

The perfect outdoor rucksack

How do you find your outdoor backpack among the wide range of brands and models on sale? Are you still hiking or are you already trekking? Or are you possibly a hiker? And what can you actually fit in a 30 litre pack? Questions upon questions - here are the answers.
In my rucksack I pack ... yes, what actually?
There you are, sitting on the floor of your bedroom. Surrounding you are socks, underwear, T-shirts, washing kit, sleeping bag, fleece, rain jacket, hiking boots, torch, headgear and much more. Quite a mess. And in the middle of it all is your good old hiking rucksack. So little space for so much stuff! You've planned a long weekend somewhere in the mountains. But first you need to get yourself a bigger rucksack. But: which brand, which model, which volume ... ?
Good to know
An outdoor rucksack is your best companion on hiking tours and other adventures in the great outdoors. With the right rucksack, you can transport all your equipment. Depending on the trip, you can choose a daypack for day trips or a hiking or trekking backpack for longer, often multi-day excursions. We also have suitable backpacks for your next backpacking trip that will accompany you around the globe.
Before you set off with your new outdoor rucksack, be sure to check the fit. This will help you avoid back pain. Various systems guarantee a good fit and take the strain off your shoulders, as the weight is distributed evenly across your body. Various inner and outer compartments and other fastening options ensure that you always have your equipment to hand.
We have put together our top models for you here. The following overview will help you find your way around in terms of brands, volumes and possible packing lists.
Your companion on hikes and city trips

You are going via ferrata or on an ambitious tour
The right backpack for alpine or ski tours and climbing
For him on extended hikes and hut tours
For her on extended hikes and hut tours
You are a trekker, not a hiker and you are travelling long distances
For the adventurers in the forest kindergarten
The most important facts summarised
Art | Anwendung | Volumen | Mögliche Packliste |
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Daypack
Tagesrucksack | Leichte Wanderungen
Städtetrips | 32 Liter | - Regenjacke
- Fleece - Ersatzsocken - Kopfbedeckung - Sonnenbrille - Sonnencreme - Genügend Wasser - Snacks (Müsliriegel, Obst) - Handy - Kamera - Wanderkarte - Wanderstöcke |
Wanderrucksack | Ambitionierte Touren
Klettersteigen | 30 Liter | - Regenjacke
- Fleece - Ersatzsocken - Kopfbedeckung - Sonnenbrille - Sonnencreme - Genügend Wasser - Snacks (Müsliriegel, Obst) - Handy - Kamera - Wanderkarte - Wanderstöcke |
Kletterrucksack | Hochtouren
Klettern, Skitouren | 32 Liter | - Seil (je nach Tour 30, 40, 50 Meter)
- Karabiner - Abseilachter - Reepschnüre - Bandschlingen - Expressschlingen (je nach Tour) - Steigklemme - Mobile Sicherungsmittel - Eisschrauben - Teleskopstöcke - Biwaksack - Regenhülle für den Rucksack |
Mehrtagestouren-Rucksack (Herren) | Hüttentouren
Ausgedehnte Wanderungen | 40 Liter | - Regenjacke
- Fleece - Zwei Paar Socken - Wechselshirt(s) - Unterwäsche - Pyjama - Waschzeug - Hüttenschlafsack - Hüttenschuhe - Kopfbedeckung - Sonnenbrille - Sonnencreme - Genügend Wasser - Brotzeit und Snacks (ggf. für mehrere Tage) - Kochgeschirr - Handy - Kamera - Taschenlampe - Wanderkarte - Wanderstöcke |
Mehrtagestouren-Rucksack (Damen) | Hüttentouren
Ausgedehnte Wanderungen | 38 Liter | - Regenjacke
- Fleece - Zwei Paar Socken - Wechselshirt(s) - Unterwäsche - Pyjama - Waschzeug - Hüttenschlafsack - Hüttenschuhe - Kopfbedeckung - Sonnenbrille - Sonnencreme - Genügend Wasser - Brotzeit und Snacks (ggf. für mehrere Tage) - Kochgeschirr - Handy - Kamera - Taschenlampe - Wanderkarte - Wanderstöcke |
Trekkingrucksack | Lange Touren | 65 Liter | - Leichtes Trekkingzelt
- Schlafsack - Kochgeschirr - Campingkocher - Taschenlampe - Regenjacke und -hose - Fleece - Wechselshirts - Genügend Socken und Unterwäsche - Pyjama - Waschzeug - Kopfbedeckung - Sonnencreme - Sonnenbrille - Genügend Essensvorräte - Genügend Wasser - Wanderkarte - Handy mit GPS-Funktion - Kamera - Feuerzeug - Kompass |
Kinderrucksack | Waldkindergarten | 10 Liter | - Trinkflasche
- Brotzeit - Ersatzkleider - Steine, Äste und alle anderen Schätze aus dem Wald |
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