Packs Aftercare
How to wash a rucksack, backpack, or waistpack
We provide care labels on all of our products and recommend you refer to these ahead of your first wash. Improper care can compromise breathability, water repellency, and overall product durability.
Cleaning your Pack
Many of our pack styles have a Polygiene anti-odour technology applied, which inhibits the growth of odour-causing bacteria and microbes. This technology helps our packs to require less washing.
When a wash of the main section of the pack is needed, we recommend that you keep it simple and just wipe the pack down with a damp sponge or cloth, or using a brush sparingly so you don't harm any protective coating on the pack.
Afterwards, hang the pack to dry somewhere shaded indoors or outdoors. Direct sunlight could cause damage to the fabric coating.
FAQs
Can you put a rucksack in the washing machine?
Due to the trim components used on Montane backpacks, we do not recommend washing your pack in a washing machine or placing a pack in a dryer.
If the straps and back system of the pack have become contaminated with sweat/body oils/sun cream, this can transfer onto your clothing layers and have a detrimental effect, especially to a waterproof shell. In this case, you can run a shallow bath with a small amount of non-biological detergent and lightly brush the affected areas of the pack.
How can I protect my pack from the elements?
We recommend in adverse weather protecting your pack with a waterproof cover.
You can also use a technical 'gear proofing' spray to re-apply the DWR water repellent coating to the main section of the pack.
