Description Speedy, light and sustainable thanks to deuter’s Lite back system, vest-style, perforated shoulder straps, supple hip fins, precision-adjustable sternum strap and 100% recycled, bluesign® certified body fabric. Designed for fast-paced hiking and trail running, side compression straps effectively reduce load wobble and enable full range of movement. While a pocket on the shoulder straps keeps everything that you need on the trail handy. Top Features ERGONOMIC BACK COMFORT Wide, ergonomically shaped shoulder straps with full ventilation, supple hip fins and a precision-adjustable, lightly elasticated sternum strap create a snug fit with zero load wobble and distribute the weight evenly between the hips and shoulders. This minimizes strain on the shoulders and therefore also on the back. Tech at the ready A pocket on the shoulder strap has space for a cell phone, GPS device or digital camera – to keep your most important tech at the ready when moving at speed. Ultra-light to preserve energy Its lightweight construction, lightweight materials, the deuter Lite back system and pared down features combine to make the Speed Lite a featherweight in the hiking category (26 L model just 732 g). That means you can put more energy into the trail and less into carrying the load. Life System A lightweight with carrying comfort due to: light, soft back padding and ventilated 3D mesh cover shaped V-cut contact back and supple hip fins ensures a secure fit and good load transfer 100% recycled pre-consumer waste Sustainable and resource-saving: our main material yarn is made from 100% recycled industrial waste and certified to recognised standards. PFAS free This product is free from PFAS (per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances). PFAS have water, dirt and grease repellent properties but they are persistent chemicals and harmful to people, animals, and the environment. Instead, deuter uses durable water-repellent finishes (DWR) that are environmentally sound and harmless to human and animal health, and free from these ‘forever chemicals’. Outdoor test winner In issue 4/22, outdoor magazine tested small hiking backpacks for day tours. The deuter SPEED LITE 25 and 23 SL were named test winners. “If you’re looking for a lightweight rucksack that sits comfortably and as if stapled in place, even when walking fast, you’ve just found it.”
