- Deuter was founded in 1898 in Augsburg, Germany producing postage bags and mail sacks. It expanded to include tents and outdoor equipment. - In the 1920s, Deuter began producing backpacks and became a major supplier for the German military. The legendary "Tauern" backpack model was introduced in the 1930s. - In the 1970s, Deuter introduced innovative backpack features like the first fully ventilated system. It has continued developing new technologies and is known for durable, high quality gear. - Many famous alpinists and expeditions relied on Deuter equipment, including Hermann Buhl's first ascent of Nanga Parbat where he used a Deuter backpack.

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3. DEUTER – Get the facts
WeLCoMe to deuter
every single deuter product tells a story – easier to simply exchange it for a new prod-
packed with ideas, unique experiences, and uct. However, to repair a pack is also a ques-
a lot of passion. We would like to share these tion of responsibility. We save resources for
stories with you – and we want to do it in future generations. and for many dedicated
an entertaining, yet detailled way. But to start deuter customers it is important to have their
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
ourselves to manage all environment, health
a “deuter”
and safety (eHS) issues in our supply chain –
from the first steps at the computer to the
final delivery – according to the strict bluesign
Content stand for? standards. Thus, we further reduce our envi-
ronmental footprint and improve the conser-
vation of resources in production. This is a con-
inTro 3
FiT, venTilaTion & FuncTion tinuous process with step-by-step progress.
those are the key factors that we focus on The fact that we exclusively work with one
deuTer HiSTory 4 when building a backpack. The human anato- production site for the backpacks makes it a
BackPack Finder 8 my shapes the carrying system: in the end, the lot easier for us to install improvements, com-
backpack should offer maximum, customised pared to brands that have many produc tion
BackPack FiT 10 comfort for the individual wearer. Further, our sites in asia, which they also often change.
BACKPACK FIT, SL / EL 10 backpacks minimise sweating.
FITTIng ThE BACKPACK 12 a well-ventilated back system efficiently helps more THan JuST a ProducT
how To PACK 15 reduce heat build-up. depending on the is every single sleeping bag and backpack for
range of use, deuter has developed solutions us. They are our reliable companions on trips
that have set new standards. The features are and we are very passionate about them.
Hiking 16 trimmed to the purpose, always bearing the
Trekking 26 ideal weight-to-function ratio in mind. 200 dayS oF TougH Field
Bike 32 TeSTing a year – that is what our prod-
alPine 38
innovaTion and qualiTy ucts undergo on the backs of alpine pros. af-
essentially define our brand. deuter has never ter a year, we get a feedback that we would
SHield 42 been a marketing driven company. our budg- get from common users after maybe eight or
liTe 48 ets are pretty low when it comes to market- ten years. Three of the world’s biggest moun-
Family 50 ing. on the other hand, the list of milestones tain guide associations – germany, France,
is long – from the first fully ventilated back- and the uSa – share their expertise and expe-
Travel 52
pack with a mesh backsystem (the legendary rience with us, and thus support us in optimis-
STreamer 54 aircomfort-System) to the “invention” of the ing our products.
functional bike backpack, from the first TÜv
SleePingBag Finder 57 approved child carrier to the TÜv approved devoTed and loyal reTail-
Down 60 back protector for bike packs – those are all erS are crucial for deuter. our dedication
SYnThETIC FILL 62 true world premieres. and we will continue pays off – for example, we’ve been voted
to invest a lot more in research and product number one manufacturer by german retail
development than in marketing. magazine “markt intern”. and we will focus
maTerial 66
on this also in the future. in the end, complex
BACKPACKS 66
SLEEPIng BAgS 69
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-
deuTer 70 and the extremely low number of returns. tial feedback regarding the end consumer’s
QuALITY AnD SuSTAInABILITY 70 and, of course, we are also famous for our requests. We would like to thank you for your
PRoDuCTIon 72 in-house repair service – even long after the important support! and we look forward to
AwARDS 74 warranty has expired, for shipping costs only. working with you in the future!
We fix what we can fix – sometimes even
ancient “Tauern” models puchased in the
1950s. most of the time it would be a lot yours deuTer Team
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4. DEUTER – Get the facts HiSTory
deuter
sInCe 1898
1898 augsBurg, germaNY. The company is found-
ed by Hans Deuter. At the turn of the century
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
blanket manufacturing firm” expands and now also
includes a rental service for tents.
