The women's Speed Light 24 SL takes the classic top-loading design and combines it with modern materials, the result. Though it's designed for speed hiking, the advantages of this lightweight, form-hugging, and superbly well-vented day pack should be obvious whatever your pace, says Dan Bailey. The honeycomb foam and mesh back panel did a great job of ventilating, even in the hot and humid Texas climate, while maintaining a planted feeling. And if I'm just taking a stroll by the lake, or even around town, the unfastened hip belt dangles so my arms aren't hitting it when it walk.

Despite being exceptionally lightweight the AirMesh backing ensures you remain well ventilated and comfortable. However, if you are striding out over easy terrain it’s better to loosen these straps to allow full hip flexibility.This coating will be able to manage a light rain, but if you are headed into the Pacific Northwest where a sunny day could become a monsoon in minutes, it may be worth investing in a waterproof pack cover. From your local crag to the summit of Everest, at Tiso, you’ll find the climbing and mountaineering equipment you need.

That is and always was Deuter’s corporate philosophy, because disposable products put a strain on the environment and a backpack that falls apart high up in the mountains can also be dangerous. While the pack lacks any specific method to carry crampons, they could easily be attached to the exterior gear loops (but you’d want something covering the sharp points). Made of 100% recycled fabric, bluesign-certified and PFC-free, the Speed Lite is relatively light on the environment too. The Speed Lite 24 is the lightest pack of it's size in the Deuter range and is focused on providing the highest levels of comfort and breathability without adding exessive weight. The optimum angle for these straps in 45º, but they will stabilise the load even when horizontal or at a more obtuse angle.A typical running vest will have a stretchy pocket for a soft water bottle on each shoulder strap, but while the Speed Lite's harness is modelled on a vest this very useful feature has not found its way onto the pack. If you are inclined to take one of those big tartan flasks for your tea then this is definitely not for you. o. asks for your consent to use your data for the purposes of personalized advertising and content, advertising and content measurement, focus group statistics and product development, as well as storing and/or accessing information on the device.