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Yes I used a Deuter 36 for two caminos (French and Portuguese coastal) and loved it!Anyone have the Dueter Trial Pro 34L? Thoughts please. I'm an Osprey person, but really like this bag and wondering what others think? I know it's not the lightest of packs but looking for pros and cons please.
I have a Dueter 38L which I’ve used on three Caminos. Dueter fits my body (typical female) better than any other pack I’ve used. The frame sits nicely against my back, great access to pockets. Unless you carry a camelback, it’s tricky to pull a water bottle out of the side pocket if you’re alone. But by far the best pack for me.Anyone have the Dueter Trial Pro 34L? Thoughts please. I'm an Osprey person, but really like this bag and wondering what others think? I know it's not the lightest of packs but looking for pros and cons please.
I’ve already packed (I leave in 149 days!
Bless you! I am in Miami and the nearest REI is over 90 minutes north on a good day. Inventory post COVID seems to be running low everywhere.I live in a somewhat rural area so going somewhere to get fitted for packs, and subsequently try them out, wasn’t really an option. So, we measured at home and I ordered (and later returned) 7 other packs…(I know!!)
I have walked seven Caminos with my Deuter Futura SL 40L. I began my first camino with an osprey, but I wasn't able to get comfortable with it on my shoulders. I felt like the shoulder straps were a little strange. I often felt really weighed down by my bag, specifically on my shoulders. I attempted to adjust the load lifters which were constantly slipping to no avail. I purchased the Deuter by the time I reached Pamplona and fell in love with this bag. It never felt heavy and I found that I wasn't even taking it off during coffee breaks. It weighed more than the other packs which is why I shied away from a Deuter at first, but when I put it on with all my gear it fit like a glove. I didn't notice the extra weight as it truly did carry itself. I recently purchased my fourth bag of the same version when living in Santiago and hadn't brought a backpack with me...can you imagine?!!. I will add that they recently revised the Futura Pro SL (all black) included some clever little tweaks, but unfortunately this included a thiner shoulder strap, which I'm guessing was to cut weight. This was a mistake. I found it cut into my shoulders. Luckily, I still have my older Futura and we are bound for the 3rd Camino Frances in 11 days. I think if the Deuter fits well on you with the weight you plan to carry then you found a great pack. Maybe you can buy it and take it on as few hikes to see how it feels and if it isn't for you, then return it. There's a big difference in a store experience and a few hours on a trail. Best of luck..Anyone have the Dueter Trial Pro 34L? Thoughts please. I'm an Osprey person, but really like this bag and wondering what others think? I know it's not the lightest of packs but looking for pros and cons please.
I have the Dueter 34L which I used on my last Camino and will use it again in May for my 2nd Camino. I love everything about it - air flow, hip pockets etc, but mostly the comfort. I have a fairly long torso and it's perfect for me. I tried various brands before buying, but as most people have said, find the one that's comfortable. Buen CaminoAnyone have the Dueter Trial Pro 34L? Thoughts please. I'm an Osprey person, but really like this bag and wondering what others think? I know it's not the lightest of packs but looking for pros and cons please.
Especially it's important to have the load balanced...not to say anything about the wonderful cidre bottles out in the woods on the Norte on the day we walked into Deba, which I told my sweetie I'd carry if we got one, but we shoved it into my pack and it was on one side. The unbalanced load was uncomfortable. (The cidre was good, though!)Did you know you could have a fitting for your backpack?
I went to our outdoor store in Canada M.E.C..
You want a selection of brands sizes and types to try.
I went with a backpack in mind yet went with another that felt more comfortable.
If you haven't hiked with a backpack before an experienced fitter can help you explain the proper way to wear/ fit and pack .
The way you distribute the items also helps with the comfort.
Buen Camino
Lesson learned. If you’re going to buy cider be sure to buy 2 bottles to balance the load.Especially it's important to have the load balanced...not to say anything about the wonderful cidre bottles out in the woods on the Norte on the day we walked into Deba, which I told my sweetie I'd carry if we got one, but we shoved it into my pack and it was on one side. The unbalanced load was uncomfortable. (The cidre was good, though!)
