Deuter Futura Pro 42 EL is your go-to medium-sized backpack tailored for multi-day hikes along well-established trails where you'll be staying in shelters and huts. These types of trips typically mean you can leave the tent and heavy food supplies at home, making this backpack a suitable choice even for longer adventures. Its Aircomfort back system ensures excellent ventilation, helping to prevent overheating and fatigue—super crucial for trekking in warm and hot climates.

Features

• The Deuter EL is crafted with an extended back, making it perfect for individuals standing between 185 and 200 cm tall.
• The Deuter Aircomfort incorporates a flexible spring steel frame that’s incredibly durable, ensuring even tension across the mesh back and creating airflow between the pack and your back; this significantly lowers the risk of overheating, lightening the load on your body to boost endurance.
• The spring structure of the steel frame ensures effective weight distribution to your hips.
• The VariFlex ECL hip wings move in sync with your body, providing a cozy and precise fit.
• Enjoy a convenient Pull-Forward tightening system on the waistbelt with automatic side compression.
• The ergonomic, adjustable Active Fit shoulder straps adapt in width and angle across your shoulders.
• Stabilizing straps on the shoulder straps ensure a secure fit.
• Adjustable chest strap for better pack stability.
• Extra access to the main compartment from the bottom makes finding your gear much easier.
• Two pockets on the hip belt.
• Two elastic side pockets.
• An external elastic pocket on the front.
• A secure pocket for valuables.
• Compatible with hydration systems.
• Includes a removable rain cover.
• Loops for attaching trekking poles or an ice axe.
• Loops for a helmet holder (sold separately).
• Made from lightweight yet durable 210D PA recycled fabric created from post-consumer materials and hard-wearing 600D PES polyester fabric.

Specifications

• Weight — 1700 g
• Volume — 42 l
• Dimensions — 67 x 32 x 24 cm
• Material — 210D PA RECYCLED/ 600D PES
• Not suitable for carry-on luggage
• Rain cover — included
• Ventilation — included
• Intended use — trekking, tourism
• Model — unisex

Technology

• Aircontact Pro System is a suspension system designed for very heavy loads: its stable V-shaped frame connects directly to the hip belt wings for effective weight distribution. Meanwhile, it allows full freedom of movement thanks to the flexible straps and movable hip belt wings.
• ActiveFit refers to the contoured shoulder straps which adjust to fit your shoulder and chest width. Their ergonomic S-shape contours closely follow your body, preventing potential chafing and discomfort, while a lightweight foam lining provides excellent ventilation.