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20l hiking backpacks

20-litre hiking backpacks are compact solutions designed to carry essential gear in a reduced volume. 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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Ortovox Backpack Traverse 20 Dark Wild Herbs Overview Ortovox Backpack Traverse 20 Dark Wild Herbs Side Extra 10% off
Ortovox
Backpack Traverse 20 Dark Wild Herbs
  • £114.31
Colour
  • Ortovox Backpack Traverse 20 Black Raven Overview
  • Ortovox Backpack Traverse 20 Dark Wild Herbs Overview
  • Ortovox Backpack Traverse 20 Hot Orange Overview
  • Ortovox Backpack Traverse 20 Sea Surface Overview
Mammut Backpack Lithium 20 Platinum Black Overview Mammut Backpack Lithium 20 Platinum Black Back Extra 10% off
Mammut
Backpack Lithium 20 Platinum Black

  • Recommended price

    £109.91

    -15%

    £93.19


Colour
  • Mammut Backpack Lithium 20 Black Overview
  • Mammut Lithium 20 Dark Marsh Black
  • Mammut Backpack Lithium 20 Platinum Black Overview
  • Mammut Backpack Lithium 20 Sapphire Black Overview
RAB Backpack Tygen 22 Black Overview RAB Backpack Tygen 22 Black Side Extra 10% off New model
RAB
Backpack Tygen 22 Black

  • Recommended price

    £74.71

    -21%

    £58.87

RAB's Tygen 22 Black backpack offers an optimal balance of lightness, comfort and organization for hiking or commuting.
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  • RAB Backpack Tygen 22 Black Overview
  • RAB Backpack Tygen 22 Graphene Overview
  • RAB Backpack Tygen 22 Sage Overview
RAB Backpack Tygen 22 Sage Overview RAB Backpack Tygen 22 Sage Side Extra 10% off New model
RAB
Backpack Tygen 22 Sage

  • Recommended price

    £74.71

    -21%

    £58.87

RAB's Tygen 22 Sage backpack offers the optimum combination of lightness, organization and comfort for hiking or commuting.
Colour
  • RAB Backpack Tygen 22 Black Overview
  • RAB Backpack Tygen 22 Graphene Overview
  • RAB Backpack Tygen 22 Sage Overview
RAB Backpack Tygen 22 Graphene Overview RAB Backpack Tygen 22 Graphene Side Extra 10% off New model
RAB
Backpack Tygen 22 Graphene

  • Recommended price

    £74.71

    -21%

    £58.87

RAB's Tygen 22 Graphene backpack offers excellent organization, comfortable carrying and optimal ventilation for hiking or commuting.
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  • RAB Backpack Tygen 22 Black Overview
  • RAB Backpack Tygen 22 Graphene Overview
  • RAB Backpack Tygen 22 Sage Overview
Osprey Backpack Talon 22 Phantom Grey Dark Charcoal Overview Osprey Backpack Talon 22 Phantom Grey Dark Charcoal Back Extra 10% off
Osprey
Backpack Talon 22 Phantom Grey Dark Charcoal

  • Recommended price

    £123.11

    -15%

    £104.63
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  • Osprey Backpack Talon 22 Black Coal Grey Overview
  • Osprey Backpack Talon 22 Frosty Mint Green Night Shift Overview
  • Osprey Backpack Talon 22 Phantom Grey Dark Charcoal Overview
  • Osprey Backpack Talon 22 Scoria Blue Night Shift Overview
  • Osprey Backpack Talon 22 White Black Overview
Vaude Backpack Wizard 18+4 Black Overview Vaude Backpack Wizard 18+4 Black Back New colour Extra 10% off
Vaude
Backpack Wizard 18+4 Black
  • £123.20
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  • Vaude Backpack Wizard 18+4 Agave Overview
  • Vaude Backpack Wizard 18+4 Black Overview
  • Vaude Backpack Wizard 18+4 Kingfisher Overview
  • Vaude Backpack Wizard 18+4 Light Leaf Overview
  • Vaude Backpack Wizard 18+4 Purple Ash Overview
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
Deuter Ac Lite 24 Black Deuter Ac Lite 24 Black Extra 10% 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
Lafuma Backpack Alpic 20 Natural Undyed Overview Lafuma Backpack Alpic 20 Natural Undyed Side Extra 10% off
Lafuma
Backpack Alpic 20 Natural Undyed

  • Recommended price

    £79.11

    -44%

    £43.91

Lafuma's Alpic 20 Natural Undyed cotton backpack combines elegance and functionality for your daily adventures with a 20-liter volume.
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  • Lafuma Backpack Alpic 20 Natural Undyed Overview
RAB Backpack Adrift 24 Deep Ink Overview RAB Backpack Adrift 24 Deep Ink Side Extra 10% off
RAB
Backpack Adrift 24 Deep Ink

  • Recommended price

    £87.91

    -40%

    £52.71
Colour
  • RAB Adrift 24 Black
  • RAB Backpack Adrift 24 Deep Ink Overview
Nitro Backpack Slash 25 Pro Wax Lizard Overview Nitro Backpack Slash 25 Pro Wax Lizard Back Extra 10% off
Nitro
Backpack Slash 25 Pro Wax Lizard

