Conquer the peaks with the VAUDE Rupal 35+, designed for mountaineering and ultimate performance in the mountains.
The medium-sized hiking backpack is designed for both male and female climbers who trek the mountains year-round, whether skiing, at high altitudes, or climbing. The Rupal 35+ alpine backpack stands out for its versatility: the lightweight and flexible hip belt is removable. It provides stable load transfer during approaches, especially with heavy gear carried in the backpack. Once at the climbing wall and ready with the harness, rope, carabiners, and other gear, the belt can be tucked away in the backpack to enhance freedom of movement, while the pack stays close to the body thanks to the waist strap. The large hydration reservoir compartment can hold a shovel in winter, with the handle and probe fixed separately. The ergonomically shaped straps allow for unlimited movement in the FoM (Freedom of Movement) variant – including overhead, as in climbing. Two separately adjustable and removable chest straps ensure this by tightening the straps inwards as needed to provide maximum shoulder mobility. The aluminium frame can be adjusted or removed. The rope holder is hidden under the height-adjustable lid (providing approximately 5l of additional volume). Two ice axes and a helmet can be attached to the outside of the alpine backpack. A side pocket and compression straps help secure skis or trekking poles. Additional gear can be fastened using the loops on two straps.
| Brand | VAUDE |
| Supplier reference | 45436-964 |
| Color | heron |
| Color | Gray |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age group | Adult |
| Stability | Mountaineering |