Backpacks for outdoor and everyday use

The training rucksack: boot storage and capacity

For getting to training on foot, by bike or using public transport, the rucksack spreads the weight across both shoulders and keeps your hands free. Models designed for rugby, like the Gilbert Club and the Force XV Plus, feature a compartment for boots, accessible through a separate zip, so that mud never touches your clean kit. Their side pockets hold a water bottle, and a zipped pocket keeps keys and mouthguards within easy reach. A capacity of thirty to forty litres is enough for an adult player for a typical session, including a towel.

The other bags

Bags are also available in:

• Sports bags.
• Shoe bags.

All bags can be found on the bags page.

Eastpak: from Padded Pak'R to office bag

Founded in 1952 in Massachusetts, where it initially made bags for the US Army, Eastpak turned to the general public in 1976 and built its reputation on the durability of its bags. Its iconic model, the Padded Pak'R, known for its padded back and straps, is popular with schoolchildren and teenagers. The Day Pak'R adds a pocket for a laptop, while the Out Of Office and the Day Office are designed for a workday, with compartments for cables and documents. The Orbit, more compact, is suitable for kids and light outings.

Club, running and gym bags

The rucksack in the colours of Stade Français, the Paris club founded in 1883, is aimed at both supporters and members who want to show off their club at training. The running bag Sveltus, made by a French fitness brand, stays snug against the back and doesn’t bounce during physical training. For the gym, the Nike Elemental and Softee Equipo models offer a smaller capacity, enough for a workout outfit, a towel and a pair of indoor shoes. Their compact size fits easily into a locker.

Good deals

Good bargains can be found in good deals, promotions, clearance, sales, Black Friday. The new arrivals feature the latest collections, and items shipped in 24h are prepared and sent out within 24 hours. The highlights of the year follow a steady order: Black Friday at the end of autumn, the end-of-year holidays, the winter sales, the French Days in spring, then the summer sales and back-to-school.

Frequently asked questions

What rucksack with shoe compartment for rugby?

First, check that the player's shoe size fits in the designated pocket, including studs, which is not always the case for larger sizes. The pocket should also open without emptying the rest of the rucksack and be easy to clean.

What rucksack for a child playing rugby?

A model of twenty to thirty litres, with padded and adjustable straps, that doesn’t hang lower than the small of the back. Loaded with kit, boots and a water bottle, it should weigh no more than about one-tenth of the child’s weight.

How to personalise a rucksack for rugby?

A heat-sealed or sewn patch, a label embroidered with the name of the player, or a printing done by a workshop will do. For a club, choosing the same model for all members makes group marking easier later.

Can a rucksack replace a sports bag?

For a typical session, yes, if it offers enough capacity and a separate pocket for boots. For overnight trips or carrying a full pack for a forward, the sports bag is still more practical.

How to wash a rucksack for sports?

Empty it, brush off the dry mud then wash it by hand in lukewarm soapy water; some models can go in the cold machine, without spinning. Let it dry open, out of direct sunlight which can fade the colours.