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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 Backpack Wizard 18+4 Light Leaf Overview Vaude Backpack Wizard 18+4 Light Leaf Back Extra 5% off
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Backpack Wizard 18+4 Light Leaf

  • Recommended price

    £123.11

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    £98.47
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  • Vaude Backpack Wizard 18+4 Agave Overview
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  • Vaude Backpack Wizard 18+4 Light Leaf Overview
  • Vaude Backpack Wizard 18+4 Purple Ash Overview
Osprey Hikelite 18 Graphite Purple Osprey Hikelite 18 Graphite Purple Extra 5% off
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Backpack Hikelite 18 Graphite Purple

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    £87.91

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    £74.71

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  • Osprey Backpack Hikelite 18 Atlas Blue Overview
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Vaude Backpack Wizard 24+4 Purple Ash Overview Vaude Backpack Wizard 24+4 Purple Ash Back New colour Extra 5% off
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Backpack Wizard 24+4 Purple Ash

  • Recommended price

    £131.91

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    £105.51
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  • Vaude Wizard 24+4 Black
  • Vaude Backpack Wizard 24+4 Black Overview
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Vaude Backpack Wizard 24+4 Baltic Sea Overview Vaude Backpack Wizard 24+4 Baltic Sea Back New colour Extra 5% off
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Backpack Wizard 24+4 Baltic Sea

  • Recommended price

    £131.91

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    £105.51
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  • Vaude Backpack Wizard 24+4 Agave Overview
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  • 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 24+4 Light Leaf Overview Vaude Backpack Wizard 24+4 Light Leaf Back New colour Extra 5% off
Vaude
Backpack Wizard 24+4 Light Leaf

  • Recommended price

    £131.91

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    £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 24+4 Agave Overview Vaude Backpack Wizard 24+4 Agave Back New colour Extra 5% off
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Backpack Wizard 24+4 Agave

  • Recommended price

    £131.91

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    £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
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Backpack Neyland 24 Baltic Sea

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    £123.11

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    £67.67

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Deuter Trail 24 Black Shale Deuter Trail 24 Black Shale Extra 5% off
Deuter
Backpack Trail 24 Black Shale

  • Recommended price

    £127.51

    -24%

    £95.83

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.
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Blue Ice Backpack Reach 20L Rooibus Overview Blue Ice Backpack Reach 20L Rooibus Side Extra 5% off
Blue Ice
Backpack Reach 20L Rooibus

  • Recommended price

    £123.11

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    £98.47

The Blue Ice Reach 20L is a durable, eco-friendly outdoor pack with a 20L capacity, trail running vest-inspired carrying system, and specialized features for climbers and alpinists.
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  • Blue Ice Backpack Reach 20L Rooibus Overview
Salewa Climb Mate 25 Quicksand Salewa Climb Mate 25 Quicksand Extra 5% off
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Backpack Climb Mate 25 Quicksand

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    £96.71

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    £77.35

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  • Salewa Backpack Climb Mate 25 Dark Olive Overview
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RAB Backpack Nitron 18 Anthracite Overview RAB Backpack Nitron 18 Anthracite Back Extra 5% off
RAB
Backpack Nitron 18 Anthracite

  • Recommended price

    £87.91

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    £70.31

The RAB Nitron 18 Anthracite backpack is the ideal companion for day hikes, combining lightness, optimized storage and comfort, thanks in particular to the Air Contour back system.
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  • RAB Backpack Nitron 18 Anthracite Overview
Millet Mixt 25+5 Black Millet Mixt 25+5 Black
Millet
Backpack Mixt 25+5 Black

  • Recommended price

    £140.71

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    £119.59
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  • Millet Mixt 25+5 Black
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Lowe Alpine Backpack Edge 18 Ebony Overview Lowe Alpine Backpack Edge 18 Ebony Side
Lowe Alpine
Backpack Edge 18 Ebony

  • Recommended price

    £52.71

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    £39.51
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  • Lowe Alpine Edge 18 Cadet Blue
  • Lowe Alpine Backpack Edge 18 Ebony Overview
Vaude Women's Neyland 18 Hotchili Vaude Women's Neyland 18 Hotchili Extra 5% off
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Backpack Women's Neyland 18 Hotchili

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    £114.31

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    £62.39

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  • Vaude Women's Neyland 18 Blackberry
  • Vaude Women's Neyland 18 Hotchili
Salewa Backpack Alp Mate 24 Women Syrah Overview Salewa Backpack Alp Mate 24 Women Syrah Back Extra 5% off
Salewa
Backpack Alp Mate 24 Women Syrah

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    £87.91

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    £70.31

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  • Salewa Backpack Alp Mate 24 Women Syrah Overview
Mammut Backpack Aenergy 18 Black Overview Mammut Backpack Aenergy 18 Black Back Extra 5% off
Mammut
Backpack Aenergy 18 Black

