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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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RAB Tygen 22 Graphene RAB Tygen 22 Graphene
RAB
Backpack Tygen 22 Graphene

  • Recommended price

    £74.71

    -29%

    £52.71

RAB's Tygen 22 Graphene backpack offers excellent organization, comfortable carrying and optimal ventilation for hiking or commuting.
Colour
  • RAB Tygen 22 Graphene
  • RAB Tygen 22 Sage
Osprey Talon 22 Phantom Grey Dark Charcoal Osprey Talon 22 Phantom Grey Dark Charcoal
Osprey
Backpack Talon 22 Phantom Grey Dark Charcoal

  • Recommended price

    £123.11

    -25%

    £92.31
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
Salomon Trailblazer 20 Cloudburst Paloma Silver Cloud Salomon Trailblazer 20 Cloudburst Paloma Silver Cloud
Salomon
Backpack Trailblazer 20 Cloudburst Paloma Silver Cloud

  • Recommended price

    £65.91

    -20%

    £52.71
Colour
  • Salomon Trailblazer 20 Black Alloy
  • Salomon Trailblazer 20 Cloudburst Paloma Silver Cloud
  • Salomon Trailblazer 20 Mazarine Blue Ghost Gray
Ferrino Agile 25 Red Ferrino Agile 25 Red
Ferrino
Backpack Agile 25 Red

  • Recommended price

    £123.11

    -15%

    £104.63

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Colour
  • Ferrino Agile 25 Black
  • Ferrino Agile 25 Blue
  • Ferrino Agile 25 Red
Picture Off Trax 20 Backpack Peppermint Picture Off Trax 20 Backpack Peppermint
Picture
Backpack Off Trax 20 Backpack Peppermint

  • Recommended price

    £83.51

    -20%

    £66.79

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  • 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 Wizard 18+4 Purple Ash Vaude Wizard 18+4 Purple Ash
Vaude
Backpack Wizard 18+4 Purple Ash

  • Recommended price

    £123.11

    -30%

    £86.15
Colour
  • Vaude Wizard 18+4 Agave
  • Vaude Wizard 18+4 Black
  • Vaude Wizard 18+4 Light Leaf
  • Vaude Wizard 18+4 Purple Ash
Vaude Wizard 18+4 Black Vaude Wizard 18+4 Black
Vaude
Backpack Wizard 18+4 Black

  • Recommended price

    £123.11

    -30%

    £86.15
Colour
  • Vaude Wizard 18+4 Agave
  • Vaude Wizard 18+4 Black
  • Vaude Wizard 18+4 Light Leaf
  • Vaude Wizard 18+4 Purple Ash
Vaude Wizard 18+4 Agave Vaude Wizard 18+4 Agave
Vaude
Backpack Wizard 18+4 Agave

  • Recommended price

    £123.11

    -30%

    £86.15
Colour
  • Vaude Wizard 18+4 Agave
  • Vaude Wizard 18+4 Black
  • Vaude Wizard 18+4 Light Leaf
  • Vaude Wizard 18+4 Purple Ash
Osprey Backpack Talon 22 Green Canopy Pine Leaf Overview Osprey Backpack Talon 22 Green Canopy Pine Leaf Keypoints New colour
Osprey
Backpack Talon 22 Green Canopy Pine Leaf

  • Recommended price

    £123.20

    -25%

    £92.31
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
Picture Off Trax 20 Backpack Pure Cashmere Picture Off Trax 20 Backpack Pure Cashmere New colour
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Backpack Off Trax 20 Backpack Pure Cashmere
  • £83.51

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  • 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
Mammut Backpack Nirvana 18 Black Overview Mammut Backpack Nirvana 18 Black Keypoints New colour
Mammut
Backpack Nirvana 18 Black
  • £118.71
Colour
  • Mammut Backpack Nirvana 18 Black Overview
  • Mammut Nirvana 18 Marsh Black
  • Mammut Backpack Nirvana 18 Strata Black Overview
Deuter Futura 23L Graphite Shale Deuter Backpack Futura 23L Graphite Shale Keypoints
Deuter
Backpack Futura 23L Graphite Shale

  • Recommended price

    £127.51

    -34%

    £83.51

The Deuter Futura 23L Graphite Shale backpack is your new adventure companion for your touring experience. It is very comfortable to wear and functional. 
Colour
  • Deuter Futura 23L Graphite Shale
Mammut Lithium 25 Black Mammut Lithium 25 Black
Mammut
Backpack Lithium 25 Black

  • Recommended price

    £114.31

    -20%

    £91.43

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

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  • Mammut Lithium 25 Black
Ferrino Agile 23 Lady Bordeaux Ferrino Agile 23 Lady Bordeaux
Ferrino
Backpack Agile 23 Lady Bordeaux

  • Recommended price

    £123.11

    -15%

    £104.63

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
Mammut Aenergy 18 Sapphire Mammut Backpack Aenergy 18 Sapphire Keypoints
Mammut
Backpack Aenergy 18 Sapphire

  • Recommended price

    £83.51

    -20%

    £66.79

If you’re looking for a lightweight hiking backpack, you’ll be satisfied by the Mammut Aenergy 18 Sapphire. With its 18 litre capacity and water repellent finish, it’ll follow you everywhere.  
Colour
  • Mammut Aenergy 18 Sapphire
Deuter Ac Lite 24 Black Deuter Ac Lite 24 Black
Deuter
Backpack Ac Lite 24 Black

