Forclaz 50L Travel Backpack – Lightweight & Durable Hiking Backpack for Men & Women

A simple and functional bag with its pockets and front access, practical for occasional outings that require 50 L volume.

We have designed this backpack for all those 1st outdoor adventures, whether it be mountain backpacking or traveling around the world.

How to fill your bag for optimal comfort

Put your bedding at the bottom. Put heavy gear (tent, camp stove, food) near your back. Pack your clothes around these items. and the tent beneath the pack if there is no space inside. Keep a rainproof jacket and fleece close at hand. Keep a rainproof jacket and fleece close at hand. Place small items for daily use (sunblock, map, glasses etc.) in the pockets. If carrying a hydration pack (water bladder), this should be placed in its special pocket along the back.

How to adjust your backpack height

Set the bag for the height you think will be correct and then adjust it (see. “How do I adjust my backpack?”). With the belt on your pelvis, put the straps around the front part of your shoulders and the load adjuster straps (which are sometimes also height-adjustable) at an angle of around 45° (they should never be horizontal or vertical). When trying it on, if the back seems too short or too long, readjust and try again until you are satisfied.

How to adjust your backpack

First, loosen all straps (shoulder straps, belt, load adjuster straps).
Put the backpack on. For backpacks with a capacity of 50 L or more, place the hip belt correctly (it should sit over the pelvis) and tighten it. With smaller size bags, place around waist.
Tighten the shoulder straps.
Finally, adjust the load adjuster straps as needed.

Environmental measures

Decathlon has decided to inform you of the environmental impact of its hiking backpacks over their entire lifespan. This work follows on from an experiment conducted in 2011 alongside the French Department of Ecology. ABCDE are provided to compare the Quechua backpacks only. The details of this project and calculation methods are available on http://developpement-durable.decathlon.com/domaines-dactions/produits-services/af

How is bag volume measured?

The volume of each backpack is measured using a standard method: We use small balls to fill the main compartment as well as each pocket. We then empty these balls into a graduated container, which gives the equivalent volume in liters, with a tolerance of a few %.
The weight indicated is that of our benchmark sample. There may be slight variations.

10-year guarantee

The guarantee covers any backpack faults, except those caused by normal wear and tear and improper use. This special 10-year warranty will only be granted upon presentation of the receipt and the product, if the product is covered by warranty, it will be repaired or exchanged, free of charge. This sales warranty does not affect the statutory rights applicable in your country and/or state.

Water compartment

The bag has an inner compartment to store a water bladder. This is sold separately from the backpack.

Protect your bag from the rain

The backpack is not waterproof. We recommend you outfit yourself with a rain cover, available separately, if you predict threatening weather conditions.

Repairs

All the backpack buckles can be repaired and are available as spare parts if broken.

We dye the thread with colored granules to avoid using dye baths

Textile dyeing requires a lot of water but also produces waste water from the dye baths.
To reduce the environmental impact, we have opted for mass pigmentation (also called Dope Dye), integrating the color pigments from initial thread manufacture.