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1. DEUTER – Get the facts WORKBOOK
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DEUTER – Get the facts
WeLCoMe to deuter
Content every single deuter product tells a story – pa-
cked with ideas, unique experiences, and a
sier to simply exchange it for a new product.
However, to repair a pack is also a question
lot of passion. We would like to share these of responsibility. We save resources for fu-
inTro 3
stories with you – and we want to do it in ture generations. and for many dedicated
deuTer HiSTory
4 an entertaining, yet detailled way. But to start deuter customers it is important to have their
BackPack Finder 8 with, let’s focus on the major question – beloved old companion back on their backs.
also, since January 2009, deuter is a Bluesign
What does
member. With this step, we have committed
BackPack FiT 10
ourselves to manage all environment, health
BACKPACK FIT, SL / EL 10
a “deuter”
and safety (eHS) issues in our supply chain –
FITTIng ThE BACKPACK 12 from the first steps at the computer to the final
how To PACK 15 delivery – according to the strict bluesign stan-
HikinG
TrekkinG
16
26
stand for? dards. Thus, we further reduce our environ-
mental footprint and improve the conservation
of resources in production. This is a continuous
Bike 32
FiT, VenTilaTion & FuncTion process with step-by-step progress. The fact
those are the key factors that we focus on that we exclusively work with one production
alPine 38 when building a backpack. The human anato- site for the backpacks makes it a lot easier for
SHield 42 my shapes the carrying system: in the end, the us to install improvements, compared to brands
liTe 48 backpack should offer maximum, customised that have many production sites in asia, which
comfort for the individual wearer. Further, our they also often change.
Family 50
backpacks minimise sweating.
STreamer 52 a well-ventilated back system efficiently helps more THan JuST a ProducT
reduce heat build-up. depending on the ran- is every single sleeping bag and backpack for
SleePinGBaG Finder 54 ge of use, deuter has developed solutions that us. They are our reliable companions on trips
Down 59 have set new standards. The features are trim- and we are very passionate about them.
SYnThETIC FILL 60 med to the purpose, always bearing the ideal
weight-to-function ratio in mind. 200 dayS oF TouGH Field TeS-
maTerial 64
TinG a year – that is what our products
innoVaTion and qualiTy undergo on the backs of alpine pros. after a
BACKPACKS 64 essentially define our brand. deuter has ne- year, we get a feedback that we would get
SLEEPIng BAgS 66 ver been a marketing driven company. our from common users after maybe eight or ten
budgets are pretty low when it comes to years. Three of the world’s biggest mountain
deuTer 68 marketing. on the other hand, the list of mi- guide associations – Germany, France, and the
QuALITY AnD SuSTAInABILITY 68 lestones is long – from the first fully ventila- uSa – share their expertise and experience
PRoDuCTIon 70 ted backpack with a mesh backsystem (the with us, and thus support us in optimising our
AwARDS 72 legendary aircomfort-System) to the “inven- products.
tion” of the functional bike backpack, from
the first TÜV approved child carrier to the deVoTed and loyal reTai-
TÜV approved back protector for bike packs lerS are crucial for deuter. our dedication
– those are all true world premieres. and we pays off – for example, we’ve been voted
will continue to invest a lot more in research number one manufacturer by German retail
and product development than in marketing. magazine “markt intern”. and we will focus
on this also in the future. in the end, complex
SuSTainaBiliTy is not a new concept products depend on experienced sales staff.
for deuter: for decades, our products have People who know which product is the right
been known for their exceptional durability one for which wearer. They also give us essen-
and the extremely low number of returns. tial feedback regarding the end consumer’s
and, of course, we are also famous for our requests. We would like to thank you for your
in-house repair service – even long after the important support! and we look forward to
warranty has expired, for shipping costs only. working with you in the future!
Copyright Deuter Sport GmbH / 2010 We fix what we can fix – sometimes even
Deuter reserves the right to change technical details and takes no responsibility for ancient “Tauern” models puchased in the
printing errors. Colours may vary due to printing techniques.