1910 first major clieNt Satchels, backpacks,
knapsacks, belts, mess and store tents are increas-
company logo
ingly in demand, especially by the military. about 1910
1919 the fouNder haNs deuter operates the
company under his name and produces suitcases,
backpacks, tents and truck canopies. The bag pro-
duction division becomes a joint-stock company.
The tent rental reaches its space limit of 10.000 sq
metres. It’s the first year for Deuter tents at the coorporation. The company is now called "Deuter 2001 deuter goes iNterNatioNal and establishes
famous Oktoberfest in Munich. Industriewerke AG-Augsburg". a new subsidiary in the United States: Deuter USA Inc.
1939 the dark Years The entire equipment and 1962 the teNt diVisioN Becomes aN iNdepeNd- 2006 schwaN staBilo, a family owned German
tent production is being taken over by the armed eNt compaNY "Deuter Hallenbau GmbH, Augs- Company, purchases Deuter. The company is now
forces. burg". One of many expeditions equipped by called "Deuter Sport GmbH & Co. KG".
Deuter reaches the summit of the Nanga Parbat via
1945 the coNseQueNces of the war are seVere. the extremely difficult Diamir face.
Deuter tries to operate at full capacity by develop-
ing new products. 1989 separate waYs - on 01.01.1989, two prod-
uct segments, travel and backpacks, split from the
1955 staff iNcreases from 1.500 in July to 2.000 main company "Deuter AG" and become "Deuter
people. The turnover amounts to 24.1 Mio. DM. Sport & Leder GmbH".
Yet, the orders do not come in as anticipated,
which leads to a critical financial situation. 1994 the New partNership with the compaNY company logo 2009
“duke” in Vietnam further pushes and optimises
1957 the familY BusiNess Becomes a joint-stock the production process.
1971 1972 1973 1984 1991 1995 1996 1998
deuter Becomes the Big- deuter-aircomfort: mountain biking gets The new Vari-Quick sYstem The futura range with
gest producer of back- the original is born and more and more popular. premiers: it allows a quick and its aircomfort futura
packs and luggage in ger- patented. it revolutioni- deuter is the first compa- easy back length adjustment. back system enters the
many. ses the backpack mar- ny developing bike speci- market. it has been extre-
ket and becomes the fic packs – in cooperation mely popular ever since.
most famous back sys- with mountain bike
tem worldwide. legend andi Heckmair.
The godfather is the
„Bike i” mit airstripes-
sYstem.
Production and storage
space of the luggage sec-
deuter introduces the aircoNtact
tion is almost doubled to
aNd the sleepiNg Bag range. Fur-
40.600 sqm. For the forth
ther, for the family segment, deuter
time, deuter equips the
engineers the first tÜV approVed
olympic Team with sports
child c arrier. a market sur vey
bags and luggage.
declares deuter as market leader in
germany for backpacks.
deuter increases the amount
of nylon used in backpacks.
deuter provides more than
80% of all tents at the okto-
berfest.
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5. HiSTory DEUTER – Get the facts
deuter introduces the
first nylon backpack range.
it quickly becomes the num-
ber one backpack material.
a saddlery is set up for For the first time, deuter Introduction of the legendary Five of the 15 ‘tauerN’ Backpacks
the processing of leather. tents can be seen at the Deuter ’ tauerN’ Backpack for Hermann Buhl’s Nanga Parbat
oktoberfest in munich. – a bestseller for the next 30 (8.125 m) expedition were made of
years. Perlon, a nylon alternative.
1899 1905 1914 1920 1930 1939 1951 1953 1965 1968
The company starts Hans deuter alrea- as in the great War, deuter a weaving and dyeing With the alpine model
its rental tent service. dy employs 80 wor- produces mainly equip- mill is established; pro- “Sierra” deuter premiers
kers and 12 clerks. ment for the military, but duction of clothing and a backpack with inte-
also industrial tents. camping tents. grated supporting frame.
