Trekking backpacks

Away from civilisation with a trekking backpack

If you are planning a tour or expedition away from civilisation, a trekking backpack is the right choice. You can safely stow everything you need to survive outdoors in it: Clothing, food, cooking equipment, sleeping facilities and first aid equipment. Trekking backpacks are designed so that you can organise everything in them. However, the fit of your trekking backpack is at least as important as the storage options. It should suit your body size and fitness level.

Which of the many trekking backpacks is right for you?

Different criteria determine whether you can manage with a 50-litre backpack, whether 60 litres, 70 litres or even more are suitable.

Which trekking backpack is right for you?

• 40 to 50 litres for a weekend, incl. food
• 60 to 70 litres for a week, incl. food
• 60 to 70 litres for a week, incl. food. food included
• 80 to 100 litres for a fortnight, including food
• 100 to 120 litres for long-term hikes, travel or expeditions

The carrying system is crucial for a good fit

Every trekking backpack is equipped with a special carrying system. It serves to optimally distribute the weight over the shoulders, back and hips and also to keep it as close to the body as possible, but not too close, because your back should always be well ventilated despite the backpack.

A good trekking backpack should also have a stiffened back section. Struts keep the packsack in shape, the straps must be padded and a wide hip belt is essential. The shoulder straps and hip belt, sometimes also called the hip fins, should be adjustable so that the weight is well distributed. On long lengths, this can quickly add up to 20kg of luggage. If all this weight is bedded on your shoulders alone, you will stop enjoying hiking after a short time. If the shoulder straps protrude upwards and all the weight rests on your pelvic bones, your joints will be overstretched. That's why all straps should be individually adjustable.

How big should your trekking backpack be?

Two criteria determine the right size for you:

1. How long will you be travelling? Up to a week? Then 70 litres of packing volume is enough. For longer tours, you will need more space. In that case, 100 litres or more would be sensible.
2. How often have you been on a trekking tour and how trained are you? Are you able to carry around 20 kilos of weight on your back over a long length of time or even for several days?

If you're not that well trained and you're not sure, then it's better not to go on a two-week tour in the wilderness. Start your trekking experience with a manageable 3-day tour and enjoy this first experience.

It is also important that the backpack has a back length that suits you. You can find the relevant information in the product descriptions of the respective backpack. To determine the right back length for you, you should measure the distance between your shoulder blades and pelvic bones.

The most important features

In addition to the right size and length of backpack for you, a trekking backpack should usually be equipped with the following features/p>

• light weight
• durable material
• solid workmanship
• ergonomic, adjustable carrying system
• diverse packing compartments
• at best a bottoms and main compartment
• an additional compartment for storing a drinking systems
• many storage options thanks to smaller and medium-sized compartments<
• If possible, a lockable compartment for valuables
• Water-repellent coating or a rain cover
• Many attachment options for camping tents, sleeping mats, etc. as well as loops for trekking backpacks, tools, etc.

Well-organised travel is better

When carrying a lot of luggage, it's straightforward and important that you can distribute all your belongings well in your trekking backpack. To do this, the backpack should be equipped with a sufficient number of compartments. On the one hand, this distributes the load on your back better, and on the other hand, you will find your seven things faster and lighter in a clearly organised backpack.

With us, you are sure to find the right trekking backpack for a wide variety of outdoor activities and adapted to your individual needs. This makes trekking fun!