1950s. most of the time it would be a lot ea- yours deuTer Team
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3. DEUTER – Get the facts HISTORY HISTORY DEUTER – Get the facts
DEUTER
SincE 1898
Deuter introduces the
first nylon backpack range.
1898 Augsburg, germAny. The company is foun-
It quickly becomes the num-
ded by Hans Deuter. At the turn of the century
ber one backpack material.
Deuter is commissioned to supply the Royal Bavarian
Post Office with postage bags and mail sacks.
1905 expAnsion The “mechanised sailcloth and
linen weaving, sackcloth, freight, car and horse blan-
ket manufacturing firm” expands and now also
includes a rental service for tents.
1910 First mAjor client Satchels, backpacks, company logo A saddlery is set up for For the first time, Deuter Introduction of the legendary Five of the 15 ‘tAuern’ bAckpAcks
knapsacks, belts, mess and store tents are increasin- 1900 the processing of leather. tents can be seen at the Deuter ’ tAuern’ bAckpAck for Hermann Buhl’s Nanga Parbat
gly in demand, especially by the military. Oktoberfest in Munich. – a bestseller for the next 30 (8.125 m) expedition were made of
years. Perlon, a nylon alternative.
1919 the Founder hAns deuter operAtes the
compAny under his nAme And produces suit-
cAses, bAckpAcks, tents And truck cAnopies.
The bag production division becomes a joint-stock 1957 the FAmily business becomes a joint-stock 2006 schwAn stAbilo, a family owned German
1899 1905 1914 1920 1930 1939 1951 1953 1965 1968
company. The tent rental reaches its space limit of coorporation. The company is now called "Deuter Company, purchases Deuter. The company is now
10.000 sq metres. It’s the first year for Deuter tents Industriewerke AG-Augsburg". called "Deuter Sport GmbH & Co. KG". The company starts Hans Deuter alrea- As in the Great War, Deuter A weaving and dyeing With the alpine model
at the famous Oktoberfest in Munich. its rental tent service. dy employs 80 wor- produces mainly equip- mill is established; pro- “Sierra” Deuter premiers
1962 the tent division becomes An independent
kers and 12 clerks. ment for the military, but duction of clothing and a backpack with inte-
1939 the dArk yeArs The entire equipment and compAny "Deuter Hallenbau GmbH, Augsburg".
One of many expeditions equipped by Deuter rea- also industrial tents. camping tents. grated supporting frame.
tent production is being taken over by the armed
forces. ches the summit of the Nanga Parbat via the extre-
mely difficult Diamir face.
1945 the consequences oF the wAr Are severe.
Deuter tries to operate at full capacity by developing 1989 sepArAte wAys - on 01.01.1989, two product
new products. segments, travel and backpacks, split from the main
company "Deuter AG" and become "Deuter Sport &
1955 Staff increases from 1.500 in July to 2.000 Leder GmbH".
people. The turnover amounts to 24.1 Mio. DM. Yet,
the orders do not come in as anticipated, which 2001 deuter goes internAtionAl and establishes
leads to a critical financial situation. a new subsidiary in the United States: Deuter USA Inc.
company logo 2009
1971 1972 1973 1984 1991 1995 1996 1998 2000 2004 2005 2006 2009
deuter becomes the big- deuter-AircomFort: Mountain biking gets The new vAri-quick system The FuturA range with Sleeping bags become more The design of the sl-wo- Perfect fit for tall people – Deuter presents a new light-
gest producer of back- the original is born and more and more popular. premiers: it allows a quick and its AircomFort FuturA and more important. The men’s Fit models is perfect- the el-models are launched. weight range, spectro, equip-
packs and luggage in Ger- patented. It revolutioni- Deuter is the first compa- easy back length adjustment. back system enters the range includes kid’s models ly trimmed and optimised for ped with a new Aircomfort
many. ses the backpack mar- ny developing bike speci- market. It has been extre- and 4-season down sleeping the women’s anatomy by a back system: the AircomFort
ket and becomes the fic packs – in cooperation mely popular ever since. bags. The Alpine pAck guide team of passionate (female) Flexlite system.
most famous back sys- with mountain bike is fully revised convincing athletes.
tem worldwide. legend Andi Heckmair. mountaineers and alpine pros.
