Deuter Speed Lite Pro 25 vs Gossamer Gear Loris 25
Quick take: The Gossamer Gear Loris 25 costs $5 less; the Gossamer Gear Loris 25 is lighter (1.22 vs 1.5 lbs).
Which one to buy
Twenty-five liters each, $5 apart, and the Gossamer Gear Loris 25 is the lighter of the two at 1.22 lbs to the Deuter Speed Lite Pro 25's 1.5. What separates them is what the Deuter's extra weight buys: a frame, a harness built for moving fast, and a load rating.
The Speed Lite Pro is a framed pack with a published 13-22 lb rating, carried on a LiteAir skeleton that restores real load transfer at a weight where most packs go frameless. Its vest-style harness puts pockets on the shoulder straps, and it adds hip-fin pockets, quick-release pole attachments, a zip-around opening, a hydration sleeve and a fixed 44-54 cm back length. It's close to a running vest that still works as a full daypack. The vest straps fit close, so broad chests should try it first, and its 120D ripstop won't take much rock abrasion.
The Loris is a frameless Robic nylon pack, a fabric known for durability and easy repair. With no frame and a single size, it carries its load on your shoulders, so it suits a light kit and an average back. Warranty differs too: one year against defects for US buyers, against Deuter's lifetime repair policy. For a simple daypack on easy trails, the Loris is light and fairly priced. Once the day gets fast, long or heavy, the Speed Lite Pro's frame and vest harness earn their extra weight.
Deuter Speed Lite Pro 25
For fast hiking and long days where you want a frame, pocketed vest straps and a known load rating.
Gossamer Gear Loris 25
If you want the lighter, simpler daypack in a tough, repairable fabric and your loads stay light enough to ride on your shoulders.
| Spec | Deuter Speed Lite Pro 25 | Gossamer Gear Loris 25 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $140 | $135 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Daypack | Daypack |
| Frame Type | Internal Frame | Frameless |
| Capacity | 25 L | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs | 1.22 lbs |
| Max Load | 13-22 lbs (6-10 kg) | Not specified by the manufacturer |
| Torso Fit | Fixed back length, fits 44-54 cm | One size; no torso range published |
| Material | 120D recycled PA HT ripstop | 70D recycled Robic nylon |
| Back Panel | LiteAir skeleton structure with perforated back panel | Frameless, with a removable SitLight foam pad |
| Adjustable torso | No | No |
| Ventilated back | Yes | No |
| Raincover included | No | No |
| Hipbelt pockets | Yes | No |
| Removable lid | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | Yes | Yes |
| Fits BV500 bear can | No | No |
| Warranty | Deuter lifetime repair policy | One year against manufacturing defects, US purchasers |
Pros & cons
Deuter Speed Lite Pro 25
- ✓Vest-style perforated shoulder straps with pockets put water and food within reach without stopping.
- ✓680 g for 25 L with a 6-10 kg load rating is a much better weight-to-capacity ratio than the Futura line.
- ✓Hip fin pockets are confirmed in the specification, which is not true of most Deuter packs.
- ✓The LiteAir skeleton restores real load transfer at a weight where the plain Speed Lite goes frameless.
- ✓Quick-release pole attachments on the shoulder straps allow stowing poles while moving.
- ✓Zip-around opening gives full access rather than digging through a top-loader.
- ✓100% recycled shell fabric, PFAS-free, Green Button certified.
- ✓Three sizes from 19 to 30 L, with published weights on the two smaller ones.
- ✗$140 is a large step up from the Speed Lite 21 at $85 for 4 L more.
- ✗No rain cover included, and a fast-moving pack is exactly where stopping to cover it is least welcome.
- ✗120D ripstop is very light and will not tolerate much rock abrasion.
- ✗The LiteAir panel sits against the back, so it ventilates worse than Aircomfort despite the perforations.
- ✗The 30 L has no published weight.
- ✗Vest-style straps fit closely and are less forgiving of a build outside the intended range.
- ✗6-10 kg is still modest if the pack is used for a light overnight.
Gossamer Gear Loris 25
- ✓$135 is modest for a cottage-brand daypack.
- ✓Robic is a durable, easily repaired fabric.
- ✓19.5 oz with the SitLight pad (17.1 oz without) is light for a 25 L pack in woven nylon.
- ✓The removable SitLight pad doubles as a seat, and the sleeve takes a hydration bladder or a laptop.
- ✗No published maximum load.
- ✗One size only, with no torso range published.
- ✗Frameless, so heavier day loads sit on the shoulders.
Deuter Speed Lite Pro 25 vs Gossamer Gear Loris 25: common questions
How much can the Loris 25 carry compared with the Speed Lite Pro 25?▾
Gossamer Gear does not publish a maximum load, and the Loris is frameless, so heavier loads sit on your shoulders. The Speed Lite Pro is rated to 13-22 lbs on its LiteAir frame.
Which pack is more durable?▾
The Loris uses Robic nylon, a durable fabric that is easy to repair. The Speed Lite Pro's 120D ripstop is lighter-duty, and it won't tolerate much rock abrasion. Deuter's lifetime repair policy is longer cover than Gossamer Gear's one year.
Can I use a hydration bladder in the Loris 25?▾
Yes. Gossamer Gear lists a sleeve that takes a hydration bladder or a laptop. The Speed Lite Pro 25 has a hydration sleeve too, plus shoulder-strap pockets for bottles.