Thanks to their thinness, and their form-fitting shape, the straps offer unrestricted arm movement, and whether you're walking, running or scrambling the pack feels well balanced and unobtrusive. The SL line straps provide enhanced fitting around the upper body, where shorter and narrower shoulder straps accommodate the shorter physique. Despite its low weight, it features a padded hipbelt, flexible U-shaped Delrin frame, and adjustable load-lifter straps. Plan your next great backpacking trip in Yosemite, Grand Teton, and other parks using my expert e-guides. The twin side compression straps are a decent length for strapping bulky items on - a rollmat for instance, if you were going for a super-minimalist overnight - and to that end it's good that they both have clips rather than just a slider.

While very similar to its old counterpart, the Speed Lite 20, the Speed Lite 24 comes with enough extra accessories to stand out as a highly versatile and lightweight technical pack. payable to S R Cunningham Outdoor Centre or contact us with your credit/ debit details to cover the postage costs. At the smaller end of the scale there's the running-oriented Ascender, a model we'll also be reviewing this summer.I gained speed, ability, and snap as the months went by, and the little Deuter matched me step for step. As a small rucksack for summer hillwalking and scrambling - and even, at a pinch, running - I think it's fantastic, and I only have one complaint (of which more later). uk/backpacks/deuter/speed-lite-24-black28623397 Deuter Men Women 28623397 The Deuter 24-litre backpack Speed Lite 24 Noir is perfect for one-day outings in the mountains.

I found that the pack carries two collapsible trekking poles very well, not allowing either to move around on my back even while climbing fifth-class terrain.

This coating will be able to manage a light rain, but if you are headed into the Pacific Northwest where a sunny day could become a monsoon in minutes, it may be worth investing in a waterproof pack cover. It has two mesh water bottle pockets (lower compression strap covers the pockets) and a non-stretchy front panel pocket that is adjustable via two compression straps. We sell quality outdoor brands and whilst we do appreciate faults do occur please note that everything has a natural lifetime.

The addition of a frame improves the structure and enhances comfort while supporting a heavier load. Seiji Ishii is Editor at Large at the AllGear network and the Climbing and Cycling editor at GearJunkie.Before you start fitting the pack, loosen off all the straps as this will make it easier to get the correct tension later. However, if you are striding out over easy terrain it’s better to loosen these straps to allow full hip flexibility. 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. com/Imagestorage/imagesSynchro/0/0/33b4366365354ff4830b798adfb9a404cf7f928c_H19DEUTACC7865437_DEUT0493442_1.

Lightweight and durable the Speed Lite 24 SL is the perfect companion for all kinds of outdoor pursuits like trekking, hiking and equally versatile for an approach to the crag or a winter tour.Inside the pack you get a wet gear compartment, allowing you to separate your clean and dirty gear, a phone/valuables pocket and a sleeve to insert a hydration system.