meet the compact bike backpack, designed especially for mountain bikers who love to ride with comfort and security. this backpack stands out with its excellent features: it includes a dedicated compartment for your water bottle, a separate space for your smartphone, a well-organized tool pocket, two zipper pockets located on the hip fins, and two stretchy side pockets. you can also expand the backpack's capacity! easily attach your half-shell helmet using the fastener clips at the front, while the side compression straps work perfectly for securing your full-face helmet.

the perfect buddy for

features

• adjustable sternum belt
• sos label
• two outer side pockets
• side pocket for smartphone
• rain cover
• pull-forward hip fins
• compatible with 3.0-liter hydration pack
• organizer compartment for neat storage of pens, phone, etc.
• front pocket with a large organizational section and zippered mesh pocket for hoses, tools, and pump holder.
• helmet clips
• compression straps
• glasses stow system on shoulder strap
• expandable volume
• airstripes system
• reflectors for improved visibility
• pfas free

top features of the compact exp 12 sl

clips to attach a half-shell helmet

for the half-shell helmet, you can use the attachment clips located at the front of the backpack.

more space: thanks to two new straps

more space: two new straps, tucked away in the rain cover pocket, are there to quickly attach protective gear to the bottom of the pack, freeing up more room inside.

organized with smart compartment design

organized: the strategic compartment layout (dedicated hydration section, phone pocket, easy-access tool compartment, two zippered pockets on the hip fins, two side pockets, and an extension option for the pack's capacity) keeps everything in order.

deuter airstripes

sl women’s fit

this model is also available in an sl version. the sl back length is tailored for women: generally, women have shorter backs than men. thus, the carrying system in the sl model is slightly shorter compared to deuter's standard backpacks and is specially designed to fit the female anatomy. for more info on our .

1. 3d airmesh lined shoulder straps. they are anatomically shaped for a comfortable range of motion. the chest strap adds extra security to the fit.
2. breathable mesh wings on the hip belt provide load stability.
3. two contour-shaped layers of spongy foam with airmesh lining and minimal back contact ensure maximum airflow.
4. flexible aluminum stays within the foam structure can be adjusted to perfectly fit your back. (bike i, superbike, and trans alpine).

pfas free

this deuter product is free of intentionally included pfas (per- & polyfluorinated chemicals). deuter actively reduces the use of materials that have known negative impacts on the environment and health.

for outdoor products, pfas are primarily used for water-repellent treatments.

instead, since 2019, deuter employs alternative durable water repellency (dwr) technology.

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