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20l hiking backpacks

20-litre hiking backpacks are compact solutions designed to carry essential gear in a small footprint. Their small size allows for clear organisation of belongings while maintaining a controlled load and a carrying system optimised for mobility.

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Dakine Heli Pro 20L Black Dakine Heli Pro 20L Black Extra 5% off
Dakine
Backpack Heli Pro 20L Black

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    £123.11

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    £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 Heli Pro 20L Black
  • Dakine Heli Pro 20L Griffin
  • Dakine Heli Pro 20L High Sierra
  • Dakine Heli Pro 20L Mulled Basil
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Ortovox
Backpack Traverse 20 Black Raven

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    £114.31

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    £91.43
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  • Ortovox Backpack Traverse 20 Black Raven Overview
  • Ortovox Backpack Traverse 20 Dark Wild Herbs Overview
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Millet Ubic 20L E-Black Dark Blue Millet Ubic 20L E-Black Dark Blue Extra 5% off
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Backpack Ubic 20L E-Black Dark Blue

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    £105.51

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    £89.67
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  • Millet Ubic 20L E-Black Dark Blue
  • 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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    £85.27
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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 5% off
Millet
Backpack Ubic 25 E-Black Dark Blue

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    £131.91

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    £105.51

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
  • Millet Ubic 25 E-Black Dark Red
  • Millet Ubic 25 E-Black
  • Millet Ubic 25 E-Sand
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Backpack Off Trax 20 Backpack Black
  • £83.51

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  • Picture Backpack Off Trax 20 Backpack Black Overview
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Arva Ride 18 Black Arva Ride 18 Black
Arva
Backpack Ride 18 Black

  • Recommended price

    £79.11

    -11%

    £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 Ride 18 Black
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Arva
Backpack Ride 24 Black

  • Recommended price

    £101.11

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    £87.91

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  • Arva Backpack Ride 24 Black Overview
Dakine Heli Pro 24L Black Dakine Heli Pro 24L Black
Dakine
Backpack Heli Pro 24L Black

  • Recommended price

    £145.11

    -27%

    £105.51
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  • Dakine Heli Pro 24L Black
  • Dakine Heli Pro 24L Griffin
Dakine Heli Pro 20L Griffin Dakine Heli Pro 20L Griffin Extra 5% off
Dakine
Backpack Heli Pro 20L Griffin

  • Recommended price

    £123.11

    -49%

    £62.39

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 Heli Pro 20L Black
  • Dakine Heli Pro 20L Griffin
  • Dakine Heli Pro 20L High Sierra
  • Dakine Heli Pro 20L Mulled Basil
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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 Komit 18 Backpack Black
  • Picture Komit 18 Backpack Bright Magenta
  • Picture Komit 18 Backpack Serenity Blue
Dakine Womens Heli Pro 20L Black Dakine Womens Heli Pro 20L Black Extra 5% off
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Backpack Womens Heli Pro 20L Black

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    £123.11

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    £87.91
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  • Dakine Womens Heli Pro 20L Ancient Water
  • Dakine Womens Heli Pro 20L Black
Dakine Heli Pro 24L Griffin Dakine Heli Pro 24L Griffin
Dakine
Backpack Heli Pro 24L Griffin

  • Recommended price

    £145.11

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    £87.91
Colour
  • Dakine Heli Pro 24L Black
  • Dakine Heli Pro 24L Griffin
Dakine Womens Heli Pro 20L Ancient Water Dakine Womens Heli Pro 20L Ancient Water Extra 5% off
Dakine
Backpack Womens Heli Pro 20L Ancient Water

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    £123.11

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    £101.11
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  • Dakine Womens Heli Pro 20L Ancient Water
  • Dakine Womens Heli Pro 20L Black
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Patagonia Backpack Kid's Refugito Day Pack 18L Swallowail Geo Eddy Blue Overview Patagonia Backpack Kid's Refugito Day Pack 18L Swallowail Geo Eddy Blue Back Extra 5% off
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 Current Blue Overview
  • Patagonia Backpack Kid's Refugito Day Pack 18L Early Teal Overview
  • Patagonia Backpack Kid's Refugito Day Pack 18L Ink Black Overview
  • Patagonia Backpack Kid's Refugito Day Pack 18L Quiet Violet Overview
  • Patagonia Backpack Kid's Refugito Day Pack 18L Swallowail Geo Eddy Blue Overview
Salomon Trailblazer 20 Black Alloy Salomon Trailblazer 20 Black Alloy
Salomon
Backpack Trailblazer 20 Black Alloy

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    £65.91

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    £52.71
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  • Salomon Trailblazer 20 Black Alloy
  • Salomon Backpack Trailblazer 20 Cloudburst Paloma Silver Cloud Overview
  • Salomon Backpack Trailblazer 20 Sedona Sage Seagrass Cress Green 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

    -20%

    £105.51
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  • Millet Ubic 25 E-Black Dark Blue
  • Millet Ubic 25 E-Black Dark Red
  • Millet Ubic 25 E-Black
  • Millet Ubic 25 E-Sand
Millet Prolighter 22L Black Millet Prolighter 22L Black
Millet
Backpack Prolighter 22L Black

