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.
Wildcraft, Quechua, Mount Track, Inlander are some of the best brands available in the Indian market.
45-50 liters, 60-65 liters, and 70-85 liters of the rucksack, respectively, would suffice.
People prefer either Wildcraft or Quechua (by Decathlon) rucksacks in India.
While buying rucksacks, we need to consider some main things mentioned below.
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.
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.
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.
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.
As you grow towards more expensive rucksacks, you will get more features. But some common characteristics that should be in every rucksack are:
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:
Pros:
Cons:
Capacity (in liters) | 45 |
Build Material | Nylon |
Weight | 454 grams |
Closure | Drawstring |
Adjustable Straps? | Yes |
Waterproof? | Yes |
Warranty? | Yes |
Pros:
Cons:
Capacity (in liters) | 40 |
Build Material | Nylon |
Weight | 449 grams |
Closure | Drawstring |
Adjustable Straps? | Yes |
Waterproof? | Yes |
Warranty? | Yes |
Pros:
Cons:
Capacity (in liters) | 45 |
Build Material | Polyester |
Weight | 870 grams |
Closure | Drawstring & Buckle |
Adjustable Straps? | Yes |
Waterproof? | No |
Warranty? | Yes |
Pros:
Cons:
Capacity (in liters) | 60 |
Build Material | Nylon |
Weight | 1005 grams |
Closure | Drawstring |
Adjustable Straps? | Yes |
Waterproof? | Yes |
Warranty? | No |
Pros:
Cons:
Capacity (in liters) | 60 |
Build Material | Polyster |
Weight | 449 grams |
Closure | Drawstring |
Adjustable Straps? | Yes |
Waterproof? | Yes |
Warranty? | Yes |
Pros:
Cons:
Capacity (in liters) | 65 |
Build Material | Polyster |
Weight | 1600 grams |
Closure | Drawstring |
Adjustable Straps? | Yes |
Waterproof? | Yes |
Warranty? | Yes, upon a claim |
Pros:
Cons
Capacity (in liters) | 70 |
Build Material | Polyster |
Weight | 1900 grams |
Closure | Zipper |
Adjustable Straps? | Yes |
Waterproof? | Yes |
Warranty? | Yes |
Pros:
Cons:
Capacity (in liters) | 80 |
Build Material | Nylon |
Weight | 1000 grams |
Closure | Drawstring |
Adjustable Straps? | Yes |
Waterproof? | Yes |
Warranty? | Yes |
Pros:
Cons:
Capacity (in liters) | 75 |
Build Material | Polyester |
Weight | 1200 grams |
Closure | Drawstring |
Adjustable Straps? | Yes |
Waterproof? | Yes |
Warranty? | Yes |
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.
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I have used the Wildcraft ones and they are good quality. This post has a lot of useful information will share it with friends too.
Yes Manisha. Wildcraft is one of the best brand of India when it comes to rucksacks. And thanks, I’m sure your friends will find this guide helpful. :)
Woow, I exactly was looking for this write up. Such a covered way you described about every capacity backpack. I am planning for a 60 to 65 lt bag.
Thank you Pamela. I’m very glad you liked it. Do buy ASAP and tell me if you need anymore help regarding :)
I see most of the bags are have 'laptop sections' in cons; that makes me very unsure of going for backpacks/rucksacks or not cz I always carry my laptop with me, in all my leisure or adventure trips too.
Yes Prakhar indeed it is. Perhaps good quality rucksacks with laptop sections aren’t under 3k. 😊
Very detailed information shared for all kind of travelers. I travel with my family and still learning to pack essentials and choosing right bags. But this article will definitely help me for my future travels.
Thank you Abha! I’m really glad that you find this helpful.