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Deuter Race X Air Water Carrier
Product DescriptionRaceDeuter Airstripe profiles with mesh lining ensure maximum air circulation and stability. MeshTex lined shoulder straps with a contoured shape offers freedom of movement Hip belt with mesh wings provide a breathable and compact fit Airstripe foam construction offers effective air channel circulation Front pocket Interior valuables pocket Quick accessTop pocket Deuter Airstripes ventilated back rain cover included Hydration compatible pack Dimensions: 9 x 17 x 6" Color: Black/MossTotal VolumeDeuter Race X Air Water Carrier Pro Review
This is a pretty nice hydration pack, with some exemplary features. The foremost feature, is their Aircomfort System, which uses thin steel springs and a mesh backing to tension the pack away from your back, providing excellent ventilation and air flow without getting a sweaty back. Everything works in tandem with mesh shoulder straps, padded hip and neck sections (where the springs attach), and waist and sternum straps. Continue reading →
User Reviews
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lebikerboy
a Weekend Warrior
from North Vancouver Date Reviewed: December 25, 2011 Strengths: Long lasting, functional, cooler than most. Weaknesses: Mine didn't come with a bladder... Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Similar Products Used: I've had mine for so long I can't remember! 
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29ftw
a Weekend Warrior
from NC Date Reviewed: May 13, 2011 Strengths: Mesh back panel is pretty awesome - keeps you back really cool. Source bladder is very nice - easy to open and close and clean. Side pockets are pretty handy (hard to reach while riding though) Weaknesses: Two lower pads sit kinda funny on low-back and do not distribute weight very well - and shoulder straps are hard/stiff and not all that comfortable for all day rides. When your upper body moves while riding this pack does not conform at all and feels a bit "boxy" Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: ALL Duration Product Used: 2 Years Price Paid: $60.00 Purchased At: Online Sale Similar Products Used: Camelbak Rogue, HAWG, MULE, and Classic. Wingnut Hyper 3.0, Osprey Raptor 6 Bike Setup: Niner HT
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jk
a Cross Country Rider
from pencilsuckey Date Reviewed: November 12, 2008 Strengths: Mesh back panel provides lots of air to the back so you stay dry(er). Mesh shoulder straps work well. Weaknesses: I'm being really picky here, but you asked: the zippers are a little tricky as they are rounded. If I could change something I'd make the pack a bit more square with maybe a coupla compression straps on the sides. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: all of em Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $65.00 Purchased At: yurp Similar Products Used: Many inferior Camelback products... Bike Setup: coupla 29ers
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Jerome
a Weekend Warrior
from Brooklyn Date Reviewed: November 22, 2007 Strengths: Deuter Race X Air: I have used this pack for 7 years! Incredible quality, mesh back... so no sweat spot unless you wear a non breathable jacket, hidden rain cover underneath, one of the best designed products I've ever seen Weaknesses: You get what you pay for, not a great deal of space... all I do is strap my body armor and jacket around the pack- seperate mesh platform enables you to run the strap in between the mesh and pack so you don't feel a thing. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $80.00 Purchased At: Bike USA Similar Products Used: none,thinking about buying another one now in case they stop making them another 10 years from now. Bike Setup: Santa Cruz Bullit
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Art
a Cross Country Rider
from Bend, OR Date Reviewed: October 2, 2007 Strengths: This review is for the Race X Air I. Much cooler on you back than a camel back. Stays in place, comfortable. Reasonable Storage. Weaknesses: Slight pressure spot at bottom of pack against back. Bladder? Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Hidden lakes Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $70.00 Purchased At: Siera trading post Similar Products Used: Camelback Mule, Hawg
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Jay Okay
from Toronto Date Reviewed: November 30, 2006 Strengths: Good size, hugs in the right places considering my build which is pretty wide. cool to the back as i tend to sweat and heat up during rides as it lifts the pack's backside off my back. definitely a keeper, if i wreck this one you guys know what i'm gonna buy next. Weaknesses: none that i know of or report about. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $50.00 Purchased At: MEC Similar Products Used: haven't tried other brands but fitted most of them at the stores. and they were hot to the back, camelback fits alright though, adjustment on those are good and comfy but still hot to the back! needs more ventilation. Bike Setup: montain bike, not the expensive and serious type yet... have to lose a few more pounds and gain a few more dollars to get a serious bike... good enough for now though. adjusted and modified with parts. it's a schwinn... i know, i know - few hundred bucks more then i can get a better one. that would be for another date. 
