What is the Deuter Guide Lite?
The Guide has always been a go-to when mountaineering, climbing or scrambling, however Deuter have taken it a step further and reduced the weight even further to just over 1kg, all the while retaining the tough fabric and useful feature set that made the original bag so popular.
What is it made of?
The bulk of the bag is made from a super tough 100D Pocket Rip Mini fabric; this fabric features a ripstop construction to reduce the chance of holes developing over time and a durable water repellent coating to allow water and snow to bead off the surface.
What is the backsystem?
The Guide Lite features Deuter's Alpine backsystem with a Guide X frame. The X frame provides a little rigidity and transfers the weight efficiently whilst still allowing a little flex for technical climbing, while pieces of low-profile foam sit either side of the backpanel, creating a 'chimney' effect up the centre where sweat can escape. Moving down, a thin yet wide hipbelt takes the weight of the pack off your shoulders and places it through your hips. Depending on personal preference, this hipbelt can be pinned back or removed completely for a more streamlined aesthetic.
What are the features?
Side compression straps compress the load of the bag when not fully packed and pull the weight closer for a more secure fit; these straps can also be used to secure skis. Easy to use axe holders with metal hooks secure axes in place, while an SOS label allows you to write emergency details in case the worst happens. Pockets wise, you've got a large main compartment and a spacious lid pocket for items you need quick to hand... and that's it! Nice and simple.
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Snow guard is easy to use thanks to a fixed cord stop and grip loops
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Extremely light yet comfortable to carry thanks to the Lite Back system with a Delrin U-Frame
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Supple hip fins with two material loops
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Adjustable chest strap with whistle
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Reinforced handle for hanging up heavy loads
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Side compression straps reduce the size of the backpack and also double up as holders for skis etc
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Funnel shape for easy packing
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Material loops
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Easy to use ice tool holders with metal hooks at the bottom and elastic loops at the top
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Spacious lid pocket
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SOS label
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Material: 100D Pocket Rip Mini