Hiking rucksack V2 in cardboard – craft cutout, 5–50 cm

A leaving present for a colleague off on a round-the-world trip. An invitation to a hiking birthday party. A lovingly made card. Sometimes all that's missing is the right motif. With this cardboard rucksack, you have a silhouette you can paint, decorate or write on just as you like. It's made for your next craft project. The plain cutout becomes a tag, a table decoration or a small keepsake that you design yourself.

What changes for you

• You can start straight away without cutting your own templates. The rucksack silhouette is already neatly laser-cut. The outlines are engraved.
• Your paints, pens and glue hold well. That's because the 1.2 mm bookbinding board has a smooth, untreated surface.
• You'll find the right size for every idea. From a small gift tag to a large decoration, choose anything from 5 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps.
• Your motif keeps its shape, even when you paint or varnish it. That's thanks to the firm 755 g/m² solid board in bookbinding quality.
• You can craft with a clear conscience, because the board is made from 100% recycled material.

Why this cardboard rucksack makes a difference

A ready-made cutout takes care of the most tedious part of crafting: drawing and cutting out. You can focus on the fun part – designing, painting and giving. A hiking rucksack instantly says travel, hiking and new beginnings. So everyone sees at a glance what your card or decoration is about.

Material & finish

The 1.2 mm solid board in bookbinding quality feels sturdy in your hand. It doesn't bend as easily as thin craft card. It can also take several coats of paint. The smooth surface takes paint evenly. The brown laser-cut edges frame the motif simply and naturally. The board is untreated, so glue, acrylic paint or varnish stick directly. Every cutout is neatly 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
• Recycling: made from 100 % recycled material
• Shape: Rucksack V2 (silhouette of a hiking rucksack)
• Height: choose from 5 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps
• Reference size: at a height of 10 cm, the width is 7 cm
• Laser-cut, with brown edges
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the cardboard rucksack

• When a colleague or friend leaves: everyone writes a message on the large rucksack. The present already hints at the journey ahead.
• At a hiking or adventure-themed children's party: each child paints their own small rucksack. They take home a keepsake they made themselves.
• On wedding or engagement cards for couples who love to travel: tie a small rucksack to the present as a tag. It says "travelling together" without a single word.
• In a shop window, café or market stall: combine several sizes for a hiking and travel display. It's quick to set up and easy to adapt to the season.
• For Valentine's Day or as party decoration: write on it, decorate it or varnish it. The cutout becomes a personal detail your guests spot straight away.

Good to know about the rucksack

Rucksack is one of the few German words that passed into English unchanged. People understand "rucksack" in London or New York too. That's exactly why the motif works so well as a symbol of wanderlust, world travel and fresh starts. Use it on a farewell card, a travel voucher or decorations for an emigration party.

Care & durability

There isn't much to do. Store the cutout somewhere dry and flat, and the untreated board keeps its shape. Avoid constant moisture. If you want to display the motif outdoors, a coat of paint or varnish protects the surface.

Options & what's included

• Height freely selectable from 5 to 50 cm, in 1 cm steps
• Available singly or in packs of 10, 25, 50 or 100
• You'll receive the untreated cardboard cutout in your chosen size and quantity. Paints, pens and decorations shown in the product photos are not included

Frequently asked questions

Can I paint and decorate the cardboard rucksack? Yes. The board is untreated and smooth. You can stick things on it, paint it or varnish it. Paints and glue stick directly to the surface.

How wide is the cutout at my chosen height? The proportions stay the same: at 10 cm high, the rucksack is 7 cm wide. You can use this to work out the width for any other size.

Is the material sustainable? The bookbinding board is made from 100 % recycled material and is produced in Thuringia.

Is the cutout suitable for outdoor use? Untreated, it belongs in a dry place. With an opaque coat of paint or varnish, you can also prepare it for sheltered outdoor spots.

What counts is the moment someone holds your handmade card. They smile straight away, because the motif tells their story. Just choose your size and quantity – and get started.