2000 2004 2005 2006 2009 2011
Sleeping bags become The design of the sl-wo- Tall people can enjoy a Neosphere dowN sleepiNg Bag
more and more impor- meN’s fit models is per- per fec t fit with the raNge: the counterpart to the exo-
tant. The range includes fectly trimmed and opti- ex tra long el-models: sphere synthetic mo dels, which
kid’s models and 4-sea- mised for the women’s Favourite deuter backpack mod- were introduced to the market in
son down sleeping bags. anatomy by a team of pas- els are available to suit taller peo- 2009. The ex tremely elastic sleep-
The alpiNe pack guide sionate female athletes. ple with extended back lengths. ing bags feature the thermo
is fully revised convinc- deuter presents a new lightweight stretch comfort sYstem. The
ing mountaineers and range, spectro, equipped with a bags’ state-of-the-art technology
alpine pros. new aircomfort back system: the and the unique comfort literally
aircomfort flex lite sYstem. move the sleeping bag market.
deuter introduces the shield
Exosphere
sYstem – a totally new back-
pack concept. The integrated
tÜV approVed aNd ce certi-
fied Back protector guar-
antees more safety for bikers
and winter sports lovers. The
innovation wins the eurobike
award gold 2005 with the
attack pack.
The wiNdshield is revised
and turns into a proper inte-
grated wind vest.
deuter continues to grow and in-
troduces new innovations, such as
the Vario futuras. The carrying
system combines the air com fort Neosphere
with vari-quick.
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6. DEUTER – Get the facts HiSTory
ProfessIonaL exPerIenCe
hermaNN Buhl carried a Deuter
backpack on his famous first ascent
of the Nanga Parbat (8.125 m).
Pamir expedition led by
While his companions turned back,
Willi rickmer
Buhl continued by himself – and left
his Deuter pack at a secondary peak.
aNderl heckmair But the climb was harder and more
is the first to conquer time consuming than he expected
the Eiger North face and he didn’t make it back before
(on July 22.-24.) acco- the night. He was caught by dar-
mpanied by Ludwig kness and had to survive the night
cordilleras expe- Vörg, Fritz Kasparek, without his pack. He was forced to
dition, Himalayans and Heinrich Harrer. stand upright on a narrow ledge,
expedition On his back: a Deuter without any protection, without
rucksack. bivouac equipment. Buhl was fortu-
nate that it was a relatively calm,
warm night – otherwise he wouldn’t
have survived. The expedition was
also supplied with Deuter tents.
1928
1934
1937 1938 1953 1954 1957 1958 1959 1961
german-austrian german karakoram
The “Tauern” proves its worth at the himalaYaNs karakoram expedition expedition
expeditioN to the NaNga parBat. Expedition
member Fritz Bechtold writes to Deuter: “We were
Broad Peak expedition german-Swiss Himalayans
exposed to the most extreme conditions – and so was
expedition
our equipment. We are happy to say that the Tauern
sack is a piece of high quality alpine gear that we toNi hieBeler’s first winter ascent of the Eiger with Toni Kinshofer and
could always fully depend on.” Anderl Mannhardt. Hiebeler writes about his childhood: “My father was a ski
and mountain guide. He owned two Tauern backpacks. Owning a Deuter
Tauern in the 1930 to the 1950s meant feeling a little like a king. When my
dad was out in the mountains with clients, I wanted to go climb “my moun-
tains”, too. I was 10 and simply stole my dad’s second Tauern. One day I ended
up in a heavy storm and the backpack was still wet when dad found it. He
didn’t like it and I got good thrashing. In the end, though, he had to admit
there was no holding me back. He gave me his second Tauern. For me that
was a gift from heaven.”
Tauern backback from 1930
1991 1996 1997 2001
ralf dujmoVits becomes steVe BuffiNtoN, Start of the close cooperation iN cooperatioN with leki, hellY haNseN
technical consultant, fine- product designer, joins the with the germaN ski aNd aNd meiNdl, deuter sets up a test ceNter
tuning the products. deuter development team mouN taiN guide asso cia- oN the jamtalhÜtte. Here, costumers have the
and creates the signature tioN. Supplied with deuter opportunity to test the latest deuter products.
deuter product design. ruck sacks and sleeping bags The input from the center is integrated in the
they deliver important feedback product development.
for the product department.
