Vaude Uphill 16 LW

Cycling backpack

• very lightweight
• air-permeable suspension system
• eco-friendly and fair manufacturing

Double protection! This lightweight bike pack with 16 liters of carrying capacity protects your back and the environment. The eco-friendly manufactured material of this minimalist backpack consists of lightweight, siliconized 40D Rip-Stop while the outer mesh pockets consist of thin mesh material; even the shoulder straps, hipbelt and buckles were specifically designed to be extremely light in construction. The outer multi-function drawcord system has a three-fold function: for compression, as a helmet holder and as additional attachment possibility, for a jacket, for example. The body-contact suspension system provides close-fitting carrying comfort on longer bike tours. You can stow an energy bar or gel in the shoulder strap pocket for a quick energy boost. With hydration system port and raincover in a pack sack. Green Shape is your VAUDE guarantee for eco-friendly products – made from sustainable materials and resource-conserving production.

• lightweight siliconized fabric
• ventilated shoulder straps
• lightweight hip belt
• front zip pocket
• 3in1 compression, attachment and helmet carrier system
• side mesh pockets
• opening for hydration system
• sternum strap with tube holder clip
• safety light attachment
• lightweight buckles throughout
• reinforced bottom
• reflective elements
• rain cover: included, with safety light attachment

Material

Main fabric: 100% Polyamide; 40D 240T Ripstop Silicone/Polyurethane coated; Contrast fabric: 100% Polyamide; 200 D Polyurethane coated; Back part: 100% Polyester; mesh fabric.

Details

Weight: 360 g 
Volume: 16 l 
Dimensions: 48 x 22 x 18 cm 
Load range: 0 - 4 kg

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With our Green Shape label, we offer functional, environmentally-friendly  products made from sustainable materials. They are manufactured under fair working conditions along the entire supply chain. The criteria for the label are strict and transparent. They are under constant review and cover the entire lifecycle of the product from design, through production, care and maintenance, to repair and the product’s end of life. Find out more about Green Shape.

VAUDE products bearing the Eco Finish been waterproofed in an environmentally-friendly way without fluorocarbons (PFC). PFCs are part of a group of chemical compounds which are used to waterproof the outer layer of many outdoor products. They have come under criticism for being non-biodegradable, bioaccumulative and toxic, and suspected of being harmful to health. VAUDE has made a clear commitment to completely renouncing PFCs. Find out more about Eco Finish.

Raincover

VENT-TEX Ultralight suspension system

Use:
• One-day bike tours with a lightweight load
• Lightness and breathability are the decisive factors for biking         
 
Features:
• Back ventilation provided by central ventilation duct
• Flexible suspension system adapts to any cycling position

The Ultralight icon identifies VAUDE backpacks that belong to the lightest in their class available on the market today. Their minimal weight is made possible by extremely lightweight materials and by paring them down to the most necessary features.