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Deuter Futura Pro 34 SL Backpack - Women's - 2100cu in
When comfort and performance are top priorities on your hiking do-to-list, then Deuter's Futura Pro 34 SL Backpack should be the next item to check off..This women's-specific bag holds 25 lbs of supplies within its 2100 cubic inches and works well for an overnight expedition. Ripstop nylon can handle abrasion and tough terrain on your way up to the summit. Deuter's Aircomfort system creates airflow between you and the bag, allow sweat to evaporate more easily. Deuter created the Furtura's 34 with a narrower body in mind, so it fits the smaller torso of a woman securely. Being hydration-compatible and having compression straps are just a few of the features Deuter included in order to make your next trip an enjoyable one.
Bottom Line: Get a pack as smart and tough as you are, get the Deuter Futura Pro.
I've hiked with this pack for the past two seasons and it is the most well vented pack I have. Here in the foothills of Boulder during the summer temps can dwell in the 90's and up. I'm 5'2" and sometimes it's hard to realize you even have it on. The only complaint would be that the Waist belt is not beefy enough. I think you are pushing it comfort wise when you start nearing the 25 pound capacity that this pack claims to have. I wouldn't load it up with trad gear or anything. I like to pack a DSLR camera, one or two lenses and various other stuff for day trips and this pack can end up being a little uncomfortable around the waist if you're lugging around anything over 15 pounds. The shoulder straps are quite comfortable. My shoulders are not too wide and a lot of packs don't fit me there. I love the torso adjustment on it, very easy to maneuver. All in all, I would recommend this pack if you are hauling around a lot of gear that doesn't weigh too much.
Unfortunately Lisa, there is not hipbelt pocket. The only pockets this pack has are:
- Top Lid Pocket - Side Bellow Pockets - Hydration Compatible - Divided Main Compartment - Side Mesh Pockets - Front Stash Pocket - Interior Valuables Pocket - Ice Axe & Trekking Pole Loops
Love the pack, wish it came in a non-women's version. It rides too high and should not be purchased for anyone with torso length equal to or greater than 18 inches. Unfortunately I have to return it for this reason.
Santa brought me this pack last year and I have used it mostly for climbing trips. I do think that it is pretty great. Very light and nice to use. I feel that some of it's packing space is lost by the Aircomfort system, although that is a rad feature. I don't think I could fit everything I need for an overnight solo (tent, food, sleeping bag, pad, clothes) in here, but definantly a great buy for long day trips or trips where you need lots of gear.
It mentions being built for "narrow body", and one reviewer mentions the torso length is too short. What is the length of the pack or what length torso is it intended for? In the mens version the shoulder straps are too wide and painful to carry for me... so looking for a womens version.
Yeah, SL is for slim...deuter pitches it to women and smaller men and tries not to make the color too prissy! It's a euro brand and seems a bit smaller to me.
The torso length is actually adjustable for the women's version, that reviewer may not have been able to explore this feature yet. There are "notches" where you can hook the top of the straps to, the intent is to address the various torso sizes of women so that the waist strap really sits on the waist.The shoulder straps are narrower and also designed to give ample room for women's chests.I found this really comfortable, on the whole, way better than my old versions of deuter that were mainly based on men's bodies.
Check out the Deuter ACT Lite SL 35+10L and 45+10L models. Backcountry.com doesn't seem to carry them. IMO, if you are taking a sleeping bag (and mat, etc?), you may want a bit more volume just to make packing easier. Having stuff hanging off the outside is bummer. Check out the Osprey ladies stuff too. Good for smaller people.
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