Designed specifically for women, the lightweight top-loading Deuter Futura 30SL (€80) is an ideal backpack for extended day hikes, multi-day mountain trips or a weekend away if you’re good at packing light. With shorter, narrower shoulder straps and a more padded, conical shaped waist belt, it offers a much more comfortable fit for women.
One of its best features is the Air Comfort System which creates space between your back and the pack to decrease uncomfortable sweating. But there are plenty of other nice touches like the wet clothes compartment, the inner pocket for valuables, and the pockets on the waist belt (ideal for snacks, sun cream and other items you like to have at hand).
It also comes with lots more pockets and an ice tool and trekking pole attachment loops, top lid attachment rings and is compatible with hydration bladders with its water reservoir pocket and drink tube exit port.
Available from the Great Outdoors, Dublin 2; 53 Degrees North, Carrickmines and Blanchardstown; Snow+Rock, Dundrum.
