Whether it’s a long-distance thru-hike, hut-to-hut mountain hike, following a pilgrim’s trail or a full-on wilderness expedition, deuter has a trekking backpack that fits the bill. To ensure you enjoy your experience to the full, we’ve focused on maximum comfort and carefully considered features. Adjustable back systems create a tailored fit and make it easier and more comfortable to carry heavier loads for longer periods of time. Check out our trekking backpack models that cover a range of uses:

IT’S IN THE BACK SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT

With loads of 10 kg+ or when walking longer distances, ensuring the back system is correctly adjusted to your size is critical to carrying comfort. That’s why we equip all 35 liters+ backpack models with a back length adjustment system. With smaller packs, doing away with adjustable back lengths keeps the overall weight down. In such cases, back panel length can be determined by selecting a men’s/ regular (REG), women’s (SL,) or extra long (EL) model. Our backpacks are designed with an average athletic person’s proportions in mind. 

TREKKING Load categories

WHAT DO THESE CATEGORIES WITHIN OUR TREKKING BACKPACKS MEAN?

With our load categories, we don’t mean the maximum load our trekking backpacks can take – they can handle way more than anyone would want to carry. They are intended as a guideline. It’s all about carrying comfort. The categories are decided based on a combination of the following:

1. Build and sturdiness of the back system
2. Expected carrying duration. e.g., trekking backpack compared to travel backpack.
3. Personal requirements e.g., thru-hikers will want the lightest backpack possible, trekkers will place emphasis on comfort.
4. Individual’s fitness levels. e.g., the aspirations of an expedition team member will be greater than a hobby hiker’s.
5. Finally, they are also based on the usual or appropriate equipment that is required for that activity.

Our load categories are only intended as a guide to help find the right trekking backpack. We would always recommend that customers test out carrying a backpack with a realistic load before buying.

IN GENERAL, FOR ANY TREK:

Take only what you need – and nothing you don’t need! Together with state certified mountain guides from the German Association of Mountain and Ski Guides, we’ve compiled packing lists and some well-earned top tips. Please note that all weights are only intended as a guide and may vary. As a general rule, the higher quality the equipment, the more lightweight it will be. Have fun on your adventures!