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Presentation
The Deuter Aircontact Core 60 + 10 is a backpack designed for travelers and trekkers who want to carry all their gear without compromising on comfort. With a main volume of 60 L, expandable to 70 L, it offers enough space to carry clothes, camping gear, photo accessories or even a sleeping bag for extended trips or multi-day hikes. This bag combines Deuter’s typical sturdiness with a lightweight design, making it suitable for intensive use both outdoors and on the move. The Aircontact carrying system, combined with effective compression straps and a padded lumbar belt, distributes the load evenly towards the hips, reducing fatigue even when the bag is fully loaded. Multiple pockets, compartments and straps keep your gear organized, while the integrated rain cover protects you from the elements – a valuable asset when traveling.
Technical data
- Capacity: 60 L expandable to 70 L
- Weight: approx. 1.9kg
- Dimensions: 82 × 32 × 26 cm
- Materials: robust textile (polyamide/polyester) for durability and abrasion resistance
- Carrying system: Aircontact with back ventilation for extended comfort
- Internal organization: large main compartment, side pockets, belt pockets, separate lower sleeping bag compartment
- Comfort: padded lumbar belt and shoulder straps, compression straps and adjustable chest belt
- Extras: integrated rain cover, hydration system compatibility, pole-holder straps
Our opinion
Users often comment on how comfortable the Aircontact Core 60 + 10 is to carry, even with heavy loads over several days of trekking or backpacking. The back ventilation and lumbar belt are regularly cited for reducing fatigue and improving weight distribution, which is very much appreciated when tackling varied terrain or long itineraries. Many also appreciate the expandable capacity, allowing the bag to be adapted to the length of the trip or the quantity of items to be carried. On the subject of points to consider, some travelers find that the empty weight, although quite reasonable for its category, remains a little high compared to modern ultralight bags, which can be felt on long walks without frequent refills. Others note thatinternal organization could be even more segmented, sometimes requiring the use of storage cubes to optimize space. Finally, as a very trekking/adventure-oriented bag, it may seem too technical for a simple urban trip or for use only on planes (cabin format), where more compact models would be more suitable. Despite these minor drawbacks, the consensus remains positive: this bag is a reliable, comfortable and robust choice for large-scale travel.
