Deuter ACT Zero 60+10 Backpack
by Deuter, Backpacking Packs
Deuter ACT Zero 60+10 Backpack
Voted Top Ultralight Pack- Backpacker Magazine's Gear of the Year Awards 2009
The Aircontact Zero series was built with lighter and faster in mind! These packs will allow the experienced backpacker/mountaineer to carry all the necessities without the added pack weight.
- Air contact Back System
- Hollow-Core Aluminum Stays
- Front Stuff-it Pocket
- Vari-Quick Harness System
- Compression Straps
- Ice Axe Loops
- Top Lid Pocket
- Hydration Compatible
- Interior Valuables Pocket
- D-ring Attachment Point
- Microrip / Ripstop Nylon
- 4,250 cu. in.
- 3lbs. 1 oz.
Reviews - Deuter ACT Zero 60+10
Anonymous -
10/10/2009
just right
Loaded this pack up for 6 days just recently in the high Sierras with the weather changing from warm and sunny to snow flurries then temps close to 10f. The pack's design enabled me to load the main compartment with all gear including bear canister, stove, cooking kit, and have layers available in the outer vented pocket for easy access, or stuff them back in the main compartment. The Aircontact system works to minimize sweating and speed drying so as the weather turned from warm to cold, I never stayed wet so never got cold. Despite the extremely low weight, both the shoulder and hip pads are very comfortable even when climbing and descending thousands of vertical a day. The pack is laterally stable especially when cinched in tight to the back for river crossings. After 6 rough days, the pack still looks virtually brand new.
Drew -
8/25/2009
Envy of the group
Just returned from 5 days in Glacier Peak Wilderness and love the pack. Was concerned that I hadn't time to work on fit or 'break it in' before the trip, but was not a problem. The vari-quick system is foolproof. And either the pack fit my shoulders/back perfectly, or it lightened my load such that upperbody soreness was nonexistent. The aircontrol system may have helped keep my back cool - but I need to do some side-by-side testing to say for certain. Thought I'd miss the lower, sleeping bag compartment on my old pack. But I didn't - at all. Can't say how it fares in rain (w/o cover) as we got lucky with weather.
Howard Zonder -
5/13/2009
Light Weight and High Functionality
I received my pack within 2 days of ordering it from Altrec. Great company to do business with. I haven't had the opportunity to take the pack out yet but I have test loaded it at home. For 3 lb. 1 oz., the pack holds everything I could want to carry and more. The Aircontact system is highly adjustable and extremely comfortable. The materials all seem highly durable although I won't know for sure until I put it through its paces. Based on what I've seen so far though, I'm very happy with this purchase.