FakT: ation
e close cooper
For Deuter, th es has al -
onal athlet
with professi remain
d will always
ways been an ent of all
developm
crucial for the over view
produc ts. He re you find an
expeditions that deeply
of athletes and oduc ts.
influenced an d formed our pr
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7. HiSTory DEUTER – Get the facts
Excerpt from the expedition peter haBeler, together pepi stÜckl aNd peter Vogler,
report of the German Hima- with Reinhold Messner, first mountain guides, become members of
layans expedition honouring climbed the Mt Everest wit- the development team and thoroughly
the 100th anniversary of the hout oxygen in 1978. He test the products on their tours. BerNd
German Alpine Asso ciation: becomes technical consul- kullmaNN, a great allround mountaine-
“All nine members made it tant at Deuter taking the er, becomes product & sales manager at
up the 7.149m Glacier Dome. products on all of his tours Deuter. the BegiNNiNg of a New era:
We also managed the first as- and expeditions to test them alpiNists, mouNtaiN guides, aNd aNdi heckmair, mountain
cent of the Roc Noir (7.516m)... under the most severe con- Bikers stroNglY iNflueNce the guide and passionate biker
We are happy to inform you ditions. He worked for collectioN. has inherited his father’s
that the Deuter backpacks Deuter until 1991. love for the Alps. He also
have performed superbly.” shares his dad’s passion for
working on products: tog-
ether with Deuter he deve-
The German Nuptse (7.879 m) ex- lops the first bike rucksack
pedition with ralf dujmoVits first worldwide.
climbs the peak via the NW face.
1962 1964 1969 1972
1982
1985 1988 1989 1990
On the 4th of May, Vladimir
german Wakhan expediti- BalYBerdiN aNd eduard
on, german Himalayans ski mYsloVskY reached the Mt
expedition Everest peak via a new route,
the almost 2.000 m high SW
face. It is to be considered the
most difficult and most dange-
german diamir expedition, rous route. Further seven expe-
nanga Parbat (8.125 m) via dition members, also equipped
the diamir Face with Deuter backpacks, reach
the summit.
anden expedition led by a
team from augsburg,
deuter’s hometown
20 Years of traNs alp – an anniversary that was,
of course, celebrated on the saddle on the jubilee
deuter’s product develop-
transalp leading from Oberstdorf (Germany) to Lago
ment team gets further
(Italy). Guided, of course, by Andi Heckmair himself
pro fessional support by
– the man who invented the crossing of the Alps on
the americaN mouNtaiN
a bike, and the bike backpack along with it.
guide associatioN.
2006 2010
2002 2005 2006 2009
The Sl backpack program is further extended and becomes a a secoNd test ceNter for deuter
coherent women’s collection. deuter sees the New sl-womeN’s fit backpack s is established at the
range as an important step that needs to be managed by a profes- Taschachhaus in the Pitztal, austria.
sional, independent team. The new team solely focuses on the
optimisation of the women’s products. and who knows better
about female demands than women themselves? The entire team
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.
in the season 2002, the
athletes spoNsored
BY deuter usa eagerly
collect medals and re -
cords. and the deuter
back packs are con-
stantly in use – whether
in training or in compe-
tition. The schwaN staBilo group puchases
deuter. after 20 years with the brand,
Bernd kullmann becomes ceo.
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8. DEUTER – Get the facts BACKPACK Finder
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?

9. DEUTER – Get the facts BACKPACK FINDER 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 TRAVEL 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 for activities where child carriers and kids for multi-week trips Daypacks for everyday
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 high injury risks, such as every ounce counts: trail backpacks for outdoor use at school, college,
with longer hiking tours;
provided at accomodation longer distances; backpack with off the beaten track / no infrastructure protection cabins / hotels cabins safety equipment single trail rides, down- running, alpine clim- activities Work & Travel; office, or the beach
hiking equipment
hill, freeride etc. bing, fast ski tours etc.
