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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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Black Diamond Backpack Dawn Patrol 25 Backpack Black Overview Black Diamond Backpack Dawn Patrol 25 Backpack Black Keypoints
Black Diamond
Backpack Dawn Patrol 25 Backpack Black

  • Recommended price

    £140.71

    -20%

    £112.55
Colour
  • Black Diamond Backpack Dawn Patrol 25 Backpack Black Overview
  • Black Diamond Backpack Dawn Patrol 25 Backpack White Oak Overview
Size
  • S-M
  • M-L
Patagonia Backpack Terravia Pack 22L Aqua Stone Overview Patagonia Backpack Terravia Pack 22L Aqua Stone Back
Patagonia
Backpack Terravia Pack 22L Aqua Stone

  • Recommended price

    £105.51

    -10%

    £94.95
Colour
  • Patagonia Backpack Terravia Pack 22L Aqua Stone Overview
  • Patagonia Terravia Pack 22L Black
  • Patagonia Backpack Terravia Pack 22L Blue Sage Overview
Size
  • M
Ferrino Agile 25 Red Ferrino Agile 25 Red
Ferrino
Backpack Agile 25 Red

  • Recommended price

    £123.11

    -20%

    £98.47

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

  • Recommended price

    £83.51

    -29%

    £58.87

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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 Wizard 24+4 Baltic Sea Vaude Wizard 24+4 Baltic Sea
Vaude
Backpack Wizard 24+4 Baltic Sea

  • Recommended price

    £131.91

    -25%

    £98.47
Colour
  • Vaude Wizard 24+4 Agave
  • Vaude Wizard 24+4 Baltic Sea
  • Vaude Wizard 24+4 Light Leaf
  • Vaude Wizard 24+4 Purple Ash
Vaude Wizard 24+4 Light Leaf Vaude Wizard 24+4 Light Leaf
Vaude
Backpack Wizard 24+4 Light Leaf

  • Recommended price

    £131.91

    -25%

    £98.47
Colour
  • Vaude Wizard 24+4 Agave
  • Vaude Wizard 24+4 Baltic Sea
  • Vaude Wizard 24+4 Light Leaf
  • Vaude Wizard 24+4 Purple Ash
Vaude Wizard 24+4 Agave Vaude Wizard 24+4 Agave
Vaude
Backpack Wizard 24+4 Agave

  • Recommended price

    £131.91

    -25%

    £98.47
Colour
  • Vaude Wizard 24+4 Agave
  • Vaude Wizard 24+4 Baltic Sea
  • Vaude Wizard 24+4 Light Leaf
  • Vaude Wizard 24+4 Purple Ash
Millet Ubic 20L E-Black Sand Millet Backpack Ubic 20L E-Black Sand Keypoints
Millet
Backpack Ubic 20L E-Black Sand

  • Recommended price

    £105.51

    -16%

    £87.91
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
Mammut Nirvana 18 Strata Black Mammut Nirvana 18 Strata Black
Mammut
Backpack Nirvana 18 Strata Black

  • Recommended price

    £118.71

    -10%

    £106.39
Colour
  • Mammut Nirvana 18 Black
  • Mammut Nirvana 18 Marsh Black
  • Mammut Nirvana 18 Marsh Black
  • Mammut Nirvana 18 Strata Black
Mammut Nirvana 18 Black Mammut Nirvana 18 Black
Mammut
Backpack Nirvana 18 Black

  • Recommended price

    £118.71

    -20%

    £94.95
Colour
  • Mammut Nirvana 18 Black
  • Mammut Nirvana 18 Marsh Black
  • Mammut Nirvana 18 Marsh Black
  • Mammut Nirvana 18 Strata Black
Patagonia Terravia Pack 22L Black Patagonia Terravia Pack 22L Black
Patagonia
Backpack Terravia Pack 22L Black
  • £105.51
Colour
  • Patagonia Backpack Terravia Pack 22L Aqua Stone Overview
  • Patagonia Terravia Pack 22L Black
  • Patagonia Backpack Terravia Pack 22L Blue Sage Overview
Size
  • S
  • L
RAB Veil Xp 20 Black
RAB
Backpack Veil Xp 20 Black

  • Recommended price

    £131.91

    -20%

    £105.51
Colour
  • RAB Veil Xp 20 Black
  • RAB Veil Xp 20 Pewter Graphene
Size
  • M-L (48)
RAB Veil Xp 20 Pewter Graphene RAB Veil Xp 20 Pewter Graphene
RAB
Backpack Veil Xp 20 Pewter Graphene

  • Recommended price

    £131.91

    -20%

    £105.51
Colour
  • RAB Veil Xp 20 Black
  • RAB Veil Xp 20 Pewter Graphene
Size
  • M-L (48)
Burton Backpack Ak Dispatcher Pack 25L Rum Raisin Overview Burton Backpack Ak Dispatcher Pack 25L Rum Raisin Back
Burton
Backpack Ak Dispatcher Pack 25L Rum Raisin
  • £158.31
Colour
  • Burton Backpack Ak Dispatcher Pack 25L Rum Raisin Overview
  • Burton Ak Dispatcher Pack 25L True Black
Size
  • S-M
  • M-L
Patagonia Backpack Terravia Pack 22L Blue Sage Overview Patagonia Backpack Terravia Pack 22L Blue Sage Back
Patagonia
Backpack Terravia Pack 22L Blue Sage
  • £105.51
Colour
  • Patagonia Backpack Terravia Pack 22L Aqua Stone Overview
  • Patagonia Terravia Pack 22L Black
  • Patagonia Backpack Terravia Pack 22L Blue Sage Overview
Size
  • S
  • M
Mammut Nirvana 18 Marsh Black Mammut Backpack Nirvana 18 Marsh Black Keypoints
Mammut
Backpack Nirvana 18 Marsh Black

