Deuter ACT Lite 40+10 Review
May 11, 2013
90 The Good
- True ‘One Size Fits All’ adjustability
- Very comfortable back panel padding
- Burly frame stays
- Good value
The Bad
- Woven mesh fabrics on exterior pockets are fragile
- Lid is not removable
Though Deuter’s ACT Lite packs are somewhat conservative in their feature set, they combine a highly adjustable harness with intelligently tweaked classic functionality to create versatile trekking bags. The 40+10 can accommodate heavy loads with ease and was among the most comfortable packs in our tests.
Comfort/Adjustability
Terrific padding, a generous hipbelt and amazing adjustability all contributed to best-in-class comfort rating.
Stability
Robust x-style aluminum frame and well-designed suspension combine to provide huge carry-capacity while maintaining excellent mobility.
Capacity
50-liter internal volume put this bag near the top of the category, but its exterior carry-capacity was minimal. With some strap-additions and a little light rigging, this ACT Lite pack could support true multi-day loads.
Organization/Access
Access to the main compartment is standard for a pack this size, and while we appreciated the available organization, some users wished for a second hipbelt pocket.
Features
While most of its features were well appointed, the ACT Lite’s attached lid and fiddly cordlock at the expansion collar were minor annoyances. Lightweight stretch-mesh on the exterior was somewhat fragile, though not catastrophically so.
Value
Excellent performance for the price, and a good value for almost any user.
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