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20l hiking backpacks

20-litre hiking backpacks are ideal for hikers seeking a compact model that is lightweight and perfectly suited for day trips and outdoor activities requiring minimal gear. With their smaller capacity, they allow you to carry all the essentials without being bulky, making them a preferred choice for nature enthusiasts and demanding athletes. For longer hikes or those involving overnight stays, it would be better to opt for a 30-litre backpack or a 40-litre model, also available at Glisshop.

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Dakine Backpack Heli Pro 20L Black Overview Dakine Backpack Heli Pro 20L Black Back Extra 10% off
Dakine
Backpack Heli Pro 20L Black

  • Recommended price

    £123.11

    -17%

    £101.11

The Heli Pro 20L Black men backpack is an ultra-functional and versatile model that was designed to be as practical and comfortable as possible
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  • Dakine Backpack Heli Pro 20L Black Overview
  • Dakine Backpack Heli Pro 20L Griffin Overview
  • Dakine Backpack Heli Pro 20L Mulled Basil Overview
Ortovox Backpack Traverse 20 Black Raven Overview Ortovox Backpack Traverse 20 Black Raven Side
Ortovox
Backpack Traverse 20 Black Raven
  • £114.31
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  • Ortovox Backpack Traverse 20 Black Raven Overview
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  • Ortovox Backpack Traverse 20 Hot Orange Overview
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Millet Ubic 20L E-Black Dark Blue Millet Ubic 20L E-Black Dark Blue Extra 10% off
Millet
Backpack Ubic 20L E-Black Dark Blue

  • Recommended price

    £105.51

    -16%

    £87.91
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  • Millet Ubic 20L E-Black
  • Millet Ubic 20L E-Dark Red
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Millet
Backpack Ubic 20L E-Black

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    £105.51

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    £87.91
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  • Millet Ubic 20L E-Black Dark Blue
  • Millet Ubic 20L E-Black
  • Millet Ubic 20L E-Dark Red
Millet Ubic 25 E-Black Dark Blue Millet Ubic 25 E-Black Dark Blue Extra 10% off
Millet
Backpack Ubic 25 E-Black Dark Blue

  • Recommended price

    £131.91

    -15%

    £111.67

The Millet Ubic 25 E-Black Dark Blue is an eco-friendly, comfortable 25L backpack, ideal for day hikes, with adjustable straps, hydration system compatibility, and secure pockets.
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  • Millet Ubic 25 E-Black Dark Blue
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Backpack Off Trax 20 Backpack Black
  • £87.91

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Arva
Backpack Ride 18 Black

  • Recommended price

    £79.11

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    £70.31

The Ride 18 Black by Arva features a practical external compartment for safety equipment, making this backpack ideal for winter sports enthusiasts seeking reliability.
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Arva
Backpack Ride 24 Black

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    £87.91

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Dakine Backpack Heli Pro 24L Black Overview Dakine Backpack Heli Pro 24L Black Back
Dakine
Backpack Heli Pro 24L Black

  • Recommended price

    £145.11

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    £118.71
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  • Dakine Backpack Heli Pro 24L Black Overview
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Backpack Komit 18 Backpack Bright Magenta

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    £83.51

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    £58.87

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  • Picture Backpack Komit 18 Backpack Black Overview
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Dakine Backpack Heli Pro 20L Griffin Overview Dakine Backpack Heli Pro 20L Griffin Back Extra 10% off
Dakine
Backpack Heli Pro 20L Griffin

  • Recommended price

    £123.11

    -17%

    £101.11

The Heli Pro 20L Black men backpack is an ultra-functional and versatile model that was designed to be as practical and comfortable as possible
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  • Dakine Backpack Heli Pro 20L Black Overview
  • Dakine Backpack Heli Pro 20L Griffin Overview
  • Dakine Backpack Heli Pro 20L Mulled Basil Overview
Millet Ubic 25 E-Black Dark Red Millet Ubic 25 E-Black Dark Red
Millet
Backpack Ubic 25 E-Black Dark Red

  • Recommended price

    £131.91

    -15%

    £111.67
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  • Millet Ubic 25 E-Black Dark Blue
  • Millet Ubic 25 E-Black Dark Red
  • Millet Ubic 25 E-Black
Dakine Backpack Womens Heli Pro 20L Ancient Water Overview Dakine Backpack Womens Heli Pro 20L Ancient Water Back Extra 10% off
Dakine
Backpack Womens Heli Pro 20L Ancient Water

