In many parts of Asia you'll have the opportunity to buy cheap counterfeit goods ranging from CDs/DVDs to clothing and perfume. The backpack industry is particularly filled with copies since major bag companies assemble their products in Asia anyway. In this two part series I review the "Deuter" Cerrotorre 40 (That's just the name. It's not a 40 liter bag, probably 28 liters). After having returned this bag twice due to defects in construction, I really wanted to hate this bag. Yes, the materials are not quite up to the Deuter standard. Yes, the feel of the bag (from zipping the zippers to fastening the clasps) is not as smooth/crisp as the genuine article. BUT You have to give credit where credit is due. This particular specimen has proven to be both reliable and durable. When compared to the closest Deuter model (the Futura 28), you'll see that the Cerrotorre 40 has all the standard features: - main compartment that can be separated by zipper with separate lower compartment access - secondary pocket - integrated rain cover - air-comfort system AND has a few features the legit model doesn't: - extra lower pocket - two valuables pockets on the waist belt - sturdy rubber haul handle After using this pack for the second half of my trip and as my airplane carry-on, I've grown to like this bag as a good-value piece of gear that I'll hold on to. If you decide to buy a fake bag make sure that: 1. It has features (pockets/rain cover/etc) that you can't get in the real deal ...
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