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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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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 Terravia Pack 22L Black
Size
  • M
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 Black Vaude Wizard 24+4 Black
Vaude
Backpack Wizard 24+4 Black

  • Recommended price

    £131.91

    -30%

    £92.31
Colour
  • Vaude Wizard 24+4 Black
  • Vaude Wizard 24+4 Black
  • Vaude Wizard 24+4 Light Leaf
  • Vaude Wizard 24+4 Purple Ash
Vaude Wizard 18+4 Light Leaf Vaude Wizard 18+4 Light Leaf
Vaude
Backpack Wizard 18+4 Light Leaf

  • 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 Talon Velocity 20 Frosty Mint Osprey Backpack Talon Velocity 20 Frosty Mint Keypoints
Osprey
Backpack Talon Velocity 20 Frosty Mint

  • Recommended price

    £131.91

    -26%

    £96.71
Colour
  • Osprey Talon Velocity 20 Frosty Mint
  • Osprey Backpack Talon Velocity 20 Nocturnal Blue Overview
Size
  • L-XL (49-58.5)
Vaude Wizard 24+4 Purple Ash Vaude Wizard 24+4 Purple Ash
Vaude
Backpack Wizard 24+4 Purple Ash

  • Recommended price

    £131.91

    -30%

    £92.31
Colour
  • Vaude Wizard 24+4 Black
  • Vaude Wizard 24+4 Black
  • 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

    -30%

    £92.31
Colour
  • Vaude Wizard 24+4 Black
  • Vaude Wizard 24+4 Black
  • Vaude Wizard 24+4 Light Leaf
  • Vaude Wizard 24+4 Purple Ash
Osprey Backpack Talon Velocity 20 Nocturnal Blue Overview Osprey Backpack Talon Velocity 20 Nocturnal Blue Keypoints
Osprey
Backpack Talon Velocity 20 Nocturnal Blue

  • Recommended price

    £131.91

    -26%

    £96.71
Colour
  • Osprey Talon Velocity 20 Frosty Mint
  • Osprey Backpack Talon Velocity 20 Nocturnal Blue Overview
Size
  • L-XL (49-58.5)
Millet Ubic 20L E-Black Sand Millet Backpack Ubic 20L E-Black Sand Keypoints
Millet
Backpack Ubic 20L E-Black Sand
  • £105.60
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 Backpack Nirvana 18 Strata Black Overview Mammut Backpack Nirvana 18 Strata Black Keypoints New colour
Mammut
Backpack Nirvana 18 Strata Black
  • £118.71
Colour
  • Mammut Backpack Nirvana 18 Black Overview
  • Mammut Nirvana 18 Marsh Black
  • Mammut Backpack Nirvana 18 Strata Black Overview
Patagonia Terravia Pack 22L Black Patagonia Terravia Pack 22L Black
Patagonia
Backpack Terravia Pack 22L Black
  • £105.60
Colour
  • Patagonia Backpack Terravia Pack 22L Aqua Stone Overview
  • Patagonia Terravia Pack 22L Black
Size
  • S
  • L
RAB Veil Xp 20 Black
RAB
Backpack Veil Xp 20 Black
  • £132.00
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
  • £132.00
Colour
  • RAB Veil Xp 20 Black
  • RAB Veil Xp 20 Pewter Graphene
Size
  • S-M (43)
  • M-L (48)
Ortovox Free Rider 20 S Chestnut Ortovox Free Rider 20 S Chestnut
Ortovox
Backpack Free Rider 20 S Chestnut

  • Recommended price

    £158.31

    -30%

    £109.91
Colour
  • Ortovox Free Rider 20 S Chestnut
Picture Komit 18 Backpack Black Picture Komit 18 Backpack Black
Picture
Backpack Komit 18 Backpack Black

  • Recommended price

    £83.51

    -29%

    £58.87

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Colour
  • Picture Komit 18 Backpack Black
  • Picture Komit 18 Backpack Serenity Blue
Picture Komit 18 Backpack Serenity Blue Picture Komit 18 Backpack Serenity Blue
Picture
Backpack Komit 18 Backpack Serenity Blue

  • Recommended price

    £83.51

    -29%

    £58.87

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Colour
  • Picture Komit 18 Backpack Black
  • Picture Komit 18 Backpack Serenity Blue
Deuter Trail 24 Black Shale Deuter Trail 24 Black Shale
Deuter
Backpack Trail 24 Black Shale

