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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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Osprey Tempest 22 Anchor Blue Atlas Osprey Tempest 22 Anchor Blue Atlas
Osprey
Backpack Tempest 22 Anchor Blue Atlas

  • Recommended price

    £123.11

    -25%

    £92.31

The Osprey Tempest 22 Anchor Blue Atlas is a lightweight, eco-friendly backpack with a 22-litre capacity, optimal ventilation, and features for comfort.
Colour
  • Osprey Tempest 22 Anchor Blue Atlas
  • Osprey Tempest 22 Deep Fig Hotsport Pink
  • Osprey Tempest 22 Frosty Mint Green Botanica
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Vaude Wizard 24+4 Black Vaude Wizard 24+4 Black
Vaude
Backpack Wizard 24+4 Black

  • Recommended price

    £131.91

    -35%

    £85.27
Colour
  • Vaude Wizard 24+4 Black
  • Vaude Wizard 24+4 Black
  • Vaude Wizard 24+4 Light Leaf
  • Vaude Wizard 24+4 Purple Ash
Millet Prolighter 22L Icon Blue Millet Backpack Prolighter 22L Icon Blue Keypoints
Millet
Backpack Prolighter 22L Icon Blue

  • Recommended price

    £87.91

    -30%

    £61.51
Colour
  • Millet Prolighter 22L Black
  • Millet Prolighter 22L Icon Blue
  • Millet Prolighter 22L Red
  • Millet Prolighter 22L Saphir
RAB Adrift 24 Pewter RAB Adrift 24 Pewter
RAB
Backpack Adrift 24 Pewter
  • £87.91
Colour
  • RAB Adrift 24 Army
  • RAB Adrift 24 Black
  • RAB Adrift 24 Deep Ink
  • RAB Adrift 24 Pewter
Mammut Lithium 20 Dark Marsh Black Mammut Lithium 20 Dark Marsh Black
Mammut
Backpack Lithium 20 Dark Marsh Black

  • Recommended price

    £109.91

    -20%

    £87.91


Colour
  • Mammut Lithium 20 Black
  • Mammut Lithium 20 Dark Marsh Black
  • Mammut Lithium 20 Holunder Black
  • Mammut Lithium 20 Sapphire Black
Osprey Talon 22 Frosty Mint Green Night Shift Osprey Backpack Talon 22 Frosty Mint Green Night Shift Keypoints
Osprey
Backpack Talon 22 Frosty Mint Green Night Shift

  • Recommended price

    £123.11

    -25%

    £92.31

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.
Colour
  • Osprey Talon 22 Black Coal Grey
  • Osprey Talon 22 Frosty Mint Green Night Shift
  • Osprey Backpack Talon 22 Green Canopy Pine Leaf Overview
  • Osprey Talon 22 Phantom Grey Dark Charcoal
  • Osprey Talon 22 Scoria Blue Night Shift
Ortovox Traverse 18 S Glacier Grey Ortovox Backpack Traverse 18 S Glacier Grey Keypoints
Ortovox
Backpack Traverse 18 S Glacier Grey

  • Recommended price

    £114.31

    -20%

    £91.43
Colour
  • Ortovox Traverse 18 S Glacier Grey
Nitro Slash 25 Pro Arctic Nitro Slash 25 Pro Arctic
Nitro
Backpack Slash 25 Pro Arctic

  • Recommended price

    £149.51

    -24%

    £112.55

The Slash 25 Pro Arctic is a Nitro snowboard backpack with a 25-liter capacity, a sturdy, lightweight structure and a ski-carrying system.
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Colour
  • Nitro Slash 25 Pro Arctic
  • Nitro Slash 25 Pro Wax Lizard
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Lafuma Access 20 Venti Black Lafuma Backpack Access 20 Venti Black Keypoints
Lafuma
Backpack Access 20 Venti Black

