Your faithful companion on every hike - the outdoor rucksack
23.5.2016
Translation: machine translated
The rucksack should not restrict your freedom of movement when hiking, it should be comfortable, not too heavy, not too big, but still offer enough space for the necessary equipment. We can advise you on finding the right companion for your back.
When choosing your outdoor rucksack, you should always pay attention to the following factors:
- Volume: Our backpacks range from 8 to 75 litres. Some models can also be extended with a variable lid height. The area of use and the respective requirements determine the size.
- Fit: There are different back systems, hip and shoulder straps, which must be adapted to your individual needs such as body size and back length.
- Access and fastening: There are access points from the top, bottom and sides. Zips on the sides or front provide easy access to the main compartment from the outside without having to unload the entire contents. Fastening, compression and packing straps also allow you to attach additional equipment.
- Women's backpacks: Some manufacturers have designed special backpack models for women. These differ from normal backpacks in that they have a shorter back length, wider hip straps, differently shaped shoulder straps and softer materials.
- Accessories and gadgets: Many backpacks offer additional gadgets and features that you should consider when buying. The list of details is long and ranges from integrated rain covers and hydration systems to attachment options for hiking poles and ice tools, double bottoms, additional compartments and passages for headphone cables.
Daypacks: Light, small but well organised
Small backpacks or daypacks with a volume of 8 to 30 litres are sufficient for day trips, light hikes or everyday use. You will find the largest selection of colours and shapes in this area. As standard, these backpacks are equipped with organisational compartments and good aero systems, which ensure a high level of comfort and good ventilation.
Hiking backpacks: Space, good fit and versatile use
These backpacks usually offer a volume of between 30 and 50 litres. They have very good carrying systems that guarantee a secure fit and freedom of movement at the same time. They are suitable for longer tours and hikes, for high alpine use but also for cross-country skiing or ski tours.
Trekking backpacks: Lots of storage space and stability
Trekking backpacks can easily carry a load of more than 25 kg - with volumes of 50 to 75 litres - without compromising on carrying comfort. Ergonomically shaped hip belts and an internal frame ensure that the load is optimally transferred to the hips and well distributed. Trekking rucksacks are ideal for expedition tours lasting several days or weeks thanks to their large packing volume and many additional fastening loops and pockets.
Sylvia Matitschka
Product Manager
sylvia.matitschka@digitecgalaxus.chFor me, sport is passion, joy and recharging my batteries at the same time. In my free time you can find me outside training, on the tennis court, on the slopes with my board or surfing in the waves.
As product manager for the outdoor sector, I can thus fully live out my enthusiasm for the world of sport in my job.