TRAIL COMPANIONBackpacks Spring/Summer 2012

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Antje von Dewitz CEO VAUDE

2012, our yearof the backpackDear Friends of VAUDE,

It all began with a backpack. In 1974, my father founded VAUDE. Shortly afterwards came the first VAUDE backpacks – functional and high-quality backpacks – that had a strong appeal and gave the company its first tailwind. Even today, the backpack still enjoys a very special place at VAUDE. Our goal: to produce the best product possible for each application. Our responsibility: to ensure environmentally friendly and fair production. Our motto for the Year of the Backpack 2012: "Highest performance meets ecology". With a bit of pride we can say that we have been quite successful. I am therefore pleased to introduce you to our innovative Backpack Collection 2012.

Have fun browsing and wishing you an eventful summer

Antje von Dewitz and Team

ps. Find our entire selection of backpacks at www.vaude.com, along with information about business recognition and product awards.

VAUDE is a partner of WWF Germany: 1% of revenues generated by the VAUDE Green Shape Collection flow directly into WWF environmental projects.

As a member of the FairWear Foundation, VAUDE is committed to fair working conditions and transparency in the textile industry worldwide.

The bluesign® Standard is the world’s strictest environmental protection standard for textiles. Like an ecological “purity law”, only materials are allowed that cause no harm to people or the environment. The best for humans and nature! More info at: www.bluesign.com

VAUDE CompanionWWF and VAUDE: together for nature

Fair Wear: fair labor and fair wages for all

bluesign® Standard

Green ShapeGreen Shape is your VAUDE guarantee for environmentally friendly products. Made from sustainable materials and resource-conserving manufacturing. Detailed criteria for VAUDE Green Shape products can be found at http://greenshape.vaude.com

On the way to Fitz Roy; Photo: H. Mair; Backpack: Escapator 30+10

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You can watch the Patagonia

Experience film at:

patagonien.vaude.com

The dream of every Alpinist: Patagonia, granite giants at the end of the world, where the rock calls out amid stunning scenery. The great challenge, the ultimate play-ground for hope, longing and adventure. Those spending time here need gear they can rely on.

Because performance shouldn’t come at a cost to the environment, our packs with the Green Shape label satisfy the strictest ecological criteria along with the toughest demands made by the mountains. The six climbers we sent as part of the VAUDE Patagonia Experience to Mount Fitz Roy were convinced. Beyond the ice and snow, long ascents and capricious wea-ther, a very intense peak experience awaited. We make our products for times like these.

And for times like these to come, we make them green.

Because we love making dreams come true

The climb to Cerro Torre is a challenge; Photo: F. Miller

Check out all the Challenger details

in our 360° product image at:

vaude.com --> Product Challenger

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Master of All Mountains: Challenger 35+10 Volume: 35+10 l

Ice tool garage

Side ski attachment

Removable lid and rope

attachment points

Map compartment

Anatomic Alpin suspension system and shoulder straps with F.L.A.S.H. NT adjustment

For the way.For the wall.Our challenge: To develop a backpack that is as sustainable as it is professional. Our solution: The Challenger. Because when not only the way, but the wall is the goal, this innovative and OutDoor Industry Gold Award winning alpine pack is in its element! Sophisticated attachment points, external crampon compartment, innovative suspension system, professional organization and the use of bluesign® certified materials make it a reliable partner for challenging climbs or high elevation ski tours. Performance meets ecology at its best!

Sustainability that functions.Take a deep breath, keep the pedals cranking and start living! Whether it’s a quick spin through the woods, a grinder climb or a singletrack drop with five star prospects: biking is multifaceted. Just like our packs. Because different conditions call for different solutions. The only thing in our Gravit backpacks that stays the same is the common denominator: we are sold on its function. And we are sold on functioning sustaina-bility. That’s why we rely on environmentally friendly materials. Because it’s the only way to a full-cycle biking experience.

Philipp Foltz and Stefan Schlie, Descent from the Zugspitze, youtube.com/vaudesport; Photo: M. Stromberg

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Bike-Pro Gravit: As technological as it is ecological.You can’t get more pack than this. The Gravit comes alive when your tour is ambitious and your expectations are high. It’s both technical and ecological: perfected comfort and enhanced ventilation thanks to a supple Vent-tex suspension system, plus numerous features packed into a strong design. Produced from high quality and durable materials certified by the strict environmental bluesign® standard.

Clean riding Gravit 15+3Volume: 15+3 l

Eco-friendly Alpencross Pro: Gravit 25+5Volume: 25+5 l

Separate bottom compartment with direct access

Map compartment

Detachable helmet holder

VENT-TEX suspension system with F.L.A.S.H. NT shoulder strap adjustment

Helmet holder

Check out all the Gravit details

in our 360° product image at:

vaude.com --> Product Gravit

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Bike-Pro Gravit: As technological as it is ecological.