  • Recommended price

    £149.51

    -29%

    £105.51
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  • Nitro Backpack Slash 25 Pro Arctic Overview
  • Nitro Backpack Slash 25 Pro Wax Lizard Overview
Dakine Backpack Womens Heli Pro 24L Port Royale Overview Dakine Backpack Womens Heli Pro 24L Port Royale Back Extra 10% off
Dakine
Backpack Womens Heli Pro 24L Port Royale

  • Recommended price

    £145.11

    -27%

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

  • Recommended price

    £61.51

    -14%

    £52.71

The Millet Hike 18 Black is a lightweight, durable backpack perfect for day hikes and active mountain adventures.
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  • Millet Backpack Hike 18 Black Overview
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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Colour
  • Deuter Backpack Futura 24 SL Graphite Shale Overview
Vaude Backpack Wizard 18+4 Kingfisher Overview Vaude Backpack Wizard 18+4 Kingfisher Side Extra 10% off
Vaude
Backpack Wizard 18+4 Kingfisher

  • Recommended price

    £114.31

    -30%

    £79.99

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Colour
  • Vaude Backpack Wizard 18+4 Agave Overview
  • Vaude Backpack Wizard 18+4 Black Overview
  • Vaude Backpack Wizard 18+4 Kingfisher Overview
  • Vaude Backpack Wizard 18+4 Light Leaf Overview
  • Vaude Backpack Wizard 18+4 Purple Ash 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


    Colour
    • Lowe Alpine Backpack Airzone Active 22 Black Overview
    • Lowe Alpine Backpack Airzone Active 22 Navy Overview
    Size
    • M
    Mammut Backpack Lithium 25 Sapphire Black Overview Mammut Backpack Lithium 25 Sapphire Black Back Extra 10% off
    Mammut
    Backpack Lithium 25 Sapphire Black

    • Recommended price

      £114.31

      -15%

      £96.71

    With its 25-liter capacity, efficient carrying system, water-repellent treatment and rain cover, the Mammut Lithium 25 Sapphire Black backpack is a very complete model.

    Colour
    • Mammut Lithium 25 Black
    • Mammut Backpack Lithium 25 Dark Marsh Black Overview
    • Mammut Backpack Lithium 25 Sapphire Black Overview
    RAB Aeon 20 Anthracite RAB Aeon 20 Anthracite Extra 10% off
    RAB
    Backpack Aeon 20 Anthracite

    • Recommended price

      £123.11

      -47%

      £65.03

    -
    Colour
    • RAB Aeon 20 Anthracite
    Ferrino Agile 25 Black Ferrino Agile 25 Black Extra 10% 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 10% off
    Osprey
    Backpack Hikelite 18 Atlas Blue

    • Recommended price

      £87.91

      -15%

      £74.71

    -
    Colour
    • 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 10% off
    Salewa
    Backpack Pedroc 16 Alloy

    • Recommended price

      £123.11

      -35%

      £79.99

    -
    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

      -15%

      £119.59

    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 Backpack Tempest Velocity 20 Nocturnal Blue Overview
    • Osprey Backpack Tempest Velocity 20 Rashmina Melon Overview
    Size
    • M-L (40.5-49)
    Millet Backpack Prolighter 22L Red Overview Millet Backpack Prolighter 22L Red Back Extra 10% off
    Millet
    Backpack Prolighter 22L Red

    • Recommended price

      £87.91

      -15%

      £74.71
    Colour
    • Millet Backpack Prolighter 22L Black Overview
    • Millet Backpack Prolighter 22L Icon Blue Overview
    • Millet Backpack Prolighter 22L Red Overview
    • Millet Backpack Prolighter 22L Saphir Overview
    Osprey Backpack Tempest 22 Frosty Mint Green Botanica Overview Osprey Backpack Tempest 22 Frosty Mint Green Botanica Side Extra 10% off
    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 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
    RAB Backpack Nitron 25 Anthracite Overview RAB Backpack Nitron 25 Anthracite Back Extra 10% off
    RAB
    Backpack Nitron 25 Anthracite

    • Recommended price

      £105.51

      -33%

      £70.31

    The Rab Nitron 25 Anthracite is an ultra-lightweight, durable backpack, perfect for day hikes with its 25-liter capacity and comfortable carrying system.
    Colour
    • RAB Backpack Nitron 25 Anthracite Overview
    • RAB Backpack Nitron 25 Orion Blue Overview
    Dynafit Traverse 16 Black Out Dynafit Traverse 16 Black Out Extra 10% off
    Dynafit
    Backpack Traverse 16 Black Out

    • Recommended price

      £87.91

      -10%

      £79.11

    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)
    Blue Ice Chiru 25L India Ink Blue Ice Chiru 25L India Ink Extra 10% off
    Blue Ice
    Backpack Chiru 25L India Ink

    • Recommended price

      £123.11

      -17%

      £101.11

    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
    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 Black Overview
    • Patagonia Backpack Terravia Pack 22L Weathered Stone Overview
    Size
    • M
    Black Diamond Backpack Distance 22 Backpack Desert Sky Overview Black Diamond Backpack Distance 22 Backpack Desert Sky Side New model Extra 10% off
    Black Diamond
    Backpack Distance 22 Backpack Desert Sky
    • £176.00
    Colour
    • Black Diamond Backpack Distance 22 Backpack Desert Sky Overview
    Size
    • M (80-100)
    • L (90-112)

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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 controlled 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 packs 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.