  • Recommended price

    £83.51

    -25%

    £62.39

The Aenergy 18 Black backpack from Mammut is a very lightweight model featuring a water repellent finish. It is ideal for fast hikes and its outer mesh pocket allows to access easily to your gear.  
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  • Mammut Backpack Aenergy 18 Black Overview
  • Mammut Backpack Aenergy 18 Sapphire Overview
Tatonka Cima Di Basso 22 Titan Grey Tatonka Cima Di Basso 22 Titan Grey Extra 5% off
Tatonka
Backpack Cima Di Basso 22 Titan Grey

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    £79.11

    -44%

    £43.91
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  • Tatonka Cima Di Basso 22 Titan Grey
C.A.M.P. Backpack Ski Raptor 20 Black Overview C.A.M.P. Backpack Ski Raptor 20 Black Back Extra 5% off
C.A.M.P.
Backpack Ski Raptor 20 Black

  • Recommended price

    £140.71

    -28%

    £101.11
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  • C.A.M.P. Backpack Ski Raptor 20 Black Overview
Mountain Equipment Backpack Wallpack 16L Anvil Grey Overview Mountain Equipment Backpack Wallpack 16L Anvil Grey Back Extra 5% off
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.
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  • Mountain Equipment Backpack Wallpack 16L Anvil Grey Overview
Mammut Nirvana 18 Marsh Black Mammut Nirvana 18 Marsh Black Extra 5% off
Mammut
Backpack Nirvana 18 Marsh Black

  • Recommended price

    £118.71

    -18%

    £96.71
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  • Mammut Nirvana 18 Marsh Black
Deuter Backpack Freescape Lite 24 SL Mineral Grove Overview Deuter Backpack Freescape Lite 24 SL Mineral Grove Side Extra 5% off
Deuter
Backpack Freescape Lite 24 SL Mineral Grove

  • Recommended price

    £158.31

    -25%

    £118.71
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  • Deuter Backpack Freescape Lite 24 SL Mineral Grove Overview
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.
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  • Pajak Xc2 Daypack 20L Silver
Kathmandu Backpack Valorous Pack 20L Red Earth Overview Kathmandu Backpack Valorous Pack 20L Red Earth Back Extra 5% off
Kathmandu
Backpack Valorous Pack 20L Red Earth

  • Recommended price

    £87.91

    -35%

    £57.11

The Kathmandu Valorous Pack 20L Red Earth backpack is perfect for day hikes, combining lightness, comfort and eco-responsibility with its recycled materials.
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  • Kathmandu Backpack Valorous Pack 20L Red Earth Overview
Cotopaxi Elqui 18L Backpack Cumbre Carbon Cotopaxi Elqui 18L Backpack Cumbre Carbon Extra 5% off
Cotopaxi
Backpack Elqui 18L Backpack Cumbre Carbon
  • £96.71

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.
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  • Cotopaxi Elqui 18L Backpack Cumbre Carbon
Deuter Speed Lite Pro 19 Mineral Grove Deuter Speed Lite Pro 19 Mineral Grove Extra 5% off
Deuter
Backpack Speed Lite Pro 19 Mineral Grove

  • Recommended price

    £105.51

    -20%

    £84.39

The Deuter Speed Lite Pro 19 Mineral Grove backpack is a minimalist, lightweight yet sturdy model from a sustainable design with the use of recycled polyamide.
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  • Deuter Speed Lite Pro 19 Black
  • Deuter Speed Lite Pro 19 Mineral Grove
RAB Backpack Nitron 25 Orion Blue Overview RAB Backpack Nitron 25 Orion Blue Detail Extra 5% off
RAB
Backpack Nitron 25 Orion Blue

  • Recommended price

    £105.51

    -33%

    £70.31

The RAB Nitron 25 Orion Blue is a lightweight, durable hiking backpack, ideal for day trips thanks to its 25-liter volume and ergonomic carrying system.
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  • RAB Backpack Nitron 25 Orion Blue Overview
RAB Khroma 22 Pewter RAB Khroma 22 Pewter Extra 5% off
RAB
Backpack Khroma 22 Pewter

  • Recommended price

    £175.91

    -25%

    £131.91
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  • RAB Khroma 22 Pewter
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  • M
Millet Pierra Ment Evo 20 Black Millet Pierra Ment Evo 20 Black Extra 5% off
Millet
Backpack Pierra Ment Evo 20 Black

  • Recommended price

    £219.91

    -30%

    £153.91
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  • Millet Pierra Ment Evo 20 Black
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Backpack Komit 22 Backpack Bright Magenta

  • Recommended price

    £114.31

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    £79.99

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

  • Recommended price

    £114.31

    -30%

    £79.99

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  • 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.