CONTACT US   020 3129 3301

Our experts are here for you

Our passionate staff is with you through every step of your purchase and helps you choose the right gear that best suits your needs.

Mon-Fri 9am-12am / 1pm-6pm
(GMT+1)

020 3129 3301


With our Help Center

CONTACT
£
Language & currency
English (United Kingdom)
Germany
Austria
Belgium
Denmark
Spain
Finland
Metropolitan France
France Corsica
Ireland
Italy
Luxembourg
Monaco
Netherlands
Poland
Portugal
United Kingdom
Slovenia
Sweden
Switzerland
£ Pound Sterling (GBP)
€ Euro (EUR)
CHF Swiss Franc (CHF)
(= line.product.common.ancestorIds[1] || line.product.common.ancestorIds[0] || line.product.common.id =) (= line.quantity =) (= line.product.common.title =) (= line.unitAmountWithTaxes =) (= cartData.common.currencyCode =)
0
Cart

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.

 Read more Show less
Filters
Filters selected Reset all
Lafuma Access 20 Venti Black Lafuma Backpack Access 20 Venti Black Keypoints Further reductions
Lafuma
Backpack Access 20 Venti Black

  • Recommended price

    £105.51

    -55%

    £47.43

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.
Colour
  • Lafuma Access 20 Venti Black
Millet
Deuter Speed Lite Pro 25 Black Deuter Speed Lite Pro 25 Black Sale
Deuter
Backpack Speed Lite Pro 25 Black

  • Recommended price

    £114.31

    -34%

    £74.71

The Deuter Speed Lite Pro 25 Black is a lightweight, durable backpack that's perfect for fast rides, offering a high-performance carrying system and multiple storage solutions.
Colour
  • Deuter Speed Lite Pro 25 Black
  • Deuter Speed Lite Pro 25 Mineral Grove
Deuter Speed Lite Pro 19 Black Deuter Speed Lite Pro 19 Black Sale
Deuter
Backpack Speed Lite Pro 19 Black

  • Recommended price

    £105.51

    -33%

    £70.31

The Deuter Speed Lite Pro 19 Black backpack is made to follow you on your fast mountain outings. The main fabric is made of high-tenacity, abrasion-resistant polyamide.
Colour
  • Deuter Speed Lite Pro 19 Black
  • Deuter Speed Lite Pro 19 Mineral Grove
Osprey Talon Velocity 20 Dark Charcoal Tumbleweed Yellow Osprey Backpack Talon Velocity 20 Dark Charcoal Tumbleweed Yellow Keypoints Sale
Osprey
Backpack Talon Velocity 20 Dark Charcoal Tumbleweed Yellow

  • Recommended price

    £131.91

    -30%

    £92.31

The Osprey Talon Velocity 20 Dark Charcoal Tumbleweed is a comfortable, versatile backpack with a 20L capacity, ideal for hiking or trail running, featuring ample storage, hydration compatibility, and made from recycled, Bluesign certified materials.
Colour
  • Osprey Talon Velocity 20 Dark Charcoal Tumbleweed Yellow
  • Osprey Talon Velocity 20 Frosty Mint
  • Osprey Talon Velocity 20 Matcha Green Lemongrass
Size
  • L-XL (49-58.5)
Ortovox Traverse 20 Sea Surface Ortovox Backpack Traverse 20 Sea Surface Keypoints Further reductions
Ortovox
Backpack Traverse 20 Sea Surface

  • Recommended price

    £114.31

    -34%

    £74.71
Colour
  • Ortovox Traverse 20 Black Raven
  • Ortovox Traverse 20 Dark Wild Herbs
  • Ortovox Traverse 20 Sea Surface
Mammut Lithium 25 Women Marine Black Mammut Lithium 25 Women Marine Black Sale
Mammut
Backpack Lithium 25 Women Marine Black

  • Recommended price

    £114.31

    -30%

    £79.11

With the Mammut Lithium 25 Women Marine Black hiking backpack, you'll get the most out of your outings on the trails. It offers 25 liters of volume and a comfortable carrying system.

