{"id":53580,"date":"2023-03-27T11:56:45","date_gmt":"2023-03-27T01:26:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/?p=53580"},"modified":"2025-06-04T02:52:02","modified_gmt":"2025-06-03T17:22:02","slug":"podcast-guide-to-hiking-packs-with-deuter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-guide-to-hiking-packs-with-deuter\/","title":{"rendered":"Ep95 &#8211; Guide to Hiking Packs with Deuter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Listen to the full episode here:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-video-popup-wrapper\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-video-popup-close\"><\/div>\n\t\t<iframe class=\"wp-video-popup-video is-hosted is-landscape is-resizable\" src=\"\" data-wp-video-popup-url=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/L9jsKPXEzwQ?autoplay=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay\">\n\t\t<\/iframe>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<div id=\"buzzsprout-player-12519898\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t <script src=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/1259564\/12519898.js?container_id=buzzsprout-player-12519898&amp;player=small\" type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Built for the kick-butt hikers, hit-the-road bikers, and all-round outdoor explorers!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Deuter travel and hiking bags and packs boast a superior construction from a multi-step design, test, and reassessment process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this episode, Ben and Lauren chat with Manfred from TMO Sports &#8211; Deuter&#8217;s Australian representative for over 25 years &#8211; to unpack the history, commonly asked questions, and essential features of their premium backpack, hiking bag, and rucksack range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/MicrosoftTeams-image-41.jpg\" alt=\"The back of a hiker carrying a purple pack and hiking poles. Ahead of her is an impressive mountainous view. \" class=\"wp-image-53593\" title=\"Ben, Lauren, and Deuter's Mandred unpack the essential features of their premium backpack and rucksack range. \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/MicrosoftTeams-image-41.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/MicrosoftTeams-image-41-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/MicrosoftTeams-image-41-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/MicrosoftTeams-image-41-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Ben, Lauren, Mandred from Deuter unpack the essential features of their premium backpack and rucksack range. Credit: Deuter<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shortcuts:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>00:00 \u2013 Intro<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>00:41 \u2013 Introducing Manfred from TMO Sports<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>01:46 \u2013 Manfred\u2019s Involvement with Deuter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>04:33 \u2013 The History of Deuter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>06:11 \u2013 The Deuter Range<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>07:34 \u2013 Harness Systems: Advantages and Disadvantages<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10:54 \u2013 Travel Packs Vs Hiking Packs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>18:02 \u2013 Daypacks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>19:15 \u2013 Hybrid Packs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>21:20 \u2013 Capacity: How is it Measured?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>25:00 \u2013 Guide to Size Selection<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>27:56 \u2013 Slimline (SL) Sizing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>30:15 \u2013 Recommended Pack Weight<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>31:14 \u2013 Weight Ratings<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>32:48 \u2013 Designing, Testing, and Revising<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>38:58 \u2013 Harness Systems: Adjustability<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>41:47 \u2013 Pack Features: The Essentials<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>44:43 \u2013 The Price of Premium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>49:27 \u2013 New Innovations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>51:02 \u2013 Is a truly waterproof pack possible?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>53:18 \u2013 Is an ultra-light model on the radar?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>54:51 \u2013 Are external frames making a comeback?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>55:30 \u2013 Summary<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mentioned in this Episode:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Deuter Products<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/backpacks#?pagenumber=1&amp;orderBy=0&amp;brands=105\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">All Packs &amp; Bags<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/daypacks#?pagenumber=1&amp;orderBy=0&amp;brands=105\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">All Daypacks<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/snowys.com.au\/daypacks#?pagenumber=1&amp;orderBy=0&amp;brands=105&amp;type=2194\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hiking Daypacks<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/rucksacks#?pagenumber=1&amp;orderBy=0&amp;brands=105\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rucksacks<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=Deuter%20SL%20Backpack\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Slimline (SL) Rucksacks<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=Deuter%20SL%20Backpack\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Slimline (SL) Daypacks<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-2dafbca1-db34-4016-9207-f026b83fc830\">Thanks for listening, tune in again for next week\u2019s episode!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-3fc1e5f8-10be-4b09-998a-70c6506a24fc\">Thanks for tuning in to this week\u2019s episode of the Snowys Camping Show Podcast. 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