is about understanding and addressing social problems in society, and it examines the formation and implementation of policy, and how this affects people’s wellbeing. The subject is diverse and exciting, and plays a crucial role in contemporary politics. The study of politics involves analysing the ways in which individuals and groups define and interpret political issues and seek to shape government decisions.

Social policy and politics are closely linked. The social policies you see around you were not created in a vacuum but reflect an accumulation of decisions in which political behaviour by citizens and their representatives, and governments and other organisations at local, national and international levels, have all played key roles.

The programme is designed to provide you with the skills to understand how voters, political parties and politicians, civil servants, different governmental departments and agencies interact, whether proposing, modifying, blocking or implementing policies across the world. You will discuss current and past social policies and the analytical principles underlying them. For example, levels of social security benefits and their eligibility conditions, the nature of private-public partnerships in health service provision, or the mix of local authority schools and academies.

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Samiha Begum

Degree: BSc Social Policy

Where are you from?

I’ve grown up in London and spent my whole life studying here!

Why did you choose to study your degree?

I grew up during the 2008/09 recession and spent many lessons at school asking my teachers questions about the changing policies that were happening at the time and who they’d affect. When I was 13, my geography teacher told me that I should study policy at university and that LSE would be the perfect place for it. 

I was always interested in politics, but more interested in change and how to achieve positive social change in society with a specific interest in understanding how to improve the wellbeing of vulnerable groups. I considered social policy to be the most important aspect of governance and knew that studying Social Policy at degree level would give me the ability to study on a macro level a range of different areas with the opportunity to specialise.

What did you enjoy most about your degree and being at the LSE?

You are right in the centre of any huge events or changes. The world changed a lot in the three years I spent at university, and with every policy change, election or crisis I felt like I had a front seat with leading commentators, professionals and academics to help develop my own understandings of it.

What are the benefits to studying in the Department of Social Policy?

You gain a very multifaceted  understanding of a range of policy related concepts  in the U.K. and internationally. BSc Social Policy is very robust, and specifically in relation to research methods, you leave with a wide range of specialised research skills that not many other undergraduate degrees can provide.

Another great benefit is that the Department of Social Policy is home to the leading researchers on the topics you study. A lot of the government or central reports I would study for my dissertation or summatives had the biggest contributions from my lecturers and on reflection, that is pretty amazing.

What are the benefits to studying at a London university?

London has an amazing ability to connect people and places. It’s a hub and there are so many opportunities available to you when you do study in London. Of course, socially it’s a great place to be and despite never lasting that long, London in the summer is one of the best places to be.

What have you done with your degree since graduation?

Since graduating, I worked as a researcher at the Institute of Race Relations. I worked with a range of different stakeholders including lawyers and community groups to carry out different research projects including on housing and police custody. In September I am due to join the Government Social Research Service on the Civil Service Fast Stream. My class peers from LSE who work in the Civil Service have told me how well suited Social Policy graduates are to the Civil Service so I am very excited to get started and contribute. Fun fact, I still keep in contact with my LSE Academic Advisor, Professor Lucinda Platt and she played a big role in advising and supporting me throughout the application process for this job. 

Research in the field of International Social and Public Policy

Our multi-disciplinary research incorporates local, national, regional, global and comparative perspectives. We look across the life-course and study inequalities in terms of outcomes and across groups defined by age, gender, race, sexualities and disabilities. 

Interrograting Inequalities

Research on inequalities is a key theme within work conducted in our department. Using some diverse examples, we reflect here on the motivations for this work, discuss some of our research findings, and consider who the users and beneficiaries are intended to be, beyond our traditional academic audiences. 

The Global Inequality Observatory (GIO)

The Global Inequality Observatory (GIO), a cross-cutting initiative based at the International Inequalities, focusing on income and wealth inequalities and their nature, causes and consequences around the world. The Observatory is led by  Professor Stephen Jenkins .   Read more here.

COVID-19: Complex reasons for difference country responses

There are many complex reasons why countries have reacted differently to the COVID-19 outbreak and these should be fully understood before any judgment is passed about a certain response.