  • Recommended price

    £123.11

    -17%

    £101.11
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  • Dakine Backpack Womens Heli Pro 20L Ancient Water Overview
  • Dakine Backpack Womens Heli Pro 20L B4bc Kingdom White Overview
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Patagonia
Backpack Kid's Refugito Day Pack 18L Swallowail Geo Eddy Blue

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    £65.91

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    £43.03

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  • Patagonia Backpack Kid's Refugito Day Pack 18L Quiet Violet Overview
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Dakine Backpack Heli Pro 24L Griffin Overview Dakine Backpack Heli Pro 24L Griffin Back
Dakine
Backpack Heli Pro 24L Griffin

  • Recommended price

    £145.11

    -25%

    £108.15
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  • Dakine Backpack Heli Pro 24L Black Overview
  • Dakine Backpack Heli Pro 24L Griffin Overview
Millet Backpack Prolighter 22L Black Overview Millet Backpack Prolighter 22L Black Side
Millet
Backpack Prolighter 22L Black

  • Recommended price

    £87.91

    -15%

    £74.71
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  • Millet Backpack Prolighter 22L Black Overview
  • Millet Backpack Prolighter 22L Icon Blue Overview
  • Millet Backpack Prolighter 22L Red Overview
  • Millet Backpack Prolighter 22L Saphir Overview
Millet Ubic 25 E-Black Millet Ubic 25 E-Black Extra 10% off
Millet
Backpack Ubic 25 E-Black

  • Recommended price

    £131.91

    -15%

    £111.67

The Millet Ubic 25 E-Black is a comfortable, eco-friendly 25L backpack, ideal for day hikes with ergonomic straps, hydration system compatibility, and secure pockets for essentials.
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  • Millet Ubic 25 E-Black Dark Blue
  • Millet Ubic 25 E-Black Dark Red
  • Millet Ubic 25 E-Black
Burton Ak Dispatcher Pack 25L True Black Burton Ak Dispatcher Pack 25L True Black
Burton
Backpack Ak Dispatcher Pack 25L True Black
  • £158.31
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  • Burton Ak Dispatcher Pack 25L True Black
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  • S-M (38-45)
Mammut Backpack Lithium 20 Black Overview Mammut Backpack Lithium 20 Black Back Extra 10% off
Mammut
Backpack Lithium 20 Black

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    £109.91

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    £93.19


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  • Mammut Backpack Lithium 20 Black Overview
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  • Mammut Backpack Lithium 20 Platinum Black Overview
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Lowe Alpine Backpack Airzone Active 22 Black Overview Lowe Alpine Backpack Airzone Active 22 Black Side
Lowe Alpine
Backpack Airzone Active 22 Black

  • Recommended price

    £87.91

    -30%

    £61.51


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    Millet Backpack Prolighter 22L Saphir Overview Millet Backpack Prolighter 22L Saphir Back
    Millet
    Backpack Prolighter 22L Saphir

    • Recommended price

      £87.91

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      £74.71
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    • Millet Backpack Prolighter 22L Black Overview
    • Millet Backpack Prolighter 22L Icon Blue Overview
    • Millet Backpack Prolighter 22L Red Overview
    • Millet Backpack Prolighter 22L Saphir Overview
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    Millet Backpack Prolighter 22L Icon Blue Overview Millet Backpack Prolighter 22L Icon Blue Side Extra 10% off
    Millet
    Backpack Prolighter 22L Icon Blue

    • Recommended price

      £87.91

      -30%

      £61.51
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    • Millet Backpack Prolighter 22L Black Overview
    • Millet Backpack Prolighter 22L Icon Blue Overview
    • Millet Backpack Prolighter 22L Red Overview
    • Millet Backpack Prolighter 22L Saphir Overview
    Mammut Lithium 20 Dark Marsh Black Mammut Lithium 20 Dark Marsh Black Extra 10% off
    Mammut
    Backpack Lithium 20 Dark Marsh Black

    • Recommended price

      £109.91

      -15%

      £93.19


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    • Mammut Backpack Lithium 20 Black Overview
    • Mammut Lithium 20 Dark Marsh Black
    • Mammut Backpack Lithium 20 Platinum Black Overview
    • Mammut Backpack Lithium 20 Sapphire Black Overview
    Osprey Backpack Talon 22 Scoria Blue Night Shift Overview Osprey Backpack Talon 22 Scoria Blue Night Shift Side Extra 10% off
    Osprey
    Backpack Talon 22 Scoria Blue Night Shift