  • Recommended price

    £87.91

    -20%

    £70.31
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  • Millet Prolighter 22L Black
  • Millet Prolighter 22L Icon Blue
  • Millet Prolighter 22L Red
  • Millet Prolighter 22L Saphir
Millet Prolighter 22L Saphir Millet Prolighter 22L Saphir
Millet
Backpack Prolighter 22L Saphir

  • Recommended price

    £87.91

    -25%

    £65.91
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  • Millet Prolighter 22L Black
  • Millet Prolighter 22L Icon Blue
  • Millet Prolighter 22L Red
  • Millet Prolighter 22L Saphir
Millet Prolighter 22L Icon Blue Millet Prolighter 22L Icon Blue Extra 5% off
Millet
Backpack Prolighter 22L Icon Blue

  • Recommended price

    £87.91

    -20%

    £70.31
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  • Millet Prolighter 22L Black
  • Millet Prolighter 22L Icon Blue
  • Millet Prolighter 22L Red
  • Millet Prolighter 22L Saphir
Millet Ubic 25 E-Black Millet Ubic 25 E-Black Extra 5% off
Millet
Backpack Ubic 25 E-Black

  • Recommended price

    £131.91

    -20%

    £105.51

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
  • Millet Ubic 25 E-Sand
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Osprey Backpack Talon 22 Scoria Blue Night Shift Overview Osprey Backpack Talon 22 Scoria Blue Night Shift Side Extra 5% 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 Black Coal Grey Overview
  • 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 Frosty Mint Green Night Shift Overview Osprey Backpack Talon 22 Frosty Mint Green Night Shift Side Extra 5% off
Osprey
Backpack Talon 22 Frosty Mint Green Night Shift

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    £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 Black Coal Grey Overview
  • 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 Black Coal Grey Overview Osprey Backpack Talon 22 Black Coal Grey Side Extra 5% off
Osprey
Backpack Talon 22 Black Coal Grey

  • Recommended price

    £123.11

    -15%

    £104.63

The Osprey Talon 22 Black Coal Grey 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 Black Coal Grey Overview
  • 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
Mammut Backpack Lithium 20 Black Overview Mammut Backpack Lithium 20 Black Back Extra 5% off
Mammut
Backpack Lithium 20 Black

  • Recommended price

    £109.91

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    £87.91


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  • Mammut Backpack Lithium 20 Black Overview
  • Mammut Lithium 20 Dark Marsh Black
  • Mammut Lithium 20 Platinum Black
  • Mammut Backpack Lithium 20 Sapphire Black Overview
Vaude Wizard 24+4 Black Vaude Wizard 24+4 Black Extra 5% off
Vaude
Backpack Wizard 24+4 Black

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    £131.91

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    £92.31
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  • Vaude Backpack Wizard 24+4 Agave Overview
  • Vaude Backpack Wizard 24+4 Baltic Sea Overview
  • Vaude Wizard 24+4 Black
  • Vaude Backpack Wizard 24+4 Black Overview
  • Vaude Backpack Wizard 24+4 Light Leaf Overview
  • Vaude Backpack Wizard 24+4 Purple Ash Overview
Mammut Lithium 20 Dark Marsh Black Mammut Lithium 20 Dark Marsh Black Extra 5% off
Mammut
Backpack Lithium 20 Dark Marsh Black

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    £109.91

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    £87.91


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  • Mammut Backpack Lithium 20 Black Overview
  • Mammut Lithium 20 Dark Marsh Black
  • Mammut Lithium 20 Platinum Black
  • Mammut Backpack Lithium 20 Sapphire Black Overview

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A compact and lightweight design for controlled carrying

A 20-litre hiking pack stands out for its compact design and ergonomics engineered to remain comfortable during transport. Depending on the model, you’ll find contoured shoulder straps, a ventilated back panel, compression straps and adjustment points that help stabilise the load and enhance comfort.

Capacity and organisation of a small 20-litre hiking backpack

The internal layout of a 20-litre pack makes gear organisation easier. The main compartment holds the essentials, while side or front pockets keep certain accessories within easy reach. Some models are compatible with a hydration bladder and feature compression straps to reduce movement and optimise stability.

Our selection of 20-litre hiking backpacks

Glisshop offers a range of 20-litre hiking backpacks designed for those seeking a compact yet functional format. Each pack is selected for its carrying comfort and its ability to organise equipment efficiently within a small volume.

A good 20L hiking backpack should offer:

  • a reasonable weight to minimise the carried load
  • a comfortable, breathable back panel
  • good internal stability
  • a simple yet practical internal layout
  • quickly accessible pockets

Available models may prioritise lightness and simplicity or incorporate more technical carrying systems to improve support and stability, while maintaining a compact design.

What are the dimensions of a 20-litre backpack?

Dimensions vary depending on the brand and carrying system. In general, a 20-litre pack has a compact profile that sits close to the back and is easy to handle. This format allows you to organise your essential gear without adding unnecessary bulk.

Other available capacities

If you’re looking for slightly more capacity, discover our selection of 30-litre hiking backpacks. This size provides extra space for carrying additional items.

Wide range of hiking backpacks at Glisshop

The 20-litre hiking bags available at Glisshop are chosen for their carrying quality and reliability. Explore all our models in the hiking backpack category.

To browse a selection focused on capacities suitable for short day outings, you can also visit our dedicated page.

To learn more about choosing the right capacity and carrying system, our guide How to choose your hiking backpack? details the key criteria to consider before purchasing.