Why We Like The Deuter Freerider SL 28L Backpack

The Deuter Freerider SL 28L Backpack is an exceptional choice for women embarking on backcountry adventures. With its expertly crafted Alpine Back System, this backpack offers superior stability and mobility. Its X-frame aluminum stays, flexible Delrin U-shaped frame, padded shoulder straps, and removable back panel that doubles as a sitting pad ensure comfort and support throughout the journey. The backpack also features the innovative Vari Flex waist belt from Deuter, enhancing mobility on the mountain.

In addition to its outstanding design, the Freerider SL 28L Backpack stands out with its thoughtful features. It boasts a dedicated compartment for safety gear such as probes and shovels, ensuring you are fully equipped for any situation. What sets it apart is an additional compartment designed specifically for wet gear, keeping your other belongings dry and organized. The backpack also provides external attachment loops and compression straps, allowing you to effortlessly carry skis, snowboards, helmets, ice axes, and trekking poles. Furthermore, zippered security and fleece-lined pockets are included for storing smaller electronics and valuables, keeping them safe and easily accessible. The pack is hydration-compatible and equipped to accommodate a 3-liter reservoir or smaller.

Product Details:

• Women's day pack for ski touring and winter adventures: This backpack is specifically designed to meet the needs of women in the backcountry.
• SL model designed to fit women's anatomy: The SL model ensures an optimal fit for women's torsos, providing maximum comfort.
• Nylon ripstop material is lightweight and abrasion-resistant: The backpack's nylon ripstop material is not only durable but also lightweight, making it perfect for outdoor adventures.
• Easy access to main compartment through back panel: The back panel design allows for easy access to the main compartment, making packing and unpacking a breeze.
• Adjustable back panel fits torso sizes between 15in and 19in: The adjustable back panel ensures a customizable fit, accommodating a wide range of torso sizes.
• External attachment straps for ski and snowboard carry: The backpack's external attachment straps make it convenient to carry skis, snowboards, and other equipment.
• Easy-access snow tool pocket for backcountry preparedness: The snow tool pocket provides quick and easy access to essential backcountry equipment for added safety.
• Separate compartment for wet clothes or H2O bladder (not included): The backpack offers a dedicated compartment to keep wet clothes separate and a space for a hydration bladder if desired.

Material: 330D nylon ripstop, 210D nylon ripstop

Volume: 28L (1709cu in)

Support/Suspension: Delrin U-Frame

Shoulder Straps: women-specific fit

Waist Belt: yes

Hydration Compatible: yes

Reservoir Included: no

Access: front panel, back

Pockets: [external] 1 zippered hip fin, 1 zippered goggle, 1 avalanche equipment, [internal] 1 valuables, 1 stretch, 1 zippered mesh

Gear Loops: yes

Ski Carry: diagonal, A-frame

Snowboard Carry: vertical

Helmet Carry: sold separately

Ice Axe Carry: yes

Dimensions: [backpack] 20.5 x 13.4 x 7.1in, [back length] 15 - 19in

Claimed Weight: 2lb 2.6oz

Activity: backcountry skiing, backcountry snowboarding, backcountry snowshoeing

Manufacturer Warranty: 2 years