How should the drink backpack price list be used?
The document should first be used to identify a suitable model family and its standard equipment. The final selection is then checked against the beverage, required working quantity and intended dispensing method.
A listed price should not be considered separately from the technical description shown with it. Two backpacks with a similar appearance may contain different beverage containers, taps or pressure components.
Why are several prices shown for similar drink backpack models?
Different prices usually reflect differences in beverage application, tap selection or pressure equipment. A gravity-fed version for still drinks does not have the same technical scope as a configuration for carbonated beverages.
The complete line description must therefore be compared. The model name alone does not confirm which container, tap and accessories are included.
What does the stated unit price cover?
The unit price applies to the equipment expressly described in the corresponding price-list position. This normally includes the backpack and the components identified in that product entry.
Items visible in photographs are not automatically included. Optional pressure accessories, filling equipment, promotional items or alternative taps must be confirmed separately unless they are specifically listed as part of the selected version.
Why must the beverage be defined before a price can be confirmed?
The beverage determines which technical version must be quoted. Still drinks may use a gravity-fed system, while beer and other carbonated products require a compatible pressure configuration.
Hot beverages, strongly coloured products and unusual recipes may also influence container material and cleaning requirements. A general request for a drink backpack does not provide enough information for a reliable equipment price.
Which version should be considered for a still beverage?
A still beverage may be suitable for a non-carbonated or gravity-fed configuration. The exact model depends on the required capacity, container material, serving temperature and length of the operating route.
No additional pressure system is required when the selected container is designed to discharge the beverage by gravity. The correct venting and hose arrangement remain necessary for consistent flow.
Why does a carbonated-beverage version cost more?
A carbonated application requires additional pressure-compatible equipment. Depending on the model, this may include a hand-operated pump, pressure connections and a different container or lid arrangement.
A regulated CO₂ configuration introduces further components such as a gas cylinder, pressure regulator, pressure line and compatible couplings. These parts are not automatically included with every carbonated-beverage backpack.
How does the selected dispensing tap affect the price?
The price list distinguishes between different tap versions. A standard tap controls opening and closing, while an adjustable or compensator tap provides additional flow regulation at the dispensing point.
The more controllable version may be appropriate for beer or carbonated soft drinks. It cannot correct an unsuitable beverage temperature, excessive pressure or a restricted hose.
Does the premium tap include a pressure system?
No. The tap and the pressure supply perform different functions. The tap controls the beverage at the outlet, while the pump or CO₂ equipment creates the pressure needed to move the liquid through the system.
Both items must be listed separately when they are required. Selecting an adjustable tap does not automatically add a hand pump, gas cylinder or regulator.
When should a hand pump be included in the quotation?
A hand pump is considered when dispensing pressure is to be generated manually. The operator pumps again when the beverage flow begins to decrease.
The pump must be connected to a compatible container and pressure arrangement. It should not be added to a gravity-only container without confirming that the complete system is designed for pressure operation.
Which costs belong to a regulated CO₂ configuration?
A complete CO₂ setup may require a suitable cylinder, pressure regulator, pressure line, couplings and secure cylinder attachment. The necessary components depend on the selected backpack and the customer’s existing equipment.
A gas cylinder or regulator shown in the accessory section is not automatically compatible with every model. The full pressure side must be checked before the individual accessory prices are added together.
Why is the filling equipment calculated separately?
Dispensing and filling are two different processes. The backpack equipment moves the beverage from its internal container to the cup, while filling accessories transfer the product from a keg, preparation tank or other source into that container.
Open filling may require only a suitable filling opening or funnel. A closed transfer from a keg needs compatible hoses, couplings, keg fittings and pressure control.
What information is needed to price a keg-filling system?
The keg type, fitting, available keg coupler and existing pressure equipment must be identified. Photographs are helpful when the exact connection designation is unknown.
- Type and size of the beverage keg
- Keg fitting and existing coupler
- Available CO₂ or dispensing equipment
- Use of a cooler or fixed dispensing system
- Preferred open or closed filling method
- Number of backpacks to be filled
Without these details, the backpack can be quoted, but the required transfer equipment cannot be determined reliably.
Can existing customer equipment reduce the quotation value?
Existing components can be taken into account when their technical compatibility has been confirmed. This may apply to keg couplers, gas cylinders, pressure regulators or other dispensing equipment.
Visual similarity is not sufficient. Connection type, operating range and condition must match the new system. Incompatible existing parts may require adapters or replacement equipment and can therefore increase rather than reduce the project cost.
What should be considered when comparing different container sizes?
The comparison should include working weight, refill frequency and expected portions rather than only the nominal capacity. A larger container can reduce returns to the service base but increases the load carried by the operator.
A smaller model may be more suitable for short sampling rounds, stairs or narrow visitor areas. The least expensive price per litre is not necessarily the most practical choice for the event.
Why should the empty weight be considered together with the price?
The operator carries the backpack, beverage, cups and accessories as one complete load. A lower unit price does not provide an advantage when the selected capacity or construction creates an unsuitable working weight.
The model should therefore be tested or assessed with the expected fill quantity. Capacity and operator mobility belong in the commercial comparison.
Are cup dispensers included with every model?
The delivery scope depends on the exact price-list position. Where a cup dispenser is stated as part of the equipment, the customer must still check whether the planned cup fits the specified size range.
