Vaude Asymmetric 42+8

Product Description

Versatile and lightweight backpack for hut hopping, pilgrimages and shorter treks

• adjustable suspension system
• extremely comfortable
• front access

From hut to hut: mid-sized women's touring backpack for alpine multi-day hikes, pilgrimages and backpacking. The body contact back ensures a stable, comfortable fit. The Tergolight suspension system has an integrated frame which ensures an excellent load transfer and good stability. The suspension system, load positioning, and women's shoulder straps are fully adjustable for a large variation of torso lengths – so the entire pack is sure to fit correctly. The lightweight hip belt is specially adapted to the female form, is flexible and provides good freedom of movement in alpine terrain. The main compartment is accessible from the front, outer pocket for map or a rain jacket. The adjustable and detachable lid features an internal pocket for valuables, and an easily accessible exterior compartment. Side straps and a user-friendly packsack under the lid make it largely compressible. Everything that should be easily accessible can be stowed in the side mesh pockets. The adjustable gear loops take on both ice tools and trekking poles. Additional gear can be attached to other attachment loops. To protect the environment, the textile primary materials feature resource conserving and eco-friendly manufacturing in accordance with the strict bluesign® Standard.

• individually adjustable supportive back
• padded hip belt with pocket
• access to the main compartment also via zip
• variable lid height
• lid pocket
• additional zip lid pocket inside
• map pocket
• 2 outer mesh pockets
• top compression strap
• side compression straps
• gear loops
• 2 pole attachment points
• opening for hydration system
• sternum strap with whistle
• rain cover: optional available, Model: 12560-2270 (30-55 l)

Material

Main fabric: 79% Polyamide, 21% Polyester; 400 D Diamond Ripstop Polyurethane coated; Contrast fabric: 100% Polyester; 600 D Polyurethane coated 50% recycled; Lining: 100% Polyamide; 200 D Polyurethane coated.

Details

Weight: 1475 g 
Volume: 42+8 l 
Dimensions: 70 x 33 x 28 cm 
Load range: 7 - 12 kg 

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With our Green Shape label, we offer functional, environmentally-friendly  products made from sustainable materials. They are manufactured under fair working conditions along the entire supply chain. The criteria for the label are strict and transparent. They are under constant review and cover the entire lifecycle of the product from design, through production, care and maintenance, to repair and the product’s end of life. Find out more about Green Shape.

VAUDE uses recycled materials (e.g. from PET-bottles) in the manufacture of this product. This saves up to 50% in energy and CO2 emissions as well as fossil raw materials. Find out more about recycled materials.

VAUDE products bearing the Eco Finish been waterproofed in an environmentally-friendly way without fluorocarbons (PFC). PFCs are part of a group of chemical compounds which are used to waterproof the outer layer of many outdoor products. They have come under criticism for being non-biodegradable, bioaccumulative and toxic, and suspected of being harmful to health. VAUDE has made a clear commitment to completely renouncing PFCs. Find out more about Eco Finish.

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Tergolight suspension system

Field of Use:
• Multi day hiking trips and shorter trekking routes with normal to heavy loads
• Comfort and optimal microclimate are decisive factors for the activity

Special Features:
• Precise suspension system adjustment on the straps
• Optimal load distribution with an integrated aluminum frame