CIMALP is the hiking gear specialist. Head into the mountains with everything hiking gear and accessories available at Cimalp.
We have selected the best hiking backpack brands to bring you high-performance, top-quality packs. Plan your hikes and find the pack that suits your needs with our selections of men's hiking backpacks and models designed for the female form with our women's hiking backpacks.
We bring you the latest gear to keep you well equipped on all your treks and hikes.
The best bags for the mountains and hiking
Explore the German brandDEUTER, the Californian brand OSPREY as well as the Italian brand FERRINO: these 3 brands offer products that complement our range, perfect for travellers and hikers looking to protect their back.
Whether you need smaller volumes for day hiking or larger packs for your trek and travel expeditions, these backpacks feature optimised storage accessible via top, front and bottom openings, plus numerous dedicated pockets for maps, hydration bladders, cameras and other accessories. You will also find attachment points for trekking poles, ice axes, helmets and touring skis.
Thanks to the easily adjustable straps, you can balance the load effectively for optimal stability on every outing. With frames adapted to different body shapes and mobile, ergonomic stabilisers, you will conserve energy by following your natural movement. You will also find an optimised dorsal ventilation system to keep you going throughout your adventures. Crafted with great attention to quality and finish, these packs will meet the expectations of even the most demanding users.
A wide range of backpacks for all your activities
From the compact 12-litre hiking backpack to the more substantial 70-litre-plus trek models, you will find uncompromising quality and all-round durability that make these backpacks a reliable choice for all your outings, treks, expeditions and mountain hikes.
This extensive range of backpacks will equip you for short day hikes, travel to keep your essentials within reach, multi-day treks with the larger packs, or ski touring with packs specially designed and fitted with ski carriers.
The baby carrier, an essential accessory for hiking with the family
A love of the mountains knows no age. For all nature enthusiasts, we offer a selection of hiking baby carriers so you can enjoy the mountains with your child and introduce them to this world.
How to pack your hiking pack correctly?
At the bottom of the pack, place your sleeping gear (sleeping bag, mat) and your spare clothes and shoes. In the middle, store your tent vertically, your stove, your cookset and food — all positioned as close to your spine as possible. Slide your hydration bladder along the back panel. At the top of the pack, keep your fleece within easy reach, along with your waterproof jacket and first aid kit. In the various pockets, you can stow your sunscreen, maps, compass and sunglasses. Energy bars or your camera can go in the hip belt pocket for quicker access.
Finally, your telescopic poles are best stored on the outside of the pack, vertically.
What is the maximum weight for a hiking pack?
For a multi-day hiking trip, the recommended maximum weight for a backpack is 20% of the wearer's body weight.
How to choose a hiking backpack suited to your body shape?
A backpack is like a piece of clothing — it needs to fit your size and body shape.
Important: a men's backpack is not the same shape as a women's backpack. To choose the right hiking pack, it is recommended to pick one that suits your gender, but above all one that is adjustable. For both men and women, more and more packs can be adjusted using a range of straps. The back panel should be height-adjustable so that the hip belt sits at the top of your hips. The pack should not hang below your backside — a well-adjusted pack rests on your hips and rises up behind your head.
What is the ideal capacity for a hiking backpack?
Backpacks up to 30 litres are generally considered suitable for day hikes. Those with a capacity of 35 to 45 litres can work well for a weekend in a mountain hut. Beyond that, for multi-day hiking trips, you will need to choose packs of 50 to 70 litres depending on the gear to be carried.
Complete your hiking kit with our hiking accessories and explore our selections of hiking gear: