For that weight you're getting something really well made, with plenty of features, and - by the standards of a smaller pack - a solid and supportive back system. Sometimes adjustments will need to be made on the go depending on the terrain or the load you are carrying.

It adds many components that add a good dose of functionality such as adjustment straps, side pockets, hydration system attachment, two large zippered hip pockets, ice axe and pole attachments, stretch side pockets, wet weather compartment, stretch front pocket, rear headlight loop. Whether you're mountaineering or walking a Welsh coastal path, you'll appreciate the ice axe and trekking pole attachment points which are easy to find and adjust. Contrary to popular belief, your torso length and not your overall height is the key to getting a well fitted pack. Compared to the older Speed Lite 20, it is a major improvement and includes several additional accessories.

Reduced to the essential, they are ideal for comfortably carrying light to medium loads depending on the volume. Built To Send have created a surprisingly simple piece of equipment, but one made from the highest quality materials, and with a level of care and deliberation that sets it apart" says Toby Archer.

This combo gives the pack an outsize carrying capacity—I had no issue carrying 15-20 pounds while soloing fourth- and easy fifth-class rock, as the harness controlled the weight well and prevented the pack from moving around on my torso. This is yet another amazing feature that shows how Deuter is able to fit everything into such a simple yet functional day pack. The Lite Air System focuses on lightness and comfort and ensures the bag is perfectly positioned so it never gets in the way of the user.

Stretch side and front pockets provide easy access for small water bottles, maps or your smartphone, the stretch inner wet storage compartment is ideal for damp clothing and the pack features handy trekking pole and ice axe loops to keep them secure when not in use. While one could ski tour or snowshoe with this daypack in avalanche-free terrain, it lacks many of the features I consider essential in a touring pack, such as a separate avalanche gear pocket and durable side straps for attaching skis. Straps also have a contoured “S” shape; a rounded construction that conforms around sensitive areas and hand hugs the pack to the user. Twin side compression straps allow carrying skis, although the pack’s somewhat small volume and flexible frame (compared to backcountry touring packs) means that the weight of skis can overwhelm the pack: They will shift around a lot, especially when the pack is not fully loaded. Remember that your hips carry most of the weight of the pack, so this should be firm but comfortable.