Description
Description
The Deuter Futura 23 is the compact member of the Futura family: a 23 litre day pack in recycled polyamide with the ventilated Aircomfort mesh back the line is known for. It suits walkers who want a cool back and a stable carry on a day that is long on distance but light on gear.
Who it's for
Day hikers in warm country. Deuter rate it five out of five for hiking, and the 3-6 kg it is built around covers water, lunch, a rain shell and a warm layer for a full day out. Think the Glass House Mountains circuits, a hot afternoon on the Great North Walk, or the Coastal Track in the Royal National Park where the sun is on your back the whole way.
Capacity, and what actually fits
23 litres fits a 3 L bladder in its sleeve, a rain jacket, a fleece, lunch and a first aid kit, with a wet compartment inside to keep a damp shell off the rest. Stretch side pockets take bottles, the mesh front pocket takes a map, and the zipped top pocket holds sunscreen and keys. Hip fin pockets keep snacks and a phone in reach. The pack measures 57 x 28 x 18 cm.
How it carries
A flexi spring steel frame bows the back mesh away from you, so the pack meets you at the shoulders and hips and air flows through the gap. ActiveFit shoulder straps pivot with your stride, breathable padded hip fins with Pull-Forward adjustment draw the load onto your hips, and stabiliser straps plus a one-handed sternum buckle keep it from swaying on rocky descents.
Fitting it
The Futura 23 is one size for back lengths of 44-54 cm, which Deuter match to walkers around 170-195 cm tall. Do the hip fins up first so the weight sits on your hips, then pull the shoulder straps and stabilisers in.
Access and organisation
- Top-loading main compartment with zip closure and zipped top pocket
- Mesh front pocket and stretch side pockets
- Hip fin pockets
- Wet compartment inside, plus a clip for your keys
- Side loop for poles or an ice axe; sunglasses stow on the harness
- Hydration compatible, up to 3 L; rain cover included
Weight
1180 g empty. A frameless pack would weigh less, but the steel frame and suspended mesh are what keep a 5 kg load steady and your shirt drier on a humid climb. For hot-weather day walking, the Futura 23 is the size we'd point most solo walkers to.
Looking after it
The fabric is made without intentionally added PFAS and the pack is a bluepass product. Deuter back it with a 2-year warranty.
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