  • Recommended price

    £105.51

    -50%

    £52.71

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
RAB Adrift 24 Army RAB Adrift 24 Army
RAB
Backpack Adrift 24 Army
  • £87.91

RAB's versatile, high-tech Adrift 24 Army backpack offers 24 liters of ergonomic storage with laptop and tablet compartments, side pockets and removable hip belt.
Colour
  • RAB Adrift 24 Army
  • RAB Adrift 24 Black
  • RAB Adrift 24 Deep Ink
  • RAB Adrift 24 Pewter
RAB Adrift 24 Deep Ink RAB Adrift 24 Deep Ink
RAB
Backpack Adrift 24 Deep Ink

  • Recommended price

    £87.91

    -40%

    £52.71
Colour
  • RAB Adrift 24 Army
  • RAB Adrift 24 Black
  • RAB Adrift 24 Deep Ink
  • RAB Adrift 24 Pewter
Ortovox Traverse 20 Hot Orange Ortovox Backpack Traverse 20 Hot Orange Keypoints
Ortovox
Backpack Traverse 20 Hot Orange

  • Recommended price

    £114.31

    -20%

    £91.43
Colour
  • Ortovox Traverse 20 Black Raven
  • Ortovox Traverse 20 Dark Wild Herbs
  • Ortovox Traverse 20 Hot Orange
Vaude Brenta 24 Black Vaude Brenta 24 Black
Vaude
Backpack Brenta 24 Black

  • Recommended price

    £123.11

    -35%

    £79.99
Colour
  • Vaude Brenta 24 Agave
  • Vaude Brenta 24 Baltic Sea
  • Vaude Brenta 24 Black
Vaude Brenta 24 Baltic Sea Vaude Brenta 24 Baltic Sea
Vaude
Backpack Brenta 24 Baltic Sea

  • Recommended price

    £123.11

    -30%

    £86.15
Colour
  • Vaude Brenta 24 Agave
  • Vaude Brenta 24 Baltic Sea
  • Vaude Brenta 24 Black
Dakine Heli Pro 20L Mulled Basil Dakine Backpack Heli Pro 20L Mulled Basil Keypoints
Dakine
Backpack Heli Pro 20L Mulled Basil

  • Recommended price

    £123.11

    -28%

    £87.91

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
Picture Off Trax 20 Backpack Tobacco Picture Off Trax 20 Backpack Tobacco
Picture
Backpack Off Trax 20 Backpack Tobacco

  • Recommended price

    £83.51

    -20%

    £66.79

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Colour
  • Picture Off Trax 20 Backpack Black
  • Picture Off Trax 20 Backpack Peppermint
  • Picture Off Trax 20 Backpack Pure Cashmere
  • Picture Off Trax 20 Backpack Serenity Blue
  • Picture Off Trax 20 Backpack Tobacco
Vaude Brenta 24 Agave Vaude Brenta 24 Agave
Vaude
Backpack Brenta 24 Agave

  • Recommended price

    £123.11

    -30%

    £86.15
Colour
  • Vaude Brenta 24 Agave
  • Vaude Brenta 24 Baltic Sea
  • Vaude Brenta 24 Black
Ferrino Agile 25 Blue Ferrino Agile 25 Blue
Ferrino
Backpack Agile 25 Blue

  • Recommended price

    £123.11

    -15%

    £104.63

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 Agile 25 Red
Osprey Tempest 22 Deep Fig Hotsport Pink Osprey Backpack Tempest 22 Deep Fig Hotsport Pink Keypoints
Osprey
Backpack Tempest 22 Deep Fig Hotsport Pink

  • Recommended price

    £123.11

    -25%

    £92.31

The Osprey Tempest 22 Deep Fig Hotsport Pink is a lightweight, compact backpack perfect for day hikes, offering ample space, optimal ventilation, stability, and eco-friendly design.
Colour
  • Osprey Tempest 22 Anchor Blue Atlas
  • Osprey Tempest 22 Deep Fig Hotsport Pink
  • Osprey Tempest 22 Frosty Mint Green Botanica
Blue Ice Chiru 25L Bronze Mist Blue Ice Backpack Chiru 25L Bronze Mist Keypoints
Blue Ice
Backpack Chiru 25L Bronze Mist

