Trans Alpine 22 SL

The Deuter Trans Alpine 22 SL is a women's bike pack for days that become trips. Multi-day alpine traverses, a long weekend of trail riding away from the car, or a big day where the weather could do anything: tools, pump, spare layers, water and a helmet all have their own place.

Who it's for

Women on multi-day mountain bike tours and big trail days. Deuter rate it top marks for both mountain biking and touring. Think a few days on the Atherton Tablelands trails, a ride through the Victorian high country between Bright and Mount Beauty, or the Munda Biddi in sections.

Capacity, and what actually fits

22 litres, split by a zip-out divider so a jacket or a light sleeping bag sits in its own bottom compartment. The front has a tool organiser and a mesh stash pocket with a buckle that also holds your helmet. A zipped side pocket carries a pump, a side pocket takes your phone, and the main compartment holds a 3 L hydration bladder. It measures 50 x 26 x 20 cm.

How it carries

Adjustable aluminium frame stays give the pack shape and transfer the load to your hips. The Airstripes back runs two padded strips with ventilation channels and breathable 3D mesh, putting air across most of your back while holding the pack snug on rough descents. Padded shoulder straps, stabiliser straps, breathable hip fins and a one-handed sternum buckle keep it locked in place.

Fitting it

SL is Deuter's women's fit, with a shorter back and a harness shaped for women. The Trans Alpine 22 SL suits back lengths of 38-48 cm, which Deuter match to riders about 158-178 cm tall. The aluminium stays can be bent to match the curve of your back for a closer fit.

Access and organisation

• Round arch zip opening; main compartment with zip-out divider
• Front mesh stash pocket with buckle, takes a helmet
• Tool organiser; zipped pump pocket; side smartphone pocket
• Inside valuables pocket; wet laundry compartment; key clip
• Hydration compatible up to 3 L; removable rain cover
• Removable sitting mat; safety whistle; reflective details; SOS label

Weight

1140 g. The aluminium stays, padded back and touring organisation add up, and they are why the pack stays stable and comfortable with a multi-day load on technical trails.

Looking after it

The fabric combines recycled 600D polyester with recycled 210D 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.