VAUDE Bike CampTiroler Zugspitz Arena, May 11 – 13, 2012Lively workshops, exciting lectures, safety in the mountains, shared fun: that’s the VAUDE Bike Camp at the foot of the Zugspitze. Bike pros are there to assist you when it comes to questions about riding technique, training, trip planning, equipment or weather assessment. For the ride up backcountry, the downhill of your life or the overdue Alpencross tour. A Gravit pack is waiting as a welcome gift – because we’re looking forward to seeing you there! Registration at: bikecamp.vaude.com

Vertrider Axel Kreuter & Christof Pfeifer; Photo J. Mair; Garkler, Österreich

Vertriders in action:

youtube.com/vaudesport

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Your all-in-one solution: Splash 20+5 Volume: 20+5 l

Helmet holder

Map compartment

Reflective elements

Padded hipbelt with pocket

Hydration system port

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Aeroflex mesh back, with F.L.A.S.H.shoulder strap adjustment

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Engineered for women: Roomy 17+3Volume: 17+3 l

Water cooler to go: Aquarius 8+3Volume: 8+3 l

A free back for all!For multiday tours: the all-rounder Splash is packed with features. For hot summer weather: the Aquarius features a hydration system and room for small gear. For the weekend trip: Roomy, developed by women for women, adapted to the female form with shoulder straps, a shorter back and padded pocket for sun-glasses. Wherever your tour leads you, these three top specialists are equipped to keep your options open. The proven Aeroflex mesh back system provides space between the backpack and your back that allows air to freely circulate. The only thing that’s pressing is the question: left, right or straight ahead!

The right packfor everyone!

Lonely trekking off the beaten path is also possible in the Allgäu Alps. Photo: B. Morell

You can find out more

about our suspension

systems at youtube.com/

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A champion for pushing the limitsFor serious gear and serious challenges. Long trails, challenging mountain hikes or trekking at the end of the earth: your mind is unhampered, your back is too. Because thanks to an innovative suspension system, the Terkum provides optimal load trans-fer and, with the Tergolight Easy Adjust, can be adjusted to fit your back length quickly and easily even while walking. Intelligent organization of your gear and comprehensive features makes the Terkum a versatile and professional companion on every journey.

Developed for demanding trekking: Terkum 65+10 II*Volume: 65+10 l*available in various back lengths

Integrated bottle holder

Integrated rain cover in bottom compartment

Versatile attachment and storage options

Anatomical, precision adjustment hipbelt with the Boa system

Tergolight Easy Adjust suspension system for optimal wearing comfort

Tested: Terkum 55+10

All-round talent in a fresh daypack look: Wizard Air 30+4Volume: 30+4 l

A handbag for your back: Tacora 26Volume: 26 l

VAUDE is an official outfitter for the DAV German Alpine Club

National Training Teams

Everything you need for the day: Brenta 30Volume: 30 l

In the Dolomites, everyone finds their way. Photo: M. Attenberger

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Colorful tailwind with plenty of performance.We go a step further. New approaches are created by moving forward. And moving forward is an approach. An approach to nature, an approach to adventure, an approach to yourself; you feel the effortlessness of your journey, not what’s on your back. Because we went a step further with our backpacks and have fine-tuned them for each activity and for each need. Whether your goal is a leisurely hike or an ambitious mountain adventure – we’ve got your back covered so you can focus on your approach.

A handbag for your back: Tacora 26Volume: 26 l

Plenty of space for comfort: Maremma 36Volume: 36 l

Darling loads just got a little lighter.Great forest, meadow and family companions. Our most important critics are right here among us: at our own on-site daycare center. Drab backpacks? Not with us! Fun has to feel good on your back too. And, of course, be eco-friendly. As a family-run company, we are happy to carry this responsibility. Just like we love to carry our kids. That‘s why we’ve got Wallaby, Cobie and Puck, developed and produced for the entire family, for those little outings in-between, for exciting escapades into the great outdoors. Because everything is better when you do it together.

You can watch our Wallaby

Child Carrier information video

at: youtube.com/vaudesport

Or snap a picture of the QR

code with you smartphone.

Lightweight and ecological: WallabyVolume: 12 l

Base can be easily folded in or out while wearing the carrier

Stable mesh back construction ensures high carrying comfort

Adjustable seat position for kids up to 2 years

Zip compartment for odds and ends

No pinch base stand

Spacious bottom compartment for changing mat and snacks

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Ecologically packed: Cobie 6Volume: 6 l

The Forest Kindergarten Pro: Puck 10Volume: 10 l

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Win your Challenger Join the fun – just visit: challenger.vaude.com and register to enter the VAUDE sweepstakes! Deadline for entries is 15.08.2012. All decisions are final and not subject to legal appeal.

Title: Early morning start for Trettachspitze. Photo: Bastian Morell.

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