Hiking rucksack V1 in cardboard – craft cutout, 5–50 cm

The invitations to the leaving party are on the table. The money gift for the big trip still needs an idea. This is where the cardboard rucksack comes in. The laser-cut cutout in the shape of a hiking rucksack gives your craft idea a motif everyone recognises. It's made for your next greetings card. You don't need to draw or cut anything out. You can start decorating straight away.

What changes for you

• You can start painting or gluing straight away – because the rucksack arrives cleanly laser-cut and ready to use.
• Your paints and glue hold well – thanks to the smooth, untreated surface of the bookbinding board.
• Your motif keeps its shape, even in larger sizes – because the 1.2 mm solid board is firm and stable.
• You'll find the right size for every project. From a small card decoration to a large table decoration, you can choose from 5 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps.
• You can craft with a clear conscience – the board is made from 100% recycled material.

Why this cardboard rucksack makes a difference day to day

A ready-made cutout takes care of the hardest part of crafting: cutting out accurately. Instead of struggling with scissors and a template, you can decorate at your own pace. The result looks even and well thought out. A money gift for a trip, a leaving card or decoration for a hiking party: the rucksack motif tells its little story all by itself.

Material & finish

The rucksack is made from firm solid board in bookbinding quality. It's the same material used in book covers. It feels sturdy in your hand and doesn't warp while you work on it. The surface is smooth and untreated. You can glue, paint or varnish it without the paint beading off. The brown edges come from the laser cutting and give the cutout a clear, clean outline. Every rucksack is made in our own production in Pößneck, Thuringia.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: solid board/bookbinding board, untreated
• Material thickness: 1.2 mm
• Grammage: 755 g/m²
• Recycled content: 100 % recycled material
• Shape: Backpack V1
• Height: choose from 5 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps
• Reference size: at a height of 10 cm, the width is 7 cm
• Edges: laser-cut, brown
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the cardboard rucksack

• Before the big trip: you stick banknotes onto the rucksack as "provisions". As soon as it's unwrapped, the money gift shows where the journey is heading.
• For a hiking friend's birthday: a painted rucksack on the greetings card. The card becomes the actual gift rather than an extra.
• At a travel-themed wedding or engagement party: small rucksacks as place cards at every setting. Your guests find their seats with a smile.
• At a crafting afternoon with children: every child paints their own rucksack. At the end, they take a finished piece home. And you don't have to spend hours cutting things out beforehand.
• In the shop window or at a market stall: large cutouts up to 50 cm on the theme of holidays and hiking. Quick to hang up, easy to swap with the seasons and simple to take down again.

Good to know about the rucksack

"Rucksack" is one of the few German words that have made their way into English unchanged. That's how closely the motif is linked to hiking and travelling. This is exactly why the cutout works so well as a symbol. For travel money gifts, leaving cards or decorations for a hiking trip, everyone understands at first glance what it's about.

Care & durability

There isn't much you need to do. Store the untreated board dry and flat, and it will keep its shape for years. Avoid constant damp and wet conditions. For indoor use and as a crafting base, the cutout is just right.

Options & what's included

• Height selectable from 5 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps
• Available individually or in packs of 10, 25, 50 and 100
• The cardboard cutout is supplied untreated and without decoration – paints and embellishments shown in product images are not included

Frequently asked questions

Can I paint the rucksack and stick things on it? Yes. The board is untreated and has a smooth surface. You can glue, paint and varnish it.

How wide is the cutout at the height I choose? The width depends on the aspect ratio: at a height of 10 cm, the width is 7 cm.

Is the material stable enough for large sizes? Yes. The bookbinding-quality solid board is 1.2 mm thick. At 755 g/m², it's firm enough to keep its shape even at a height of 50 cm.

Is the cutout suitable for outdoor use? The board is untreated and should be protected from moisture. It works well in sheltered, dry areas, but not in constant damp.

What is the board made of? Solid board made from 100 % recycled material – produced in Thuringia.

This cardboard cutout is made for one moment. The birthday person unwraps the money gift and knows straight away: the journey can begin. Simply choose your size – single or in a set – and start decorating.