  • Recommended price

    £123.11

    -25%

    £92.31

Designed for mountaineering and hiking, the Blue Ice Chiru 25L Bronze Mist is ultra-practical, lightweight, strong and waterproof. It features a capacity of 25 litres.  
Colour
  • Blue Ice Chiru 25L Bronze Mist
  • Blue Ice Chiru 25L India Ink
Size
  • M-L
Millet Ubic 20L E-Dark Red Millet Backpack Ubic 20L E-Dark Red Keypoints
Millet
Backpack Ubic 20L E-Dark Red

  • Recommended price

    £105.51

    -33%

    £70.31
Colour
  • Millet Ubic 20L E-Black Dark Blue
  • Millet Ubic 20L E-Black Sand
  • Millet Ubic 20L E-Black
  • Millet Ubic 20L E-Dark Red
Salewa Backpack Pedroc 16 Electric Overview Salewa Backpack Pedroc 16 Electric Back
Salewa
Backpack Pedroc 16 Electric

  • Recommended price

    £123.11

    -35%

    £79.99

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Colour
  • Salewa Backpack Pedroc 16 Alloy Overview
  • Salewa Backpack Pedroc 16 Electric Overview
  • Salewa Backpack Pedroc 16 Onyx Overview
Salewa Backpack Pedroc 16 Onyx Overview Salewa Backpack Pedroc 16 Onyx Back
Salewa
Backpack Pedroc 16 Onyx

  • Recommended price

    £123.11

    -35%

    £79.99

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Colour
  • Salewa Backpack Pedroc 16 Alloy Overview
  • Salewa Backpack Pedroc 16 Electric Overview
  • Salewa Backpack Pedroc 16 Onyx Overview
Vaude Women's Skomer 24 Hotchili Vaude Women's Skomer 24 Hotchili
Vaude
Backpack Women's Skomer 24 Hotchili

  • Recommended price

    £114.31

    -40%

    £68.55
Colour
  • Vaude Women's Skomer 24 Black
  • Vaude Women's Skomer 24 Eclipse
  • Vaude Women's Skomer 24 Hotchili
Vaude Women's Skomer 24 Eclipse Vaude Women's Skomer 24 Eclipse
Vaude
Backpack Women's Skomer 24 Eclipse

  • Recommended price

    £114.31

    -40%

    £68.55
Colour
  • Vaude Women's Skomer 24 Black
  • Vaude Women's Skomer 24 Eclipse
  • Vaude Women's Skomer 24 Hotchili
Vaude Women's Skomer 24 Black Vaude Women's Skomer 24 Black
Vaude
Backpack Women's Skomer 24 Black

  • Recommended price

    £114.31

    -40%

    £68.55
Colour
  • Vaude Women's Skomer 24 Black
  • Vaude Women's Skomer 24 Eclipse
  • Vaude Women's Skomer 24 Hotchili
Millet Prolighter 22L Red Millet Backpack Prolighter 22L Red Keypoints
Millet
Backpack Prolighter 22L Red

  • Recommended price

    £87.91

    -30%

    £61.51
Colour
  • Millet Prolighter 22L Black
  • Millet Prolighter 22L Icon Blue
  • Millet Prolighter 22L Red
  • Millet Prolighter 22L Saphir
RAB Tygen 22 Sage RAB Tygen 22 Sage
RAB
Backpack Tygen 22 Sage

  • Recommended price

    £74.71

    -29%

    £52.71

RAB's Tygen 22 Sage backpack offers the optimum combination of lightness, organization and comfort for hiking or commuting.
Colour
  • RAB Tygen 22 Graphene
  • RAB Tygen 22 Sage

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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.