Extremely lightweight trekking backpack, 48+8l
Product description for Vaude AHEAD 48+, Eclipse Backpacks Unisex
When every gram counts – the lightweight pack Ahead 48+ by VAUDE offers high carrying comfort at low weight and is ideal for fast-paced hiking and long-distance treks.
The ultralight trekking pack is also exceptionally back-friendly – a recess in the lower back reduces pressure on the sacroiliac joint and prevents back pain. The Tergolight Comfort Space suspension system distributes the load optimally. The pack's back length and load positioning straps are individually adjustable. The Ergoshape shoulder straps of the Ahead 48+ by VAUDE allow enough freedom of movement for your arms on steep ascents thanks to their special design. You can keep a protein bar or phone within easy reach in the easy-access pockets on the shoulder straps and hip belt.
The side stretch pockets provide access to your water bottle, hat or other items without having to take off your pack. Trekking poles can be easily attached while you're hiking. There's room for wet gear in the spacious front compartment and it can dry quickly thanks to mesh inserts. An adjustable daisy chain accommodates your helmet and crampons. The top loader has an extra compartment for your hydration bladder. There's a replacement buckle on the upper compression strap in case one breaks along the way. The height-adjustable, detachable lid expands the volume by another 8 liters and can also be worn separately as a waist pack.
The material of the Ahead 48+ by VAUDE is a mix of 100% recycled polyester and polyamide with a biobased content of 62% castor oil – an extremely lightweight, tear-resistant and sustainable material. The VAUDE #N01 label stands for environmentally-friendly, functional products made from #H01® #A05, sustainable materials.
- Lightweight backpack for ultralight trekking
- Exceptional carrying comfort thanks to Tergolight suspension system
- Lid can be detached and used as a hip bag
- Individually adjustable supportive back
- "Comfort Space" for lower back relief
- Wider, vest-like ErgoShape shoulder harness for a stable fit
- Lightweight hip belt with zip pocket
- Lightweight primary fabric made of 61% biobased polyamide
- Side compression straps
- Top compression strap with versatile repair buckle
- Reinforced bottom
- Removable lid can be used as hip bag
- Additional zip lid pocket inside
- Spacious front stretch pocket
- Side stretch pockets with on-the-go opening
- Pole attachment on-the-go
- One pole attachment point
- Attachment points for gear
- Lightweight buckles throughout
- Opening for hydration system
- Sternum strap with tube holder clip
- Climate friendly manufacturing thanks to an innovative end-of-life tire recycling program using a mass balance process
- Load range: 7-12 kg
- Dimensions: 70 x 33 x 29 cm
- Volume: 48+8 l
- Weight: 1.340 g
Material specifications for Vaude AHEAD 48+, Eclipse
- Main material 1: 70D Polyamide - 100% Polyamide, silicon coated face, PU coated back
- Main material 2: 300D Polyester - 100% Polyester (recycled) - PU coated 1.500 mm
- Lining: 150D Polyester - 100% Polyester (recycled)
- Coating: 100% Polyurethane
- Material: 70D polyamide
Vaude AHEAD 48+, Eclipse is developed for the following Sports & Activities:
- Mountaineering and Trekking
Vaude AHEAD 48+, Eclipse can be used in the following Weather conditions:
- Warm
- Cold
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Germany - Free Shipping *. Up to an order value of USD 65.06 a shipping fee of USD 3.14 will be charged. Austria - Free Shipping *. Up to an order value of USD 65.06 a shipping fee of USD 6.40 will be charged. Great Britain and Ireland - Free Shipping *. Up to an order value of USD 65.06 a shipping fee of USD 7.48 will be charged. Switzerland - Free Shipping *. Up to an order value of USD 108.44 a shipping fee of USD 10.74 will be charged. |
USD 0.00 |
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When delivery address is located in Switzerland, United Kingdom or outside the European Union, tax of 19% (DE) is deducted in the checkout.
Delivery takes place in Germany.
Costs (Tax (CH), customs cost) that accure when importing to Switzerland, to United Kingdom or outside the European Union have to be paid by the customer and are settled up at delivery by our shipping service provider.
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Below you will find the shipping times for destinations outside of Germany. Please add these shipping times to the basic shipping times listed in the articles descriptions.
Shipping destination | Additional estimated shipping time in work days |
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Belgium, Denmark, France, Italy (North), Luxembourg, Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Slovenia, Czech Republic | + 2 work days |
Estland, Great Britain, Ireland, Italy (Middle), Sweden, Slovakia, Spain, Hungary | + 3 work days |
Finnland, Italy (South), Latvia, Lithuania, Portugal, Romania, Switzerland | + 4 work days |
Bulgaria, Norway | + 5 work days |
Greece, Japan | + 6 work days |
Canada, United States of America | + 5-7 work days |
Ukraine | + 20 work days |
Russian Federation | + 20 work days |
Information on shipping times calculation:
If your order contains more than one item having different shipping times, we will ship your order in one single delivery as long as there is no other agreement. In this case, the longest shipping time is taken. Please keep in mind that there is no delivery on Sundays and national holidays.
When delivery address is located in Switzerland, United Kingdom or outside the European Union, tax of 19% (DE) is deducted in the checkout.
Delivery takes place in Germany.
Costs (Tax (CH), customs cost) that accure when importing to Switzerland, to United Kingdom or outside the European Union have to be paid by the customer and are settled up at delivery by our shipping service provider.
You can find more information about customs especially for Switzerland on http://xtares.admin.ch/tares/login/loginFormFiller.do.