Our team are working extended hours to get through this as quickly as possible, we ask you to be patient during this busy time. Built with mountain athleticism sharply in focus, the pack offers a V-shaped design to enhance freedom and movement whilst supporting the weight across the body. If you are taking part in more fast paced outdoor activity you need to pick a pack that wont hold you back. This is a hydration-compatible pack that is best suited to day hikes and cycling trips – where it excels. It shows arm movements to signal to rescuers from the air as well as the alpine distress signal pattern for use with whistles, mirrors or lights.

uk/backpacks/deuter/speed-lite-12-noir2286561 Deuter Men Women 2286561 The Speed Lite 12 Noir is a light Deuter backpack designed for your day trips. The pocket is internal and is not as easy to access as an external pocket but was effective at holding the bladder. We appreciate that, in December, some of your purchases may be for Christmas presents; and we know how fussy some people can be!

Unique to the Speed Lite 12 over any other bag in this test was an SOS label on the side of the stash pocket. Featuring an ergonomic design that is engineered for long lasting comfort and shoulder straps with a special 'S' shape design that provides a more natural and comfortable fit that works with your body shape. Not only this, but the pack can be folded and squished to your heart's content, making it the perfect travel bag when weight is a primary consideration.

He runs, rides, SUPs and skis but often finds himself in CrossFit gyms trying to lift heavy weights. She is based in Scotland and is an all-round outdoors enthusiast with favorite activities including trail running, mountain walking, mountain biking, road cycling, triathlon and skiing (both downhill and backcountry). It worked well at holding up the bladder in testing and fit through the thinnest of bladder handles.

When it comes to nice little features, Deuter has added 3M reflectors so people can spot you on the roadside at night and extensible lateral pockets where you can fit a map or a small bottle. We didn’t find it as responsive to testers’ movement as packs with a solid panel but it was much better than packs with no suspension at all. Some testers hooked the end of the hose in the elastic loop in the sternum strap to prevent it from swinging.