Deuter
Deuter Futura Air Trek 50+10
Built on the suspended Aircomfort mesh rather than the contact back of the Aircontact line, the Futura Air Trek 50+10 is Deuter's trekking pack and the unisex counterpart of the 45+10 SL. VariSlide adjusts the back length continuously across 42-62 cm, the lid rises to add 10 L, and a rain cover is sewn in. A 60+10 L version shares the same frame for $20 more.
Specifications
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| Capacity | Price | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 50+10 Lthis pack | $255 | 4.52 lbs |
| 60+10 L | $275 | 4.74 lbs |
Features
Pros
- ✓Full suspended mesh back at 50+10 L, which Deuter otherwise reserves for daypacks.
- ✓VariSlide gives continuous adjustment over 20 cm of back length rather than fixed stops.
- ✓Two zippered hipbelt pockets, a 3 L hydration sleeve and an integrated rain cover.
- ✓2,050 g is lighter than the Aircontact Core 50+10 at 2,310 g.
- ✓$255 is $25 under the Aircontact Core at the same volume.
- ✓Available in 50+10 and 60+10 L with one harness design.
Cons
- ✗The 8-15 kg rating is well below the Aircontact Core's 10-20 kg, so this is not the pack for heavy expedition loads.
- ✗The suspended mesh curves the back panel, which costs usable volume inside the 50 L body.
- ✗Over two kilograms for a pack rated to 15 kg is a poor weight-to-load ratio against the Aircontact Ultra 50+5 at 1,270 g.
- ✗The lid is height-adjustable but not removable.
- ✗210D recycled polyamide on the main body is lighter-duty than the 600D used on the base.
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