Deuter Attack 20 backpack review
Handy but heavy storage and protection
Bridging the gap between a hydration pack and body armour, the Deuter Attack 20 combines a sturdy 20-litre backpack with a removable, CE certified visco-elastic foam back plate.
From the offset, the Attack 20’s weight is evident – it’s 1.9kg with the back plate in and 1.4kg with it removed. This makes it a hefty backpack before you’ve even started filling it with all the essentials you’ll need for a day in the hills.
We packed what we’d consider the basics: a 2L bladder, spare tube, mini pump, a few basic tools and some energy bars. It nudged the scales at 4.6kg.
While the weight is a concern, Deuter has added a substantial level of support via a large and well padded hip belt and broad shoulder straps, helping to limit the pack’s movement during aggressive riding on rough trails.
If you’re a regular visitor to the Alps or a fan of multi-day riding adventures and like the idea of a cavernous capacity and in-built back protection, the Attack is worth a look, but bear in mind that the substantial price tag doesn’t include a bladder.
Authors
Olly can trace his obsession with off-road cycling back to his childhood in the Borders, yet it wasn’t until he discovered Mountain Biking UK magazine that his obsession with bikes truly took root. He eventually found find himself as Staff Writer on his favourite mag. Today, Olly’s contributing to BikeRadar once again, tapping into his encyclopedic knowledge of all things off-road and occasionally radical. Away from his laptop, Olly would prefer to find himself in the woods, bouncing between rocks, roots and ruts getting into all manner of mischief on his trusty Transition Sentinel.