The godfather is the exosphere is introduced to
„bike i” mit Airstripes- the market: with its state-of-
system. the-art stretch technology, it
promotes Deuter’s sleeping
bag segment.
Deuter introduces the shield
Production and storage
system – a totally new backpack
space of the luggage sec-
Deuter introduces the AircontAct concept. The integrated tÜv
tion is almost doubled to
And the sleeping bAg range. Approved And ce certiFied
40.600 sqm. For the forth
Further, for the family segment, bAck protector guarantees
time, Deuter equips the
Deuter engineers the first tÜv more safety for bikers and winter
Olympic Team with sports
Approved child cArrier. A market sports lovers. The innovation
bags and luggage.
survey declares Deuter as market wins the Eurobike Award Gold
leader in Germany for backpacks. 2005 with the Attack pack.
Deuter increases the
amount of nylon used in The windshield is revised and
backpacks. Deuter provides turns into a proper integrated
more than 80% of all tents wind vest – a unique product
at the Oktoberfest. on the market.
Deuter continues to grow and
introduces new innovations,
such as the vArio FuturAs.
The carrying system combi-
nes the Aircomfort with Vari-
Quick.
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4. DEUTER – Get the facts HiSTory HiSTory DEUTER – Get the facts
professionaL eXperienCe
hermAnn buhl carried a Deuter
Excerpt from the expedition peter hAbeler, together pepi stÜckl And peter vogler,
backpack on his famous first ascent
report of the German Hima- with Reinhold Messner, first mountain guides, become members of
of the Nanga Parbat (8.125 m).
Pamir expedition led by layans expedition honouring climbed the Mt Everest wit- the development team and thoroughly
While his companions turned back,
Willi rickmer the 100th anniversary of the hout oxygen in 1978. He test the products on their tours. bernd
Buhl continued by himself – and left
German Alpine Association: becomes technical consul- kullmAnn, a great allround mountaine-
his Deuter pack at a secondary peak.
“All nine members made it up tant at Deuter taking the er, becomes product & sales manager at
Anderl heck Air
m But the climb was harder and more
the 7.149 m Glacier Dome. products on all of his tours Deuter. the beginning oF A new erA:
is the first to conquer time consuming than he expected
We also managed the first and expeditions to test them Alpinists, mountAin guides, And Andi heckmAir, mountain
the Eiger North face and he didn’t make it back before
ascent of the Roc Noir (7.516 under the most severe con- bikers strongly inFluence the guide and passionate biker
(on July 22.-24.) acco- the night. He was caught by dar-
m)... We are happy to inform ditions. He worked for collection. has inherited his father’s
mpanied by Ludwig kness and had to survive the night
you that the Deuter back- Deuter until 1991. love for the Alps. He also
cordilleras expe- Vörg, Fritz Kasparek, without his pack. He was forced to
packs have performed super- shares his dad’s passion for
dition, Himalayans and Heinrich Harrer. stand upright on a narrow ledge,
bly.” working on products: tog-
expedition On his back: a Deuter without any protection, without
bivouac equipment. Buhl was fortu- ether with Deuter he deve-
rucksack. The German nuptse (7.879 m)
nate that it was a relatively calm, lops the first bike rucksack
expedition with rAlF dujmovits worldwide.
warm night – otherwise he wouldn’t first climbs the peak via the nW
have survived. The expedition was face.
also supplied with Deuter tents.