This is the key finding emerging from a collection of  COVID-19 response blogs  written by health experts from over 40 different countries and regions around the world.

These have been organised and collated by Dr Adam Oliver .

Read more on our Research here .

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Postdoctoral Fellowships

Applications for ESRC funded Postdoctoral Fellowships to commence October 2024 have now closed. Please check back in December for information on applications for October 2025.

ESRC Fellowships are aimed at providing a career development opportunity for those in the immediate postdoctoral stage of their career, to provide the opportunity to consolidate their PhD through developing publications, their networks, and their research and professional skills. The Fellowships last one year (or part-time equivalent).

Full information is available in the Call Specification . The ESRC has also produced a Frequently Asked Questions Document .

Find out more about the ESRC Postdoctoral Fellowship Scheme and the application process at LSE below.

1. Eligibility

2. Timeline

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1. Eligibility  

This opportunity is open to applicants who have completed their PhD at a UK research organisation (RO) and applicants must be aligned to an ESRC accredited subject area. The LSE ESRC DTP has accredited subject areas across 19 departments, which are listed HERE . 

Applicants are not required to have previously held an ESRC-funded studentship in order to be eligible to apply. 

Fellowships can contain some new research activity (up to 25%) but their primary purpose is the consolidation of your research profile soon after successful completion of your PhD. 

Applicants must:

have been awarded a PhD or have passed their viva voce with minor amendments by the application deadline of 16 May 2024 and have been awarded their PhD by the fellowship start date of 1 October 2024, and;

have no more than 12 months of active postdoctoral experience. This is measured from the applicant’s viva voce pass date to the application deadline of 16 May 2024.

The call is  not open  to applicants who are established, permanent members of staff in an academic position with a research component. 

Please see the ESRC Call Specification and Frequently Asked Questions documents for further information on eligibility.

Timeline 

LSE DTP Application process

We expect a high level of competition for these fellowships. The selection process involves several stages.

As described in the call, you will first need to identify and contact a suitable mentor before submitting your application. Candidates can contact the relevant department or reach out directly via the LSE staff search page . 

You should contact the relevant Mentor as soon as possible, and no later than 12 April, 2024. This recommended deadline is set to allow prospective mentors to provide you with a copy of their statement in support of your application, and their CV . Candidates are advised to share their application form with the prospective mentor during this initial stage.

You should complete your application and submit it, including all mandatory attachments , to LSE ESRC DTP via the LSE e-recruitment system . The ESRC Postdoctoral Fellowship will be advertised on this site. It will accept submissions from  16 April 2024 , and will close at 16.00 (UK time) on 16 May, 2024 .

After the submission deadline has passed, applications which do not include all mandatory attachments will receive an ‘unsuccessful’ notification from the LSE e-recruitment system. Applications which include all mandatory attachments will be reviewed and ranked by departmental panels based on the ESRC assessment criteria provided in the Call Specification . The highest ranked applications for whom suitably experienced mentors are available will be nominated to the DTP. At this point, the Head of Department will submit their supporting statement for each shortlisted candidate to the DTP. To confirm – the Head of Department Statement is an internal process at the LSE ESRC DTP, these do not need to be included with applicants’ initial application via the e-recruitment system.

If an application is not nominated to the DTP, the candidate will receive an ‘unsuccessful’ notification from the LSE e-recruitment system.

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LSE DTP Postdoctoral Fellowship Awards Panel will consider applications nominated by departments. The panel will rank the nominated applications, and the top four candidates will receive offers from the DTP. Remaining applications will be placed on a reserve list until four fellowship posts have been accepted by successful applicants.

As each ESRC DTP makes funding decisions on behalf of the ESRC, successful applicants who accept their postdoctoral fellowship offer are then required to submit their proposal to ESRC. 

Applications that do not contain all applicable mandatory attachments will not be considered. All mandatory attachments are listed below.

