Nearby dealers & support
Climate neutral products
Fair & partnership-based

Ahead 44+ backpacking backpack women’s

€231.00
Prices incl. VAT plus shipping

Extremely lightweight women's backpack for trekking

  • With the Green Shape label, we offer functional, environmentally-friendly products made from sustainable materials.

    Watch video now

    Green Shape sustainability label
  • The german state seal Grüner Knopf (Green Button) distinguishes textiles which have been manufactured in accordance with particularly high social and environmental standards. Read more about (in german)

    Watch video now

    Grüner Knopf (Green Button)
  • We are committed to good working conditions and fair wages for all. We are a member of the Fair Wear Foundation (FWF) and are committed to continuously improving working conditions in all of our production facilities. These facilities are monitored on a regular basis. With its Leader Status, VAUDE has achieved the highest status possible as an FWF member.

    Fairwear
  • Climate-neutral product. The emissions arising from materials, manufacturing, and shipping are analyzed and systematically reduced. Emissions that are currently unavoidable are fully offset through myclimate.
    Find out more now

    Climate-neutral product

Color: eclipse

No VAUDE online shop in selected country

Reset selection

Product Description

Ahead 44+ backpacking backpack women’s

Extremely lightweight women's backpack for trekking

  • lid can be detached and used as a hip bag
  • exceptional carrying comfort thanks to Tergolight suspension system
  • climate friendly manufacturing thanks to an innovative end-of-life tire recycling program using a mass balance process
For all those who like to travel light and fast. This trekking backpack is exceptionally comfortable and lightweight – perfect for trekking and long-distance trails. The Tergolight Comfort Space suspension system distributes the load optimally. The pack's back length and load positioning straps are individually adjustable. A recess in the lower back padding relieves pressure on the sacroiliac joint to prevent back pain. With its shorter shoulder straps and back length along with a well-designed, flexible hip belt, this lightweight women's trekking backpack adapts to the female form. Its shoulder straps provide freedom of movement while you'll always have easy access to a snack or your camera in the hipbelt pocket. The side stretch pockets keep all your essentials close at hand without having to take the pack off. You can also attach your trekking poles without having to stop. The front pocket is perfect for storing wet items that can dry thanks to mesh inserts. Attach your gear to the adjustable daisy chain. The top loader has an separate compartment for your hydration bladder. The height-adjustable lid increases the volume by another 8 liters and can be detached to save weight or be used separately as a waist pack. The compression strap under the lid comes with a replacement buckle in case one breaks while you're on the go. This lightweight trekking pack is made from 100% recycled polyester and polyamide with a biobased content of 62% castor oil – a sustainable, extremely lightweight and tear-resistant material. The VAUDE Green Shape label stands for environmentally-friendly, functional products made from bluesign® certified, sustainable materials.
READ MORE CLOSE
Developed for
Trekking
Further applications
Hiking Ambitious
  • Model: 45164
  • Weight: 1260 g
  • Volume: 44+8 l
  • Dimensions: 65 x 33 x 27 cm
  • Load range: 7 - 12 kg
READ MORE CLOSE
Similar products

Features & Technologies

Features

  • 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
  • hipbelt and shoulder straps ergonomically designed for women / smaller people
  • 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
  • rain cover: optional available, Model: 12560-2270 (30-55 l)
Tergolight Comfort Space – relieves pressure on the lower back
Tergolight Comfort Space – relieves pressure on the lower back

An indentation at the lower back takes the pressure off of your sensitive sacroiliac joint on trips with a medium load and helps prevent lower back pain. The back length is fully adjustable and you can individually adjust the upper load positioning straps.

• fully adjustable back length and individually adjustable load positioning straps
• a great choice for hiking with a medium load
• relieves pressure on the lower back

Read more

Ergoshape – ergonomic shoulder straps
Ergoshape – ergonomic shoulder straps

These ergonomic shoulder straps ensure optimum freedom of movement and extra comfort for your next mountain, trekking or hiking tour. Ergoshape shoulder straps are designed to be wider where they rest on your shoulders and narrower at the front and under your arms. Ergoshape shoulder straps are specifically adapted to the different needs of women and men.

• ergonomic shoulder straps fit comfortably without constricting
• optimal freedom of movement thanks to their modified width
• adapted to the different needs of men and women

Read more about Ergoshape.

FURTHER TECHNOLOGIES CLOSE
FURTHER TECHNOLOGIES CLOSE

Material

Mass Balance Recycling – chemical recycling process
Mass Balance Recycling – chemical recycling process

Recycled polyamide that makes use of a certified mass balance process in which pyrolysis oil is extracted from used tires and fed into a conventional polyamide production process. This chemical recycling methods conserves fossil raw resources. Another advantage: compared to conventional polyamide production, 60% less CO2 emissions are produced*. The polyamide obtained in this eco-friendly process has just the same properties as conventional polyamide made from crude oil.

• robust, durable polyamide with best freedom of movement
• innovative tire recycling using a mass balance process
• climate-friendly and CO2-conserving crude oil alternative

 

Read more about Mass Balance Recycling.

* Chemcycling, Environmental Evaluation by Life Cycle Assessment, BASF, November 2020 GaBi version 9.2 (2020), Sphera AG, Polyamide 6 Granulate

Mass balance

Material overview

Main fabric: 100% Polyamide; 70D/silicon coated face/PU coated back; Second fabric: 100% Polyester (recycled); 300D Polyurethane coated 1500mm 100% recycled Polyester; Lining - Face: 100% Polyester (recycled); Coating: 100% Polyurethane; 150D woven / PU coating.
Recycled PET: high quality polyester made from recycled PET bottles
Recycled PET: high quality polyester made from recycled PET bottles

Collect, clean, granulate and spin into high quality polyester yarn – that’s what’s involved in the recycling of PET bottles. In the manufacturing process, we can reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions by up to 50% while completely eliminating the use of new fossil fuels. This conserves resources and keeps our ecological footprint small.


• high-quality polyester yarn made from recycled PET bottles
• reduces energy consumption and CO2 emissions by up to 50 percent
• climate-friendly and resource-efficient production

Find out more about recycled materials.

Eco Finish – environmentally friendly water and stain resistant finish
Eco Finish – environmentally friendly water and stain resistant finish

This water and stain resistant finish is applied to the outer fabric of your product so that water pearls up and runs right off – without the use of environmentally harmful fluorocarbons (PFCs). This protects you from the rain and keeps the planet clean. Regular reapplication is necessary for permanent waterproofing and stain resistance.

• environmentally friendly water repellency and stain resistance
• optimal protection from rain and moisture
• no use of environmentally harmful fluorocarbons (PFC)

Find out more about Eco Finish.

MORE MATERIALS CLOSE

Evaluations

Please note – we do not verify that published reviews are from people who have actually used or purchased the product.

Recently Viewed Products