  • Recommended price

    £96.71

    -25%

    £72.07

Let's go for new hikes with the Deuter Ac Lite 24 Black Graphite backpack, which allows you to take along the essentials you need for day trips

Colour
  • Deuter Ac Lite 24 Black
Nitro Slash 25 Pro Wax Lizard Nitro Slash 25 Pro Wax Lizard
Nitro
Backpack Slash 25 Pro Wax Lizard

  • Recommended price

    £149.51

    -24%

    £112.55
Colour
  • Nitro Slash 25 Pro Arctic
  • Nitro Slash 25 Pro Wax Lizard
Blue Ice Octopus 25L Shadow Blue Ice Octopus 25L Shadow
Blue Ice
Backpack Octopus 25L Shadow

  • Recommended price

    £96.71

    -25%

    £72.07

The Blue Ice Octopus 25L Shadow backpack is ideal for a day's hiking or climbing, combining comfort, practicality and durability with its Bluesign-certified recycled polyester.
Colour
  • Blue Ice Octopus 25L Shadow
Patagonia Backpack Kid's Refugito Day Pack 18L Ink Black Overview Patagonia Backpack Kid's Refugito Day Pack 18L Ink Black Side
Patagonia
Backpack Kid's Refugito Day Pack 18L Ink Black
  • £65.91

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Colour
  • Patagonia Backpack Kid's Refugito Day Pack 18L Ink Black Overview
Dakine Womens Heli Pro 24L Port Royale Dakine Womens Heli Pro 24L Port Royale
Dakine
Backpack Womens Heli Pro 24L Port Royale

  • Recommended price

    £145.11

    -33%

    £96.71
Colour
  • Dakine Womens Heli Pro 24L Port Royale
Millet Hike 18 Black Millet Hike 18 Black
Millet
Backpack Hike 18 Black

  • Recommended price

    £61.51

    -21%

    £48.31

The Millet Hike 18 Black is a lightweight, durable backpack perfect for day hikes and active mountain adventures.
Colour
  • Millet Hike 18 Black
Deuter Futura 24 SL Graphite Shale Deuter Futura 24 SL Graphite Shale
Deuter
Backpack Futura 24 SL Graphite Shale

  • Recommended price

    £145.11

    -40%

    £87.03

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Colour
  • Deuter Futura 24 SL Graphite Shale
Deuter Backpack Futura 25 SL Graphite Shale Overview Deuter Backpack Futura 25 SL Graphite Shale Keypoints
Deuter
Backpack Futura 25 SL Graphite Shale

  • Recommended price

    £136.31

    -30%

    £94.95
Colour
  • Deuter Backpack Futura 25 SL Graphite Shale Overview
Mammut Lithium 20 Sapphire Black Mammut Lithium 20 Sapphire Black
Mammut
Backpack Lithium 20 Sapphire Black

  • Recommended price

    £109.91

    -24%

    £82.63


Colour
  • Mammut Lithium 20 Black
  • Mammut Lithium 20 Dark Marsh Black
  • Mammut Lithium 20 Holunder Black
  • Mammut Lithium 20 Sapphire Black
Ferrino Agile 25 Black Ferrino Agile 25 Black
Ferrino
Backpack Agile 25 Black

  • Recommended price

    £123.11

    -15%

    £104.63

The Hollow Back system on Ferrino's Agile 25 Black backpack, with its preformed padding and ventilation channels, ensures maximum comfort throughout your excursions.
Colour
  • Ferrino Agile 25 Black
  • Ferrino Agile 25 Blue
  • Ferrino Agile 25 Red
Salewa Backpack Pedroc 16 Alloy Overview Salewa Backpack Pedroc 16 Alloy Back
Salewa
Backpack Pedroc 16 Alloy

  • 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
Mammut Nirvana 18 Marsh Black Mammut Nirvana 18 Marsh Black
Mammut
Backpack Nirvana 18 Marsh Black

  • Recommended price

    £118.71

    -29%

    £83.51
Colour
  • Mammut Backpack Nirvana 18 Black Overview
  • Mammut Nirvana 18 Marsh Black
  • Mammut Backpack Nirvana 18 Strata Black Overview
Ortovox Traverse 20 Dark Wild Herbs Ortovox Backpack Traverse 20 Dark Wild Herbs Keypoints
Ortovox
Backpack Traverse 20 Dark Wild Herbs

  • Recommended price

    £114.31

    -20%

    £91.43
Colour
  • Ortovox Traverse 20 Black Raven
  • Ortovox Traverse 20 Dark Wild Herbs
  • Ortovox Traverse 20 Hot Orange
Osprey Tempest 22 Frosty Mint Green Botanica Osprey Tempest 22 Frosty Mint Green Botanica
Osprey
Backpack Tempest 22 Frosty Mint Green Botanica

  • Recommended price

    £123.11

    -25%

    £92.31

The Osprey Tempest 22 Frosty Mint Green Botanica is a lightweight, eco-friendly backpack ideal for day hikes, featuring optimal ventilation, stability, and a water repellent finish.
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 India Ink Blue Ice Backpack Chiru 25L India Ink Keypoints
Blue Ice
Backpack Chiru 25L India Ink

  • Recommended price

    £123.11

    -25%

    £92.31

The Chiru 25L India Ink from Blue Ice is a very practical mountaineering and hiking backpack. It is lightweight, robust and waterproof to follow you on all your adventures, no matter the weather.  
Colour
  • Blue Ice Chiru 25L Bronze Mist
  • Blue Ice Chiru 25L India Ink
Size
  • S-M
  • M-L

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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.