  • Recommended price

    £118.71

    -10%

    £106.39
Colour
  • Mammut Nirvana 18 Black
  • Mammut Nirvana 18 Marsh Black
  • Mammut Nirvana 18 Marsh Black
  • Mammut Nirvana 18 Strata Black
Salewa Alp Mate 24 Women Blue Depth
Salewa
Backpack Alp Mate 24 Women Blue Depth

  • Recommended price

    £87.91

    -20%

    £70.31

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Colour
  • Salewa Alp Mate 24 Women Alloy
  • Salewa Alp Mate 24 Women Blue Depth
  • Salewa Alp Mate 24 Women Syrah
Picture Komit 18 Backpack Black Picture Komit 18 Backpack Black
Picture
Backpack Komit 18 Backpack Black

  • Recommended price

    £83.51

    -34%

    £54.47

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Colour
  • Picture Komit 18 Backpack Black
  • Picture Komit 18 Backpack Serenity Blue
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
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
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
Salewa Pedroc Mate 22 Black Out Salewa Pedroc Mate 22 Black Out
Salewa
Backpack Pedroc Mate 22 Black Out

  • Recommended price

    £96.71

    -30%

    £67.67
Colour
  • Salewa Pedroc Mate 22 Black Out
  • Salewa Pedroc Mate 22 Willow
Blue Ice Moonlight 25L Pirate Black Blue Ice Moonlight 25L Pirate Black
Blue Ice
Backpack Moonlight 25L Pirate Black

  • Recommended price

    £105.51

    -20%

    £84.39

Blue Ice's Moonlight 25L Pirate Black is an ergonomic, durable backpack ideal for hiking and climbing, with practical compartments and hydration system compatibility.
Colour
  • Blue Ice Moonlight 25L Pirate Black
Vaude Brenta 24 Agave Vaude Brenta 24 Agave
Vaude
Backpack Brenta 24 Agave

  • Recommended price

    £123.11

    -25%

    £92.31
Colour
  • Vaude Brenta 24 Agave
  • Vaude Brenta 24 Black
Salewa Backpack Pedroc 16 Electric Overview Salewa Backpack Pedroc 16 Electric Back
Salewa
Backpack Pedroc 16 Electric

  • Recommended price

    £123.11

    -30%

    £86.15

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Colour
  • Salewa Backpack Pedroc 16 Electric Overview
  • Salewa Backpack Pedroc 16 Onyx Overview
Vaude Women's Neyland 18 Hotchili Vaude Women's Neyland 18 Hotchili
Vaude
Backpack Women's Neyland 18 Hotchili

  • Recommended price

    £114.31

    -40%

    £68.55

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Colour
  • Vaude Women's Neyland 18 Hotchili
Ortovox Cross Rider 20 S Petrol Blue Ortovox Cross Rider 20 S Petrol Blue
Ortovox
Backpack Cross Rider 20 S Petrol Blue

  • Recommended price

    £114.31

    -25%

    £85.27

With a volume of 20 litres, the Ortovox Cross Rider 20 S Blue Lake women's ski backpack allows you to carry your gear and safety equipment needed for a freeride or touring outings.
Colour
  • Ortovox Cross Rider 20 S Pacific Green
  • Ortovox Cross Rider 20 S Petrol Blue
Ortovox Cross Rider 20 S Pacific Green Ortovox Cross Rider 20 S Pacific Green
Ortovox
Backpack Cross Rider 20 S Pacific Green

  • Recommended price

    £114.31

    -25%

    £85.27

With a volume of 20 litres, the Ortovox Cross Rider 20 S Blue Lake women's ski backpack allows you to carry your gear and safety equipment needed for a freeride or touring outings.
Colour
  • Ortovox Cross Rider 20 S Pacific Green
  • Ortovox Cross Rider 20 S Petrol Blue
Ortovox Cross Rider 22 Petrol Blue Ortovox Backpack Cross Rider 22 Petrol Blue Keypoints
Ortovox
Backpack Cross Rider 22 Petrol Blue

  • Recommended price

    £114.31

    -20%

    £91.43
Colour
  • Ortovox Cross Rider 22 Black Raven
  • Ortovox Cross Rider 22 Petrol Blue
C.A.M.P. Ski Raptor 20 Forest Green C.A.M.P. Ski Raptor 20 Forest Green
C.A.M.P.
Backpack Ski Raptor 20 Forest Green
  • £140.71
Colour
  • C.A.M.P. Ski Raptor 20 Black
  • C.A.M.P. Ski Raptor 20 Forest Green

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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.