Gear Review
Deuter Futura Pro 42 Backpack - 2550cu in
AHEAD OF THE CURVE
By candor
Ranked #827 - Overnight Backpacks (2000 - 2999 cu in)
April 22, 2008
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.)
View Details: Deuter Futura Pro 42 Backpack - 2550cu in
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [body] 210D ripstop nylon; [shoulder straps] 600D Super-Polytex
- Volume:
- 42
- Support/Suspension:
- spring steel stays
- Waist-Belt:
- yes
- Hydration Compatible:
- yes
- Reservoir Included:
- no
- Rain Cover:
- yes, removable
- Access Types:
- top, bottom
- Pockets:
- 1 lid, 2 side bellow, 2 side mesh water bottle
- Max Weight Capacity:
- 35 lb
- Weight:
- 3 9 oz
- Recommended Use:
- backpacking, camping
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- limited lifetime
Change me.