Reviewing the Deuter Freeride 28L SL for the last few weeks has been nothing short of an absolute pleasure. It is clear the designers behind this pack created really thoughtful features that skiers and riders would want and need for…
The Deuter UP Sidney can handle many, if not all, challenges thrown at it when it comes to being a commuter backpack. I put it to the test doing just that, commuting! It has been with me everywhere. From the…
There’s a lot of gear out there that’s pretty good at a bunch of things, but really not awesome at any of them in particular. The leatherman tool approach; it’ll do, but given the option, I’d grab a dedicated singular…
The Deuter Freerider Pro is a thoughtfully designed purpose-built backcountry ski/board pack. Featuring back panel access, and dedicated compartments for avalanche gear and skins, Deuter has again lived up to its reputation as a premier pack maker. Winter has long…
The Deuter Trail Pro 36 is a pack for long day hikes where comfort and additional space for gear are necessary. It also performs exceptionally well for short multi days trips, mostly in the realm of summer mountaineering or backpacking…
If you’ve seen my gear closet you know I have *a few* backpacks…and by a few I mean enough to start a small retail store. I have tried several different brands – Northface, Osprey, Gregory, Columbia, and now Deuter. One…
In 2011, my partner Kevin and I climbed Denali in Alaska via the West Buttress. It was our second 6000m peak together. We carried over 120lbs of gear each up the hill from basecamp on sleds and packs. Carefully planned…
The Deuter Trail 28 SL accompanied my partner and I on my climb of Skywalker Couloir, a snow climb in the Indian Peaks Wilderness of Colorado. We hiked through several miles through backcountry forests, crossed raging streams, and ultimately climbed…