1.    LSE ESRC PDF Application Form 2024 . 

2.    Case for support (maximum six sides of A4).

3.    LSE ESRC PDF Justification of Resources Form 2024 - Use this template

4.    Applicant CV (maximum two sides of A4).

5.    Mentor statement and summary CV (maximum two sides of A4).

6.    Referee statement (maximum two sides of A4).

7.    Workplan (maximum two sides of A4).

Additional attachments:

8.    Data Management Plan – mandatory where new datasets (of any size) will be generated as part of the fellowship (maximum three sides of A4). It is a requirement of the ESRC Research Data Policy that all applicants planning to generate any new dataset as part of their grant must include a Data Management Plan .

9.    List of Publications (bibliography)– mandatory if any references are cited in the proposal (applicant’s own publications should be included in their CV).

Other attachments

10.    Overseas Institutional Letter of Support – mandatory if you are intending to visit an overseas institution as part of the fellowship (maximum one side of A4 on headed paper).

11.    Project Partner Letter of Support – mandatory if you are intending to work with a project partner (maximum one side of A4 per partner on headed paper).

5. Further Information

The ESRC website includes resources on preparing research proposals, and information about ethics, research impact and development collaborations.

The ESRCs impact toolkit is a helpful reference for developing impact strategies.

ESRC Research Ethics Guidance provides useful information on ethics issues to consider during the lifecycle of a project.

ESRC Research Data Policy defines the roles and responsibilities of ESRC grant holders for research data.

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Queries about the scheme that are not covered in the above guidance and documents should be sent to [email protected] with the subject ‘ESRC PDF Application Scheme Query 2024-25'. We receive a very high level of interest in this scheme and you may not receive an immediate response.

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A protection gap exists under international law for those displacement by the impacts of climate change. The 1951 Refugee Convention and 1988 Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement offer no protection to those facing famine in Ethiopia, flooding in Pakistan, or the threat of ‘state extinction’ in Tuvalu. The idea of a climate refugee treaty has been suggested as a way of filling this protection gap, by outlining a set of rights for those displaced by the impacts of climate change. But is a climate refugee treaty the best way to manage those displaced by the impacts of climate change?

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July 25th, 2024, shaping tomorrow’s world today: the 62nd graduate study programme on the un summit of the future 2024.

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In this report, we hear from Maria Beinborn , an MSc International Relations student at LSE, who was a participant in the 62nd Graduate Study Programme at the UN in Geneva in July 2024. This year’s participants are working to create a more inclusive and successful global governance framework by concentrating on AI and youth.

The participants of the 62nd Graduate Study Programme at the United Nations, Geneva, July 2024. Photo: © UN Photo / Peter Haechler

As the world contends with unprecedented challenges, the upcoming United Nations Summit of the Future promises to be an important milestone in global governance. Scheduled for September 2024, this summit aims to address the key issues and revitalise international collaboration — providing a hopeful prospect for collective international action.

This year’s 62nd Graduate Study Programme (GSP) at the Palais des Nations in Geneva set the stage for this impactful UN event. It brought together 60 graduate students and young researchers from over 45 countries to explore innovative solutions and promote global cooperation.

What is the Summit of the Future?

The Summit of the Future offers a rare, once-in-a-generation opportunity to revitalise global efforts and reimagine multilateral cooperation to tackle the most pressing global challenges. The UN Charter and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) will be reinforced at this assembly. It will also create new frameworks to address current issues, including global inequality, digital transformation, and climate change. Key themes of the summit include reaffirming the UN Charter, reinvigorating multilateralism, boosting the implementation of existing commitments, agreeing on solutions to new challenges, and restoring trust in global governance. The goal of this summit is to create a future where everyone may live in dignity and equality.

Key themes of the summit include reaffirming the UN Charter, reinvigorating multilateralism, boosting the implementation of existing commitments, agreeing on solutions to new challenges, and restoring trust in global governance.

