Superb backpacks
I've owned two backpacks from Deuter now, the first one (the Futura 32) lasted me 15 years with daily use and a lot of battering. It saw deserts, mountains and storms, not to mention the abuse of the daily commute on my bike in all weathers and I'm staggered it lasted so long, (I once had a serious bike accident and it may well have saved my back!) It wasn't cheap, but you get what you pay for and given that it lasted 15 years (and I have friends who replace their backpacks every year), its years of use make it a total bargain, (basically £5 a year!) When I finally came to replace it, I tried all sorts of new backpacks, but in the end, I shipped in the exact same replacement, the latest Futura 30 and I'm just as happy as ever before. The mesh system air-comfort on the back is very comfy and fits perfectly, it also stops anything in the pack digging into my back. I carry a lot of weight in it, so I need a decent system and it works perfectly. I've found it far more durable than backpacks my mates have. My final commendation is in the Fairwear certification. It means a lot to me that my kit is ethical and Deuter seems to go the extra mile. Every company these days has an elaborate CSR document and some bold claims about how they insist on the highest standards in their factories, but unless those claims are independently verified I'm always sceptical. That's why I only buy kit that's been given the Fair Wear Foundation seal of approval, and Deuter has had that for years. Kudos to Deuter. Keep up the solid kit.