Deuter Speed Lite 24 Unisex Backpack

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Our supplier will submit a report to us and from that we will determine whether the item should be refunded, replaced or professionally repaired. A zipped pocket on the other shoulder is officially the place for electronics, but its long vertical zip feels insecure and makes it pretty useless for holding anything small and loose like snacks. From your local crag to the summit of Everest, at Tiso, you’ll find the climbing and mountaineering equipment you need.

Weighing well under two pounds—low for a pack with this much capacity—it’s marketed as an ultralight, all-around daypack for long trail days, technical rock climbing, and even snow climbing. I wanted to see if such a light pack could fill all those roles, so I tested it extensively, including a 4500-foot, eight-mile hike up Ferguson Canyon and a 3,000-foot scramble up the South Ridge of Mount Superior in Utah’s Wasatch Range.As always with Deuter, the finishing level is top-notch with an internal pocket for wet clothes, a suspension system for hydration pocket, compression straps, an ice axe holder and a lombar belt with zipped pockets. The tapered shape of the hip belt combined with anchor points that slant upwards reducing the excess space between the user and the backpack for a closer compact fit. With top load-adjustment buckles, and effective side compression straps, the weight can be pulled in nice and close even when you're carrying a half load. Two pole retainers can double as ice axe attachment points, boosting the Speed Lite's seasonal remit, while a couple of external daisychains give you somewhere to clip things like a helmet. The opposite fin of the hip belt has no pocket, but since it wouldn't affect breathability I think it probably ought to.

Your torso length can be found by measuring from your C7 vertebra (the bony protrusion at the back of your neck when looking down) to the height of your iliac crest (top of your hip bones, where you put your hands on your hips). It adds many components that add a good dose of functionality such as adjustment straps, side pockets, hydration system attachment, two large zippered hip pockets, ice axe and pole attachments, stretch side pockets, wet weather compartment, stretch front pocket, rear headlight loop.What really sells the Speed Lite range is the running-inspired carrying system, which offers a form-hugging, breathable and extremely comfortable fit that makes using it a real pleasure. All these stretchy panels sit flush to the pack, so they're neat and unobtrusive when not being used. If we have supplied the correct product, it is not faulty or it is outside of the 14 days we cannot be responsible for your postage charges.

The Deuter Speed Lite 24 is a great daypack for active aerobic pursuits where a larger volume is required. Deuter is a member of the Fair Wear Foundation, an independent verification initiative cooperating with companies and factories to improve labour conditions, especially in low-wage countries.At 750g (Deuter say 710g) the Speed Lite 25 weighs a fair bit less than other packs of a similar capacity from the brand, and while I wouldn't say for a minute that it rates as ultralight, it does compare pretty well with equivalent models by other manufacturers.

The optimum angle for these straps in 45º, but they will stabilise the load even when horizontal or at a more obtuse angle. As I gained strength and ability, I kept increasing the load; to my surprise, the Speed Lite 24 remained stable and efficient past the 20-pound mark. Daisy-chain loops with a larger bottom loop sit on both sides of the front pocket, conceivably allowing the wearer to clip a substantial amount of climbing gear to the outside of the pack. By its design, it provides some ventilation as your back isn't totally covered by foam and doesn't risk the mind-numbering "squeaks" that can show up in trampoline style back panels attached to a peripheral frame.Despite being exceptionally lightweight the AirMesh backing ensures you remain well ventilated and comfortable.