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Built for the kick-butt hikers, hit-the-road bikers, and all-round outdoor explorers,
Deuter travel and hiking packs boast a superior construction from a multi-step design, test, and reassessment process.
In this episode, Ben and Lauren chat with Manfred from TMO Sports – Deuter’s Australian representative for over 25 years – to unpack the history, commonly asked questions, and essential features of their premium backpack and rucksack range.
Ben, Lauren, Mandred from Deuter unpack the essential features of their premium backpack and rucksack range. Credit: Deuter
Shortcuts:
00:00 – Intro
00:41 – Introducing Manfred from TMO Sports
01:46 – Manfred’s Involvement with Deuter
04:33 – The History of Deuter
06:11 – The Deuter Range
07:34 – Harness Systems: Advantages and Disadvantages
10:54 – Travel Packs Vs Hiking Packs
18:02 – Daypacks
19:15 – Hybrid Packs
21:20 – Capacity: How is it Measured?
25:00 – Guide to Size Selection
27:56 – Slimline (SL) Sizing
30:15 – Recommended Pack Weight
31:14 – Weight Ratings
32:48 – Designing, Testing, and Revising
38:58 – Harness Systems: Adjustability
41:47 – Pack Features: The Essentials
44:43 – The Price of Premium
49:27 – New Innovations
51:02 – Is a truly waterproof pack possible?
53:18 – Is an ultra-light model on the radar?
54:51 – Are external frames making a comeback?
55:30 – Summary
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