What is the Deuter Expedition Ultra 60?
The Deuter Expedition Ultra 60 is a 60-litre alpine backpack built for ultralight mountaineering. Engineered for demanding routes, it offers a lightweight construction and essential alpine features to support speed, agility, and performance on technical terrain.
What is it made of?
The Deuter Expedition Ultra 60 uses high-performance materials for strength, durability, and minimal weight.
Dyneema Composite Fabric
At the core of the Expedition Ultra 60's construction is 50D Dyneema Composite Fabric—one of the lightest yet strongest materials available in the outdoor industry. Pound for pound, Dyneema is stronger than steel, making it the perfect choice for climbers and mountaineers who need to shave grams without sacrificing durability. Whether scrambling over jagged granite or hauling your gear through fresh powder, this fabric offers an exceptional strength-to-weight ratio that stands up to challenging alpine environments.
420D Ripstop Nylon
The pack also features 420d PA FD Ripstop nylon to handle frequent contact with sharp rocks, crampons, and other abrasive gear. This heavier-duty layer provides crucial reinforcement in high-wear areas, boosting the pack's ability to endure rugged terrain and heavy loads. The ripstop weave helps prevent tears from forming and spreading, extending the pack's lifespan even in punishing environments.
Weather Resistance
The Expedition Ultra 60 features taped seams and an IPX4-rated level of waterproofing, offering reliable protection against rain, snow, and splashes. Thanks to the low-absorption properties of its materials, the pack doesn't soak up moisture like traditional fabrics. Even in wet conditions, it stays lighter, drier, and more efficient—exactly what you need when speed and energy conservation are key.
PFAS-Free
The Deuter Expedition Ultra 60 is entirely free from PFAS ( polyfluorinated substances)—chemicals traditionally used in outdoor gear for their water, dirt, and grease-repellent properties. While effective, PFAS are known to harm human health and the environment, persisting in ecosystems for years and raising concerns about long-term exposure. Deuter has chosen a more responsible path by eliminating these substances from their production processes.
Certified ClimatePartner Product
The Expedition Ultra 60 is a ClimatePartner-certified product, meaning that Deuter has taken measurable steps to reduce its environmental impact. The company minimises its gear's carbon footprint by using lower-impact materials and improving production efficiencies.
However, Deuter also recognises that some emissions are currently unavoidable. That's why they've partnered with ClimatePartner to offset 100% of the CO₂ emissions associated with the production and transportation of this pack. Every time a Deuter product like the Expedition Ultra 60 is purchased, the associated carbon output is balanced through investments in vetted climate protection projects, supporting reforestation, renewable energy, and social development worldwide.
What type of back system is used?
The Deuter Expedition Ultra 60 has the Deuter Alpine Back System, engineered for mountaineering and alpine terrain. This back system features ergonomic padding that hugs the body, offering a compact, stable fit that helps maintain balance even on steep, uneven ground. Between the padded sections, ventilation channels covered in breathable mesh allow air to flow, keeping your back cooler during intense climbs or long hauls. A flexible spring steel frame at the system's core gives the pack structure and evenly distributes the load across your back and hips, minimising pressure points and enhancing comfort during long treks. The result is a backpack that feels secure and supportive without compromising breathability or freedom of movement—perfect for navigating technical routes or moving fast in the mountains.
What are its features?
Quick Access to The Pack
A roll-top closure provides a wide, glove-friendly entry, making loading and accessing your gear easy even in bitter cold or at altitude. It's simple, reliable, and built to perform in high alpine conditions where faffing with zips is not an option. An additional side gives you quick access to the main compartment, so you don't have to unpack everything to access your necessities.
Storage Options
This pack can hold essential gear like ropes, layers, and technical equipment. The top-loading design keeps packing streamlined, while front and side zip pockets help separate quick-access items like snacks, maps, or an emergency layer.
A detachable rope strap sits neatly over the roll-top, making rope carry secure and straightforward. Whether you're strapping on crampons or stowing a shell, this pack keeps everything in its place and within easy reach.
Customisable Compression for Stability and Speed
Stability is critical when moving fast through loose rock, ice, or exposed ridges. That's where the external compression straps come in. Positioned on both sides, they allow you to cinch down the load tightly, keeping everything compact and reducing unwanted bounce as you move. Side ski attachments are integrated into the design, so whether transitioning from skinning to climbing or making your way across a narrow snowfield, these attachments keep your gear snug and streamlined.
Ready for Wet Weather and Snowstorms
You might be wondering—does it come with a rain cover? The answer is no, but it doesn't need one. The Expedition Ultra 60 is engineered for waterproof performance with taped seams, low-absorption fabrics, and an IPX4 waterproof rating. Whether caught in a downpour or getting dumped on by a spindrift, this pack resists water penetration, so your gear stays drier and longer. And thanks to its PFAS-free DWR treatment, it does all this without harmful chemicals—better for you and the planet.
Precision-Made for Alpine Performance
Built in collaboration with elite mountaineer Tamara Lunger, the Expedition Ultra 60 reflects the real-world needs of climbers and high-mountain explorers. Attachment loops for ice axes and trekking poles, a sternum strap with a safety whistle, a grab handle, and a handy key clip round out its feature set, while an SOS label printed inside gives emergency guidance when things don't go as planned.
Features:
- Alpine back system
- Roll-top closure
- Side zip access
- Ice axe and pole attachments
- Rope strap
- Side ski attachment
- Two-way adjustable sternum strap
- Safety whistle
- Compression straps
- Waterproof IPX4
- Grab handle
- SOS label
- Front and side zippered pockets
- Made without PFAS
- ClimatePartner certified