Gear Review
Fundamentally sound and fully featured, yet value priced...
By 734232
Ranked #21 - Overnight Backpacks (2000 - 2999 cu in)
July 15, 2008
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!
View Details: Deuter Futura Pro 42 Backpack - 2550cu in
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Ripstop Nylon, Super-Polytex, Duratex
- Volume:
- 2550cu in (42L)
- Suspension:
- Spring steel frame
- Waist-belt:
- Yes
- Hydration Compatible:
- Yes
- Rain Cover:
- Yes
- Access Types:
- Top, front
- External Pockets:
- 1 Lid, 1 front, 2 side mesh, 2 side bellow
- Snowboard Carry:
- No
- Ski Carry:
- No
- Gear Loops:
- No
- Ice Axe Loops:
- Yes
- Shovel Pocket:
- No
- Weight:
- 4lb 3oz (1899g)
- Recommended Use:
- Weekend trips, hiking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 Year
- Country of Origin:
- Vietnam
Change me.


