Deuter Guide 32+8 SL Women's Backpack

The climate neutral, PFAS-free Guide SL strikes the perfect balance between light weight, comfort and functionality. With frontal access, you can get to your equipment quickly without losing any time on your tour. If you want to save additional weight, simply remove the hip fins or the lid. Thanks to the Alpine Back System, the rucksack sits tight and close to your body: providing safety on the mountain.

Deuter Guide backpacks are known for being able to take whatever you throw at them. They're sleek, light and still as tough as they come. This version of the Guide is designed especially for women, focusing on providing the highest levels of comfort and breathability without adding excessive weight. The SL (short-length) female-specific design of this pack allows it to fit the natural contours of the female back, therefore providing a better overall experience. To ensure a stable balance and to conserve energy when carrying medium to heavy loads in alpine terrain, the Alpine Back System keeps the load close to the body's centre of gravity. The softstripe pads on these slim-line alpine backpacks adapt to the wearer's back with every movement for a close and reliable fit. The channel between the pads provides extra comfort by creating a "chimney" effect ventilation. The flexible, tensioned Delrin U-frame provides stability and a comfortable load distribution at minimum weight. Deuter's VariFlex system certainly defines the flexibility of this carrying system. The pivoting hip fins follow complex body movements, therefore the loads can be evenly distributed to the hips, providing freedom of movement and reduced fatigue. These fins also feature loops for any attachments you want to keep close at hand. For increased comfort, a sternum strap fits across the chest to help stabilise the pack, whilst a removable padded mesh hip belt provides more carrying comfort.

The pack features various-sized pockets for all your essential needs. The main compartment is perfect for storing all your gear, while the j-shaped front zip opening offers easy access when needed without having to repack. A special pocket on the hipfin is perfect for storing valuables, whilst the stretch compartment inside is useful for separating dirty/wet clothes. The pack features an adjustable and removable lid for additional space, whilst attachment loops are perfect for storing accessories such as hiking poles or a helmet and skis. Ice axe attachment points keep them safely secure and ready for when you need them and a stowable rope strap allows you to easily attach rope for climbs. When your backpack is full to the brim, don't worry as the compression straps on the front of the pack provide even more space to attach additional equipment, as well as reducing load wobble! For hydration on the go, the backpack is compatible with 3L bladders which offer quick bursts of water when needed. Safety is key when out trekking in the wilderness, so don't worry as the pack has you covered with an SOS label that provides the most important tips in case of an emergency, and an integrated whistle on the sternum strap. A glasses stow system on the shoulder strap keeps your glasses safe and at hand and a key clip helps you keep your keys where you know they're safe and easy to find. Crafted from a ripstop polyamide, it's ultra-durable to boot. The Guide is one of the most versatile packs, with the flexibility to cope with every mountaineering scenario whether you're touring, climbing or tackling alpine summits. With a PFA-free DWR and ClimatePartner accreditation, it's an eco-conscious choice too.