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Deuter

AC Lite 22 SL

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Description

The Deuter AC Lite 22 SL is a light, airy day pack cut for women, with a mesh back that keeps a gap between you and your load. On a sticky climb through the Gold Coast hinterland, that gap is the difference you feel by the first lookout.

Who it's for

Women and shorter-backed walkers heading out for a full day on track with water, lunch and layers. Deuter rate it five out of five for hiking, and the 3-6 kg recommended load covers a proper day kit on the Springbrook circuits, the Grampians or a summer ridge walk in the Snowies.

Capacity, and what actually fits

22 litres takes a 2 L hydration bladder in its own sleeve, a rain shell, a warm layer, lunch and a first aid kit, with the lid pockets for snacks, sunscreen and keys. It measures 56 x 30 x 23 cm, tall and slim so it stays close to your centre of gravity.

How it carries

A round-profile frame of elastic spring steel tensions the back mesh into an arc, so your back stays ventilated and the load spreads evenly instead of pressing into one spot. Padded hip fins take weight onto your hips, and a sternum strap that adjusts two ways steadies the shoulder straps on rougher ground.

Fitting it

SL is Deuter's women's fit: a shorter back length than their standard packs and a harness shaped for the female body. The AC Lite 22 SL is one size, made for back lengths of 38-48 cm, which Deuter match to walkers around 158-178 cm tall. If you are taller with a longer back, the standard AC Lite is the one to look at.

Access and organisation

The main compartment loads from the top under a drawcord and lid. The lid carries an outside pocket and a second one underneath, and a side phone pocket keeps your phone reachable without taking the pack off.

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

Weight

910 g empty for a framed, ventilated 22 litre pack. You get a suspended mesh back and a steel frame for under a kilo, which is why we stock it for hot-weather day walkers who want airflow without a heavy pack.

Looking after it

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

Specifications
  • Capacity
    22 L
  • Dimensions
    56 x 30 x 23 cm
  • Material
    600D recycled polyester; 210D recycled polyamide
  • Weight
    910 g
  • Hydration Capacity
    2 L
  • Size Range
    One size, SL women's 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; padded hip fins; 2-way adjustable sternum strap

Sizing Guide

Additional Information
  • Aircomfort ventilated mesh back on a spring steel frame
  • SL women's fit, back length 38-48 cm, body height 158-178 cm
  • 22 L, 56 x 30 x 23 cm, 910 g
  • Recommended load 3-6 kg
  • Hydration compatible up to 2 L
  • Removable rain cover included
  • 600D recycled polyester and 210D recycled polyamide
  • bluepass and Green Button certified; DWR without intentionally added PFAS
  • Mesh helmet holder sold separately

FAQ's

What back length does the Deuter AC Lite 22 SL fit?
The Deuter AC Lite 22 SL is a single size for back lengths of 38-48 cm, which suits walkers roughly 158-178 cm tall.

Is the Deuter AC Lite 22 SL a women's backpack?
Yes. SL is Deuter's women's fit: the Deuter AC Lite 22 SL has a shorter back length than the standard AC Lite and a harness shaped for the female body. It also suits shorter-backed men.

How heavy is the Deuter AC Lite 22 SL?
The Deuter AC Lite 22 SL weighs 910 g empty. That includes a spring steel frame and a suspended Aircomfort mesh back, and the pack carries a recommended load of 3-6 kg.

Does the Deuter AC Lite 22 SL fit a hydration bladder?
Yes. The Deuter AC Lite 22 SL has a dedicated drinking system sleeve that takes a bladder of up to 2 L. Mesh side pockets also hold bottles for longer, hotter days.

Does the Deuter AC Lite 22 SL come with a rain cover?
Yes. The Deuter AC Lite 22 SL comes with a removable rain cover, so you can pull it over the pack when an afternoon storm rolls in and stash it away again afterwards.

Is the Deuter AC Lite 22 SL good for hot weather?
The Deuter AC Lite 22 SL is built for it. Its Aircomfort back holds a mesh panel away from you on a spring steel frame, so air moves across your back on humid Queensland climbs and summer walks.