9 Affordable & Durable Rucksacks Under ₹3000 (With Buying Guide)

A rucksack is your travel buddy that you never asked for but will always mean a lot to you. It will make your journey comforting and fill itself with all the things you need while traveling like a true wanderer.

Therefore, choosing the rucksack that’ll go along with you is necessary. In this guide, we have outlined 9 affordable & durable rucksacks under ₹3000 and discussed the factors you should consider while buying one.

“Mera falsafa, kandhe pe mera basta…Chala mai jaha, le chala mujhe rasta.”

Yeh Jawani Hai Diwani

These lines from the Yeh Jawani Hai Diwani movie start ringing in my brain whenever we hear rucksacks. The best friend of any traveler during the journey is his bag. It decides how smooth your trip is going to be. Therefore it becomes vital to choose the right travel bag.

Today’s younger generations consider it appropriate to use a small backpack or rucksack instead of a large trolley bag. These days the demand for such bags has also increased. More and more people are trending in this direction, and rucksacks have become a must travel accessory.

So let us guide you through and help you buy the best rucksack possible on a very tight budget.

Some Common FAQs Regarding Rucksacks

How to Choose the Right Rucksack For Yourself? (4 Factors)

While buying rucksacks, we need to consider some main things mentioned below.

1. Rucksack Capacity

The first thing to note is the capacity of your rucksack. Since the rucksacks are of different sizes, their capacity also varies. For example, a 45 liters rucksack fits a 2-3 days trip for most people.

2. Blocks and Design

The second main thing is how many blocks or sections are there in the rucksack and whether its design attracts you or not. Usually, there is a staple in all the blocks, and there are some small sections on the sides, in which you can keep small things.

If you walk along with the camera and tent, you have to pay special attention to it. We recommend carrying sophisticated items in a separate bag, such as a small backpack.

3. Comfortable and Durability

Another critical factor that defines a good rucksack is its effectiveness on the user, whether you can easily carry it over the shoulder.

The durability and quality of the rucksack define whether the investment you are about to make in buying the rucksack is correct or is a waste. 

So, what kind of material has been used to produce the rucksack? Whether it is strong or not, keep all these things in mind.

4. Weight and Price

The lighter the rucksack, the more comfortable it is to carry.

Now, about the price. Regardless of whether you get a rucksack for a lower price or a higher price, the focus should be on whether the price you are giving is worth the rucksack or not.

So, consider these things while carrying or buying a rucksack.

Common Features Available in Most Rucksacks

As you grow towards more expensive rucksacks, you will get more features. But some common characteristics that should be in every rucksack are:

• Rain Cover
• Hip Belt
• Compression Straps
• Chest Straps
• Outer Buckle and Hook
• Pocket and Dinner
• Shoulder Pads
• Laptop Section or Block

Now, without further ado, lemme drive you through 9 affordable (cheap) yet durable rucksacks under a shoestring budget of a whopping 3000 INR only.

I have divided them into three categories and also put a potential number of days they’re suitable for:

1. 45-50 liters (for 2-3 days)
2. 60-65 liters (for 5-7 days)
3. 70-85 liters (for more than 7 days)

Category 1 of 40-45 liters

1. Wildcraft Cliff 45 Liter

Pros:

• Good quality
• Good looking
• Strong texture
• Waterproof

Cons:

• Lack of rain cover
• Lack of laptop section

2. Mount Track Ninja 40 Liter

Pros:

• Good quality and attractive
• Strong texture
• Shoulder strap
• Waterproof

Cons:

• Lack of rain cover
• Hips belt crunch

3. Aristocrat 45 Ltrs Grey Rucksack

Pros:

• Attractive and exquisite texture
• 2 sections
• Adjustable Shoulder and Waist Straps
• Durable and light

Cons:

• Lack of rain cover
• Not waterproof

Category 2 of 60-65 liters

1. Wildcraft Cliff 60 Liter

Pros:

• Waterproof
• Strong and durable
• Good looking
• Hips and shoulder strap
• Comfortable and light

Cons:

• Lack of laptop section

2. Inlander Teal Blue 60 Liter

Pros:

• Night cover
• Waterproof
• Strong and attractive
• Double shoulder pads
• Hips, shoulder strap

Cons:

• Lack of laptop section

3. Tripole Walker 65 Liter

Pros:

• Rain cover
• Waterproof
• Laptop section
• Block/section for shoes and dirty clothes
• Very comfortable and attractive

Cons:

Nothing that we could find out.

Category 3 of 70-85 liter

1. Inlander 1009-1 70 Liter

Pros:

• Strong, attractive and durable
• Shoe cabinet
• Key Lock
•  Hips and shoulder strap
• Waterproof
• Can carry mat

Cons

• Lack of rain cover
• Lack of laptop section
  

2. F Gear Terra 80 Liter Black Yellow Rucksack

Pros:

• Night cover
• Front mole loops for extra storage
• Strong and attractive
• Adjustable shoulder straps
• Waist and back padded shoulders
• Can carry mat

Cons:

• Lack rain cover

3. Impulse Rucksack Bags 75 Litres

Pros:

• Length adjustment
• Rain cover
• Waterproof
• Strong and attractive
• Double shoulder pads
• Hips, shoulder strap

Cons:

• Lack of laptop section

Final Thoughts

We hope that we have been able to give you all the information. However, in our opinion, choosing a suitable rucksack depends on how many days of travel you usually go on and your essential requirements.

We hope this buying guide will help you choose a suitable rucksack for you. And you’ll go on many great adventures and bring a rucksack full of memories every time.

However, if you have any questions in your mind, then you can ask us via the comment box below.