Deuter: ACT Zero 60+10 Backpack

8 Reviews

Our Price: $168.95

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Description

Deuter: ACT Zero 60+10 Backpack - Altrec.com Product Description:

Voted Top Ultralight Pack- Backpacker Magazine's Gear of the Year Awards 2009
The Aircontact Zero series was built with lighter and faster in mind! These packs will allow the experienced backpacker/mountaineer to carry all the necessities without the added pack weight.

Air contact Back System
Hollow-Core Aluminum Stays
Front Stuff-it Pocket
Vari-Quick Harness System
Compression Straps
Ice Axe Loops
Top Lid Pocket
Hydration Compatible
Interior Valuables Pocket
D-ring Attachment Point
Microrip / Ripstop Nylon
4,250 cu. in.
3lbs. 1 oz.

Customer Reviews (8)

Deuter: ACT Zero 60+10 Backpack - 8 Reviews

Nerrek - 2009-05-31
Lightweight pack with extra room I bought this pack for lightweight backpacking. I think if I were an ultra-lighter, it would be great with even 3 weeks of food. As it is, the pack is very roomy. I've loaded it with 53 pounds of gear. With that amount of weight the shoulder straps and hipbelt aren't quite substantial enough for me, but the manufacturer lists the top weight at 45 pounds. I've found that it does carry 45 pounds very well. I should mention that I never carry more than 42 pounds on trips so it works wonderfully for me. PROS: Lightweight. Very water resistant, even without a liner or cover. Roomy (decievingly roomy). Completely adjustable (except for shoulder width... manufacturer makes a women specific harness with narrower shoulder harness for about $20). Lots of lash points. CONS: Hipbelt that's flush with bottom of pack makes it tricky to get a good fit with a cover. Smaller length torsos will have to bend the stabilizer at the top of pack to keep it form impeeding your ability to look straight forward, which makes it harder to fit bear canisters above 8 inches in diameter. Sternum strap buckle doesn't have a built-in whistle like some other packs. Bottom of pack doesn't have drain holes. Pack shape tapers inward toward the top which makes the opening smaller. I've found that most bear canisters have to be arranged standing up instead of on their side, which isn't too bad, just a little inconvenient. Overall a nice pack, especially at this price.

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gil yaari - 2007-07-14
Excellent Backpack I bought this backpack for a trip in the Dead Sea, Israel. Great Buy!!! comfortable, durable and strong. i recomend this bag to anyone who likes trecking and is looking for a good backpack to go with him!

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2009-10-10
just right Loaded this pack up for 6 days just recently in the high Sierras with the weather changing from warm and sunny to snow flurries then temps close to 10f. The pack's design enabled me to load the main compartment with all gear including bear canister, stove, cooking kit, and have layers available in the outer vented pocket for easy access, or stuff them back in the main compartment. The Aircontact system works to minimize sweating and speed drying so as the weather turned from warm to cold, I never stayed wet so never got cold. Despite the extremely low weight, both the shoulder and hip pads are very comfortable even when climbing and descending thousands of vertical a day. The pack is laterally stable especially when cinched in tight to the back for river crossings. After 6 rough days, the pack still looks virtually brand new.

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