DECATHLON QUECHUA Mountain Walking Backpack 40L - MH500 - Black

At the foot of Mont Blanc, our team of enthusiasts designed this extremely comfortable backpack, with a ventilated taut mesh back, for regular mountain walking According to your body shape, we offer 2 sizes: you are shorter than 170 cm (size S)/you are 170 cm or taller (size L).You will also like the flask access without removing the bag.

At the foot of Mont Blanc, our team of enthusiasts designed this extremely comfortable backpack, with a ventilated taut mesh back, for regular mountain walking

10-YEAR WARRANTY / OUR TESTSQuechua's research and approval partner for its components and assembly has carried out tests reproducing the ageing effect of hiking backpacks. These tests were conducted on the components, seams and finished product. For example, our hiking bag design guarantees 20,000 zip openings/closings, 10,000 drops etc., equal to 10 years from the date shown on the sales receipt.

10-YEAR WARRANTY / CONDITIONSThe warranty covers the defects of the backpack, excluding those resulting from normal wear and improper use. This special 10-year warranty is only valid on presentation of the product and receipt. 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.

HOW TO PACK MY BACKPACK?AT THE BOTTOM of the bag, pack your sleeping material, and heavy material nearer the back. Slide your water pocket into the compartment.AT THE TOP of the bag, store your waterproof jacket and fleece within arm's reach.In the pockets, you can put your sun cream, maps, cap and sunglasses. Cereal bars or your mobile phone can be stored in the belt pockets for quick access.The straps under the bag can also be used to attach a compact tent.

HOW MUCH WEIGHT CAN I CARRY?We recommend that you never carry more than 25% of your body weight as you risk hurting your back!Even the best bags with perfect adjustments could injure you if too heavy.

HOW TO ADJUST YOUR BACKPACK?1 - Loosen all the straps: shoulder straps, belt, load-return straps (these are the small straps above the shoulder straps)2 - Put on the bag.3 - Close the bag's belt, positioning it at the hips then tighten it until it feels firmly in place4 - Tighten the bag's shoulder straps5 - Tighten the chest strap (not too tight to affect breathing)6 - Adjust the load-return straps (the bag will cling closely to the shoulders)

HOW IS THE VOLUME MEASURED?The volume of each backpack is measured using a standardised method: we fill the main compartment as well as each pocket with little balls. Then we empty these balls into a graduated container, which gives the equivalent volume in litres.

HOW TO CARE FOR AND WASH A BACKPACK?We recommend hand-washing your backpack. Use soapy, lukewarm water, possibly with a brush, focussing on the areas in contact with the body (shoulder straps, back, ventral belt), where you have perspired.This is the best way for the fabric properties to be maintained, in particular the waterproofness.Then rinse well with lukewarm water, leave to dry in a dry place away from direct sunlight (no radiator). Store in a dry place.

How do I adjust my backpack?1 - Loosen all the straps: shoulder straps, belt, load-adjuster straps (these are the small straps above the shoulder straps)2 - Put on the bag.3 - Close the bag's belt, positioning it at the hips then tighten it until it feels firmly in place4 - Tighten the bag's shoulder straps5 - Tighten the chest strap (not too tight to affect breathing)6 - Adjust the load-adjuster straps (the bag will cling closely to the shoulders)

HOW TO CARE FOR AND WASH A RUCKSACK?We recommend hand-washing your rucksack. Use soapy, lukewarm water, possibly with a brush, focusing on the areas in contact with the body (shoulder straps, back, waist belt), where you have perspired.This is the best way for the fabric properties to be maintained, in particular the waterproofness.Then rinse well with lukewarm water, dry in a dry place away from direct sunlight (no radiator). Store in a dry place.

Product design: our expertiseOur Quechua global design centre is based in Passy, at the foot of Mont-Blanc in Haute Savoie. This location makes it a real meeting place for our teams (designers, product managers, engineers, etc) and outdoor sports enthusiasts. A great asset for designing your mountain walking products and providing you with all our expertise.

WHERE DO OUR MH500 BAGS COME FROM?Created in our international design centre at the foot of the Mont Blanc in France, this fleece is then manufactured and assembled by our suppliers in China and Vietnam.We collaborate closely and with these partners who have real expertise in the manufacture of our sleeping bag.Thanks to this relationship of trust with our industrial partners, we can create high-quality technical products.

Working conditions in our production workshopsWe guarantee that our suppliers comply with our code of conduct. These suppliers are often located in developing countries where our presence helps to create jobs.By conducting audits and having teams on site, we make sure that the working of the employees meets certain quality standards in terms of human respect, personal fulfilment and protection.

Working conditions in our production workshopsWe guarantee that our suppliers comply with our code of conduct. These suppliers are often located in developing countries where our presence helps to create jobs.By conducting audits and having teams on site, we make sure that the working environment of the employees meets certain quality standards in terms of human respect, personal fulfilment and environmental protection.

According to your body shape we offer 2 sizes: you are shorter than 170 cm (size S)/you are 170 cm or taller (size L).You will also like the flask access without removing the bag.

Carrying comfort Taut mesh back.Preformed belt, padded and adjustable straps.Thumb rests

Ventilation Ventilated, taut mesh back (AirCooling brand) to regulate perspiration

Capacity 40 L / Dimensions: H 66 cm; W 30 cm; D 26 cm

Multiple compartments 9 pockets including 2 quick access for flask 1 water compartment, 2 belt pockets

Content protection Coated waterproof fabric and built-in rain cover at the bottom of the backpack

Easy opening / closing Side zip opening to access the main bag compartment.

Lightweight 40 L: only 1,260 g in size S, 1,390 g in size L

Durability 10-year warranty

At the foot of Mont Blanc our team of enthusiasts designed this extremely comfortable backpack with a ventilated taut mesh back for regular mountain walking

Carrying comfort
Taut mesh back.Preformed belt, padded and adjustable straps.Thumb rests

Ventilation
Ventilated, taut mesh back (AirCooling brand) to regulate perspiration

Capacity
40 L / Dimensions: H 66 cm; W 30 cm; D 26 cm

Multiple compartments
9 pockets including 2 quick access for flask 1 water compartment, 2 belt pockets

Content protection
Coated waterproof fabric and built-in rain cover at the bottom of the backpack

Easy opening / closing
Side zip opening to access the main bag compartment.

Lightweight
40 L: only 1,260 g in size S, 1,390 g in size L

Durability
10-year warranty