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Deuter

AC Lite 14 SL

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Colour: Shale Graphite

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Description

The Deuter AC Lite 14 SL is a small hiking daypack shaped for women's backs, with a mesh panel that holds the load off you so your shirt stays drier on a sticky climb. Fourteen litres, a full harness and a rain cover, ready for a morning on the trail.

Who it's for

Women who walk shorter days and want the cool back of a bigger Deuter without the bulk. Deuter rate it five out of five for hiking, and the 2-5 kg recommended load is a half day out: a Burleigh Head loop before work, the Twin Falls circuit at Springbrook, or a summer walk up to Mount Cordeaux in the Main Range. If you are a smaller-framed walker of any gender, the SL back length may simply fit you better too.

Capacity, and what actually fits

14 litres takes a 2 L hydration bladder in its own sleeve, a rain jacket, snacks, sunscreen and a small first aid kit. The lid has a pocket outside for sunglasses and snacks and a zipped pocket inside for keys on their clip. Mesh side pockets hold a bottle, and a dedicated side pocket keeps your phone where you can reach it. The pack measures 54 x 28 x 19 cm.

How it carries

A round profile frame of springy steel tensions the back mesh so it arcs away from your spine, leaving a gap for air to flow through. That frame also spreads the weight evenly, so even a light load sits steady rather than pulling at your shoulders. Breathable hip fins wrap your hips, and a sternum strap adjusts two ways for height.

Fitting it

SL is Deuter's women's fit: a shorter back and a harness shaped for women's shoulders and hips. The AC Lite 14 SL suits back lengths of 38-48 cm, which Deuter match to walkers around 158-178 cm tall. If you land inside 38-48 cm, this is your pack; if you are longer, the standard AC Lite range is built for you.

Access and organisation

The main compartment loads from the top under a drawcord and lid. Poles and extra gear strap to the outside on the pole attachment and gear loops, there is a glasses stow loop on the shoulder strap, and the pack is ready for Deuter's mesh helmet holder (sold separately) if you ride to the trailhead.

  • Top-loading main compartment with drawcord and lid
  • External lid pocket plus zipped pocket inside the lid
  • Side smartphone pocket and mesh side pockets
  • Hydration compatible, up to 2 L
  • Removable rain cover included
  • Pole attachment, gear loops, glasses stow, key clip, SOS label

Weight

840 g empty. A frameless 14 L pack weighs less, but it also sits flat on your back and leaves you soaked. The AC Lite 14 SL spends its grams on the steel frame and suspended mesh, which is the reason to pick it for warm-weather walking in South East Queensland.

Looking after it

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

Specifications
  • Capacity
    14 L
  • Dimensions
    54 x 28 x 19 cm
  • Material
    Recycled 600D polyester (600D PES REC BS) and recycled 210D polyamide (210D PA RECYCLED)
  • Weight
    840 g
  • Hydration Capacity
    2 L
  • Size Range
    One size, women's SL fit (back length 38-48 cm, body height 158-178 cm)
  • Compartments
    Main compartment, external lid pocket, internal lid pocket, side smartphone pocket, mesh side pockets, hydration sleeve
  • Harness System
    Aircomfort back system; SL women's fit harness; breathable hip fins; 2-way adjustable sternum strap

Sizing Guide

Additional Information
  • Women's SL fit: back length 38-48 cm, body height 158-178 cm
  • 14 L, 54 x 28 x 19 cm, 840 g
  • Aircomfort mesh back on a spring steel frame
  • Recommended load 2-5 kg
  • Hydration compatible up to 2 L
  • Removable rain cover included
  • Recycled 600D polyester and recycled 210D polyamide; DWR without intentionally added PFAS
  • bluepass and Green Button certified
  • Mesh helmet holder sold separately

FAQ's

What does SL mean on the Deuter AC Lite 14 SL?
SL is Deuter's women's fit. The Deuter AC Lite 14 SL has a shorter back length than the standard model and a harness shaped for women's shoulders and hips, fitting back lengths of 38-48 cm.

What height does the Deuter AC Lite 14 SL suit?
The Deuter AC Lite 14 SL suits walkers around 158-178 cm tall, with back lengths of 38-48 cm.

Does the Deuter AC Lite 14 SL fit a hydration bladder?
Yes. The Deuter AC Lite 14 SL has a dedicated drinking system compartment that takes a bladder of up to 2 L, plus mesh side pockets for bottles on a hot day.

Does the Deuter AC Lite 14 SL come with a rain cover?
Yes. The Deuter AC Lite 14 SL comes with a removable rain cover, so a summer storm on the Scenic Rim does not soak your layers and lunch.

How much does the Deuter AC Lite 14 SL weigh?
The Deuter AC Lite 14 SL weighs 840 g empty. That weight goes into a spring steel frame and Aircomfort mesh back, which keep a 2-5 kg load steady and let air move across your back.

Is the Deuter AC Lite 14 SL good for hot weather?
The Deuter AC Lite 14 SL is made for it. Its Aircomfort back holds a mesh panel away from your body on a steel frame, so air flows between you and the pack on humid summer walks.