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No matter if you are looking for a 70-liter backpack for your next trip around the world, or a daypack for a quick city trip – deuter has all your outdoor needs covered. deuter may very well be THE backpack brand within the German-speaking community. deuter´s product range doesn´t only include tailor-made backpacks for any occasion and sportive activity. Rather, it has come to reach far beyond this point.
Deuter – More than just backpacks
Sleeping bags, sports and travel bags, hip bags, transport and rain covers, first-aid kits, kid carriers, wash bags, gaiters, and drink systems make the product range complete. The width of the product range reflects how deuter once got started. After all, deuter began as mechanical sailcloth and linen weaving mill in 1898 in Augsburg-Oberhausen. The first breakthrough came with the manufacturing of bags for post offices. Saddlebags and military backpacks followed and helped the company to reach new heights. Further business segments were considered like, for example, tents. In 1919, deuter´s first giant tent found its way to Munich´s iconic Oktoberfest.
The foundation of a mountaineering icon
In the early 1930s, deuter began to specialize in mountaineering. deuter equipped expeditions to the Pamir mountain range and Nanga Parbat and the gear indeed withstood even the toughest conditions. Mountaineer legends like Anderl Heckmaier (Eiger north face) and Hermann Buhl (first solo ascent of Nanga Parbat) experienced their biggest success with deuter backpacks and tents. Around this time, deuter started to cooperate with top-notch alpinists. Until today, it is exactly that kind of cooperation that embodies a cornerstone of the brand´s leadership position. Also, deuter´s legendary Tauern-backpack was invented around this time.
A further milestone came in 1984 when the patented Air Comfort system was introduced. Further innovations like Air Contact (effective load transfer due to weight lying close to the body) and Shield (protector backpacks) assured deuter´s top position in the backpack market. deuter’s backpacks are constantly being further developed and thus are able to adapt to the customers´ ever-changing demands in terms of outdoor sports.
Backpacks for any occasion
This way, an extensive product range has emerged, centered around the entire spectrum of sports and leisure activities. Parts of this extensive range are daypacks, climbing backpacks, travel backpacks, school backpacks, kindergarten backpacks, trekking backpacks, hiking backpacks, and bike backpacks.
The Speed Lite Series
For all ambitious hikers who want to be light and fast on their mountain tours. Due to its design, the use of particularly light material, the features reduced to the essentials, and the deuter LITE carrying system, the Speed Lite 21 weighs in at a feather-light 430 g. So you use less energy when carrying and have more of it for the distance. In addition, this series is manufactured in a particularly sustainable and resource-saving manner. The yarn of the main material consists of 100% recycled industrial waste and is certified according to recognized standards.
The Freescape Series
An all-rounder for ambitious ski mountaineers, the Freescape Pro is designed for technically demanding multi-day tours. The well-ventilated, secure fit offers a high level of carrying comfort, while the fold-out back opening provides quick access to equipment. Skis, snowboard or crampons can remain attached to the outside thanks to the variable fastening straps. The separate safety compartment for probe and shovel is immediately accessible in an emergency. In addition, the durable, PFC-free backpack is made from 100% recycled material, and the main material is also bluesign certified.
The Alproof Series
Thanks to the Alpride E2 avalanche airbag and the latest supercapacitor technology, the Alproof enables fast, powerful and reliable deployment even at low temperatures. Easy handling, multiple releases and a quickly accessible safety compartment meet high carrying comfort and a close fit for controlled action in technical terrain. A leg loop prevents slipping in case of burial, helmet bag, gear loops and fastening straps also allow the TÜV-certified avalanche airbag rucksack to be used in high alpine conditions.
The Aircontact Series
There’s room for absolutely everything in here. The spacious deuter Aircontact is a heavy-duty tool offering outstanding weight transfer and smart construction.
The load hauling packs are perfect for long, equipment intense treks – whether you plan to bring your tent, stove, or your camera equipment to the Australian outback or to remote paths in Iceland. The new stepless adjustable VariFit-Slide back system ensures the perfect fit for any back length.
Ladies First – women´s backpacks
For a distinct backpack specialist like deuter, it goes without saying that all lines also feature specific women´s equipment. No matter whether biking or trekking, a special sign on the backpack signals to everybody: I am a women´s item. A new sustainable label with a bluesign® certified wristband will replace the flower for the fit of women’s backpacks and sleeping bags in the future. This makes it clear at first glance that it is a women’s model, an SL model. SL stands for Slim Line, which means narrower cut. The new label visualizes the fit specifically for women and provides information on the back about the special features of the SL fit – both for backpacks and sleeping bags: a shorter back, narrower shoulder straps, and tapered hip fins for the backpacks; shorter lengths, narrower cut and more insulation for the sleeping bags.
Just for that, since 2005 there has been a special development team at deuter, the members of which are women only. The motto is: for women, by women – a worldwide success! Co-founder and, at the same time the most famous member of deuter´s women´s team is Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner, one of the most renowned female mountaineers in the world, who has climbed all fourteen 8.000-meter peaks.
An advisory blog about deuter´s product range underlines the exceptional demands of the company. deuter wants to ensure that the high-quality products are being used accordingly. The brand´s goal is a maximum level of customer satisfaction. Questions such as “How do I pack my backpack the right way?”, or issues concerning the “repair service” are tackled here. Additionally, you can also get some information on the environmental standards of the company´s production and the work conditions in their factory in Vietnam.
Deuter focuses on sustainability
Social responsibility and environmental protection are deeply embedded in the deuter company ethos. It’s part of who we are and guides our daily efforts. deuter has been a bluesign® system partner since 2008. In addition, deuter has been a member of the Alliance for Sustainable Textiles since 2015.
Fair Wear Foundation
– long-standing partnership with just two suppliers
– FWF Leader Status since 2013
– FWF Best Practice award 2015
FWF (Fair Wear Foundation) supports deuter’s commitment to improved working conditions and social standards throughout the supply chain and regularly monitors the progress.
When optimizing manufacturing processes, deuter relies on the bluesign® standard, the world’s strictest environmental standard for textile products.
As of 2020, all deuter products are PFC-free. In order to ensure the water and dirt-repellent properties, deuter now uses a DWR (Durable Water Repellency) which is harmless to health and environmentally friendly. This special surface treatment causes water to drip off the outside of the textiles and the product remains dry.
To ensure species-appropriate husbandry and animal welfare in the supply chain, deuter has been using only certified down and feathers since June 2015.
deuter Promise – “The world is round and is a fascinating cycle everything is connected with everything. That’s why we want to be honest. We don’t want to sell you a few token measures as a green conscience. Our vision is bigger. We call it “Together for 360° Responsibility.” It stands for our holistic and integrated path to sustainable business. It may not be the easiest path. And it’s certainly not the shortest. But we are certain it will be sustainable. To this end, we have set ourselves binding targets. We are continuously driving these forward across all business areas. In doing so, we take all relevant issues into account: Environmental protection and climate, animal welfare, society and social justice – and of course you as a customer.”
deuter has deserved our WIR DENKEN UM label. It honors particularly sustainable working companies. If you want to know more about the criteria of the label, get more information in our Blogpost.