& as light summit pack
TÜV-GS APPROVED LOAD TRANSFER
CHILD CARRIERS (stowable) back system
continuously tested, – snug fit with internal
strict safety standards – frame for heavy loads
for the kid’s sake
ADJUSTABLE BACK
AIRCOMFORT SYSTEMS AIRCONTACT SYSTEMS AIRSTRIPES SYSTEM ALPINE BACK SYSTEM BACKPACKS ENGINEE-
RED FOR KIDS
LENGTH
for a perfect individual,
comfortable fit AIRSTRIPES
VENTILATION VENTILATION LOAD TRANSFER LOAD TRANSFER LIGHTWEIGHT TIGHT FIT COMPACT FIT COMPACT FIT
SHIELD SYSTEM LITE SYSTEM junior carrying system
for maximum wearing SYSTEM
STABILITY
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 comfort superior material and
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 DETAILED WEIGHT construction that lasts VENTILATION
FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT FOR PACK OPTIMIZATION Airstripes channels: free
OPTIMISED COMFORT PADDED HIP FIN ADJUSTABLE BACK LENGTH ADJUSTABLE BACK LENGTH THE SPINE FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT SLENDER PACK FUNCTION a lifetime
combines carrying com- of the carrying system, air circulation for 80% of
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- fort with maximum safe- materials and features PACK ORGANISATION the back
and features medium load sport-specific cut avoids chafing board/snowshoes, compartment ty; TÜV/GS approved; front opening;
VENTILATION STABILITY VENTILATION FUNCTION FUNCTION
for shovel & probe, SOS label, ice removable daypack;
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 separate compartments;
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,
rate bottom compartment, external movement also for the helmet SAFETY fully reliable material and function hip 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
14-35 l 22-50 l 35-50 l 40-75 l 3-15 l 14-30 l 24-45 l 24-32 l 18-22 l 10-30 l 50-80 l 15-32 l
3-8 kg 5-15 kg 5-17 kg 12-25 kg 2-4 kg 3-7 kg 5-15 kg 5-10 kg 2-10 kg 2-10 kg 12-20 kg 3-10 kg
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10. 2.the CustoMer’s
Photo: klaus Fengler
PhYsIQue
you cannot choose a backpack exclusively
on its capacity. The more volume a backpack
has , THe more imPorTanT iS a
carrying SySTem THaT can Be
individually adJuSTed and gu-
arantees freedom of movement plus fan-
tastic wearing comfort. Take a look at the
customer’s build and you’ll find the ideal fit
for him/her.
Broad Back?
Yes Narrow shoulders?
No Yes
No
short loNg legs /
legs / short Back?
loNg Yes
Back? No
Yes
No
eXTra long FiT
For taller people, our Extra Long (EL)
models offer superior carrying com-
fort! Tall people (185 - 200 cm) often
have trouble finding the right gear
for their adventures. We’ve therefo-
re elongated the back length, adding
6-9 cm to our most popular models.
Narrow hips? rouNd waist?
Yes We’ve also increased the capaci-
Yes
No No ty for our el range to swallow the
bigger gear of taller people. We’ve
kept, however, the respective stan-
2 X yeS? 2 X yeS? dard model’s back systems and fea-
tures for our el versions.
» Try THe STandard-model » Try THe Sl model
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11. BackPack FiT DEUTER – Get the facts
sL WoMen’s fIt sYsteM
Backpack FIT
el / Sl
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
1 a slightlY shorter Back (because of longer 1
legs and shorter height)1
» The Sl back system with its lower shoulder strap shorter
anchor point is a bit shorter than the standard Back
version. a key comfort factor since only the right leNgth
back length can guarantee the optimum fit of the
shoulder straps and waist belt. 2 2
2 a more coNical shape of the hip, which is
further enhanced by women’s tendency towards a
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
3 a Narrower shoulder width
» in order to give a perfect anatomic fit around the
“Selling Sl is fun! Just let the the fe-
upper body, the Sl shoulder straps are both narro- male customer try on a standard
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
S-shape and feature softly lined edges on both successfully climbed twelve 8.000 peaks; member of
sides. The Sl construction curves around sensitive the Deuter SL development team
areas and stays in place.
19 kg
WHo elSe can Wear Sl? 15 k
g
our Sl rucksacks are designed to fit the ave-
rage athletic female build. However, since not 1) 76 kg 1)
kg
everyone fits the norm it is likely that standard 60
models also fit female users perfectly well –
and vice versa: Sl models fit men...
... with a very slim build, who do not fit the
FacT: ther, a woman has
common unisex sizing » check physique carry less than a man. Fur
In average a woman can Sl development team
n a man. no wonder the
... with long legs, because they often have less muscular strength tha are (just like the
on the contrar y, all Sl models
shorter backs » check pants size never asked for “cute extras”. ures ratio. a challenge
to the ideal weight-to-feat
standard versions) trimmed
... with a clothing size of S/m » check clothing to create clever solutions.
