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Deuter Speed Lite 20 Pack
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The Deuter Speed Lite 20 pack weighs just over 1 lb.—less weight means more comfort and energy for adventure racing, climbing, short ski tours or just walking around town.
- Padded back panel and contoured shoulder straps feature breathable air-mesh for air circulation and quick-drying comfort
- Removable hipbelt and sternum strap allow you to strip the pack down for even more weight savings
- Removable, tensioned Delrin® thermoplastic U-frame rod is flexible, supportive and light
- V-shaped pack body allows freedom of movement and properly positions your load between your shoulders
- Spacious main compartment is complemented by a small valuables pocket and a large mesh front pocket that is perfect for stowing a jacket, gloves, climbing skins or wet clothes
- Mesh side pockets hold snacks or water bottles
- Compression straps double as attachment points for skis, ice axes or poles
- Hydration-compatible design features a 3-liter reservoir pocket and drink tube exit port for on-the-go hydration (reservoir sold separately)
- The Deuter Speed Lite 20 pack is made of tough Hexlite 210 ripstop nylon; bottom is reinforced with a second fabric layer
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Deuter Speed Lite 20 Pack Customer Reviews
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviewsPros
- Lightweight (15)
- Comfortable (14)
- Good padding (10)
- Highly adjustable (10)
- Easy to load (9)
Cons
Best Uses
- Day trip (13)
- Hiking (10)
- Cycling (5)
- Backpacking (3)
- Commuting (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (10), Avid adventurer (6)
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Survivalist / minimalist (12), Comfort driven (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (14)
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Pros
- Comfortable
- Easy To Load
- Good padding
- Lightweight
Cons
- Needs more inside pockets
Best Uses
- Day trip
- Hiking
Comments about Deuter Speed Lite 20 Pack:
Highly functional, lightweight pack. Fairly well adjustable, though as others have noted the waist belt is useless. Fits a 2L Camelbak nicely. There are several attachment points for small accessories using small carabiners, etc.
My only critiques are that I'd prefer at least one more zippered or velcro-close pocket on the inside. Smaller items get lost in the big main compartment. And a zippered mesh pouch on the waist belt would have been nice.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Highly Adjustable
- Lightweight
Cons
- None Given The Design
Best Uses
- Day trip
- Hiking
Comments about Deuter Speed Lite 20 Pack:
I was looking for a very light pack for short day trips and to carry extra fly fishing equipment or extra clothes. This pack fits the bill.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Highly Adjustable
Cons
Best Uses
- Commuting
- Day trip
- Hiking
- Office
Comments about Deuter Speed Lite 20 Pack:
I got this for my boyfriend for Christmas. He uses it to take his laptop and stuff to work, mostly. It's a very nice non-bulky shape and smallish-but-not-too-small size. He has become very fond of it and keeps finding new features. Apparently it's very well designed. In fact I'm kind of jealous now. :P I might have to get one.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Comfortable
- Good padding
- Highly Adjustable
- Lightweight
Cons
- Hot
- Semi-poor Loading
Best Uses
- Cycling
- Running
Comments about Deuter Speed Lite 20 Pack:
I bought one of these as a running backpack so I could carry my items while I ran to work. It's able to carry my breakfast/lunch, change of clothes, a light running jacket, and a pair of shoes.
The top pocket is convenient for high importance items like keys.
It also has a hydration pocket but I have never used it.
The straps are nicely padded. I got the fit right after about a week of experimentation while running/biking. There are compression straps on the sides, and there is a waist belt. The belt is just webbing and is pretty minimalist but thats perfect for running.
I use it 3-4 times a week to run or bike to work. It doesnt jostle or hinder me in any way. The back does get hot at times, but I live in TX and I'm naturally warm.
