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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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Vaude Agile Air 20 Black Vaude Agile Air 20 Black Extra 5% off
Vaude
Backpack Agile Air 20 Black

  • Recommended price

    £79.11

    -20%

    £63.27
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  • Vaude Agile Air 20 Black
  • Vaude Backpack Agile Air 20 Light Leaf Overview
  • Vaude Backpack Agile Air 20 Purple Ash Overview
Vaude Backpack Agile Air 20 Light Leaf Overview Vaude Backpack Agile Air 20 Light Leaf Back Extra 5% off
Vaude
Backpack Agile Air 20 Light Leaf

  • Recommended price

    £79.11

    -20%

    £63.27
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  • Vaude Agile Air 20 Black
  • Vaude Backpack Agile Air 20 Light Leaf Overview
  • Vaude Backpack Agile Air 20 Purple Ash Overview
Vaude Backpack Wizard 18+4 Black Overview Vaude Backpack Wizard 18+4 Black Back Extra 5% off
Vaude
Backpack Wizard 18+4 Black

  • Recommended price

    £123.11

    -20%

    £98.47
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  • Vaude Backpack Wizard 18+4 Agave Overview
  • Vaude Backpack Wizard 18+4 Black Overview
  • Vaude Backpack Wizard 18+4 Light Leaf Overview
  • Vaude Backpack Wizard 18+4 Purple Ash Overview
Osprey Tempest 22 Black Coal Grey Osprey Tempest 22 Black Coal Grey Extra 5% off
Osprey
Backpack Tempest 22 Black Coal Grey

  • Recommended price

    £123.11

    -15%

    £104.63
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  • Osprey Backpack Tempest 22 Anchor Blue Atlas Overview
  • Osprey Tempest 22 Black Coal Grey
  • Osprey Backpack Tempest 22 Deep Fig Hotsport Pink Overview
  • Osprey Backpack Tempest 22 Frosty Mint Green Botanica Overview
Osprey Tempest Velocity 20 Nocturnal Blue Osprey Tempest Velocity 20 Nocturnal Blue Extra 5% off
Osprey
Backpack Tempest Velocity 20 Nocturnal Blue

  • Recommended price

    £131.91

    -16%

    £109.91
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  • Osprey Backpack Tempest Velocity 20 Dark Charcoal Chiru Tan Overview
  • Osprey Tempest Velocity 20 Nocturnal Blue
  • Osprey Backpack Tempest Velocity 20 Rashmina Melon Overview
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  • M-L (40.5-49)
Osprey Talon Velocity 20 Frosty Mint Osprey Talon Velocity 20 Frosty Mint Extra 5% off
Osprey
Backpack Talon Velocity 20 Frosty Mint

  • Recommended price

    £131.91

    -15%

    £111.67
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  • Osprey Backpack Talon Velocity 20 Dark Charcoal Tumbleweed Yellow Overview
  • Osprey Talon Velocity 20 Frosty Mint
  • Osprey Backpack Talon Velocity 20 Matcha Green Lemongrass Overview
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  • L-XL (49-58.5)
Deuter Backpack Futura 23L Graphite Shale Overview Deuter Backpack Futura 23L Graphite Shale Side
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. 
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  • Deuter Backpack Futura 23L Graphite Shale Overview
Mammut Lithium 25 Black Mammut Lithium 25 Black Extra 5% off
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
  • Mammut Backpack Lithium 25 Dark Marsh Black Overview
Deuter Ac Lite 24 Black Deuter Ac Lite 24 Black Extra 5% off
Deuter
Backpack Ac Lite 24 Black

  • Recommended price

    £96.71

    -20%

    £77.35

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

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  • Deuter Ac Lite 24 Atlantic Ink
  • Deuter Ac Lite 24 Black
Dakine Womens Heli Pro 24L Port Royale Dakine Womens Heli Pro 24L Port Royale Extra 5% off
Dakine
Backpack Womens Heli Pro 24L Port Royale

  • Recommended price

    £145.11

    -27%

    £105.51
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  • Dakine Womens Heli Pro 24L Port Royale
Millet Hike 18 Black Millet Hike 18 Black
Millet
Backpack Hike 18 Black

