Deuter Guide Lite 30+ Alpine Climbing Backpack

About the Deuter Guide Lite 30+

Simple and streamlined with functionality to boot, the Guide Lite 30+ rucksack from Deuter has all the necessary components for ultimate alpine climbing and ski touring.

As a true alpinist pack, the Guide Lite 30+ features the Lite back system, the Delrin U-frame provides both stability and flex for the approach to the serac. For climbers, it’s vital for packs to fit close to the body for stability, through stripping unnecessary padding in favour of ventilated AirMesh, the Guide contours to your spine whilst still providing breathability.

The straps also have a contoured “S” shape; a rounded construction that conforms around sensitive areas and hand hugs the pack to the user. The hip belt can easily be detached and have extra pockets, loops and ice clipper slot for extra functionality. The load adjustment shoulder straps allows the user to cinch the load forward for weight to be distributed parallel to the spinal cord for vertical load bearing comfort, allowing for easy weight transfer on approaches with medium loads.

As a true mountaineering pack, the Guide Lite has a range of climbing specific features, ice axes and ski/hiking poles can be attached to the backpack whilst fixing loops provide a place to attach extra climbing gear. There is also straps to hold ropes and a stowable cover can be used as a rain cover or hold your helmet.

Handy side compression straps keeps your gear secure when traversing but can also be used to hold your skis or other gear. A stretch inner wet storage compartment is ideal for storing damp clothing and the pack is compatible with hydration systems up to 3 litres so you can keep yourself hydrated during your expeditions, climbs etc. The lid of the rucksack is detachable and the pack can be increased by a further 6 litres of volume so you won’t need to leave anything behind for your trip.

The Guide range from Deuter is specifically designed for mountaineering, consequently, they have a streamlined, funnel design with flattened straps to minimise snagging whilst on a rock face. Constructed entirely from tightly woven material for high abrasion/water resistance, the pack can stand up to the worst of mountain environments.