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Deuter

AC Lite 24

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Description

The Deuter AC Lite 24 is a 24 litre hiking daypack that keeps a ventilated mesh panel between you and your load, at a pack weight of 930 g. It is made for warm-weather day walks where a sweat-soaked back is the thing that wears you down first.

Who it's for

Day walkers heading out for a full day on track, carrying water, food and layers rather than overnight gear. Deuter rate the AC Lite 24 five out of five for hiking, and the recommended 3-6 kg load suits a summer loop through Springbrook or a Blue Mountains cliff-top walk with lunch and a rain shell on board.

Capacity, and what actually fits

24 litres takes a 2 L bladder in its own sleeve, a rain jacket, a warm layer, lunch, a first aid kit and a head torch, with the lid compartments holding the small things you reach for. The pack measures 57 x 30 x 23 cm. Gear loops and a pole attachment carry folded trekking poles outside.

How it carries

A round profile spring steel frame tensions the back mesh so the pack body arcs away from you, leaving an air gap that lets heat escape on a humid climb. The frame also spreads the load evenly so 5 kg sits steady on your hips. Ergonomic padded hip fins and a 2-way adjustable sternum strap finish the harness, and the shoulder straps carry a glasses stow loop so your sunnies are always in reach.

Fitting it

The AC Lite 24 is one size, built for back lengths of 44-54 cm, which suits walkers around 170-195 cm tall. Load a few kilos, settle the hip fins over your hip bones, then snug the shoulder straps and clip the sternum strap.

Access and organisation

The main compartment loads from the top under a drawcord and lid. The lid has a pocket outside and another inside, a dedicated phone pocket sits on the side where you can reach it, and two mesh side pockets take bottles. A key clip keeps the car key from wandering.

  • Top-loader with drawcord and lid closure
  • External and internal lid compartments
  • Side smartphone pocket and two mesh side pockets
  • Hydration compatible, up to 2 L
  • Removable rain cover included
  • Pole attachment, attachment loops, glasses stow, key clip, SOS label

Weight

930 g for 24 litres with a full suspended mesh back. That is light for a ventilated pack, which is the whole point of the AC Lite line: Aircomfort airflow without the heavier build of Deuter's Futura range.

Looking after it

The body combines 600D recycled polyester and 210D recycled polyamide, with a DWR finish made without intentionally added PFAS, and the pack is bluepass and Green Button certified. Deuter back it with a 2-year warranty.

Specifications
  • Capacity
    24 L
  • Dimensions
    57 x 30 x 23 cm
  • Material
    600D recycled polyester (600D PES REC BS) and 210D recycled polyamide (210D PA RECYCLED)
  • Weight
    930 g
  • Hydration Capacity
    2 L
  • Size Range
    One size (back length 44-54 cm, body height 170-195 cm)
  • Compartments
    Main compartment, external and internal lid compartments, side smartphone pocket, two mesh side pockets, hydration sleeve
  • Harness System
    Aircomfort back system; ergonomic padded hip fins; 2-way adjustable sternum strap

Sizing Guide

Additional Information
  • Aircomfort ventilated mesh back on a round profile spring steel frame
  • 24 L, 57 x 30 x 23 cm, 930 g
  • Back length 44-54 cm; recommended load 3-6 kg
  • Hydration compatible up to 2 L
  • Removable rain cover included
  • 600D recycled polyester and 210D recycled polyamide; DWR without intentionally added PFAS
  • bluepass and Green Button certified
  • Mesh helmet holder sold separately

FAQ's

How much does the Deuter AC Lite 24 weigh?
The Deuter AC Lite 24 weighs 930 g empty. That includes the spring steel frame and the suspended Aircomfort mesh back, so you get a ventilated daypack without the weight of a heavier framed pack.

What back length does the Deuter AC Lite 24 fit?
The Deuter AC Lite 24 is one size, made for back lengths of 44-54 cm, which suits walkers roughly 170-195 cm tall.

Does the Deuter AC Lite 24 take a hydration bladder?
Yes. The Deuter AC Lite 24 has a drinking system compartment that takes a bladder of up to 2 L, and two mesh side pockets hold bottles if you prefer them.

Does the Deuter AC Lite 24 come with a rain cover?
Yes. The Deuter AC Lite 24 comes with a removable rain cover, and the fabric carries a DWR finish made without intentionally added PFAS, so a passing afternoon storm is easy to handle.

Is the Deuter AC Lite 24 good for hot, humid walks?
Yes, that is what the Deuter AC Lite 24 is built for. Its Aircomfort back holds a mesh panel away from your body on a spring steel frame, leaving an air gap so heat escapes on a steamy hinterland climb.

How much weight should I carry in the Deuter AC Lite 24?
Deuter recommend a load of 3-6 kg for the AC Lite 24. That covers a full day of water, food, a rain shell, a warm layer and a first aid kit across its 24 litres.

Can I carry trekking poles on the Deuter AC Lite 24?
Yes. The Deuter AC Lite 24 has a pole attachment and gear loops for strapping folded trekking poles to the outside, plus a glasses stow loop on the shoulder strap.