What is the Deuter Women's Durascent 42+10 SL Backpack?
The Deuter Durascent 42+10 SL is an alpine backpack for mountaineers who thrive in harsh conditions. Whether scaling snowy peaks, navigating rocky scrambles, or heading out for a multi-day trek, it's built to keep up. It's weather-resistant, expandable, and designed for women's frames who want maximum comfort without sacrificing functionality.
What is it made of?
Durable 220D PA Plain TPU
The Deuter DURASCENT 42+10 SL is made of 220D PA Plain TPU, a high-performance fabric built to endure the harshest environments. This material offers an impressive balance between lightweight construction and strength, ensuring the backpack withstands abrasions and rough handling during mountain treks.
Waterproof Protection with TPU Coating and IPX4 Rating
The 220D PA Plain TPU fabric of the Deuter DURASCENT 42+10 SL is enhanced with a TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) coating, improving its waterproofing and durability. TPU is a highly flexible and resilient material that protects against rain, snow, and moisture. The coating prevents water from seeping through the fabric, ensuring your gear remains dry even in unpredictable mountain weather. Coupled with an IPX4 waterproof rating, this coating provides reliable performance and can withstand splashes from any direction.
What type of back system is used?
The Deuter DURASCENT 42+10 SL is equipped with the ALPINE Back System, specifically designed for mountaineering and alpine adventures where a stable, close-to-body fit is crucial. This system features ventilation channels between the padded back panels, all covered in breathable mesh to promote airflow and reduce sweat build-up, keeping you cool during intense activities. The ergonomic padding is shaped to hug the body, ensuring a secure fit that enhances balance and control, particularly on tough and uneven terrain. Additionally, the system provides excellent load stability, vital when climbing or navigating rocky trails.
What are its features?
Roll-Top Entry
The Deuter DURASCENT 42+10 SL features a roll-top entry, allowing easy access and flexible capacity. The roll-top design lets you adjust the pack's volume as needed, making it perfect for varying loads during alpine climbs or multi-day hikes. This opening helps keep your gear secure and protected from the elements while offering quick and efficient access to your belongings. When you need more space, simply roll it up to expand the pack, and when you're carrying less, you can compress it down for a more compact fit.
SL Fit
This backpack is designed with women's frames in mind. The slim, S-shaped shoulder straps sit perfectly on the shoulders, providing a secure and chafe-free fit so you can focus on the climb without any discomfort. The conical hip fins are also shaped to hug the hips, ensuring stability and a snug, supportive fit. The shorter back length offers improved load distribution that maximises comfort, even during long, demanding alpine days.
Gear Organisation
For those who carry a range of technical gear, the Deuter DURASCENT 42+10 SL offers ample storage options. It includes an ice axe attachment for easy access, a rope strap for securing climbing ropes, and helmet holder loops. The pack also has gear loops, perfect for attaching additional climbing tools or other essentials. For added convenience, there's a stow system on the shoulder strap to safely store your glasses, keeping them within easy reach while minimising the risk of scratches.
Compression Options
The backpack offers versatile compression options that allow you to adjust the pack's size and secure additional gear. The side compression straps can be tightened to reduce the pack's overall volume, helping to stabilise the load and prevent the gear from shifting. These straps also make it easy to attach skis, trekking poles, or other bulky equipment on the outside of the pack.
Streamlined for Speed
The DURASCENT 42+10 SL is designed for fast and light movement with minimalism in mind. The back plate is removable, reducing the pack's weight when you don't need the extra structure, which is perfect for shorter, lighter missions. The hip fins are stowable, allowing you to streamline the pack and reduce bulk when they're not needed. This design ensures you can move quickly without sacrificing the essential features that make the backpack a reliable companion for your alpine adventures.
Features:
- ALPINE back system
- Waterproof IPX4 construction
- Slim-cut SL shoulder straps
- Conical SL hip fins
- Shorter SL back length
- Roll-top capacity extension
- Stowable hip fins
- Removable back plate
- Zippered waterproof front pocket with key clip
- Ice axe attachment
- Rope strap
- Helmet holder docking loops
- Gear loops
- Side compression straps
- Glasses stow system
- Precision sternum strap with whistle
- SOS label