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20l hiking backpacks

20-litre hiking backpacks are ideal for hikers seeking a compact model that is lightweight and perfectly suited for day trips and outdoor activities requiring minimal gear. With their smaller capacity, they allow you to carry all the essentials without being bulky, making them a preferred choice for nature enthusiasts and demanding athletes. For longer hikes or those involving overnight stays, it would be better to opt for a 30-litre backpack or a 40-litre model, also available at Glisshop.

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Deuter Backpack Ac Lite 22 SL Shale Graphite Overview Deuter Backpack Ac Lite 22 SL Shale Graphite Back
Deuter
Backpack Ac Lite 22 SL Shale Graphite

  • Recommended price

    £95.61

    -30%

    £66.90
Colour
  • Deuter Ac Lite 22 SL Lavender Purple
  • Deuter Backpack Ac Lite 22 SL Shale Graphite Overview
Tatonka Backpack Cima Di Basso 22 Titan Grey Overview Tatonka Backpack Cima Di Basso 22 Titan Grey Side
Tatonka
Backpack Cima Di Basso 22 Titan Grey

  • Recommended price

    £78.21

    -30%

    £54.72
Colour
  • Tatonka Backpack Cima Di Basso 22 Titan Grey Overview
Millet Backpack Pierra Ment 20 Women Hydro Overview Millet Backpack Pierra Ment 20 Women Hydro Back
Millet
Backpack Pierra Ment 20 Women Hydro

  • Recommended price

    £121.71

    -40%

    £72.99

The sMillet Pierra Ment 20 W backpack is designed specifically for women looking to explore the mountains, whether ski touring or mountaineering, in comfort. With a 20-liter volume, ideal for a day outing, this model is made from 220D Dyneema Nylon, offering exceptional robustness. The 1000mm waterproofing and durable PFC-free DWR water-repellent treatment ensure that your business stays dry, even in the wettest conditions. Removable back foam and a removable chest strap offer customizable comfort, while the adjustable waist belt ensures a perfect fit. Winter sports-specific features, such as the ski rack with hook and adjustable elastic ring, ice axe holder and direct-access crampon compartment, make this bag indispensable and highly practical for mountain outings. The internal compartment for safety equipment, such as shovel and probe, and the internal valuables pocket with key ring, ensure that everything has its place.

Features of the Millet Pierra Ment 20 W:

  • Volume: 20 liters
  • Main material: Nylon 220D Dyneema (88% polyamide, 12% polyethylene)
  • Secondary material: Nyon 210D Dynajin Ht (100% polyamide)
  • Lining: Polyester 210D 113T (100% polyester)
  • Waterproofing: 1000 mm
  • Durable DWR water-repellent treatment without PFC
  • Ski holder with hook and adjustable elastic ring
  • Impact pole holder
  • Plastic holder on shoulder strap
  • Crampon compartment with direct Velcro access
  • Internal compartment for safety equipment (shovel, probe)
  • Internal pocket for valuables (with key ring)
  • Removable back foam
  • Removable chest strap
  • Adjustable hip belt
  • Back height: 46 cm
  • Dimensions: 47 x 30 x 20 cm
  • Weight: 380 g
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  • Millet Backpack Pierra Ment 20 Women Hydro Overview
Deuter Backpack Ac Lite 24 Atlantic Ink Overview Deuter Backpack Ac Lite 24 Atlantic Ink Back
Deuter
Backpack Ac Lite 24 Atlantic Ink

  • Recommended price

    £95.61

    -25%

    £71.25

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 Backpack Ac Lite 24 Atlantic Ink Overview
  • Deuter Backpack Ac Lite 24 Black Overview
Movement Backpack Alpi Race 24 Black Turquoise Overview Movement Backpack Alpi Race 24 Black Turquoise Side
Movement
Backpack Alpi Race 24 Black Turquoise

  • Recommended price

    £113.01

    -26%

    £82.56

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  • Movement Backpack Alpi Race 24 Black Red Overview
  • Movement Backpack Alpi Race 24 Black Turquoise Overview
Dakine Backpack Mission Pro 18L Black Overview Dakine Backpack Mission Pro 18L Black Back
Dakine
Backpack Mission Pro 18L Black