Cups themselves are consumable materials and are not a permanent part of the backpack price. Rim diameter, wall shape and stacking behaviour determine whether a particular cup can be used reliably.
Is customised printing included in the drink backpack price?
The backpacks may provide transparent surfaces for replaceable printed inserts, but production of the customer’s artwork is not automatically included in the unit price.
The insert can be produced locally after the dimensions of the selected model have been confirmed. A test print should be fitted before a larger quantity is ordered.
Which promotional accessories may create additional costs?
Depending on the model and event concept, optional items may include promotional flags, waste bags, additional cup dispensers or service aprons. Only accessories named in the written quotation form part of the agreed delivery.
Optional equipment should be selected according to the actual operating process. Adding every available accessory can increase cost and weight without improving the planned service.
Are VAT, taxes and handling included in the listed prices?
No. The price list states product prices without VAT, other applicable taxes, handling and shipping. The final tax treatment depends on the customer, billing details, delivery country and applicable transaction conditions.
The written quotation or proforma invoice shows how the individual order is calculated. International customers may also incur import duties, import taxes or destination charges outside the Rocketpacks invoice.
Why are shipping costs not shown as one fixed amount?
Transport depends on quantity, packed dimensions, total weight, delivery postcode and destination country. A single backpack sent by parcel service requires a different calculation from several systems shipped on pallets.
Express delivery, remote-area surcharges or special handling can also affect the price. The complete delivery address is therefore needed before shipping costs can be confirmed.
Which delivery information should be supplied with the first enquiry?
- Company or recipient name
- Complete street address
- Postal code and city
- Destination country
- Contact person and telephone number
- Required arrival date
- Information about restricted delivery times where relevant
When these details are available from the beginning, the appropriate transport method can be examined together with the product configuration.
Why should the required arrival date be stated instead of only the event date?
The equipment should arrive early enough for inspection, assembly, staff instruction and a practical test. Delivery immediately before an event leaves no suitable period for checking cups, connections and the intended beverage.
Providing both dates allows production and transport to be assessed more realistically. A requested date is only binding after it has been confirmed in writing.
Does the price list confirm that every model is currently available?
No. The document presents products and price information but does not reserve stock or confirm the current production status of each version.
Availability must be checked for the required model, configuration and quantity. This is especially important for larger orders and projects with a fixed event date.
How are larger quantities priced?
For a larger project, the required quantity and technical configuration are reviewed together. Identical systems can be calculated differently from an order containing several container sizes, taps or pressure arrangements.
Quantity pricing can only be assessed after the complete specification and delivery destination are known. A unit count without equipment details is not sufficient for a final fleet quotation.
Why should all units in a larger order be standardised where possible?
A consistent configuration simplifies staff training, filling, cleaning and spare-parts management. It also reduces the risk of attaching an accessory to the wrong container or pressure system.
Different versions should be ordered only where separate beverages or operating conditions require them. Any variation should be clearly identified in the quotation.
Are rental prices included in the international drink backpack price list?
No. The downloadable document is primarily a purchase price list. Rental availability, where applicable, must be requested separately and depends on the model, quantity, delivery location and required period.
A reference to rental possibilities does not reserve equipment or confirm that international rental and return transport are available for a particular project.
How are replacement parts quoted?
Replacement parts are identified using the exact backpack model, approximate purchase date and photographs of the existing component. Hoses, taps, seals and couplings may differ between configurations.
The required part should not be selected from the price list only by appearance. A written compatibility check helps prevent an unsuitable component from being ordered.
Does downloading the price list create a binding offer?
No. The document provides general product and price information. It does not confirm stock, final delivery scope, shipping costs or a specific delivery date.
The individual quotation or proforma invoice becomes the commercial basis for the order after model, equipment, quantity and customer details have been clarified.
What should be checked before approving a proforma invoice?
- Exact backpack model and capacity
- Still or carbonated beverage version
- Selected tap
- Hand-pump or CO₂ equipment
- Filling and keg accessories
- Additional cup or promotional equipment
- Quantity and individual prices
- Billing and delivery addresses
- Shipping costs and transport method
- Tax treatment and payment conditions
- Confirmed availability or expected delivery period
Any missing or unclear item should be corrected before payment. The product photograph alone does not define the agreed delivery scope.
Which payment conditions apply to a drink backpack order?
The applicable payment terms are stated in the quotation or proforma invoice. Order preparation begins according to the agreed advance-payment conditions.
Customers should use the payment details shown on the current order document. An older price list or previous invoice should not be used as the sole basis for a new payment.
Which details allow us to prepare a complete quotation?
- Exact beverage and relevant ingredients
- Still, carbonated, hot or cold application
- Required backpack capacity or working fill
- Preferred standard or adjustable tap
- Gravity, hand-pump or regulated CO₂ operation
- Open filling or transfer from a keg
- Existing dispensing and pressure equipment
- Required quantity
- Event and requested delivery dates
- Complete billing and delivery information
If these details are included in the first enquiry, the backpack, accessories and transport costs can be combined into one clearer project quotation.
[1]: https://www.drink-backpack.com/media/files/price-list-drink-dispenser-backpack.pdf "Price List Drink Dispenser backpack"