Colour
  • Mammut Lithium 25 Women Alpine Calamint Black
  • Mammut Lithium 25 Women Marine Black
Deuter Speed Lite Pro 23 SL Black Deuter Speed Lite Pro 23 SL Black Sale
Deuter
Backpack Speed Lite Pro 23 SL Black

  • Recommended price

    £114.31

    -34%

    £74.71

The Deuter Speed Lite Pro 23 SL Black backpack is a lightweight, ventilated and comfortable model designed for women to carry gear on a day hike.
Colour
  • Deuter Speed Lite Pro 23 SL Black
  • Deuter Speed Lite Pro 23 SL Lotus Mystic
Vaude Backpack Brenta 24 Black Overview Vaude Backpack Brenta 24 Black Side Further reductions
Vaude
Backpack Brenta 24 Black

  • Recommended price

    £123.11

    -35%

    £79.11
Colour
  • Vaude Backpack Brenta 24 Agave Overview
  • Vaude Backpack Brenta 24 Baltic Sea Overview
  • Vaude Backpack Brenta 24 Black Overview
Dometic
Vaude Backpack Brenta 24 Baltic Sea Overview Vaude Backpack Brenta 24 Baltic Sea Side Further reductions
Vaude
Backpack Brenta 24 Baltic Sea

  • Recommended price

    £123.11

    -35%

    £79.11
Colour
  • Vaude Backpack Brenta 24 Agave Overview
  • Vaude Backpack Brenta 24 Baltic Sea Overview
  • Vaude Backpack Brenta 24 Black Overview
Nitro Backpack Slash 25 Pro Arctic Overview Nitro Backpack Slash 25 Pro Arctic Keypoints Further reductions
Nitro
Backpack Slash 25 Pro Arctic

  • Recommended price

    £149.51

    -35%

    £96.71

The Slash 25 Pro Arctic is a Nitro snowboard backpack with a 25-liter capacity, a sturdy, lightweight structure and a ski-carrying system.
.
Colour
  • Nitro Backpack Slash 25 Pro Arctic Overview
  • Nitro Backpack Slash 25 Pro Wax Lizard Overview
RAB Adrift 24 Black RAB Adrift 24 Black
RAB
Backpack Adrift 24 Black

  • Recommended price

    £87.91

    -30%

    £61.51

The Adrift 24 Black backpack from RAB combines lightness, ergonomics and plenty of storage space for outdoor enthusiasts and active city dwellers.
Colour
  • RAB Adrift 24 Black
Vaude Backpack Brenta 24 Agave Overview Vaude Backpack Brenta 24 Agave Side Further reductions
Vaude
Backpack Brenta 24 Agave

  • Recommended price

    £123.11

    -35%

    £79.11
Colour
  • Vaude Backpack Brenta 24 Agave Overview
  • Vaude Backpack Brenta 24 Baltic Sea Overview
  • Vaude Backpack Brenta 24 Black Overview
Patagonia Backpack Kid's Refugito Day Pack 18L Ink Black Overview Patagonia Backpack Kid's Refugito Day Pack 18L Ink Black Side Sale
Patagonia
Backpack Kid's Refugito Day Pack 18L Ink Black

  • Recommended price

    £65.91

    -20%

    £52.71

-
Colour
  • 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
Dakine Heli Pro 20L Mulled Basil Dakine Backpack Heli Pro 20L Mulled Basil Keypoints Further reductions
Dakine
Backpack Heli Pro 20L Mulled Basil

  • Recommended price

    £123.11

    -35%

    £79.99

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
Colour
  • Dakine Heli Pro 20L Black
  • Dakine Heli Pro 20L Griffin
  • Dakine Heli Pro 20L Mulled Basil
Patagonia Backpack Kid's Refugito Day Pack 18L Early Teal Overview Patagonia Backpack Kid's Refugito Day Pack 18L Early Teal Back Sale
Patagonia
Backpack Kid's Refugito Day Pack 18L Early Teal

  • Recommended price

    £65.91

    -20%

    £52.71

-
Colour
  • 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 Quiet Violet Overview Patagonia Backpack Kid's Refugito Day Pack 18L Quiet Violet Detail Sale
Patagonia
Backpack Kid's Refugito Day Pack 18L Quiet Violet

  • Recommended price

    £65.91

    -20%

    £52.71

-
Colour
  • 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
Mammut Lithium 20 Sapphire Black Mammut Lithium 20 Sapphire Black Further reductions
Mammut
Backpack Lithium 20 Sapphire Black

  • Recommended price

    £109.91

    -35%

    £71.19


Colour
  • Mammut Lithium 20 Black
  • Mammut Lithium 20 Holunder Black
  • Mammut Lithium 20 Platinum Black
  • Mammut Lithium 20 Sapphire Black
Ferrino Agile 25 Blue Ferrino Agile 25 Blue Sale
Ferrino
Backpack Agile 25 Blue

  • Recommended price

    £123.11

    -35%

    £79.11

With its 25-liter volume, Ferrino's Agile 25 Blue backpack is perfect for carrying the gear you need for a day's hiking. It's extremely comfortable and breathable.
Colour
  • Ferrino Agile 25 Black
  • Ferrino Agile 25 Blue
  • Ferrino Backpack Agile 25 Red Overview
Picture Off Trax 20 Backpack Tobacco Picture Off Trax 20 Backpack Tobacco Sale
Picture
Backpack Off Trax 20 Backpack Tobacco