1928 1937 1938 1953 1962 1964 1969 1972 1985 1988 1989 1990
1934 1954 1957 1958 1959 1961 1982
German-austrian German karakoram
The “Tauern” proves its worth at the himAlAyAns karakoram expedition expedition On the 4th of May, vlAdimir
expedition to the nAngA pArbAt. Expedition German Wakhan expedition, bAlyberdin And eduArd
member Fritz Bechtold writes to Deuter: “We were
Broad Peak expedition German-Swiss Himalayans German Himalayans ski expedition myslovsky reached the Mt
exposed to the most extreme conditions – and so was
expedition Everest peak via a new route, 20 yeArs oF trAns Alp. A great anniversary for the bike
our equipment. We are happy to say that the Tauern the almost 2.000 m high SW adventure across the Alps. We celebrate with Andi
sack is a piece of high quality alpine gear that we toni hiebeler’s first winter ascent of the Eiger with Toni Kinshofer and face. It is to be considered the Heckmair and the godfather of all bike packs, the "Bike I".
could always fully depend on.” Anderl Mannhardt. Hiebeler writes about his childhood: “My father was a ski most difficult and most dange-
and mountain guide. He owned two Tauern backpacks. Owning a Deuter German diamir expedition, rous route. Further seven expe-
Tauern in the 1930 to the 1950s meant feeling a little like a king. When my nanga Parbat (8.125 m) via dition members, also equipped
dad was out in the mountains with clients, I wanted to go climb “my moun- the diamir Face with Deuter backpacks, reach
tains”, too. I was 10 and simply stole my dad’s second Tauern. One day I ended anden expedition led by a the summit.
up in a heavy storm and the backpack was still wet when dad found it. He team from augsburg,
didn’t like it and I got good thrashing. In the end, though, he had to admit deuter’s hometown
there was no holding me back. He gave me his second Tauern. For me that
was a gift from heaven.”
tAschAchhAus test center
deuter’s product development in the pitztAl, AustriA. a
Tauern backback from 1930 team gets further professional second test center for deuter
support by the AmericAn backpacks is established at
mountAin guide AssociAtion. the Taschachhaus.
1991 1996 1997 2001 2002 2005 2006 2006 2009 2010
rAlF dujmovits becomes steve buFFinton, Start of the close cooperation in cooperAtion with leki, helly hAnsen And in the season 2002, the Ath- The Sl backpack program is further extended and becomes a The schwAn stAbilo group puchases
technical consultant, fine- product designer, joins the with the germAn ski And meindl, deuter sets up A test center on the letes sponsored by deuter coherent women’s collection. deuter sees the new sl-women’s Fit deuter. after 20 years with the
tuning the products. deuter development team mountAin guide AssociAtion. jAmtAlhÜtte. Here, costumers have the oppor- usA eagerly collect medals range as an important step that needs to be managed by a profes- brand, Bernd kullman becomes ceo.
and creates the signature Supplied with deuter rucksacks tunity to test the latest deuter products. The and records. and the deuter sional, independent team. The new team solely focuses on the
deuter product design. and sleeping bags they deliver input from the center is integrated in the product backpacks are constantly in optimisation of the women’s products. and who knows better
important feedback for the pro- development. use – whether in training or about female demands than women themselves? The entire team
duct department. in competition. is set up of female outdoor enthusiasts, headed by gerlinde
kAltenbrunner, a true mountain pro, who brings her experience
from the 8.000 m peaks to the table.
FakT: in der
rung von Profis
Die Praxiserfah
ic klun g umzu setzen
Pr o duktentw n immer
war und ist für Deuter scho
ert. Hier im Überblick Beginning of the close coope-
von größtem W d expeditio- rAtion with the French ski
die wichtigsten Personen un guide AssociAtion. The gui-
rz und
Produkte auf He
nen die deuter des give constant feedback on
d gepr ägt haben. the well-tested deuter back-
nieren geprüft un packs and sleeping bags.
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5. DEUTER – Get the facts
Backpack
FINDER
Why do we develop different backpacks? A winter
jacket at +30°C, sneakers on Via Ferratas - the right
equipment not only provides more comfort, but also
safety. This is why we have the right backpack for
the respective use: you need different packs for
climbing , hiking, biking, or trekking. We design our
equipment specifically for the intended use.
This is how we can guarantee fantastic carrying
comfort, maximum ventilation and exact, smart
wHIcH
details. Yet,
BAcKPAcK
IS THE
RIGHT oNE?

