Deuter Futura Pro 42 Backpack - 2550cu in - 2008 BCS

I've had this backpack for almost two years now, and although it's currently out of stock I wanted to share my opinion.

Very solid all around pack for varied use; how much you can stretch the storage capacity is up to your ability to pack light. I've used it for everything from single night weekend hiking trips, mountain climbing, travel pack for 2+ months as an airline carry on.

I've become very attached to this bag and appreciate the design work put into it, and the rock solid build construction. Deuter makes some excellent equipment - I briefly owned an Aircontact 75+ but returned it because the capacity was just way more than I would ever need.

This pack is definitely meant for smaller framed individuals; I'm not a big person by any means (5'7" 155) and I feel like I'm almost the upper limit for sizing.

I bought this pack for my wife. I knew that in order to get her out on the trail with me, I needed something quality, light and most of all "cute". She has a smaller waist and a long torso and this pack will fit the waist of all but the skinniest of skinny. The size is about right for an ultralight weekend, anything more than that would be pushing it. I plan on carrying a 65L pack when we go, so it should be perfect for her sleeping bag, clothing and anything extra she may want to bring. If she ever doesn't want the bag, I'll be happy to take it off her hands. I was so impressed with the quality I plan on buying the 65L deuter in the future. A great value!

Like the other viewer said, yes this is the bmw of packs but at honda pricing! I've used this primarily as a day cragging, bush wacking, tree scraping daily pack and it still looks brand new (after I wipe all the chalk/dirt off of it). I've also used it up to 30 mile 4 day/3 night UL trips with no complaints- but be careful your overpacking 60l buddies will loathe you! I've put this thing to the test for the past 10 months and I can safely review this thing.

It fits like a dream on my medium torso and you don't always have to mess with the settings. The air-comfort mesh panel is genius and with a light enough polyester shirt and a perfectly aimed breeze you can actually feel cool refreshing air on your back. All of the pockets and features are great on a pack this size because it helps you organize and situate the load properly.

Like the title says I don't know how deuter can offer such an awesome pack at a great price, but I think part of it is because they are really popular in across seas and are probably trying to make a mark on the US market. I'm sold and can't wait to buy a bigger deuter for extended trips, which are even more of an awesome value!

This is my daily pack for my commute to work. The built-in rain cover is a fantastic feature, and I even use the inner hydration sleeve to stash my 15" Macbook pro. After almost a year of daily use, the only sign of any wear is a small hole in the bottom of the inner pack pocket where the frame has worn a hole. Not a big deal. I can cram enough gear in this pack to do me for two or three weeks when I travel, and that includes a lot of photo gear.

I've heard of German engineering but this is ridiculous. The Futura Pro 42 pack is so well designed and crafted that you fully expect it to carry you up the mountain and then serve you a cold beer at the summit. The pack has pockets everywhere and all of the essential features in a trim and lightweight package. The shoulder harness and hipbelt are perfectly padded and actually appear to have been designed with real human anatomy in mind. The load remains centered on your back and the suspension provides total weight transfer to your hips. If you are typically difficult (or easy) to fit, this pack will work where others fail. After using the Pro 42, I bought the Pro 34 SL for my wife and she now thinks it's the best extended day pack she has ever owned. And the price is too good to be true. (I find myself wishing I could find something to criticize about the pack.)

This has turned out to be a really solid backpack. The aircomfort system really works. I can't believe nobody else thought of it sooner! The pack is stable no matter how much you stuff in it. My only two complaints are that the top sould be fully adjustable to take advantage of the expansion collar on the inside and the lower sleeping bag compartment could be a little bigger. It can be difficult to get a large bag inside it. Seems to be really well made and a lot of attention to detail.

I was looking for a great midsized pack to start back packing withand I think I've found it. The pack's size is perfect for a weekend hike and possibly more depending on how light you can pack it. The sleeping bag compartment is a little small for me but I just unzip the bottom and everything fits great. The compression straps over the mesh water bottle pocket was annoying until I cut three of the mesh things and ran the strap under the pocket. This allowed me to compress the bottom and still have use for the pockets. Overall, this is a fantastic pack for me and is so much more comfortable than any other pack that I tried.

I'm an avid sheep hunter in Alaska and have had this pack aroud eight yrs give or take. It's seen sixty below zero on hundred mile snowmachine trips plus 150lbs of gear in it for two week sheep hunts. I have never had a better pack and will never own another! It is still in great shape other then the rain fly is no longer water resistant.

This is my short trip do everything workhorse. I love this pack. Big enough to get what you need done, and no more.

I honestly can not complain about it, tons of room, more pockets than you could imagine, folds down nicely, feels great when it is on it almost feels like it sucks to your back and it doesnt feel heavy on the shoulders. I also like the fact that the buckles arent huge and bulky. I just used it on a weekend trip and in a few weeks will try it out on a 5 week trip to Europe so that will be the true test.

As if this bag needs another gleaming review. Everything everyone said is true. It's very rare to find a bag this good at this price. For the sake of reality I will list a few negative things I noticed but please note they are VERY minor. It's a little smaller than it looks. I always think I can fit more than I really can inside. Great size for day or light overnight but not much more than that. The front pocket is not really big enough for much more than a granola bar and maybe a small tube of sunscreen. I rarely use it. I've had it overnight on the Appalachian Trail and at 14'000 feet and its the most comfortable versitile bag I have ever owned. Can't wait to get a bigger one for my longer trips.

This pack is ridiculously good. Seriously. This is one of my six packs and excepting trips where I can't fit everything inside, this is THE pack. Period. I've sold a couple other packs and am getting ready to get rid of a couple more, since I never use them any more. This pack is the perfect size for a day of climbing and it bears the loads admirably. I cannot say enough good things about this pack so I'll say a bad one: it has spoiled me and is making me spend more money. I am browsing backcountry today because I want to replace my Gregory Shasta with a scaled up version of my Deuter 42. Be careful, it could do the same to you.

currently in london and this is a great pack just like i thought it would be. i packed 3 days worth of clothes and every thing i thought i would need and i still have room. if you pack it properly a lot can fit inside.
it sits really well on the my shoulders and is really comfortable.

Love this pack. had it about a year and gone on several long day trips with it. the mesh back is great and it has tons of pockets and places for stuff. very adjustable sizing, I'm 6'3" and can get it to fit me perfect. it's just a little too small to fit my tent/bag and everything else for overnights. I would have to carry something in my hands. saw the new packs on the deuter US website for '09 include some similar to this but larger and will be buying one the first chance I get...