ISPO Job Market is the career portal for the sports business.For jobs with passionIt is designed for fast ascents and descents, even in demanding terrain, and is a new mix of trail running and alpine backpack: Thanks to its high level of comfort and modern design, the Deuter Vertrail 16 wins an ISPO Award 2022.Young people in particular have increasingly emphasized “sport” in the term “mountain sports” in recent years.Instead of enjoying nature, relaxation or a change from everyday life, something else is in the foreground for them in the mountains: speed hikers are looking for the challenge of climbing mountains at high speed and in demanding terrain.Another trend is "scrambling", an outdoor sport between hiking, trekking, mountaineering and climbing, in which you fight your way up steep ridges and also use your hands - technically demanding ascents similar to climbing.Deuter developed the new Vertrail 16 backpack precisely for this target group, which wants to travel quickly with light material - and then submitted it to the ISPO Award.At the jury meeting in May 2022, the light 16-liter backpack met stiff competition.The three ISPO experts and three sports enthusiasts from the ISPO Collaborators Club put a total of 60 products to the test.After an intensive and long test weekend, it was clear: The Vertrail 16 is one of the winners - it will receive an ISPO Award 2022!The jury members base their decisions on nine criteria.One of the most important asks the question: Does the product meet the requirements of the intended target group?And in the case of the Deuter Vertrail 16, the jury was able to answer that with a clear yes.Because it is light, multifunctional, weatherproof and even waterproof - in other words, what demanding speed alpinists need.The Deuter Vertrail 16 also scored points in the "Innovation & Trend Character" category - not only because the model takes up the scrambling and speed hiking trend, but also because of its innovative design.The vest-like carrying construction, which is inspired by the construction of trail running backpacks, deserves a special mention.Wide, ergonomically shaped shoulder straps and a comfortable Lite back system ensure a compact fit close to the body.In this way you maintain a secure balance even when you are out and about in exposed areas.At the same time, the Vertrail 16 also has some features and functionalities of light, reduced alpine backpacks: its materials are robust and the technical features are versatile.The backpack has a zipped pocket for a smartphone or energy bar on the front of the shoulder straps, as well as two holsters for soft flasks.Another holster for storing compact telescopic poles is also attached here.Multi-purpose attachment straps and gear loops also offer a variety of options for attaching equipment such as a helmet, ice ax or crampons.In addition, they can be used to compress the Vertrail's storage space, so that everything stays in place even with fast movements and nothing wobbles or dangles.The inner compartment has space for hydration systems with a volume of up to three liters.The ISPO Award jury also appreciated the material selection and processing.Because the Vertrail 16 is completely waterproof - the abrasion-resistant material (220D PA PLAIN TPU) not only protects the contents from precipitation, but also from sweat on the back.It has taped seams that are sealed waterproof using a hot-press process.The new lid construction with a roll-top closure to expand the volume also keeps the equipment dry, so you don't have to worry about sudden rain on the mountain.With regard to sustainability, the ISPO Award jury rated positively that the material of the Vertrail is PFC-free.The low weight of 480 grams as well as the minimalist and clear design gave the jurors reasons to give the Vertrail 16 the coveted ISPO Award.The backpack will be launched in July 2023 and will cost EUR 160.Sizes: 16 liters (unisex) Color variations: Glacier-Graphite, Graphite-Tin, Turmeric-Teal Weight: 480 g On sale from: July 2023 Recommended retail price: EUR 160.00Always stay up to date!✓ Exciting stories from ISPO.com✓ Insights from the sports business world