I’m an average type of guy who lives within a 20 minute drive the office by my plush company car. I will admit I like my home comforts, who doesn’t? But now the years and the finer things in life have caught up with me and the waist line has grown out of proportion.

So approx a year ago I took the plunge and decided I can save wasted gym memberships that only seem to slim the bank balance and decided to cycle to the office. Doing the 10 mile each way trek on a daily basis I carry my change of clothes, cycle repair shop (ok the tools!!) the mobile office and the most important thing… My lunch!!

Now I have had my fair share of rucksack relationships in the past year. I have suffered breaking clips, zips, shoulder straps and lots of sticky backs!! I just kept and could not bring myself to pay out or justify the cost of a Deuter. Now most of you will agree with me that a bag is a bag?? Yeah?? Well, Wrong! And its been a costly lesson, this is a fine example of you get what you pay for, My Trans Alpine has not won awards for nothing. Deuter have made an excellent backpack, it fits comfortably, and my back is nowhere near as sticky due to the airstrips system. Bottom line is you can see exactly what you’re paying for it’s a well engineered and top quality sack.

Deuter Made a difference Because:- It makes carrying the necessary to work that much easier and in comfort like its part of you!!

I travelling in singapore for around 1 month in September 2007.The hostel i stayed in 'The Betel Box' did all our washing for us.one morning i gave my clothes,towels,sleeping sack,pretty much everything i owned,to be washed. 2 days later i still hadn't had it back so asked what was hapening only to find out it had gone missing. they checked everywhere and then looked on the CC TV to see that their cleaner threw all my things away. i was really upset and had nothing left in my rucksack. i was also flying out to hong kong that day so didn't have time to try and replace anything. in the end the hostel gave me some money which was no where near what all my stuff cost. i ended up buying 2 hand towels for my boath stuff and spent the next 5 months wearing the only 2 t-shirts and 2 pairs of trousers i owned. i had 1 sarong that i made into lots of different outfits. all in all is was a disaster that i now look back on and laugh at as i managed just fine and it made everything more fun!! my rucksack was a lot lighter and i had more space for souverniers.
Deuter Made a difference BecauseDeuter made a differnce becuase it is the best quality rucksack i have ever used. my rucksack was chucked around everywhere i went and it still looks new!!! they're great!!

Clouds of midges were hovering outside the door of our squint tent. They had held their siege for an hour but now our rumbling stomachs forced us out into the fray. The setting up of the Trangia cooker was made in several frenzied attempts and then the inevitable rush back into the tent. Once the meal was ready there were already so many midges inside the tent so we decided we where better of outdoors-where at least we could try and move away from them. Our expedition leader; a smug man called Sean Foster smiled at us from the window of the bothy where he and his co-leader were enjoying their meal in a thoroughly midge free environment. As our attempts to evade the midges became more desperate everyone began to run in tight circles around their tents. A short while later 3 of their number had tripped and fallen over their guy ropes and landed flat on the one tent each. They where then firmly instructed to re-erect the tents which they did. This is an experience which allows young adventurers to prepare for later expeditions. A full on worst case scenario no wind, midges and collapsing tents
Deuter Made a difference Because The next morning I was easily able to stuff everything into Aircntact Pro 70+15.

Going on a family holiday to Cyprus meant getting my handluggage sorted. I used my Mountain Biking Speedlite 30, and got everything I needed in it, plus the kids electronic games, wife's makeup and presents on the return trip. No problems, no hassle! Totally perfect for walking/beach trips during the holiday too.
Deuter Made a difference BecauseThe Speedlite 30 is a perfect example of "adaptable" kit. Normally I use it for my BCSA Mountain Bike leaders award courses that I tutor/teach. It takes a hydration unit, waterproofs, 1st aid kit, food, map, compass and spares parts without hesitation. Commutes to/from work are also easily handled. Using it as handluggage on foreign trips shows it's adaptability and ease of use. In March 2008 I had a very bad "over-the-bars" Mtb crash on the Red Bull trail in Coed y Brenin. Although suffering a broken femur, the pack saved me from additional possible spine injuries. I wouldn't be without it!

Why I should have picked Deuter. Well when travelling in Thailand, having a crappy day, that got wet at a drop of a hat, could fit anything in it, and want flexible enough to wear, made my trip more difficult. That or using a plastic bag whilst out shopping.
Deuter Made a difference Because Deuter would have made a difference, as they are perfect. Having seen one in Bangkok, I am now determined to buy one now.