6. DEUTER – Get the facts BACKPACKFINDER BACKPACK FINDER DEUTER – Get the facts
Backpack
FINDER
1. How, wHERE ANd wHAT To BRING ALoNG?
HIKING TREKKING BIKE ALPINE fuRTHER uSES
dAY HIKES dAY / muLTI-dAY HIKE LoNG dISTANcE TREKS TREKKING SHoRT RIdES dAY / muLTI-dAY RIdES mouNTAINEERING SKI, SNowBoARd, ANd
BAcKPAcK TRAVELLING mARATHoN cLImBING SNowSHoE TRIPS PRoTEcTIoN LIGHTwEIGHT fAmILY dAYPAcK
hiking for several hours, backpack hiking weekend; backpack with hikes from accomodation to accomo- multi-day, long distance trekking several hours ride; backpack with Alps crossing in 5 days without gear week of alpine tours; backpack with day-tour with approx. 5 h ascent for fast activities with high for activities where every child carriers and kids Daypacks for everyday use
with food and weather protection hiking gear; overnight equipment dation over a longer period of time & backpack with tent and food; often water/energy bar, tool and weather transportation; board & lodging in full equipment; board & lodging in and descent; usual backcountry injury risks, such as single ounce counts: trail run- backpacks for outdoor at school, college, office,
provided at accomodation longer distances; backpack with off the beaten track / no infrastructure protection cabins / hotels cabins safety equipment trail rides, downhill, freeri- ning, alpine climbing, fast activities or the beach
hiking equipment
de etc. ski tours etc. & as light
summit pack
detaiLed weight opti- tÜv-gS approved
mization ChiLd CarrierS
of the carrying system, continuously tested, strict
materials and features safety standards – for the
kid’s sake
AIRcomfoRT SYSTEmS AIRcoNTAcT SYSTEmS AIRSTRIPES SYSTEm ALPINE BAcK SYSTEm baCkpaCkS enginee-
red for kidS
AIRSTRIPES
SHIELd SYSTEm junior carrying system for
ventiLation ventiLation Load tranSfer Load tranSfer Lightweight tight fit CompaCt fit CompaCt fit maximum wearing comfort SYSTEm
Aircomfort Mesh Back: 25% Aircomfort Mesh Back: 25% Aircontact: snug fit with internal Aircontact: snug fit with internal light and compact for a small load Airstripes: close and secure fit in Alpine Back System: secure, close Alpine Back System: secure, close
less sweating helps saving energy less sweating helps saving energy frame for medium load frame for heavy loads any cycling situation fit for difficult terrains fit for difficult terrains pSa-baCk proteCtor ventiLation
freedom of movement for paCk Airstripes channels: free air
optimiSed Comfort padded hip fin adjuStabLe baCk Length adjuStabLe baCk Length the Spine freedom of movement SLender paCk funCtion combines carrying comfort circulation for 80% of the
regarding carrying properties for comfortable carrying of for a perfect individual, comfortable fit for a perfect individual, comfortable fit sport-specific cut avoids chafing for the Spine for maximum freedom of movement attachment system for skis/snow- with maximum safety; back
and features medium load sport-specific cut avoids chafing board/snowshoes, compartment TÜV/GS approved and CE
ventiLation StabiLity ventiLation funCtion funCtion
for shovel & probe, SOS label, ice certified
funCtion optimiSed Comfort functional Aircontact pads: 15% superior material and construction Airstripes channels: free air circu- ventiLation attachment system for ice axe and School – main compart-
axe holder
attachment system for poles, regarding carrying properties less sweating that lasts a lifetime lation for 80% of the back Airstripes channels: free air circu- skis, SOS label ment holds folders; uni/
external pockets and features lation for 80% of the back Lightweight office – padded laptop
paCk organiSation ventiLation CompaCt Shape Lightweight focus on the essentials to save energy compartment;
funCtion separate compartments also evenly Aircontact-Funktionsschaum: garantuees full freedom of move- CompaCt Shape focus on the essentials to save energy
attachment system for poles, sepa- distribute the load 15% weniger schwitzen ment also for the helmet garantuees full freedom of Safety bike – helmet holder, hip
rate bottom compartment, external movement also for the helmet Safety fully reliable material and function and strenum straps
paCk organiSation funCtion
pockets, compression straps fully reliable material and function
separate compartments also evenly reflectors, H20 compatible funCtion
distribute the load helmet holder, reflectors, H20
compatible
16-35 l 22-50 l 35-50 l 40-75 l 3-15 l 18-30 l 24-45 l 24-30 l 7-30 l 10-30 l 15-32 l
3-8 kg 5-12 kg 5-15 kg 12-25 kg 2-4 kg 3-7 kg 5-15 kg 5-10 kg 2-10 kg 2-10 kg 3-10 kg
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7. 2.the CustoMer’s
Photo: klaus Fengler
BackPack FiT DEUTER – Get the facts
phYsiQue
sL WoMen’s fit sYsteM
Backpack
FiT
WHy doeS THe deuTer Sl
SySTem FiT Women So Well?