I really like my Deuter ACT LITE 35+10, weighing 1580gr.
It has worked well on 4 Caminos and ready for #5. This past year, tried on a variety to see if I liked any of them better, but no, they all felt weird. My daughter didn't like it at all and got a Jade. It is all about the body type.
Yes, I have the same. I've chosen this one after a fitting in the Outdoors store. I am 1.65 m and the bag is specially for smaller backs.Anyone have the Dueter Trial Pro 34L? Thoughts please. I'm an Osprey person, but really like this bag and wondering what others think? I know it's not the lightest of packs but looking for pros and cons please.
This is the pack that I use and it’s awesome. I trained in 2020 with 14.5 lbs and yes the empty pack is a bit heavy at 3.9 lbs. But… it comes with a built in rain fly, is compatible with a bladder and is super comfortable. I’m heading out in June for the Camino Frances and will be on the trail for 7 weeks and am using this pack. I’m training with it now same amount of weight and no issues. I’m 63 height weight proportional and in average shape.Anyone have the Dueter Trial Pro 34L? Thoughts please. I'm an Osprey person, but really like this bag and wondering what others think? I know it's not the lightest of packs but looking for pros and cons please.
To summarise - don't take a blind bit of notice of what anyone tells you. Go to an expensive outdoors/hiking store, even more then one store, and keep trying on backpacks and choose the one that feels best. Then buy it before you change your mind.
The main reason they are more expensive is they provide customer service, usually good customer service. This would include fitting, asking the right questions and giving informed advice. This costs money. If you know exactly what you want, fine, you can even buy online but for an expensive one-off item it’s worth paying a bit more to get it right IMO.With expensive I presume you mean specialised shops ? Yes, often these shops sell the more expensive brands but not always. Sometimes good deals can be done with lesser known brands.
Most of the French and Spanish pilgrims I met mostly wore Quechua packs ( housebrand from Decathlon ).
I had a Dueter. I like the pockets, the belt and straps, and how it’s set up, However, it doesn’t fit my short torso as well as my Osprey. Last fall I went with Osprey. It’s not 100% ok. But I think fit is matters most for the Camino.Anyone have the Dueter Trial Pro 34L? Thoughts please. I'm an Osprey person, but really like this bag and wondering what others think? I know it's not the lightest of packs but looking for pros and cons please.
Would love to hear how you like the Deuter Speed Lite 28L SL. I am seriously considering it for my upcoming CaminoI have used various Osprey women’s backpacks: have the ultralight now discontinued Lumina 45 L, which is truly light (1 lb 12 oz) and looks like a glorified plastic trash bag, never full, it needs to be cinched very tightly or it swings as you walk and I find it requires constant strap re-adjustments while walking. My favorite is the Kyte 35 L weighing a little over 3 lbs and though most comfortable,yet lately due to severe arthritis, this has proved too heavy for me.
Just got a Deuter Speed Lite 28 L SL weighing 840 g. It will make its maiden voyage in about 5.5 weeks.. If anyone is interested, I am happy to report back post Camino.
What matters most is that your pack fits You well and that You are happy with it. I like the convenience of a pack that will fit a water bladder (the Osprey brand is excellent) and getting a rain cover for it if you are walking anywhere in Galicia.
Would love to hear how you like the Deuter Speed Lite 28L SL. I am seriously considering it for my upcoming Camino
I used this pack this past April from Valenca to Santiago on the Variante Espiritual. The short answer is, “I loved it!” It is light and fit me perfectly. The hip belts have no padding, I was easily able to reach the storage compartment on the right. The shoulder straps have very little padding, the mesh vest like shoulder straps were very handy, the zippered one on the left will hold an iPhone 13 Pro but not the larger sized Pro Max. As Rita says above, the pack has to fit you and your needs. This one was great for me and fit everything I carried including a light duffel bag to pack the presents bought in Santiago. I used the 1.5 L Osprey water bladder and an Osprey rain cover!Would love to hear how you like the Deuter Speed Lite 28L SL. I am seriously considering it for my upcoming Camino
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