Deuter 28L Airlite

Airlite 28L merits a Pablo Neruda poem, comparing the pack’s ventilation to the welcome breeze of the Chilean sea. Seriously, the Aircomfort FlexLite suspension system stretches mesh across a light metal frame for an unparalleled ventilation system. Combine this revolutionary tech with reinforced mesh shoulder straps and a mesh waist belt and it's pure poetry for your shoulders. Active Junky testers relied on the Airlite across a myriad of conditions from a four-day bikepacking trip in Utah to daily Denver jaunts with laptop in tow. Compression straps ensure a slosh-free fit, even if you deploy a 2- or 3-liter hydration bladder in the inner pouch. Intuitive pockets include some of the best hip belt pockets we’ve tested along with an expandable outer pocket.  Call it a top pick for do-all adventurers, notably for those prone to perspiration.