I'd recommend this to anyone who needs a similar product and only needs as much space as I mentioned above
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Easy To Load
- Good padding
- Highly Adjustable
- Large capacity
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Day trip
Comments about Deuter Speed Lite 20 Pack:
I bought this to replace an older pack for everyday use. I already have a Deuter backpack for serious hiking, so was familiar with the brand. After reading the reviews on this pack, I decided to try it for my everyday needs. It is absolutely perfect in every way!!! It's lightweight, attractive, easy to load, comfortable, and has lots of pockets to carry my small camera, wallet, glasses, phone, water, jacket, book, etc. I am petite (5' 1" 105 lbs) and the size is just right. It doesn't bounce around on my back and the tapered bottom puts most of the weight at the top, which is very comfortable and balanced. It almost feels as if I'm not even carrying a backpack---it's that light and well-designed. I can't say enough good things about this pack. Thank you to all the previous reviewers for giving such good information.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort Driven
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Good padding
- Lightweight
- Shape
Cons
Best Uses
- Day trip
Comments about Deuter Speed Lite 20 Pack:
I got this pack before I made a one-week trip to Poland. I wanted something that would easily stow in my suitcase, but once I arrived, would be capable of supporting me through a day of photography and sound recording. My first hike was actually at REI -- up and down the aisles, back and forth, comparing all the small packs. I wanted something that could hold its shape on my back and when set down, but I didn't want one with padding all around. I started looking at traditional day packs, but this one caught my eye. It turned out to be a very good choice. It has good capacity (seems like you can just keep stuffing things into it), the back is just rigid enough, and I ended up really liking the reverse taper design...Being narrower at the bottom, it doesn't interfere with my camera bag. I think hikers in rough country would also find the shape to be practical.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort Driven
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Day trip
- Hiking
Comments about Deuter Speed Lite 20 Pack:
I use this product on hikes that usually last a half day or less. It is an outstanding day pack. There is a clever fast-access opening for, say, a water bottle--but it is just an nth too small to easily accomodate a one-liter wide-mouth water bottle (one can fit one in there, pulling one out is easy, getting one in is a two-handed operation). The waist belt will only fit people of a certain height and torso proportion (took mine off), but other straps and features top-notch. Lovely design.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Good padding
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Deuter Speed Lite 20 Pack:
This backpack was my sole piece of luggage on a crazy adventure through India, Hong Kong, and Tokyo. Absolutely fantastically engineered. Super lightweight, supportive, with sleek German styling. This held an ultralight laptop, DSLR, changes of clothes, and all toiletries for a month-long trip. Monsoon rains, no problem. Extreme heat, no problem. The pack shows no signs of wear after a year of use. Fits my skinny 6' frame great.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Easy To Load
- Good padding
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Day trip
Comments about Deuter Speed Lite 20 Pack:
Love this pack. Fits me perfectly. Love the shape and side compression straps. I hate it when all my gear sits at the bottom of a too big pack. Perfect size for a dayhike. I put a rain jacket, lunch, water, warmth layer, camera, pistol and a few odds and ends and all fit just right without too much left over. super comfortable. I have 3 other daypacks but they all stay home.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Load
- Highly Adjustable
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Backpacking
- Commuting
- Cycling
- Day trip
- Hiking
Comments about Deuter Speed Lite 20 Pack:
I picked this backpack because when I go backpacking for a week in the Rockies, I wanted a super lightweight backpack to bring for day trips. It fit the bill perfectly. Just over 1 lb and it's somewhat "squishable" into odd spaces. I can put a BearVault 500 food canister in the sleeping bag compartment of my Deuter AirContact 55+10, and still wrap this lightweight pack around the bear canister before zipping up the sleeping bag compartment. Very sharp and attractive - looks technical but doesn't shout it like some packs. No velcro - and I don't want the noise of velcro whether I'm in a crowded room, scrounging for something in my tent in the dark, or getting my camera out to take a picture of wildlife. Not a lot of structure or support if you carry heavy items, of course, but you won't find that in any ~1-lb backpack. You can even remove the delrin hoop (for structure) to make it a bit more squishable but this doesn't save more than an ounce. It's made of very durable ripstop material. Put it this way - it wouldn't be very comfortable to carry two 15-lb dumbbells in there, but if I throw them in and strap it on my back it doesn't feel like it's going to rip out somewhere right away, either. I haven't used it for bike commuting, but the back and shoulder strap have a breathable padding about 1/3 inch thick. Again amazing given the weight. This is a tall, narrow-profile pack to give your arms freedom of movement. If you want to haul a laptop, the SpeedLite will easily fit a 13-in laptop sleeve that's 10in x 13.5in, but my older 12in x 13in x 3in Trager Transporter case is a bit too wide to zip the top closed at 12in. Small handy top pocket is 8in x 7in (not very thick) for things like camera, wallet, keys, or maybe a (thin) sandwich. Two side pockets securely carry a couple Nalgenes. There's a thin pouch almost as large as the main compartment that could hold a water bladder against your back, and there's a hole specifically for a hydration tube. There's also a compartment you can access on the back that could fit a (smaller) water bladder. There are several secure attachment points. The zipper pulls are loops with a bit of rigid plastic that keeps the loop always open, so you could easily hook a finger through and any of the pulls even with gloves on. Believe me, they've put a lot of thought into every part of the design. It isn't cheap, but given the weight I can't think of a single negative about this pack. So long as you find the right-sized bladder, I'd pick this over a dedicated hydration pack any day because it's so versatile for any other purpose, though I've never used it with my hydration system yet, so maybe there's some drawbacks I've overlooked there (knowing Deuter, I doubt it). I just throw one or two Nalgenes on for hiking. It's a practical, sharp-looking, no-regrets pack that meets or exceeds all my expectations!
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort Driven
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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