The Deuter Futura 22SL is the smallest rucksack in the Futura family which has undergone a bit of a transformation for 2018 The new 22SL is designed with women in mind In fact the entire SL collection is developed by Deuter s team of female designers and tested by top female athletes from all disciplines The Futura 22SL has three main features which are designed specifically for women Firstly the back system You ll instantly recognise the Aircomfort Sensic Back System - breathable comfortable and supportive However you may not know that it is shorter that the rest of the range meaning you won t need to compromise on the fitting in any way Secondly you have the shoulder straps These are S-shaped and slimmer than their male counterparts They also have soft edges reducing chaffing and rubbing in warmer climates Lastly the hip fins which are designed to ensure the weight carries as effectively as possible One of the most notable updates from the previous version is that all contact points including shoulder harness and hip belt are now constructed from a soft yet supportive perforated foam which feels very nice when carrying the bag The front stretch stuff pocket is very handy for an extra layer whilst the front pocket with organiser and key clip is a handy place to store valuables or extra mid hike snacks Wet weather will not be a concern thanks to the integrated and removable rain cover stowed in its own pocket at the base of the bag In addition walking pole loops and a hydration reservoir sleeve mean this is a bag which is ideally suited to any environment whether your headed to the mountains long day hikes in the sun or a weekend walk in the UK The Futura 22SL is a very well featured rucksack certainly looks the part and is very well designed A best seller year after year this latest version of the Futura 22SL is sure to be another hit