CIMALP is the specialist for your hiking equipment. 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 backpack that suits your needs with our selections of men's hiking backpacks and models adapted to the female body shape with our women's hiking backpacks.
We offer the latest gear to keep you well equipped on your treks and hikes.
The best packs for mountain and hiking
Find the German brand DEUTER, 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 who want to protect their back.
Whether you're after smaller volumes for day hikes or larger packs for your trekking and travel expeditions, these bags feature optimised storage accessible through top, front and bottom openings, plus numerous pockets designed to hold maps, a hydration bladder, a camera or any other accessory. You'll also find attachment points for walking poles, an ice axe, a helmet or your ski touring skis.
Thanks to easily adjustable straps, you can distribute the load evenly for optimal stability during your outings. With frames adapted to different body shapes and mobile, ergonomic stabilisers, you'll save energy by moving naturally. You'll also find optimised back ventilation to keep you comfortable throughout your travels. Crafted with great attention to quality and finish, they'll meet the expectations of even the most demanding users.
A wide range of backpacks for all your activities
From compact 12-liter hiking backpacks to larger 70-liter-plus trek models, you'll find uncompromising quality and bulletproof durability that make these backpacks a solid choice for all your outings, treks, expeditions and mountain hikes.
This wide range of backpacks will kit you out for short day hikes, travels where you need essentials close at hand, multi-day trekking adventures with the larger packs, or ski touring with bags specifically designed and fitted with ski carriers.
The baby carrier, an essential accessory for family hiking
A love of the mountains knows no age. For all nature enthusiasts, we offer a selection of hiking baby carriers to let you enjoy the wonders of the mountains with your child and introduce them to this world.
How to pack your hiking bag correctly?
At the bottom of the pack, place your sleeping gear (down, sleeping mat) and your spare clothes and shoes. In the middle, store your tent vertically, your stove, your cooking pot and food — keep everything as close to your spine as possible. Slide your hydration bladder along the back panel. At the top, keep your fleece within easy reach, along with your waterproof jacket and first-aid kit. In the various pockets of the pack, you can store sunscreen, maps, a compass and sunglasses. Energy bars or your camera can go in the belt pocket for quicker access.
Finally, your telescopic poles are best stored on the outside of the pack, in a vertical position.
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 carrier'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 be fitted to 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's recommended to pick one that matches your gender — but above all, one that is adjustable. For both men and women, more and more packs can be fine-tuned using a range of straps. The back panel should be height-adjustable so you can position the hip belt on the top of your hips. The backpack should not sit below your buttocks — on the contrary, a well-adjusted backpack rests on your hips and rises up behind your head.
What is the ideal capacity for a hiking backpack?
Backpacks up to 30 liters are generally considered suitable for day hikes. Those with a capacity of 35 to 45 liters can work well for a weekend in a mountain hut. Beyond that, for multi-day hiking trips, you'll need to choose packs of 50 to 70 liters depending on the gear you're carrying.
Complete your hiker's kit with our hiking accessories and explore our hiking gear selections: