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Deuter

AC Lite 30

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Description

The Deuter AC Lite 30 is a roomy day pack with a mesh back that keeps air moving between you and the load. Under a kilo, with space for a full day's kit plus the extra layers a shoulder-season walk calls for.

Who it's for

Day hikers who carry the lot: plenty of water, a warm layer, a shell, lunch and a camera. Deuter rate it five out of five for hiking, and the 3-6 kg recommended load covers a big day out, whether that is the Lamington Border Track in summer humidity, the Grand Canyon track in the Blue Mountains or a cool autumn climb of Mount Feathertop.

Capacity, and what actually fits

30 litres swallows a 3 L hydration bladder in its own compartment, a rain jacket and a puffy, lunch, a first aid kit and a head torch, with room left for a camera or a beanie and gloves. Mesh side pockets take bottles, and the pack measures 59 x 32 x 25 cm.

How it carries

A round-profile spring steel frame tensions the Aircomfort mesh so the pack body sits clear of your back and the breeze gets through. The frame spreads the load evenly, ergonomic padded hip fins take weight onto your hips, and a 2-way adjustable sternum strap steadies the harness on the climb.

Fitting it

The AC Lite 30 is one size for back lengths of 44-54 cm, which Deuter match to walkers around 170-195 cm tall. Inside that range, it fits. Shorter backs should look at the women's SL models, such as the AC Lite 15 SL.

Access and organisation

The main compartment is a top-loader with a drawcord under a lid. The lid has an outside pocket for snacks and sunscreen and an inside pocket for keys on their clip. A side smartphone pocket keeps your phone handy without taking the pack off, and a glasses stow loop sits on the shoulder strap.

  • Top-loader with drawcord and lid
  • External and internal lid pockets, key clip
  • Side smartphone pocket and mesh side pockets
  • Hydration compatible, up to 3 L
  • Pole attachment and attachment loops
  • Removable rain cover included

Weight

980 g for 30 litres with a framed, ventilated back. That is a light pack for this much space and this much airflow, and it keeps a 5 kg day load riding steady and your shirt drier on a hot ascent.

Looking after it

The body is 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.

Specifications
  • Capacity
    30 L
  • Dimensions
    59 x 32 x 25 cm
  • Material
    600D recycled polyester (600D PES REC BS); 210D recycled polyamide (210D PA RECYCLED)
  • Weight
    980 g
  • Hydration Capacity
    3 L
  • Size Range
    One size (back length 44-54 cm, body height 170-195 cm)
  • Compartments
    Main compartment, external lid pocket, internal lid pocket, side smartphone pocket, mesh side pockets, hydration compartment
  • Harness System
    Aircomfort back system; ergonomic padded hip fins; 2-way adjustable sternum strap

Sizing Guide

Additional Information
  • Aircomfort ventilated mesh back on a spring steel frame
  • 30 L, 59 x 32 x 25 cm, 980 g
  • Back length 44-54 cm; recommended load 3-6 kg
  • Top-loader with drawcord and lid; external and internal lid pockets
  • Hydration compatible up to 3 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

What back length does the Deuter AC Lite 30 fit?
The Deuter AC Lite 30 is one size for back lengths of 44-54 cm, which suits walkers roughly 170-195 cm tall.

How heavy is the Deuter AC Lite 30?
The Deuter AC Lite 30 weighs 980 g empty, including its spring steel frame and Aircomfort mesh back. It carries a recommended load of 3-6 kg for a long day walk.

Does the Deuter AC Lite 30 fit a hydration bladder?
Yes. The Deuter AC Lite 30 has a drinking system compartment that takes a hydration bladder of up to 3 L, plus mesh side pockets for drink bottles.

Does the Deuter AC Lite 30 come with a rain cover?
Yes. The Deuter AC Lite 30 comes with a removable rain cover, and the fabric has a DWR finish made without intentionally added PFAS.

Is the Deuter AC Lite 30 good for hot weather?
The Deuter AC Lite 30 is built for warm days. Its Aircomfort back holds a mesh panel away from your body on a spring steel frame, so air flows across your back on humid climbs.

How big is the Deuter AC Lite 30?
The Deuter AC Lite 30 holds 30 litres and measures 59 x 32 x 25 cm. That fits a 3 L bladder, a rain jacket, a warm layer, lunch and a first aid kit, with room to spare.