Deuter ACT Trail backpack

Deuter ACT Trail rucksack - RRP £ong>85

A really good quality, sturdy and well-thought-through rucksack for walking and hiking – even the zip pulls are easy to open. The Deuter ACT Trail offers comfort and breathability with its Aircontact back system and padded straps to lighten even the largest of loads.

A great feature of this rucksack is the ‘less-faff’ two-way zip, which allows access to the bottom of the rucksack without the need for opening the lid and rummaging through everything.

The lid itself houses two pockets – one inside, one outside and has a panel of practical emergency information. A zipped pocket can be found on one side of the waistband for essential snacks, but sadly won’t fit an iPhone or GPS.

There are two further side pockets – one zipped and one mesh that offer different storage solutions. Other features include a bladder compartment, one pole loop and a rain cover.

EXTERNAL

• One main compartment single clip closure
• External access to main compartment
• Zipped lid pocket with key clip
• One ice axe loop/pole loop
• One slip mesh pocket to front
• Two side pockets – one mesh, one zipped
• Bungee drawcord on front panel for a waterproof, fleece or helmet
• Adjustable chest strap
• Padded shoulder straps with gear loops and loop for bladder pipe
• Padded waistband with one rain proof zip pocket
• Padded Aircontact back panel
• Two compression straps each side
• H20 compatible
• Waterproof cover
• Grab handle

INTERNAL

• Elasticated bladder pocket
• Internal zip pocket inside lid

Verdict

Features: 19/20
Design: 18/20
Performance: 18/20
Quality: 18/20
Value: 19/20

Overall: 92/100

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