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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12. 3.the rIght baCk
Photo: Heidi Stettner
DEUTER – Get the facts
PaCk PosItIon
Backpack FIT
el / Sl
once you’ve decided on a few models, it is
time to test the individual fit. you best start by
loading THem uP and Trying
THem on:
1 2 3 4
1 Fill the backpack with a realistic weight. Here, length adjustable shoulder straps will trol and transfer more weight to the shoul-
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
straps are ideally positioned between the sternum strap. not too tight, since it could the back length. F loosen or tighten stabili-
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
almost all deuter packs. significantly smaller or even negative.
A If the position is too low, the back
length is too short. B The shoulder pads, 6 Tighten the hip belt stabiliser straps
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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13. FiTTing THe BackPack DEUTER – Get the facts
To judge the carrying properties of a pack,
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.
Miguel Tiblas, worked as Sales Rep Outdoor & Sport for nine
years. Five years ago, he joined the Development and Design
team at DEUTER.
5 6
A C E
FacT:
-
Lighten the load by brin
B D F ging it close to the body!
The per fect pack is slender
of
and sits close to the back –
course, it also has to be pa-
!
cked and fitted the right way
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14. 4.the rIght WaY to
Photo: Josef Weber
DEUTER – Get the facts
use the baCkPaCk
So you found the perfect pack – now use it the
right way! make sure you adjust the mo-
dels that feature an adJuSTaBle Back
lengTH and an inTernal Frame
To THe individual Back.
and finally pack it the right way! Pack iT
THe rigHT Way! Those are crucial factors
when it comes to carrying comfort.
deuTer vari-quick SySTem inTernal Frame
an unprecise adjustment restrains the poten- The duraluminium stays inside the packs are
tial of a good back system. The following crucial for the optimum comfort and the
1 steps will help you to perfectly adjust the back ideal load transfer on the waist belt. The
length of the vari-qick system: lightweight stays have an S-shape and
1 Find the right back length (see page 10). therefore already fit most wearers: it has a
2 Loosen and pull out the velcro closure. snug fit and distributes the main weight on
3 Put the harness strap into the right position, the hips. However, in case the wearer’s back
then lace the straps through 4 attachment has a very different shape the stays can be
loops. Tighten the strap and secure the velcro further adapted. Shape the pack by careful-
closure. ly bending or straightening the back, e.g.
on the edge of a table.
For heavy loads (from about 10 kg) and longer
walking distances in particular, the ideal adju-
stment to the user’s back length is crucial. This
means, it makes absolute sense to equip
packs from a volume of 35 l with a vari-quick
system. yet, keep in mind that every system
with back length adjustment means additio-
nal weight. For smaller capacities keep the
pack’s own weight as low as possible.
3
deuter therefore offers for those models an option
of three different sized back lengths: Standard, Sl
and el. our rucksacks are designed to fit the ave-
rage athletic build. yet, since not everyone fits the
norm, we also offer a very special service: we can
2 easily adapt the carrying systems. in a few steps the
shoulder straps of packs and child carriers with vari-
quick can be swapped for Sl-shoulder straps. vice
versa Sl straps can be exchanged for standard vari-
quick shoulder straps that are suitable for the
wearer with a more stronger build.
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15. HoW To Pack DEUTER – Get the facts
Bernd Kullmann, for 22 years heart and soul of the rucksack development
team; since 2006 DEUTER CEO – and still as passionate about mountains
“The most important step when packing your
rucksack is to leave the superfluous at home!
as a general rule, a fit person should not carry
more than 20 - 25% of his/her body weight over
a longer period of time. The german military
calculates with 33% - but then, we all know that
their trips are more than strenuous!”
LoadIng the PaCk
The pack’s center of gravity should sit close to
the body and ideally at shoulder height. This
way it is positioned over the body’s center of
gravity and the pack won’t pull backwards.
How to properly load your bigger capacity
rucksacks (from about 30 l):
Put the sleeping bag, down equipment and
other light objects in the bottom compart-
ment. Place midweight gear such as clothing
on the top towards the outside. Heavy equip-
ment – tent, food, big jackets – above shoul-
der height, close to the back. Put small, often-
used items in the lid pocket where they can be
easily grabbed. To avoid swinging, big wind
surface or wetness, minimise the number of
items you strap to the outside of the pack and
high center of gravity > flat terrain low center of gravity > alpine terrain
keep them as compact and small as possible.
in general keep an even weight distribution, A B
in particular for side pockets, in mind. use
stuff sacks to get organised. Waterproof sacks
are also a safe alternative to a raincover.
