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Gear Details: Backpacks

ACT Trail 32

Manufacturer: Deuter USA

SKU: 34427

Product Details:
Product Year2009
For Women:
Frame Type:internal
Load Type:top-loading
Fixed Capacity (cubic inches):1950
Expandable Capacity (min): cu. in.
Expandable Capacity (max): cu. in.
Sizes Available:1
Smallest Size (Torso Length):17
Largest Size (Torso Length):20
Features:Hydration sleeve (no bladder included), Shove-it (or shovel) pocket, Spindrift collar, Water bottle holsters
Weight (lbs, oz): 3
Price:$129
Deuter's new technical daypack offers all the features you can think of - outside stuff-it pocket, trekking pole loops, ice axe loop, compression straps, side pockets, and more.

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The bag is easy to get into because of the u shaped front zipper but the thing I like best is the way the harness ventilates even while keeping the load close. The shoulder straps, hip belt and back panel all work together to reduce that "too hot and sweaty" feeling where most other packs fail.
Posted by Cool Dude, Jun 18, 2009 Star Star Star Star Star

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Q.} Do I have to get my girlfriend a women's-specific backpack if her torso size fits a men's one? Do the shoulder strap position and waist belt flare really matter and do you wear a women’s-specific backpack?
Submitted by: Miguel - Detroit, MI
A.} No, Miguel, you don’t necessarily have to get your girlfriend a women’s specific pack. I often wear men’s or unisex packs with great success. And I know small men who have had luck with women’s packs. Forget about the gender labels and look at the pack itself, and the way it works with your girlfriend’s body shape.

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