We’ve established a female team (including
professional athletes and designers) for the shoulder strAps set
s-shAped strAps
development of our Sl packs. “SL“ stands for closer together
with soFt edges
Slimline – and those products are far from
just men’s models in feminine colours. The 3
entire pack, including the carrying system, is
shorter And
perfectly adapted to a woman’s physique. 4 3
nArrower
3 strAps
Compared to men the female anatomy has
you cannot choose a backpack exclusively 1 A slightly shorter bAck (because of longer 1
on its capacity. The more volume a backpack legs and shorter height)1
» The Sl back system with its lower shoulder strap shorter
has , THe more imPorTanT iS a anchor point is a bit shorter than the standard bAck
carryinG SySTem THaT can Be version. a key comfort factor since only the right length
indiVidually adJuSTed and gu- back length can guarantee the optimum fit of the
shoulder straps and waist belt. 2 2
arantees freedom of movement plus fan-
tastic wearing comfort. Take a look at the
customer’s build and you’ll find the ideal fit 2 A more conicAl shApe oF the hip, which is
further enhanced by women’s tendency towards a
for him/her. hollow back. conicAl hip belt curved, Angled
» The Sl waist belt anchor points are set closer wAist belt
together and are slightly curved angling diagonally
upward. The fins are also preshaped so that the
fastened hip belt has a conical shape delivering a
customised fit. Hugging the waist, it leaves no
space between wearer and backpack. 2
broAd bAck? nArrow shoulders?
3 A nArrower shoulder width
yes yes
» in order to give a perfect anatomic fit around the
“Selling Sl is fun! Just let the the fe-
no no male customer try on a standard
upper body, the Sl shoulder straps are both narro-
wer and shorter in length, have narrow tapered ‘men’s’ backpack and then the Sl
ends and smaller buckles. They avoid chafing in the
armpits and eliminate pressure points in the chest
version – both packed. you feel the
area. difference straight away and this is
» Further, the Sl shoulder straps are set closer tog- what convinces without many words.
ether. Thus, they stay in place and do not slip off
the shoulders.
myself, i’m wearing deuter Sl exclu-
sively on my trips.”
4 A more sensitive chest
» That is why the Sl shoulder straps have an Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner, professional mountaineer, has
short long legs / S-shape and feature softly lined edges on both successfully climbed twelve 8.000 peaks; member of
legs / short bAck? sides. The Sl construction curves around sensitive the Deuter SL development team
long yes areas and stays in place.
bAck? no
yes
no 19 kg
eXTra lonG FiT WHo elSe can Wear Sl? g
For taller people, our Extra Long (EL) 15 k
our Sl rucksacks are designed to fit the ave-
models offer superior carrying com- 1) 76 kg 1)
rage athletic female build. However, since not
fort! Tall people (185 - 200 cm) often kg
everyone fits the norm it is likely that standard 60
have trouble finding the right gear
models also fit female users perfectly well –
for their adventures. We’ve therefo-
and vice versa: Sl models fit men...
re elongated the back length, adding
nArrow round 6-9 cm to our most popular models.