    • Recommended price

      £123.11

      -15%

      £104.63

    The Osprey Talon 22 Scoria Blue Night Shift is a spacious, eco-friendly backpack with optimal ventilation, perfect for hiking, featuring adjustable straps, pole and helmet holders.
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    • Osprey Backpack Talon 22 Frosty Mint Green Night Shift Overview
    • Osprey Backpack Talon 22 Phantom Grey Dark Charcoal Overview
    • Osprey Backpack Talon 22 Scoria Blue Night Shift Overview
    • Osprey Backpack Talon 22 White Black Overview
    Osprey Backpack Talon 22 Frosty Mint Green Night Shift Overview Osprey Backpack Talon 22 Frosty Mint Green Night Shift Side Extra 10% off
    Osprey
    Backpack Talon 22 Frosty Mint Green Night Shift

    • Recommended price

      £123.11

      -15%

      £104.63

    The Osprey Talon 22 Frosty Mint Green Night Shift is a spacious, eco-friendly backpack perfect for hiking, featuring an AirScape back system, Stow-on-the-Go pole holder, and LidLock helmet carrying system.
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    • Osprey Backpack Talon 22 Frosty Mint Green Night Shift Overview
    • Osprey Backpack Talon 22 Phantom Grey Dark Charcoal Overview
    • Osprey Backpack Talon 22 Scoria Blue Night Shift Overview
    • Osprey Backpack Talon 22 White Black Overview
    Lafuma Backpack Alpic 20 Castor Grey Overview Lafuma Backpack Alpic 20 Castor Grey Back Extra 10% off
    Lafuma
    Backpack Alpic 20 Castor Grey

    • Recommended price

      £61.51

      -45%

      £33.35
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    • Lafuma Backpack Alpic 20 Castor Grey Overview
    Lafuma Backpack Access 20 Venti Black Overview Lafuma Backpack Access 20 Venti Black Back
    Lafuma
    Backpack Access 20 Venti Black

    • Recommended price

      £105.51

      -45%

      £57.99

    The Lafuma Access 20 Venti Black is a sustainable, water-resistant backpack made of recycled materials, designed for hiking with features like hydration system compatibility, adjustable straps, and secure pockets.
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    • Lafuma Backpack Access 20 Venti Black Overview

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    A Compact and Versatile Format

    If you’re unsure about the size to choose, a 20-litre backpack is more than enough for a few hours’ walk in the woods or a pleasant countryside hike.

    20-litre backpacks are perfect for carrying the essentials during day trips or half-day outings. They provide space for a waterproof coat, a first aid kit, snacks, a water bottle, and a few accessories. This well-thought-out size allows you to organise your belongings efficiently while keeping the overall weight to a minimum.

    Perfect for Ultra-Light Travelling

    Whether you’re exploring a new city or enjoying a hike along a coastal trail, a 20-litre backpack offers the flexibility to adapt to almost any situation. It’s also an excellent choice for air travel. Thanks to their small size, they often meet the cabin baggage requirements of most airlines. Some models even include specific compartments for carrying a laptop or travel documents.

    Who is a 20-Litre Hiking Backpack For?

    • Casual Hikers: 20-litre backpacks are ideal for those looking for a lightweight and practical bag for day trips and shorter outings.
    • Outdoor Sports Enthusiasts: Perfect for both winter and summer sports, from trail running to ski touring, thanks to their stability and compact design.
    • Minimalist Travellers: A compact pack that’s just right for carrying the essentials on a weekend trip or a flight.

    Spotlight on Key Brands

    Osprey

    Osprey backpacks, such as the Daylite 20, are praised for their ergonomic design and durability. Their thoughtful construction makes them excellent companions for outdoor activities.

    Millet

    Millet backpacks are known for their strength and versatility. The Peuterey 20 model is particularly well-suited for mountain enthusiasts and demanding activities.

    Deuter

    Deuter offers compact and lightweight backpacks like the Speed Lite 20, designed to provide excellent carrying comfort and optimal organisation.

    Lafuma

    Lafuma models, such as the Access 20, combine simplicity with functionality. Their sleek design appeals to those seeking a practical yet stylish backpack.

    What is the Size of a Small 20-Litre Hiking Backpack?

    The size of a 20-litre hiking backpack varies depending on the brand and model. However, it remains compact and perfectly suited for day use. It offers enough space to carry a lightweight jacket, a water bottle, lunch, and a few accessories, all while being easy to carry and unobtrusive.

    Why Choose a 20-Litre Backpack from Glisshop?

    At Glisshop, we offer a wide selection of 20-litre hiking backpacks from the best brands on the market. Whether you’re looking for a model for hiking or a versatile bag for daily use, you’re sure to find one that suits your needs.

    Feel free to check out our guide How to Choose Your Hiking Backpack? to help you select the perfect model for your adventures.