What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:"This pack is perfect for alpine adventures. Its streamlined design and women-specific fit ensure all-day comfort, while features like the stowable rope strap and detachable helmet holder make it ultra-versatile for climbing and mountaineering."The Deuter Guide 22 SL Mountaineering Backpack is designed for alpine challenges and combines lightweight construction with unmatched functionality. Its SL fit, tailored specifically for women, offers a shorter back length, ergonomic S-shaped shoulder straps, and soft-edged padding for all-day comfort. The streamlined Alpine System ensures excellent load stability, keeping the weight close to the body's center of gravity for better balance on technical terrain. With hard-wearing materials and thoughtful features like a stowable rope strap, detachable helmet holder, and reinforced ice axe loops, this pack is built for the demands of mountaineering and climbing.