  • Recommended price

    £61.51

    -15%

    £51.83

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

  • Recommended price

    £145.11

    -34%

    £94.95

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  • Deuter Backpack Futura 24 SL Graphite Shale Overview
Lowe Alpine Backpack Airzone Active 22 Navy Overview Lowe Alpine Backpack Airzone Active 22 Navy Side
Lowe Alpine
Backpack Airzone Active 22 Navy

  • Recommended price

    £96.71

    -31%

    £65.91


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    • Lowe Alpine Backpack Airzone Active 22 Black Overview
    • Lowe Alpine Backpack Airzone Active 22 Navy Overview
    Size
    • M
    Ferrino Agile 25 Black Ferrino Agile 25 Black Extra 5% off
    Ferrino
    Backpack Agile 25 Black

    • Recommended price

      £123.11

      -30%

      £86.15

    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 Backpack Agile 25 Red Overview
    Osprey Backpack Hikelite 18 Atlas Blue Overview Osprey Backpack Hikelite 18 Atlas Blue Back Extra 5% off
    Osprey
    Backpack Hikelite 18 Atlas Blue

    • Recommended price

      £87.91

      -20%

      £70.31

    -
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    • Osprey Backpack Hikelite 18 Atlas Blue Overview
    • Osprey Hikelite 18 Graphite Purple
    • Osprey Backpack Hikelite 18 Raven Black Overview
    Salewa Backpack Pedroc 16 Alloy Overview Salewa Backpack Pedroc 16 Alloy Back Extra 5% off
    Salewa
    Backpack Pedroc 16 Alloy

    • Recommended price

      £123.11

      -28%

      £87.91

    -
    Colour
    • Salewa Backpack Pedroc 16 Alloy Overview
    • Salewa Backpack Pedroc 16 Electric Overview
    • Salewa Backpack Pedroc 16 Onyx Overview
    Osprey Backpack Tempest Velocity 20 Dark Charcoal Chiru Tan Overview Osprey Backpack Tempest Velocity 20 Dark Charcoal Chiru Tan Side
    Osprey
    Backpack Tempest Velocity 20 Dark Charcoal Chiru Tan

    • Recommended price

      £140.71

      -20%

      £112.55

    The Osprey Tempest Velocity 20 Dark Charcoal Chiru Tan is a lightweight, ergonomic backpack designed for women, ideal for hiking and trail running, with a 20-litre capacity and made from Bluesign-certified recycled materials.
    Colour
    • Osprey Backpack Tempest Velocity 20 Dark Charcoal Chiru Tan Overview
    • Osprey Tempest Velocity 20 Nocturnal Blue
    • Osprey Backpack Tempest Velocity 20 Rashmina Melon Overview
    Size
    • M-L (40.5-49)
    Millet Prolighter 22L Red Millet Prolighter 22L Red Extra 5% off
    Millet
    Backpack Prolighter 22L Red

    • Recommended price

      £87.91

      -15%

      £74.71
    Colour
    • Millet Prolighter 22L Black
    • Millet Prolighter 22L Icon Blue
    • Millet Prolighter 22L Red
    • Millet Prolighter 22L Saphir
    Blue Ice Chiru 25L Bronze Mist Blue Ice Chiru 25L Bronze Mist Extra 5% off
    Blue Ice
    Backpack Chiru 25L Bronze Mist

    • Recommended price

      £123.11

      -20%

      £98.47

    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
    Blue Ice Chiru 25L India Ink Blue Ice Chiru 25L India Ink Extra 5% off
    Blue Ice
    Backpack Chiru 25L India Ink

    • Recommended price

      £123.11

      -20%

      £98.47

    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
    Dynafit Traverse 16 Black Out Dynafit Traverse 16 Black Out Extra 5% off
    Dynafit
    Backpack Traverse 16 Black Out

