summer gear guide 2022

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Rucksacks
From nature reserve to national park:
we’ve got your back this summer.
THE MASTERCLASS
DEUTER
TRAIL SERIES
We kick off our Summer Gear Guide with the cleverest, most
adaptable and hardest-working piece of kit on any summer
walk: the rucksack. Think of all the incredible things a
rucksack has to do when it’s warm: carry all your
wet-and-windy weather kit (but compress
nicely once you take that stuff out and put it
on); stay stable and sturdy whether you’re
boulder-hopping on a summit or
sliding around a muddy field;
keep heat and moisture
off your back; and feel
comfortable even on day
8 of a long-distance walk.
That’s why we’ve singled
out one of the very best
rucksack ranges to show
how it does all that and more.
BACK SYSTEM
The Trail’s Aircontact back
system makes carrying
even heavy loads easy. It
brings the weight close to
the body and your centre
of gravity, resulting in
better pack control. The
cushions are made from
hollow camber foam,
which provide great
ventilation thanks to the
pump effect of your
movement.
A FIT FOR EVERY BODY
The Trail comes in unisex and women’s specific fit (SL).
The women’s fit has a shorter back length, narrower
shoulders, and conical-shaped hip fins, which all work
together to provide a better fit for women’s bodies. These
fits, along with the diversity of volumes in the range
(20 litres to 36 litres), means there is a pack for everyone.
ADAPTABILITY
The close fit of the pack is
comfortable on paths and
trails but also provides a
secure fit for when the
terrain becomes more
steep or technical. The
Trail has space for all you
need for a day out in the
hills and attachments
for your walking poles,
making it a great choice
for all types of walks.
STORAGE
With a lid pocket, internal
valuables pocket, one
zippered side pocket and
one stretch side pocket
there are a variety of
storing solutions. The
two-way zip on the front
allows direct access to
well buried items, even
when the lid is closed.
How much &
where from?
Prices range from £95
to £135. Model shown is
the Trail 28SL (£105).
Find the full range at
deutergb.co.uk
GOOD FOR THE PLANET
The Trail series, like all Deuter packs, is free from
perfluorocarbons, or PFCs. PFCs are harmful chemicals
which have been used in waterproofing products.
Instead Deuter use treatments that are 100% free from
PFCs, yet are still highly water- and dirt-repellent.
Turn over to meet
more rucksacks for
summer days…
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