{"product_id":"deuter-race-8","title":"Race 8","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Deuter Race 8 is a compact, light riding pack that carries water, a tube, tools and a spray jacket, and then gets out of the way. It sits close, breathes well and stays put when the trail gets rough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\" style=\"margin:32px 0 8px;\"\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMountain bikers on a two- or three-hour loop at Nerang, Mount Joyce or Stromlo, and road and gravel riders out for a long Sunday in the hills. Deuter rate it five out of five for mountain biking and for road and gravel riding. The recommended load of 2-5 kg covers water, a spare tube, a pump, tools, food and a layer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\" style=\"margin:32px 0 8px;\"\u003eCapacity, and what actually fits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8 litres takes a 2 L bladder, a spare tube, pump and multi-tool, a rain shell and snacks. The pack measures 43 x 22 x 14 cm, slim enough that it does not catch your helmet when you look up the trail. Stretch side pockets hold a gel or a buff, and a side pocket takes your phone so you can grab it without taking the pack off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\" style=\"margin:32px 0 8px;\"\u003eHow it carries\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Airstripes back uses strips of padding separated by ventilation channels and covered in 3D mesh, so it touches your back in very few places and moves air across about 80% of it. Mesh shoulder straps and mesh hip fins keep the weight steady through rock gardens and berms, and the sternum strap adjusts two ways and buckles one-handed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\" style=\"margin:32px 0 8px;\"\u003eFitting it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Race 8 is one size for back lengths of 38-54 cm, which Deuter match to riders about 158-195 cm tall. Ride in your normal position and snug the shoulder straps so the pack sits between your shoulder blades, then clip the hip fins and sternum strap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\" style=\"margin:32px 0 8px;\"\u003eAccess and organisation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, an elasticated sleeve holds the bladder or a sweaty layer, and a separate pocket keeps your wallet and keys secure on the key clip. A glasses stow on the shoulder strap holds sunnies when you head into the shade, and reflective details help on the ride home at dusk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHydration compatible, up to 2 L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemovable rain cover included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide phone pocket; stretch side pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInside valuables pocket with key clip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlasses stow on the shoulder strap; reflective details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoops for a helmet holder (sold separately)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\" style=\"margin:32px 0 8px;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e540 g for a ventilated, stable riding pack with a rain cover. Deuter pared the features down to what a rider uses, which is why it carries this light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\" style=\"margin:32px 0 8px;\"\u003eLooking after it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body is 100D recycled polyamide with a DWR made without intentionally added PFAS. Deuter back it with a 2-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Deuter","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":67692559532141,"sku":"10521410001OS","price":135.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cherry Masala","offer_id":67692559564909,"sku":"10521412437OS","price":135.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Atlantic Ink","offer_id":67692559597677,"sku":"10521412441OS","price":135.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/1708\/1197\/files\/race-8-0-black-37746881d2667373f29b7d3b75596dbf.jpg?v=1792534586","url":"https:\/\/ozbackcountry.com.au\/products\/deuter-race-8","provider":"Oz Backcountry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}