Rucksacks

Rucksack for walking

Rucksack for walking: 9-point check

Your rucksack for walking should have the right features rather than “too much of a good thing”.

1. Flap with compartment:
   Room for bits and pieces. Practical: another compartment on the inside for purse, keys and papers.
   
   
2. Volume:
   25 – 35 litres per person should be enough for a day’s walk.
   
   
3.  Side pockets:
   Not absolutely essential for rucksacks for walking.
   
   
4.  Stick holder:
   To safely stow your sticks.
   
   
5. Shoulder straps:
   The shoulder straps are pre-shaped so that they do not dig in. The chest strap prevents them from slipping sideways from the shoulder.
   
   
6. Hip strap:
   The heavier the load, the more important the distribution on the outside of the hip strap.
   
   
7. Ventilated back:
   Important: either via a mesh (airflow system) or by means of air-permeable foam pads with ventilation channels (see Air Tech system).
   
   
8. Water bottle facility:
   Pocket or fastening points in the main compartment for a water bottle and additional outlet for the tube.
   
   
9. Rain cover:
   Protects the rucksack from wet weather.