What is the Speed Lite 21?
Deuter's Speed Lite 21 is a lightweight, comfortable pack with 21 litres of space. It's designed for fast paced mountain activity, yet could be used for a variety of activities such as climbing and hill walking or general day-to-day activities like heading to work or the gym.
What is it made of?
The Speed Lite is crafted with bluesign® certified 140D Recycled Nylon Ripstop, which is durable enough to withstand regular use and abrasion from rough surfaces like jagged rocks.
The material is 100% recycled from pre-consumer waste and PFC-free, meaning no per- or poly-fluorinated chemicals are used in the production process, as these chemicals would cause damage to the environment once released in waste water from factories.
What backsystem does it use?
The carry system features Deuter's Speed Lite system, which includes a close-fitting, ergonomic padded back that uses 3D Air Mesh, providing plenty of comfort, support and breathability for long days. The padding ensures that the kit inside your pack doesn't dig in as you move around, without adding excessive weight and bulk or feeling super sweaty during warmer months.
At the front of the pack, there's a precision adjustable sternum strap to draw the top of the load closer to the body and a detachable waist belt that helps to balance the weight across your back.
What are its features?
One of the biggest perks of this pack is just how lightweight yet functional it is! Weighing in at a mere 430g, it still provides a hefty 21 litres of capacity, which is more than enough for a day on the hill or heading to work.
The pack is fastened with a zipper at the top. Each zip has a sturdy pull that is durable and easy to use, even when wearing chunky gloves or mitts.
For storage, the main compartment has plenty of room for a shell jacket, lunch or maps, with a stretch compartment inside that is handy for separating clothes from kit and so forth. There's a zippered valuables pocket on the top for smaller belongings such as a mobile phone or wallet and a key clip to keep your house or car keys from slipping out on the trails. A glasses stow system on the shoulder strap gives you quick and easy access should you need them, and two stretch side pockets are perfect for placing water bottles, keeping them from taking precious space up inside the bag. If you prefer using water reservoirs, this pack is also compatible with a hydration bladder of up to two litres.
Heading off to the local crag for a climb? The Speed Lite also has docking loops for a Deuter helmet holder (sold separately) to store climbing helmets properly, giving you one less thing to carry by hand during the walk-in and a stretchy mesh pocket on the front.
Compression straps on each side effectively reduce the load movement, and to finish, Deuter has cleverly added an SOS label with printed instructions designed to help minimise mistakes during emergencies in worst-case scenarios.
Features:
- Lightweight
- Adjustable sternum belt
- ergonomically padded shoulder straps
- Removable waist belt
- Load transfer to the hip fins thanks to the flexible V-frame
- Two elastic side pockets
- Valuables compartment
- Key clip
- Elasticated inner compartment for storing wet/sweaty clothing, water reservoir, etc.
- Compatible with 2.0 litre drinking system/bag
- Goggle holder on shoulder strap
- Attachment loops for the helmet holder (helmet holder available as accessory)
- Sturdy zipper pulls
- SOS label
- Compression straps
- Front pocket
- Lite System
- PFC free
- 100% recycled pre-consumer waste