The hip belt, not the shoulder straps, is what carries a full load · review
A 52+8 liter pack from a German brand with a strong environmental-manufacturing record, built around a similarly adjustable back system to the Deuter.
Vaude’s main differentiator against the Deuter and Osprey packs in this hub is manufacturing standard rather than a functional feature: Bluesign certification is a genuine, independently audited standard covering chemical use and resource efficiency in manufacturing, worth more to a buyer weighing that than a vaguer “eco-friendly” label carries.
Functionally, the Asymmetric sits close to the Deuter Aircontact Lite — similar capacity, similar adjustable back system, similar price — making the choice between them largely a question of brand availability and, for some buyers, the manufacturing standard.
| Capacity | 52 + 8 L |
|---|---|
| Certification | Bluesign-certified materials |
8.2/ 10
A reference exists on these Amazon stores: France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, United States. Listed is not the same as in stock — availability changes daily.
Specifications: the manufacturer sheet for luggage and travel gear and the matching Amazon product page. Prices and availability: Keepa. Every figure on this page names its source.
50+10 L · adjustable back · padded hip belt
A 50+10 liter trekking pack with an adjustable back system and a padded hip belt built to transfer load off the shoulders on multi-day carries.
Best for: Multi-day trekking where hip-belt load transfer matters more than minimizing pack weight.
≈ $230
65 L · suspended mesh back · top tier
A 65-liter trekking pack built around Osprey's Anti-Gravity suspended mesh back panel, aimed at genuinely long multi-day carries.
Best for: Extended, multi-day treks where back ventilation and fit precision justify the higher price.
≈ $310
60+10 L · front-panel access
A 60+10 liter pack with front-panel access to the main compartment, avoiding the need to unpack from the top to reach items at the bottom.
≈ $580