  • Recommended price

    £127.51

    -29%

    £89.67

The Deuter Trail 24 Black Shale is a lightweight, functional, and comfortable backpack for hiking or climbing, featuring ergonomic design, spacious 24L capacity, and made from recycled materials.
Colour
  • Deuter Trail 24 Black Shale
Deuter Ac Lite 22 SL Shale Graphite Deuter Ac Lite 22 SL Shale Graphite
Deuter
Backpack Ac Lite 22 SL Shale Graphite

  • Recommended price

    £96.71

    -30%

    £67.67
Colour
  • Deuter Ac Lite 22 SL Ashrose Cassis
  • Deuter Ac Lite 22 SL Shale Graphite
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
Millet Mixt 25+5 Black Millet Backpack Mixt 25+5 Black Keypoints
Millet
Backpack Mixt 25+5 Black

  • Recommended price

    £140.71

    -30%

    £98.47
Colour
  • Millet Mixt 25+5 Black
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
C.A.M.P. Ski Raptor 20 Black C.A.M.P. Ski Raptor 20 Black
C.A.M.P.
Backpack Ski Raptor 20 Black

  • Recommended price

    £140.71

    -30%

    £98.47
Colour
  • C.A.M.P. Ski Raptor 20 Black
Mountain Equipment Wallpack 16L Anvil Grey Mountain Equipment Wallpack 16L Anvil Grey
Mountain Equipment
Backpack Wallpack 16L Anvil Grey

  • Recommended price

    £87.91

    -35%

    £57.11

Mountain Equipment's Wallpack 16L Anvil Grey is a lightweight, rugged backpack ideal for day trips, offering optimized internal organization and maximum comfort.
Colour
  • Mountain Equipment Wallpack 16L Anvil Grey
Deuter Freescape Lite 24 SL Mineral Grove Deuter Backpack Freescape Lite 24 SL Mineral Grove Keypoints
Deuter
Backpack Freescape Lite 24 SL Mineral Grove

  • Recommended price

    £158.31

    -30%

    £110.79
Colour
  • Deuter Freescape Lite 24 SL Mineral Grove
Pajak Xc2 Daypack 20L Silver Pajak Xc2 Daypack 20L Silver
Pajak
Backpack Xc2 Daypack 20L Silver

  • Recommended price

    £131.91

    -20%

    £105.51

The Pajak Xc2 Daypack 20L Silver backpack is perfect for a day's hiking, offering adequate volume and a lightweight, robust design.
Colour
  • Pajak Xc2 Daypack 20L Silver
Cotopaxi Elqui 18L Backpack Cumbre Carbon Cotopaxi Backpack Elqui 18L Backpack Cumbre Carbon Keypoints
Cotopaxi
Backpack Elqui 18L Backpack Cumbre Carbon

  • Recommended price

    £96.71

    -30%

    £67.67

The Cotopaxi Elqui 18L Backpack Cumbre Carbon is a durable, breathable, and versatile backpack with ample storage, suitable for hiking and daily use, featuring recycled materials and hydration system compatibility.
Colour
  • Cotopaxi Elqui 18L Backpack Cumbre Carbon
RAB Khroma 22 Pewter RAB Khroma 22 Pewter
RAB
Backpack Khroma 22 Pewter

  • Recommended price

    £175.91

    -30%

    £123.11
Colour
  • RAB Khroma 22 Pewter
Size
  • M
Millet Pierra Ment Evo 20 Black Millet Backpack Pierra Ment Evo 20 Black Keypoints
Millet
Backpack Pierra Ment Evo 20 Black

  • Recommended price

    £219.91

    -35%

    £142.47
Colour
  • Millet Pierra Ment Evo 20 Black
Picture Komit 22 Backpack Bright Magenta Picture Komit 22 Backpack Bright Magenta
Picture
Backpack Komit 22 Backpack Bright Magenta

  • Recommended price

    £114.31

    -30%

    £79.99

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Colour
  • Picture Komit 22 Backpack Bright Magenta
  • Picture Komit 22 Backpack Serenity Blue
Picture Komit 22 Backpack Serenity Blue Picture Komit 22 Backpack Serenity Blue
Picture
Backpack Komit 22 Backpack Serenity Blue

  • Recommended price

    £114.31

    -30%

    £79.99

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Colour
  • Picture Komit 22 Backpack Bright Magenta
  • Picture Komit 22 Backpack Serenity Blue

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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.