Perfect for multi-day mountain hikes, the Vaude Asymmetric 42+8 backpack is a rugged, comfortable and lightweight men’s backpack that allows you to carry your gear. It offers 42 liters of volume expandable to 50 liters and includes straps for carrying helmets and ropes or attachment loops for an ice axe or walking poles. The Tergolight back system ensures good load distribution, while the Ergoshape shoulder straps offer great freedom of movement. The padded waist belt has a storage pocket and space for a hydration pouch. Meeting the Bluesign standard and the Vaude GreenShape label, this model is made with environmentally responsible manufacturing and uses 50% recycled materials.
Features:
- Main fabric: 79% polyamide, and 21% polyester
- Exterior: 100% polyester
- Lining: 100% polyamide
- Attachment loops for an ice axe or walking sticks
- Equipment strap (helmet, rope, etc.)
- Tergolight back system: excellent load transmission and great stability
- Adjustable and removable hood
- ErgoShape shoulder straps for perfect freedom of movement
- Chest strap with warning whistle
- Padded waist belt with storage pocket
- Zipper access to main compartment
- Front pocket for map, rain jacket
- Compatible with hydration system (sold separately)
- Bluesign standard: resource-saving and environmentally friendly manufacturing
- GreenShape label by Vaude: guarantees an ecological and functional product
- Max. load weight 12 kg
- Weight: 1640 g













