Deuter Futura 32 Backpack - 1950cu in - 2009 BCS

This has been to France, Mexico and multiple camping and hiking trips around the Southeast US. It's seen rain, condensation, horrendous manhandling in Int'l airports, 20 foot falls from Mayan Ruins in Becan and a tumble down a sanddune at the beach. It just keeps on going.

First the Features: First off, this thing has a massive multitude of zippers and pockets everywhere. On the lid alone are 2, One on the outside right behind the head, the other on the inside, accessable once the lid is flipped open. There's one on the very front with a waterproof zipper. It's small but functional. There's 2 side pockets, one on either side, both of which have an opening at the top to allow a drinking tube to be attached to the straps. And there's also a tiny pocket on the right waist strap. On the very bottom is the compartment that contains the built in rain cover which works fantastically! While not a leaky backpack on its own, the cover adds that much more protection against the rain. I can vouch for it's effectiveness as it kept all my gear dry while sitting exposed in a downpour in the Mayan Jungle.

Inside the main compartment(s) things get fun. There's a small elastic dividing pocket to keep knicknacks out of the way. There's also a bright orange velcro gear loop inside. Perfect for attatching rope, strings, quick draws, or whatever else you might want. Now on the outside bottom of the pack is a zipper to allow access inside. Near that area inside of the pack is a folding flap that you can zip/unzip to create one large space, or a small space on bottom, and a larger space up top. I generally Keep it open myself and use the bottom access to get things I can't from the main opening at the top. If you're well organized you can fit a ton of stuff inside.

Outside has all the compression straps, gear loops, and water bottle pockets. The two side waterbottle pockets are pretty much inaccessable while the pack is on and the side straps cinched down. The gear loops on the outside used with some 100lb test paracord and carabiners allows for a lot of attatchments to be on there. Pots, pans, tent poles, sleeping pads, climbing gear, etc.

The suspension system was great and felt completely natural for me. I'm 5'8" and the hip straps hugged them perfectly. Completely weighed down with gear it felt like I had 5 pounds on my back. Overall for light packing, and in a pinch, more extensive planning, this thing is capable of so much more than one could think.

Just when you thought you couldn't find a better day pack than the Osprey Stratos 34 along comes the Deuter Furtura 32-ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!!! The Germans know what they are doing when it comes to back packs. Craftsmanship,comfort,space it's all there. Took the Deuter Furtura 32 on a hike just yeaterday and WOW! One thing I noticed about the Furtura 32 right off the bat is that it doesn't creak and squeek like "ALL" the Osprey back packs. Wish I could give it 10 stars!