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Guide 44+8L Backpack
Balanced option for paddlers who want a high-confidence all-round setup with strong value retention.
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Product Breakdown
Get your adventure on with the Deuter Guide 34+8L Backpack. Designed for mountain exploration, it offers durability, comfortable fit, and easy access to all your gear. Perfect for skiing, climbing, and mountaineering.
Deep Dive
Why We Love the Deuter Guide 34+8L Backpack:
The Deuter Guide 34+8L Backpack is every serious mountain adventurer's dream. This backpack is designed to meet the demands of ski tours, climbs, and mountaineering expeditions. It is lighter than its predecessor, yet still built with durable nylon ripstop material. The V-frame Alpine Back System ensures that the load is evenly distributed to our hips for a comfortable and safe carry. What sets this backpack apart is its close-to-back fit, which provides optimal balance and performance during climbs. Plus, the new J-shaped zipper allows easy access to all our gear.
With a capacity of 38 liters, this backpack is perfect for all-mountain pursuits. Need more space? No problem! The extendable lid provides an additional 8 liters of storage capacity. It also features external attachments for our helmet, ice axe, trekking poles, and skis.
Key Features:
Specs
Material: 210D nylon ripstop, 330D nylon ripstop, PU coating
Volume: 34L (2075cu in) + 8L (488cu in)
Support/Suspension: V-frame (removable)
Shoulder Straps: paired
Waist Belt: removable fins
Hydration Compatible: yes (up to 3L)
Reservoir Included: no
Access: front panel
Pockets: 1 zippered hip belt pocket
Gear Loops: daisy chain
Helmet Carry: yes
Ice Axe Carry: yes
Trekking Pole Carry: yes
Compression: yes
Dimensions: 26.7 x 11.4 x 10.2in
Claimed Weight: 2lb 15oz
Activity: climbing, mountaineering, ski touring
Manufacturer Warranty: 2 year
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