Wrong! The pack strongly
In easy terrain (hiking routes, flat trails) the pulls backwards – this
indicates that the pack’s
load’s center of gravity should sit higher [a] in
center of gravity sits far
difficult passages (alpine routes, via Ferrata) from the body’s center
a bit lower and thus closer to the body’s center of gravity. When you
carry a heavy load like this
of gravity. (B) This packing system leads to a
trekking easily turns into
more forward leaning position, yet it provides torture.The body constant-
more balance compared to a higher center of ly works against the pack’s
weight.The shoulders are
gravity.
heavily burdened. If your
pack is not loaded properly
it could become even risky
in difficult terrain.
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16. Photo: Bernd ritschel
hIkIng
“fuLLY ventILated
on a hIkIng tour.“
We fully focus on ventilation for small to
medium backpacks that are engineered
for easy terrains. deuter puts an end to
sweaty backs. The hard-wearing heart of
the aircomfort System – proven for de-
deuter
cades – is a powdercoated spring steel
frame.
it provides the tension for our
superior aircomfort mesh panel,
which creates space between
aIrCoMfort sYsteMs
the backpack and the wearer’s
back. This ensures effective air aircomForT FleXliTe SySTem SPecTro ac
circulation since warm air can advanced aircomForT SySTem ac liTe, gröden/ZugSPiTZe
escape to three sides avoiding aircomForT FuTura SySTem FuTura
heat build-up. aircomForT Pro SySTem FuTura Pro
aircomForT vario Pro SySTem FuTura vario
Soft ventilation pads between the shoul-
airconTacT Trail SySTem acT Trail
ders and at the hip guarantee fantastic
comfort. We offer various versions of
the aircomfort System that are specifi- 1–2 24 – 32 l
SPecTro ac
cally designed for allround, lightweight days 3 – 8 kg hikes; weekend excursions;
or Heavy load use. yet, they all have one
thing in common: they reduce swea-
ting and therefore enhance the athlete’s 1–3 16-35 l
ac LITE/
endurance. Perspiration is reduced by up
to 25% - this has been tested and verified
days 3 – 8 kg
GRöDEn/ZUGspITZE
by the renowned german Hohenstein hikes; weekend excursions;
research institute.
1–3
days 22 – 32 l
FuTura
hikes; family hikes;
3 – 8 kg
2+
days
FuTura Pro
cabin-to-cabin trips; pilgrimage;
34 – 42 l
5 – 12 kg winter walks;
2+
days
FuTura VarIo
multi-day cabin hikes; pilgrimage;
45 – 50 l
5 – 15 kg
1–3 20 – 32 l
5 – 10 kg
acT TRaIL
days hikes; via Ferrata;
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17. FeaTureS Hiking DEUTER – Get the facts
basIC features hIkIng
aircomForT
HIkInG
driNkiNg sYstem s-shaped shoulder straps
compatiBle: relieve the neck and shoulder
attachment loops, opening muscles and avoid chafing;
for the tube, and a hose hol- adjustable strenum straps for
der, enable the use of a more stability
water bladder
sos-laBel attachmeNt sYtem for
with emergency numbers hikiNg poles:
and international instruc- easy access to the poles
tions for emergency cases
raiN coVer: exterNal pockets aNd
backpacks for longer excur- compartmeNts:
sions are equipped with a easy access to map, drinking
rain cover. it can be found bottle or sun screen. keeps
in a zipped bottom com- you organised and evenly
partment and can be spreads the load
removed for drying
extra features hIkIng
padded Vari flex compressioN straps:
hip Belt for tightening the pack
crucial for the perfect load and improved load stability
transfer on the hip, particu-
larly for heavy loaded packs
(Futura Pro, Futura Vario)
adjustaBle Back separate Bottom
leNgth: compartmeNt:
shoulder straps allow indi- zip opening; holds the
vidual back length adjust- load in place
ment (Futura Vario)
height adjustaBle lid: staBiliser straps:
volume of the backpack loose > more air circulation;
can be increased by tight > more load control
approximately 10 litres (Futuras)
(Futura Vario)
Foto: rainer Wenninger
sPeCIaL features hIkIng
lightweight: froNt allrouNd zip: exterNal mesh pocket:
ideal volume and functions for quick gear access for helmet or wet clothing
for short day trips (ACT Trail, Spectro, (ACT Trail)
(Spectro) Futura Vario)
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18. DEUTER – Get the facts aircomForT
aIrCoMfort fLexLIte sYsteM
aircomForT
HIkInG It’s lighter –
it’s Deuter
With its exceptional two-frame construc-
tion, the aircomfort Flexlite System pro-
vides superior lightness and great per-
formance. The combination of round and
flat profile frames made of durable spring
steel is flexible and durable at the same
time: it follows the wearer’s movement
and stabilises the mesh back with its pat-
ented ventilation to three sides.
