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I've had this bag for about 4 months now and can't say anything bad about it. I use it for personal and business travel and have received compliments from coworkers on both the style and practicality.I was specifically looking for something that was NOT a laptop backpack (since I've already got an awesome Timbuk2 Commander messenger bag for that purpose) that would hold about a week's worth of clothes and supplies for business trips. I was previously using a hard shell roller bag and I just prefer the convenience of a backpack when traveling at this point since I tend to travel on the lighter side. I have not yet used this bag for backpacking or hiking but plan to do so later this year when the U.S. Northeast thaws.Features I like about this bag:- it's basically one big pouch with a pull-string at the top and a cover. I highly dislike the trend towards multiple "main" compartments and specifically searched for a backpack with the single pouch + pull-string top configuration.- The front is zippered to allow for easy packing & unpacking and/or access to the bottom of the bag.- The hip belt can be stowed when not used. I like having the option for a hip belt - I use it for hiking and backpacking, but not business travel, and the ability to stow the hip belt makes this pack more versatile.- Well balanced and very comfortable.- Stretch side pocket with strap. Something that bothers me about previous backpacks I've had with side pockets is just how easily a bottle of water (or whiskey...) can fall out, for example if I lose my footing or put the pack down or if the pack is just too overloaded. The "bottle" pocket on this pack is deeper AND it has a clever pull-string to hold on to your whiskey!- Integrated (but removable) rain cover. I'm not that experienced a hiker or camper so I wouldn't have thought to look for a pack with this feature (I'm a garbage bag guy) but this just seems clever. Not only is it more sturdy and more stylish than a garbage bag, but it's a better fit around the pack. Plus, if you don't need it you can detach it and use the stow pocket (outside, bottom of the bag) for something you DO need.- There's a key clasp inside a zippered pocket on the top cover of the pack - it's the little things. When I park my car at the airport and get into the shuttle, I set the pack between my feet, unzip the top pocket, clip my car keys to the clasp, put my parking voucher in the pocket, and zip it back up. Similarly, when I'm in the shuttle on the way back to the parking lot, I can easily open the same top pocket to get everything. I also find myself using this pocket for phone chargers, snacks, even reading glasses or shades - things I need to get at frequently and easily.So far the quality of construction seems solid. I've taken roughly a dozen trips with combined car, train, subway, walking, and airline travel, and the pack looks brand new. I would definitely buy this pack again (if it ever wears out) and I highly recommend it to others looking for a similar type of backpack.Deuter hit this one out of the park. The pack holds a good deal of gear - perfect for a pretty demanding day hike (tried mine in the Rockies in CO and NM) or for an overnight...not really designed for longer multi-day treks in my opinion unless you've got ultralight gear or are a gear minimalist. The pack is comfortable to wear all day - the straps are adjustable and wide, and the waist belt helps keep the load centered and spread across your back. I stuffed a first aid kit, water, food, extra layers, binoculars, camera, etc for 3 kids plus me for a day hike. It has plenty of padding, but the frame doesn't hold the pack off of your back like some (ex: Osprey's AG packs), so you can get a little warmer wearing it in hot weather. I also tried it out for an 2-night work trip. I carried it no the plane with no problem. I suspect it might be a tad long for the official carry-on size, but it if it isn't over-stuffed, it doesn't look it. The pack fit under the seat on the plane, and was great to walk around the city - small enough to not look like I'd hiked in from out of town.Pros: Lightweight. 40L is plenty of capacity for day hikes. Room for a large water bladder. Built-in rain fly. Stretch pocket is great for stashing a rain jacket. Adjustable and comfortable. Main compartment zipper access is a nice feature when loading or unloading. Solid construction. Nice to have both top-load and front load flexibility.Cons: Could use an additional external pocket or two, tiny pocket on waist belt it pretty useless. Bottle holder pocket is kind of small and difficult to reach with the pack on - better to have the internal bladder installed. Note that this isn't designed to be a lockable pack. Would be nice if waist belt was either removable or stowable for use in those "off label" situations.This is an excellent well-made backpack - have used this brand for may daily commute for a number of years - still performs like newi go to the pool with this pack. i specifically chose this one because it fits the small lockers my pool has. it has a stiff panel and a "U" shaped frame made from a round plastic rod. the back is then padded. this makes for a light but comfortable construction. but the reason i got it is because this pack is narrow and fits my locker. i also have a deuter futura vario pro which has twice the capacity and twice the organization but does not fit my pool locker. i just throw all my heavy bottles into this backpack and the lightweight items ( towels etc ) into a duffel - works great !ps: i'm 5'10" male, 220 lbs / muscular and i find it comfortable / fits well although the hip belt straps are a bit higher than my actual belt - but i'm not using them in my application, and there is a pocket "garage" to stow them away.I own several Deuter packs, including several in the ACT Trail line, and I have used them for mountain hikes, tourism, and trekking. I recently purchased the Trail 30 in Steel/Khaki. It has slightly different features than my two other ACT Trail 30 packs, which I believe reflect an updated design by Deuter. I used it for an 8 1/2 mile mountain bike today and I was very pleased with it. At first I wasn't sure about the new features, but I am very happy after using the pack today, and the colors are great.Love the bag and the extra features are wonderful and very well thought out. This bag will last me a very long time, it is extremely well made. Only disappointment was that the Description states that it is made in the USA while when I received the bag the tag clearly says "Made in Vietnam". Not a huge deal but I am a fan of supporting US made products.I deal with a company through work that has started using Deuter harnesses for their commercial backpack vacuums and the quality is really unmatched. Deuter has really perfected the weight distribution and breath-ability for us people who work up a sweat.FANTASTICthis just works, usual high quality deuter. really comfortable and stays cool on your back, not as cool as the mesh type that sit off your back but you do have better stability with a closer fit like this.The zip opening of the main compartment is great, its not perfect in implementation as it can sometimes be a little fiddly to do back up if the pack is upright (say hung from a branch), but all in i really like it. very stable to wear this pack with the possibility the clinch in right done to compress it to a nice small size. all in comes recommendedDer Deuter Rucksack ACT Trail PRO hat nach mehrwöchigem suchen und recherchieren eine mehrtägige Wanderung für sich gewonnen.Im Vergleich waren diverse andere Modelle mit 40/50 Liter (Vaude, Osprey etc.).Ich habe mir die Rucksäcke in verschiedenen Stores zuvor angeschaut und getestet. Wichtige Kriterien für mich waren: Tragekomfort, Verstau- Möglichkeiten, Material / Verarbeitung, Frontöffnung, Platz für längere Wanderungen / Touren.Das rennen machte der Vaude Asymmetric und der Deuter Act Trail Pro bei mir.Ich habe mich für den Deuter entschieden, da dieser trotz lediglich 40 Liter Fassungsvermögen alle benötigten Outdoor Gegenstände verstauen konnte (inkl. Schlafsack, Nahrungsmittel, Equipment, Kleider, Camping- Kocher, Decke, Handtuch, sowie 4 Liter Wasser) und bei 10- 13 KG Gewicht trotzdem angenehm sitzt.Mit 40 Liter lässt sich so einiges verstauen, eine 40+10 Variante wäre jedoch noch besser, falls z.B. noch ein Zelt oder größeres Equipment Platz finden muss. Leider muss man beim 40+10 Modell von Deuter jedoch auf die Front- Öffnung des Rucksack verzichten, was ich nicht wollte. Fazit: Es passt erstaunlich viel in den Act Trail Pro!Nach einer mehrtägigen Wanderung mit 1300 Höhenmeter und ca. 13 KG Gepäck hat sich bestätigt, dass der Act Trail Pro hält was er verspricht.Trotz eines fehlenden Faches für Nasswäsche (die jedoch separat in einem Beutel verstaut werden kann), der etwas geringeren Größe und dem teureren Preis, kann ich den Rucksack nur weiterempfehlen!Rucksack jetzt 1,5 Jahre fast jedes zweite Wochenende in Benutzung gehabt. Zwischendurch Langstreckenwanderung wie z.b. den Rothaarsteig, autark gelaufen mit viel Gepäck. Wintertouren mit Übernachtung im Wald.- noch keinerlei Verschleiß zu sehen. außer die Seitentaschen, da immer mit großen Pet Flaschen gefüllt, ein wenig das Gummi ausgeleiert.- Tragekomfort ausgezeichnet, auch auf sehr langen Touren mit 18kg Gepäck- Größe kann gut eingestellt werden.( Ich selbst bin 193cm groß- Eigengewicht des Rucksackes sehr gering für die Größe.Ich finde den Deuter Rucksack wirklich sehr gut und selbst auf langen Touren mit viel Gepäck macht er eine gute Figur.Was mich ein wenig stört ist, das kein Regencover dabei ist.Ansonsten gibt's bei meinem Einsatzbereich nichts zu beanstanden.Sehr zu empfehlen.Ich war auf der Suche nach einem kleinen Tourenrucksack 30l. Deuter ist generell als super Rucksack-Marke bekannt. Ich war überrascht, wie viel sich darin verstauen lässt. War letztens mit Zelt, Outdoorkleidung und Bergequipment unterwegs und habe alles unterbekommen. Zudem ist der Rucksack robust, stabil, hat einen Regenschutz mit bei. Auch eine Lasche für den Eispickel außen. Super! Absolute Kaufempfehlung.Warum: Mir persönlich passt der Rucksack sehr gut und sitzt auch bei Klettersteigen ohne zu verrutschen auf dem Rücken. Was bei meinen bisherigen Wanderrucksäcken leider nicht ganz der Fall war. Das ist jedoch von der Größe des Oberkörpers abhängig, da sich die Rückenauflage nicht verstellen lässt. Die Verarbeitung ist super und wirkt sehr robust. Raumvolumen ist perfekt für 1-Tages-Trips. Ich bekomme sogar noch Bekleidung und Proviant meiner Freundin mit rein. Aufteilung der Fächer finde ich sehr intuitiv und praktisch. Material ist pflegeleicht - z.B. Dreck lässt sich ohne großes rubbeln einfach abwischen.Einziges Manko: Die Einstellgurte für die Hüftgurte sind recht lang und hängen dank mangelnder Fixiermöglichkeit doof in der Gegend rum, was mich aber nicht sehr stört.Der Rucksack hat natürlich einen stolzen Preis aber man bekommt auch was dafür. Ich bidher (ca. 3 Monate) sehr zufrieden.