... with a very slim build, who do not fit the
hips? wAist? We’ve also increased the capaci- FacT: ther, a woman has
common unisex sizing » check physique carry less than a man. Fur
yes In average a woman can
yes
ty for our el range to swallow the Sl development team
no no n a man. no wonder the
bigger gear of taller people. We’ve ... with long legs, because they often have less muscular strength tha are (just like the
on the contrar y, all Sl models
kept, however, the respective stan- shorter backs » check pants size never asked for “cute extras”. ures ratio. a challenge
to the ideal weight-to-feat
2 X yeS? 2 X yeS? dard model’s back systems and fea- standard versions) trimmed
tures for our el versions. ... with a clothing size of S/m » check clothing to create clever solutions.
» Try THe STandard-model » Try THe Sl model size
1) results of the German microcensus statistics 2005: average female population: height: 165 cm & weight: 60 kg; average male population: height: 178 cm
& weight: 60 kg (> you can carry about 25% of the your body’s weight); 2) Waist-to-Hip-ratio
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8. 3.the right baCk
Photo: Heidi Stettner
DEUTER – Get the facts
FiTTinG THe BackPack DEUTER – Get the facts
paCk position
Backpack
To judge the carrying properties of a pack,
FiT
you need to load it up. Fill half of the pack
with an air bladder or foil. you can prepare
the foil in convenient small packs. Then
place weight in the pack – at about shoul-
der height and fill the rest of the space with
foil so that the weight won’t shift.
once you’ve decided on a few models, it is
time to test the individual fit. you best start by Miguel Tiblas, worked as Sales Rep Outdoor & Sport for nine
years. Four years ago, he joined the Development and Design
loadinG THem uP and TryinG team at DEUTER.
THem on
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 Fill the backpack with a realistic weight. Here, length adjustable shoulder straps will trol and transfer more weight to the shoul- A C E
loosen all straps. Shoulder the pack. not help. only the right back length can solve der straps on rugged terrain. on longer
this problem. it provides full freedom of move- trips, make sure you loosen and tighten all
2 Position the middle of the hip belt over ment for your arms and relief for your upper straps regularly to vary the load transfer.
the hip bones and tighten. if the belt sits too back muscles with its anatomic, S-shaped
high, it might constrict the stomach. if the pads. choose the right back length (Standard, To perfectly fulfil their function the stabiliser
position is too low, the fins might chafe. SL or EL) for small capacity deuter backpacks. straps should be horizontally angled between
For larger models adapt the length adjustable 30° and 45°. E For deuter trekking back-
3 now tighten the shoulder straps, but not back system (Vari-Quick and VariFlex packs you can adjust the angle by choosing a
too tight. The main weight should be on System) to the ideal position. higher or lower positioned buckle on the pack.
the hip belt.
5 once you have found the perfect back For smaller capacity packs, the straps fulfil a
4 The anchor points of the shoulder- length, fix and close the height adjustable different role. They allow the fine-tuning of FacT:
-
straps are ideally positioned between the sternum strap. not too tight, since it could the back length. F loosen or tighten stabili- Lighten the load by brin
B D F ging it close to the body!
shoulder blades. Thus, the pads comfortably hinder breathing. The strap stabilises the ser and shoulder straps to perfectly fit the
close around the shoulders. shoulder straps and is a standard feature of pack’s back position. Here, the angle can be The per fect pack is slender
of
almost all deuter packs. significantly smaller or even negative. and sits close to the back –
course, it also has to be pa-
A If the position is too low, the back
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length is too short. B The shoulder pads, 6 Tighten the hip belt stabiliser straps cked and fitted the right way
therefore, do not sit on the blades and can depending on the terrain. Tighten for more
easily slip off the shoulders. load control. loosen for more freedom of
C If the position is too high, the back movement. Tension the shoulder stabiliser
length is too long. D it sits too close to the straps on the shoulder straps of larger capaci-
neck, the shoulder pads run down to the arm ty packs. Loose for improved ventilation
pits – this will lead to chafing on neck and and more weight on the waist belt for easy
arms. Further, the pack tends to tilt back. passages. Tighter they deliver more load con-
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