Life''s too short to be slow.
The less weight you have on your back, the less energy you have to expend schlepping it around and the more you can focus on getting to the top so you can throw rocks down on your super-slow buddy. That''s (kind of) the theory behind the Deuter Pace 36 Backpack, which doesn''t really encourage rock-throwing, but totally inspires fast-and-light alpine skiing, climbing, and hiking missions. It uses Deuter''s Lite Back System?an Air Mesh back panel, removable waist belt and sternum strap, and removable, flexible Delrin U-frame?to support up to 35lbs of gear without feeling stiff or heavy.
Deuter also hooked the Pace up with plenty of pockets, hooks, loops, and straps to carry everything you''ll need for a long day in the backcountry. Skis attach either vertically or as an A-frame, while a snowboard straps vertically onto the front of the pack and ice axes or trekking poles slide securely into the bottom loops. There are stretch water-bottle pockets in addition to the internal hydration sleeve, a waterproof compartment for soggy gear, and a drop-in front pocket for gloves, skins, or other gear that you''d like to keep handy.

Lite Back System (padded Air Mesh back, removable waist belt and sternum strap)
Removable flexible Delrin U-frame
100D mini-ripstop with micro-ripstop reinforced base
Two stretch side pockets, one lid pocket, and an internal security pocket
Wet gear compartment and zippered mesh pocket on hip fins
Ski/snowboard carry and trekking pole/ice axe attachment
Hydration sleeve
Compression straps and front flap skin pocket
Light attachment, reflective details, and SOS label
Item #DTR001D

Material[body] 100D mini-ripstop nylon, [base] micro-ripstop nylon
Volume36L (2197cu in)
Support/SuspensionLITE system
Shoulder Straps3D AirMesh
Waist Beltyes, removable
Hydration Compatibleyes
Accesstop
Pockets2 stretch side, 1 internal security, 1 front flap, 1 lid, 1 wet storage, 1 zippered mesh
Helmet Carryyes
Ice Axe Carryyes
Weight Capacity35 lb
Dimensions25 x 11 x 8 in
Claimed Weight2 lb
Recommended Useski touring, ski mountaineering, hiking, alpine
Manufacturer Warrantylifetime