For the first time, the premium backpack brand becomes an official Major Partner
Premium backpack brand deuter has been announced as an official Major Partner of Kendal Mountain Festival 2025. This partnership brings an action-packed schedule of events, discussions, and product showcases to the festival’s line-up. Following the recent unveiling of the revised Attack backpack, set for release in Spring/Summer 2026, deuter will sponsor the festival’s popular ‘Bike Night’. The partnership aims to communicate deuter’s commitment to adventure and sustainability with the UK outdoor community. Moreover, these values will be discussed during the Basecamp sessions held on the deuter Bothy stage.
The festival features several highlights from some of deuter’s leading ambassadors, including film screenings and panel discussions. Kathryn Roberts discusses her life as a female mountaineer and her summit of Mont Blanc. Meanwhile, Hannah Mitchell and Samantha Jagger then discuss the challenges of being a female mountaineer, focusing on their expedition to Tajikistan. Finally, for 2025, deuter will sponsor the festival’s popular ‘Bike Night,’ featuring an on-stage interview with professional mountain biker Rachel Atherton.
The European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA), British Mountaineering Council (BMC) and Trash Free Trails will also hold a panel discussion on the deuter Bothy stage. They will discuss adventure leading to activism.
The full schedule includes:
Friday, November 21st
EOCA, BMC & TFT – ‘Adventure Leading to Activism’ Panel Discussion
Location: deuter Bothy stage, Basecamp
Time: 12:45 PM to 1:30 PM
A panel of representatives from EOCA, the BMC and Trash Free Trails will discuss how their adventures in the mountains laid bare the impact of human activity. They aim to push back through activism.
Bike Night (sponsored by deuter)
Location: Kendal Leisure Centre
Time: 8:00 PM to 10:30 PM
The festival’s biggest night at the leisure centre, with a capacity for 820 attendees, will feature an on-stage interview with pro-rider Rachel Atherton. The premiere of Gee Atherton’s latest film will also occur. Rachel will be available for media interviews before her segment.
Saturday, November 22nd
Kathryn Roberts
Title: The Beginner’s Ascent: The Years of Learning and Practice That Made the Mont Blanc Summit Possible
Location: Deuter Bothy stage, Basecamp
Time: 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Kat is a deuter ambassador, content creator, and passionate outdoor enthusiast. She will take the stage to reach those who may be less experienced in the outdoors, offering a message of hope and practical wisdom gleaned from her journey.
After years of practice, setbacks, and crucial learnings, Kat successfully completed the Mont Blanc Summit. She will be sharing her story at Kendal.
Sunday, November 23rd
deuter Community Run (deuter Traick testing opportunity)
Location: Bakery No.4, Kendal
Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
This deuter-supported, community-run event offers attendees a hands-on opportunity to test the Traick pack. Media representatives are welcome to participate and test the pack. If they wish to review its performance, tickets are available for purchase here.
Hannah Mitchell & Samantha Jagger
Title: Trust, healing & humour in Tajikistan’s mountains
Location: deuter Bothy stage, Basecamp
Time: 12:45 PM to 1:15 PM
Hannah Mitchell and Samantha Jagger are scheduled to speak. Their talk, “Trust, healing & humour in Tajikistan’s mountains,” will cover those themes as explored during their self-guided expedition to Tajikistan.
Hannah Mitchell & Samantha Jagger
Title: Listening to Fear – Conversational Space
Location: Abbot Hall Social Centre, Kendal
Time: 2:15 PM to 3:15 PM
Hannah Mitchell and Samantha Jagger will be at Abbot Hall Social Centre. They will discuss how we decipher fear. Drawing on their expedition to the Fann Mountains in Tajikistan, their talk will explore how we respond to threats to our physical or psychological wellbeing. This includes both on and off the mountain.
deuter will also showcase several new Spring/Summer 2026 products. Highlights include the new Guide, featuring enhanced comfort. It will also have improved load transfer via its optimised Alpine back system. The Attack debuts the exclusive, 100% recyclable and biodegradable deuter x RE ZRO full back protector. This offers superior protection. The new Futura line offers enhanced comfort through innovations like Softedge Shoulder Straps, new back system meshes, and an enlarged lumbar mesh for stability. Furthermore, this comfort is improved by the VariSlide back length adjustment system featured on the Futura Pro. It allows for a perfect and customised fit.
