Guide Lite 28+ SL Backpack - Women's

What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:

"The Guide Lite SL is what I recommend when someone wants a serious alpine day pack without the weight penalty of a fully featured mountaineering pack. The SL back length makes a real difference for smaller frames — the load sits higher and tighter against the body which matters on technical terrain where pack movement costs you. The Delrin U-frame gives enough structure to carry a real load and the removable hip belt means you can strip weight on routes where you don't need it. Helmet carry and ice axe attachment are there when you need them and stay out of the way when you don't."

The Deuter Guide Lite 28+ SL Backpack was designed around a single premise: on technical terrain, the pack that fits best performs best. The SL carrying system is built specifically for women's back length and anatomy, positioning the load higher and closer to the body so the pack moves with you through every climbing sequence rather than pulling against it.

The Delrin U-frame provides enough structure to carry a meaningful load without adding unnecessary weight, and the removable hip belt gives you the option to strip it entirely on routes where a snug shoulder carry makes more sense. A height adjustable lid, ice axe attachment, ski carry system, and helmet bracket cover the technical requirements without cluttering the design. Hydration compatible up to three liters, with an inner valuables pocket and sunglasses holder rounding out the organization. A pack that earns its place on serious objectives by getting out of the way and letting you climb.