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Bob
from Aliso Viejo Date Reviewed: August 28, 2006 Strengths: Comfy when on the bike, the design really works! Large capacity for storing all that I need, and 3liters of h2o. Neat design perks such as hose holder, key clip, and side pockets that are easy to reach while riding or negate the need to take off the pack when off the bike (snacks and tubes and such). Real easy to load up water and go. Weaknesses: When standing up, frame of pack puts pressure on lower back area. Nothing too bad, just noticable. WIll not use for hiking! The bladder that came with it was replaced with a Camelbak unit. Nothin wrong with it, and I will keep it and give it a try. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $85.00 Purchased At: Rock Creek Outfitters Similar Products Used: Camelbaks, Wingnut, SIerra Design etc. Bike Setup: Intense 5.5 with all good bits.
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John
a Weekend Warrior
from Philippines Date Reviewed: September 15, 2005 Strengths: aircomfort back, no more sweaty backs Weaknesses: none Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Maarat Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $53.00 Purchased At: Extreme Bike Similar Products Used: camelbak stealth Bike Setup: XTC hybrid frame, shimano xt hydro groupset, mavic 223 rims, dt swiss spokes, maxxis mofo 1.95 tires
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Dave
a Weekend Warrior
from Lakewood, Ca, USA Date Reviewed: August 26, 2005 Strengths: Great fit, Airstripes design, Adjustabilty of straps with clips that keep straps in place, not flying in the wind. Well thought out storage compartments. Weaknesses: NC Filler Cap and Z-Cap hanging by a string. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Turnbull Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $50.00 Purchased At: REI Outlet Similar Products Used: Camelback Classic 
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ERIC
a Cross Country Rider
from OTTAWA, IL USA Date Reviewed: June 16, 2005 Strengths: nice pack for the money Weaknesses: The bite valve is horrible it always leaks unless you put the cap back on and who has time to do that when you are flying along on some tight single track when I use the pack I usually end up getting sprayed with the water coming out of the bite valve. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $30.00 Purchased At: online Similar Products Used: Camelback which is far superior to this pack in so many diffrent ways. Bike Setup: 2002 stump jumper fsr xc pro
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Crash&Burn
a Cross Country Rider
from Toronto, ON, Canada Date Reviewed: April 11, 2005 Strengths: Comfortable and pretty good at cooling. Weaknesses: none so far Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $50.00 Purchased At: MEC Similar Products Used: none, bottles up until now Bike Setup: 2 wheels etc...
Submitted by
porkchop
a Weekend Warrior
from Evansville, IN USA Date Reviewed: January 21, 2005 Strengths: Mesh panel is much cooler than my last pack. Its not quite as cool as nothing though. Excellent construction no flaws after two years. Plenty of room for gear & tools. The pack has reflective tape and a blinker loop. I also like the large mouth design of the bladder. Very sturdy and easy to fill. There is a seperate bladder pouch inside to keep your tools from poking holes in it. COMFORTABLE! Weaknesses: Bite valve is about done after two years. No disappointments here. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Nebo Ridge Duration Product Used: 2 Years Price Paid: $50.00 Purchased At: Colorado Cyclist Similar Products Used: K2 Bike Setup: FS, SS, & Road
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gianpaolo
from camden, maine, usa Date Reviewed: September 23, 2004 Strengths: looks fantastic mesh frame keeps you drier very light Weaknesses: limited cargo capacity poor bite valve steel frame pushing into the back of your neck Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $71.00 Purchased At: arequip.com Similar Products Used: bottles, camelbak blowfish, camelback flashflo Bike Setup: road bike
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Chris
a Cross Country Rider
from Brisbane, Australia Date Reviewed: August 13, 2004 Strengths: Exceptional harness design, best no-leak bite valve I've used, looks schmicko. Weaknesses: None that I've experienced. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Daisy Hill Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $140.00 Purchased At: Super Cycles, Indooroopilly Similar Products Used: Blackburn Hydrapak Bike Setup: Cannondale Scalpel 900 with LX/XT bits and Azonic Double Wall riser bars.
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Nic
a Weekend Warrior
from Sydney, Australia Date Reviewed: October 4, 2003 Strengths: Looks slick, works even better Weaknesses: None Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: the dam Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $60.00 Similar Products Used: Camel bak etc Bike Setup: Santa Cruz Heckler
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