Courtesy of Deuter

Meet the pack that’s as ready to hike as you are – the Deuter AC Lite 22 Backpack. Deuter (pronounced ‘doy-ter’) makes the AC Lite ready for your sweat. It has a mesh back tensioned with a spring steel frame so there is an air pocket between the hiker’s back and the pack. This optimizes air flow and means awesome ventilation. The ventilated pads and contoured padded shoulder straps are designed for maximum comfort and stability for those hikes that last all day. Toss in a built in rain cover, trekking pole loops, mesh pockets plus a spot for a hydration bladder and this 22 L, 33 oz pack is as ready to hike as you are. Just try to keep up.

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