  • Recommended price

    £83.51

    -31%

    £57.11

-
Colour
  • Picture Off Trax 20 Backpack Black
  • Picture Off Trax 20 Backpack Peppermint
  • Picture Off Trax 20 Backpack Serenity Blue
  • Picture Off Trax 20 Backpack Tobacco
Vaude Women's Skomer 24 Hotchili Vaude Women's Skomer 24 Hotchili Further reductions
Vaude
Backpack Women's Skomer 24 Hotchili

  • Recommended price

    £114.31

    -50%

    £57.11
Colour
  • Vaude Women's Skomer 24 Black
  • Vaude Women's Skomer 24 Eclipse
  • Vaude Women's Skomer 24 Hotchili
Ortovox Traverse 20 Dark Wild Herbs Ortovox Backpack Traverse 20 Dark Wild Herbs Keypoints Sale
Ortovox
Backpack Traverse 20 Dark Wild Herbs

  • Recommended price

    £114.31

    -30%

    £79.11
Colour
  • Ortovox Traverse 20 Black Raven
  • Ortovox Traverse 20 Dark Wild Herbs
  • Ortovox Traverse 20 Sea Surface
Deuter Speed Lite Pro 23 SL Lotus Mystic Deuter Speed Lite Pro 23 SL Lotus Mystic Sale
Deuter
Backpack Speed Lite Pro 23 SL Lotus Mystic

  • Recommended price

    £114.31

    -34%

    £74.71

The Speed Lite Pro 23 SL Lotus Mystic from Deuter is a lightweight, ergonomic backpack ideal for day hikes, with a ventilation system and practical accessory holders.
Colour
  • Deuter Speed Lite Pro 23 SL Black
  • Deuter Speed Lite Pro 23 SL Lotus Mystic
Osprey Talon 22 Phantom Grey Dark Charcoal Osprey Backpack Talon 22 Phantom Grey Dark Charcoal Keypoints Sale
Osprey
Backpack Talon 22 Phantom Grey Dark Charcoal

  • Recommended price

    £123.11

    -32%

    £83.51
Colour
  • Osprey Talon 22 Black Coal Grey
  • Osprey Talon 22 Frosty Mint Green Night Shift
  • Osprey Talon 22 Phantom Grey Dark Charcoal
  • Osprey Talon 22 Scoria Blue Night Shift
Salomon Backpack Trailblazer 20 Cloudburst Paloma Silver Cloud Overview Salomon Backpack Trailblazer 20 Cloudburst Paloma Silver Cloud Back Sale
Salomon
Backpack Trailblazer 20 Cloudburst Paloma Silver Cloud

  • Recommended price

    £65.91

    -33%

    £43.91
Colour
  • Salomon Trailblazer 20 Black Alloy
  • Salomon Backpack Trailblazer 20 Cloudburst Paloma Silver Cloud Overview
  • Salomon Backpack Trailblazer 20 Sedona Sage Seagrass Cress Green Overview
Vaude Backpack Wizard 18+4 Black Overview Vaude Backpack Wizard 18+4 Black Back Sale
Vaude
Backpack Wizard 18+4 Black

  • Recommended price

    £123.11

    -35%

    £79.11
Colour
  • Vaude Backpack Wizard 18+4 Agave Overview
  • Vaude Backpack Wizard 18+4 Black Overview
  • Vaude Wizard 18+4 Light Leaf
  • Vaude Backpack Wizard 18+4 Purple Ash Overview
Mammut Lithium 25 Black Mammut Lithium 25 Black Sale
Mammut
Backpack Lithium 25 Black

  • Recommended price

    £114.31

    -30%

    £79.11

The Mammut Lithium 25 Black trekking backpack will satisfy the most demanding hikers with its set of features and meticulous workmanship.

Colour
  • Mammut Lithium 25 Black
  • Mammut Lithium 25 Sapphire Black
Lowe Alpine Edge 22 Ebony Lowe Alpine Edge 22 Ebony Further reductions
Lowe Alpine
Backpack Edge 22 Ebony

  • Recommended price

    £61.51

    -40%

    £36.87
Colour
  • Lowe Alpine Edge 22 Ebony
Ferrino Agile 23 Lady Bordeaux Ferrino Agile 23 Lady Bordeaux
Ferrino
Backpack Agile 23 Lady Bordeaux
  • £123.11

The Ferrino Agile 23 Lady Bordeaux women's backpack is very light and comfortable thanks to its pre-shaped padding. It also wicks away moisture to keep your back and shoulders dry.
Colour
  • Ferrino Agile 23 Lady Bordeaux

Loading...

‹
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
›

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.