staBiliser straps
2
aNatomicallY shaped
shoulder straps
1
aNatomicallY shaped,
two frame coNstructioN staBle hip fiNs
combines minimum weight with 3
durability and flexible carrying
comfort
4
1 shoulder straps: with the perforated foam 3 two-frame coNstructioN makes this aircom- 4 aNatomicallY shaped, staBle hip fiNs for
and the 3d airmesh cover, the aNatomicallY fort System particularlY lightweight and at the great load transfer. The perforated foam and air
shaped shoulder straps offer fantastic breathability. same time guarantees great flexibility and durabili- Wide mesh cover with its exceptionally big pores
ty. With its combination of a duraBle spriNg steel guarantee additional ventilation.
2 staBiliser straps for precise positioning of the aNd a flat profile frame it follows every move-
pack. ment and transfers the load to the hip fins. Further, it
gives the mesh Back stability for the pateNted
three side VeNtilatioN.
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19. Hiking SySTeme DEUTER – Get the facts
PaCkIng LIst
daY hIke
SPecTro 24Sl
rain pants
rain jacket
T-shirt
Sun / fleece hat
Pocket knife
Headlamp
mobile phone / emergency numbers
map
compass
First aid kit
Food
Steve Buffinton, product manager at Deuter and
1l water (streamer) outdoor enthusiast.
Trash bag
”comfort strongly depends on
rain cover
weight. if you carry the whole load
yourself, you want to shave off
4kg
grams. less weight also means
more energy – but it is crucial that
the pack does not compromise on
comfort and function.”
Dolomites, Tre Cime di Lavaredo: day tour, Spectro AC 24SL and Spectro 32, 4 kg @PatitucciPhoto
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20. DEUTER – Get the facts aircomForT
advanCed aIrCoMfort sYsteM ac liTe /
ZugSPiTZe / gröden
1 mesh Back provides comfort and top class ven-
tilation: the hot air dissipates freely from three
sides. This reduces perspiration by 25% enhanc-
ing the athlete’s endurance.
2 duraBle spriNg steel frame: aluminium de-
forms, plastic easily breaks. our spring steel frame, mesh Back paNel
however, is indestructible and always springs back
into its original shape. The tensioned mesh and the deuter’s aircomfort
back pads stay in place and provide stability. carrying system set 3
a completely new
3 aNatomicallY shaped, padded shoulder
straps with 3d-airmesh cover. standard in 1984. aNatomicallY
1
shaped shoulder
4 VeNtilatioN pads made of BilamiNate foam straps
(ac lite Serie, Zugspitze models) or padded hip fins
with ventilation pads (gröden models) guarantee a
great fit and carrying comfort.
2 4
VeNtilatioN
pads made of
BilamiNate foam
duraBle spriNg
steel frame
AC Lite / Zugspitze Gröden with padded hip belt and ventilation pads
FacT:
"...hiking backpack with mesh back."
our evergreens gröden and Zugspitze have been there from day one: in 1984 deuter introduced the first
fully ventilated back system – the often copied aircomfort System – and with this step revolutionised the
backpack industry.
a mesh back panel creates a space between backpack and the wearer’s back and provides maximum ven-
tilation: warm air can escape to three sides. in the past decades, we’ve fine-tuned the original and have
continuously worked on specified aircomfort Systems.
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WHICH
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@PatitucciPhoto
aIrCoMfort`84
1984: the first Aircomfort backpack enters the market.
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