    • Recommended price

      £87.91

      -20%

      £70.31

    The Dynafit Traverse 16 Black Out backpack is ideal for day-long trail running or hiking outings, offering an optimized 16-liter volume, ergonomic comfort and practical features such as a pole holder and zipped flask pockets.
    Colour
    • Dynafit Traverse 16 Black Out
    Size
    • S-M (38-45)
    • M-L (45-53)
    Patagonia Backpack Terravia Pack 22L Barnacle Blue Overview Patagonia Backpack Terravia Pack 22L Barnacle Blue Side
    Patagonia
    Backpack Terravia Pack 22L Barnacle Blue
    • £105.51
    Colour
    • Patagonia Backpack Terravia Pack 22L Aqua Stone Overview
    • Patagonia Backpack Terravia Pack 22L Barnacle Blue Overview
    • Patagonia Backpack Terravia Pack 22L Weathered Stone Overview
    Size
    • M
    Patagonia Backpack Terravia Pack 22L Aqua Stone Overview Patagonia Backpack Terravia Pack 22L Aqua Stone Back
    Patagonia
    Backpack Terravia Pack 22L Aqua Stone
    • £105.51
    Colour
    • Patagonia Backpack Terravia Pack 22L Aqua Stone Overview
    • Patagonia Backpack Terravia Pack 22L Barnacle Blue Overview
    • Patagonia Backpack Terravia Pack 22L Weathered Stone Overview
    Size
    • M
    Patagonia Backpack Terravia Pack 22L Weathered Stone Overview Patagonia Backpack Terravia Pack 22L Weathered Stone Back
    Patagonia
    Backpack Terravia Pack 22L Weathered Stone
    • £105.51
    Colour
    • Patagonia Backpack Terravia Pack 22L Aqua Stone Overview
    • Patagonia Backpack Terravia Pack 22L Barnacle Blue Overview
    • Patagonia Backpack Terravia Pack 22L Weathered Stone Overview
    Size
    • M
    Ferrino Backpack Agile 25 Red Overview Ferrino Backpack Agile 25 Red Back Extra 5% off
    Ferrino
    Backpack Agile 25 Red

    • Recommended price

      £123.11

      -30%

      £86.15

    -
    Colour
    • Ferrino Agile 25 Black
    • Ferrino Agile 25 Blue
    • Ferrino Backpack Agile 25 Red Overview
    Picture Backpack Off Trax 20 Backpack Peppermint Overview Picture Backpack Off Trax 20 Backpack Peppermint Back
    Picture
    Backpack Off Trax 20 Backpack Peppermint
    • £83.51

    -
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    • Picture Backpack Off Trax 20 Backpack Black Overview
    • Picture Backpack Off Trax 20 Backpack Peppermint Overview
    • Picture Backpack Off Trax 20 Backpack Serenity Blue Overview
    • Picture Backpack Off Trax 20 Backpack Tobacco Overview
    Picture Backpack Off Trax 20 Backpack Serenity Blue Overview Picture Backpack Off Trax 20 Backpack Serenity Blue Back
    Picture
    Backpack Off Trax 20 Backpack Serenity Blue
    • £83.51

    -
    Colour
    • Picture Backpack Off Trax 20 Backpack Black Overview
    • Picture Backpack Off Trax 20 Backpack Peppermint Overview
    • Picture Backpack Off Trax 20 Backpack Serenity Blue Overview
    • Picture Backpack Off Trax 20 Backpack Tobacco Overview
    Vaude Backpack Wizard 24+4 Black Overview Vaude Backpack Wizard 24+4 Black Back Extra 5% off
    Vaude
    Backpack Wizard 24+4 Black

    • Recommended price

      £131.91

      -20%

      £105.51
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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
    Vaude Backpack Wizard 18+4 Purple Ash Overview Vaude Backpack Wizard 18+4 Purple Ash Back Extra 5% off
    Vaude
    Backpack Wizard 18+4 Purple Ash

    • Recommended price

      £123.11

      -20%

      £98.47
    Colour
    • Vaude Backpack Wizard 18+4 Agave Overview
    • Vaude Backpack Wizard 18+4 Black Overview
    • Vaude Backpack Wizard 18+4 Light Leaf Overview
    • Vaude Backpack Wizard 18+4 Purple Ash Overview
    Vaude Backpack Wizard 18+4 Agave Overview Vaude Backpack Wizard 18+4 Agave Back Extra 5% off
    Vaude
    Backpack Wizard 18+4 Agave

    • Recommended price

      £123.11

      -20%

      £98.47
    Colour
    • Vaude Backpack Wizard 18+4 Agave Overview
    • Vaude Backpack Wizard 18+4 Black Overview
    • Vaude Backpack Wizard 18+4 Light Leaf Overview
    • Vaude Backpack Wizard 18+4 Purple Ash 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.