"Net back or body contact?" This question often arises when purchasing a backpack. The Wizard 18+4 liter hiking backpack from Vaude provides a pleasantly simple answer: both. This is made possible by the innovative Aeroflex-Control-System, which allows you to adjust the distance between your back and the pack continuously—even while on the move, without having to take off the backpack. During sweaty ascents, the distance ensures pleasant ventilation. In technical sections, during descents, or on via ferratas, the backpack sits close to the body and stable. This very flexibility makes the Wizard a reliable companion—from relaxed day hikes to sporty mountain or cycling tours. For optimal carrying comfort, the back length can be individually adjusted to your height. You also remain flexible when it comes to storage: thanks to the zipper volume expansion, the backpack can easily grow as needed. Thoughtful features include two side mesh pockets, compression straps, a trekking pole holder, a hydration reservoir compartment, and an integrated rain cover. The robust outer material is equipped with Eco Finish for water and dirt resistance—completely without the use of fluorocarbons. The VAUDE Green Shape label also stands for an environmentally friendly, functional product made from sustainable materials.