This didn’t create any problems on five mile hikes but it can cause issues on longer hikes or users with wider hips. Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH). This fabric is more than tough enough for daily life yet weighs very little, making it ideal for this versatile, lightweight little pack. Por eso una mochila como esta va ideal, que pesa como una pluma y cabe mucho para un uso diario o una excursión de un día. No hip belt and only being able to route the hydration hose out the left makes it a little less versatile than other choices in the test.

Fiona Russell is a widely published adventure journalist and blogger, better known as Fiona Outdoors. However, if you are striding out over easy terrain it’s better to loosen these straps to allow full hip flexibility.Before you start fitting the pack, loosen off all the straps as this will make it easier to get the correct tension later. Tighten them until you feel the top part of the pack rest against your pack, over tightening them will create excessive pressure on the front of your shoulders. The Speed Lite 12 is an ultralight all rounder made for the fast moving mountain minimalist, whether climbing, mountain running, day hiking, cycling marathons, Nordic walking or even sprinting to catch that bus.

You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. Its V shape with the top part larger than the bottom allows for an optimal distribution of the load. AirMesh shoulder pads and a breathable foam back keeps the air flowing and your temperature down, even during rigorous ascents.The backsystem features a minimalist, extremely lightweight and compact design to allow the bag to carry low-to-medium loads with comfort. I’ve tried cheaper versions of Travel Bottles, but discovered that the cheaper bottles I bought leaked, even though the description said they were Leak Proof! Ventral and pectoral straps for their part, maintain the backpack well in place even when you are forcing the pace or running on the way down. It worked well at holding up the bladder in testing and fit through the thinnest of bladder handles.

The pack was fairly comfortable (surprisingly so, even, given its profile), although I think I would reserve it for lightweight day hiking in summer. The 12 also features two stretchy side pockets, a slot for a blinker, a zipped top pocket with key clip and a water bladder exit point. One of the most responsible things we can do as a company is giving clothes a second life by repairing them. The fabric on the pack is a high density polyamide with a tight weave and a water-resistant polyurethane coating on it. Its compact shape sits high on the back so you have full access to your rear gear loops and chalkbag.The Speed Lite 12 is the lightest pack of its size in the Deuter range and is focused on providing the highest levels of comfort and breathability without adding excessive weight. The perfect fit is very much a personal preference so experiment with different tensions on the pack to find what suits you best. In addition, the Speed Lite 12 comes with comfy shoulder straps that considerably limit pressure points and fatigue.