The role of the Graduate Study Programme

The Graduate Study Programme, the UN’s longest-running educational initiative, aims to inspire the next generation of decision-makers to take on global challenges. The theme for this year, Summit of the Future: Challenges and Opportunities, is especially relevant because it perfectly aligns with the goals of the upcoming conference.

This year’s agenda included interactive discussions from multiple UN agencies and organisations, presenting a variety of specialisations to provide in-depth knowledge of the subjects surrounding the Summit of the Future.

Highlights included a keynote speech on the journey to the Summit of the Future by Guy Ryder, the UN Under-Secretary-General for Policy, and a perceptive talk on AI’s influence on UN 2.0 presented by Jovan Kurbalija of the DiploFoundation . Along with Corinne Momal-Vanian from the Kofi Annan Foundation , participants also explored the role of youth in multilateralism.

Interactive working group sessions were at the heart of the programme, covering crucial topics such as global diplomacy for the planetary crisis led by Josep Garí from UNDP , gender equality spearheaded by Adriana Quiñones from UN Women , and climate change insights provided by Lauren Stuart from the WMO . Other significant contributions included discussions on digital inclusion by Sylvia Poll from ITU, human rights by Nada Al-Nashif from OHCHR , and peacebuilding strategies by Itonde Kakoma from Interpeace .

The GSP offers an immersive experience, connecting future leaders with global experts and policymakers across various fields. By blending theoretical knowledge with practical skills from a wide array of UN institutions and agencies, the programme plays a crucial role in shaping a resilient, equitable, and sustainable world, driving forward the ambitious agenda of the Summit of the Future.

The GSP offers an immersive experience, connecting future leaders with global experts and policymakers across various fields.

Focus on AI and Youth: A driving force for change

In an era where technology shapes every aspect of our lives, this year’s Graduate Study Programme highlighted the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in addressing global challenges. The “Youth Shaping the Future of Science, Technology, and Education” working group, in partnership with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and led by Alexandra Bustos Iliescu from AI for Good , is at the forefront of harnessing AI for social good. Through a series of dynamic lectures and discussions, participants delved into critical topics like security governance, peacekeeping, and global health diplomacy, emphasising AI’s game-changing potential in these areas.

Hands-on collaborative projects were a key component, where students focused on practical AI applications in education, healthcare, and crisis management. These efforts aimed to draft impactful reports for the upcoming Summit of the Future, showcasing how AI can address regional challenges and promote social good. The committee identified resource gaps and accessibility challenges in order to successfully adapt their recommendations. To ensure inclusivity, they conducted an anonymous regional survey to obtain different input. By working together, we were able to demonstrate AI’s capacity to bring about a great deal of good while at the same time empowering a new generation of leaders with the skills and resources they need to create a progressive, more equal society.

By working together, we were able to demonstrate AI’s capacity to bring about a great deal of good while at the same time empowering a new generation of leaders with the skills and resources they need to create a progressive, more equal society.

Shaping a sustainable future

Young leaders have a unique opportunity to contribute to important global discussions and design policies that will impact the future through the UN Graduate Study Programme. This year’s participants are working to create a more inclusive and successful global governance framework by concentrating on AI and youth. Their innovative efforts and varied viewpoints are more than simply intellectual exercises; they are practical answers to urgent global issues.

As we look forward to the Summit of the Future in September 2024 in New York, the insights and contributions from these young minds will be invaluable. These young individuals are setting the movement to create a more equal and sustainable world — they are not merely participants in a programme. The policies and tactics that will direct us tomorrow are built upon the job they do now. We are taking a significant step toward a future where global government is not only more efficient but also more inclusive and just by embracing the promise of AI and the zeal of youth. The innovative concepts and solutions created via the GSP will surely enhance the Summit of the Future and we hope bring in a new age of just and sustainable development.

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This article represents the views of the author, and not the position of the Department of International Relations, nor of the London School of Economics.

About the author

Maria Beinborn is an MSc International Relations student at the London School of Economics and Political Science. Previously, she served as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Vienna and has worked with various international organisations, including the United Nations and the European Union. Her research focuses on international institutions, foreign policy, integration, and identity.

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