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Hiking Backpacks

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272 products found

    Although the term "hiking backpack" is often used in a very general way, it refers to a medium sized outdoor backpack that can hold everything you need for a trip, such as a lunch box, water bottle, camera and rain cape. Hiking backpacks provide 15 to 50 litres of volume and are therefore ideal for weekend trips and easy hikes "from hut to hut" (hut tours). Smaller hiking backpacks with a volume of 15 to 30 litres are often called daypacks. Larger versions with 30 to 50 litre capacity are called touring backpacks. Due to their light weight and well thought-out carrying systems, hiking backpacks enable carefree time in nature and also trump with technical features such as light, stick, bottle and helmet holders. Special hiking backpacks for women have an anatomically correct fit.

    Features of hiking backpacks

    The hiking backpack accompanies you on adventurous day and weekend tours and serves as a transport device for water, food, rainwear and equipment. To enjoy your time in nature, a comfortable carrying system that is adapted to your body is essential. You have the choice between mesh and contact backs. A carrying system with mesh back has the advantage that the backpack does not lie against your back directly. The tensioned mesh panel creates a slight distance. This allows the air to circulate better: in this way sweating is prevented. A carrying system with contact back lies close to the body. The centre of gravity is closer to the back, which ensures high stability and load control. For difficult hikes with climbing inserts, the contact back fits better. Most hiking backpacks are adjustable: with the help of a regulable belt system, individual adaptations are possible. The chest strap connects the two shoulder straps together and ensures a stable fit. In contrast to a trekking backpack, the (removable) hip belt of a hiking backpack does not have a load-bearing function but serves primarily to stabilize the backpack. Accordingly, it has thinner padding. Ventilated shoulder straps are also standard. They keep the shoulder area airy and cool. This is often achieved by using special materials such as mesh (a special net fabric) in combination with perforation. Many outdoor backpacks also have compression straps and a rain cover (not necessary with waterproof materials). Extra features include reflective details, an inside pocket and attachment loop for the hydro system and a smartphone compartment in the shoulder strap. Hiking backpacks are normally made of abrasion and water-resistant materials such as nylon or polyester.

    Hiking backpacks for women

    In our online shop you will find, in addition to unisex models, special backpacks for women. Women are usually smaller than men and therefore have a shorter back, but a wider hip. Hiking backpacks for women are adapted to the ergonomic characteristics of the female body and have, among other things, a shorter and narrower back, softer padded shoulder straps with a smaller distance between them and a higher positioned chest strap. Important: every body is dif