REVIEW: Deuter Race Air Lite

4.5/5 STARS- This is the best hydration pack ever. It like a camelbak, but far better

Strengths:	The smallest, lightest pack with a "trampoline" style aircomfort system keeps the pack off your back and allows for air circulation
Weaknesses:	You really don't need the waist belt, bungee cords or extra pockets; but to remove them requires cutting.
Similar Products Used:	Vaude Splash 15 is another small trampoline-style hydration pack. It is a little bigger so it is not as streamlined. It comes with some extras like a rain cover that you really don't need in a pack so small that you really don't carry anything.
Bike Setup:	Magnesium frame!?
Bottom Line:	cool minimal hydration pack  The "trampoline" style aircomfort system keeps the pack off your back and allows for air circulation far surpassing any mesh foam. The size is just right for a day of riding. If you are riding anytime the temperature is above 70 degrees F this is really appreciated. This is the smallest trampoline-style hydration pack I have been able to find. I actually removed the helmet holder since I did not like the bungees bouncing around and it has plenty of other pockets. This pack is still pretty expensive since it is a relatively new model and produced in Germany

Price Paid:	$71.00
Purchased At:	direct from manufact

TAG: Deuter, Vaude, Camelbak, Camelbac, Camelback

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