  • Recommended price

    £139.11

    -31%

    £95.61
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  • Dakine Backpack Mission Pro 18L Black Overview
  • Dakine Backpack Mission Pro 18L Rubber Overview
Pajak Backpack Xc2 Daypack 20L Silver Overview Pajak Backpack Xc2 Daypack 20L Silver Back
Pajak
Backpack Xc2 Daypack 20L Silver

  • Recommended price

    £130.41

    -20%

    £104.31

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 Backpack Xc2 Daypack 20L Silver Overview
Vaude Magus 20 Cedar Wood Vaude Magus 20 Cedar Wood
Vaude
Backpack Magus 20 Cedar Wood

  • Recommended price

    £86.91

    -40%

    £52.11
Colour
  • Vaude Magus 20 Black
  • Vaude Magus 20 Cedar Wood
Deuter Speed Lite 17 Jade Citrus Deuter Speed Lite 17 Jade Citrus
Deuter
Backpack Speed Lite 17 Jade Citrus

  • Recommended price

    £60.81

    -40%

    £36.45
Colour
  • Deuter Speed Lite 17 Azure Reef
  • Deuter Speed Lite 17 Jade Citrus
Vaude Backpack Rupal Light 18 Bright Green Overview Vaude Backpack Rupal Light 18 Bright Green Side
Vaude
Backpack Rupal Light 18 Bright Green

  • Recommended price

    £104.31

    -37%

    £65.16
Colour
  • Vaude Backpack Rupal Light 18 Bright Green Overview
Tatonka Backpack Hike Pack 20 Red Orange Overview Tatonka Backpack Hike Pack 20 Red Orange Side
Tatonka
Backpack Hike Pack 20 Red Orange

  • Recommended price

    £86.91

    -30%

    £60.81
Colour
  • Tatonka Backpack Hike Pack 20 Red Orange Overview
  • Tatonka Backpack Hike Pack 20 Titan Grey Overview
Vaude Backpack Neyland Zip 20 Burnt Yellow Overview Vaude Backpack Neyland Zip 20 Burnt Yellow Back
Vaude
Backpack Neyland Zip 20 Burnt Yellow

  • Recommended price

    £104.31

    -20%

    £82.56

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  • Vaude Backpack Neyland Zip 20 Baltic Sea Overview
  • Vaude Backpack Neyland Zip 20 Burnt Yellow Overview
Vaude Backpack Neyland Zip 20 Baltic Sea Overview Vaude Backpack Neyland Zip 20 Baltic Sea Back
Vaude
Backpack Neyland Zip 20 Baltic Sea

  • Recommended price

    £104.31

    -35%

    £67.77

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Colour
  • Vaude Backpack Neyland Zip 20 Baltic Sea Overview
  • Vaude Backpack Neyland Zip 20 Burnt Yellow Overview
Salewa Backpack Alp Mate 24 Women Alloy Overview Salewa Backpack Alp Mate 24 Women Alloy Back
Salewa
Backpack Alp Mate 24 Women Alloy

  • Recommended price

    £86.91

    -25%

    £65.16

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Colour
  • Salewa Backpack Alp Mate 24 Women Alloy Overview
Ortovox Backpack Traverse Light 20 Winetasting Overview Ortovox Backpack Traverse Light 20 Winetasting Back
Ortovox
Backpack Traverse Light 20 Winetasting

  • Recommended price

    £130.41

    -30%

    £91.26

The Ortovox Traverse Light 20 hiking backpack respects the environment thanks to the use of recycled materials, it is Climate Neutral certified.  
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  • Ortovox Backpack Traverse Light 20 Winetasting Overview
Deuter Backpack Trail 24 Wave Ivy Overview Deuter Backpack Trail 24 Wave Ivy Side
Deuter
Backpack Trail 24 Wave Ivy

  • Recommended price

    £126.06

    -31%

    £86.91

The Deuter Trail 24 Wave Ivy is a lightweight, functional, and comfortable backpack, perfect for hiking or climbing, with a 24L capacity and made from recycled materials.
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  • Deuter Backpack Trail 24 Black Shale Overview
  • Deuter Backpack Trail 24 Wave Ivy Overview
Salewa Backpack Mtn Trainer II 25 Blue Depth Overview Salewa Backpack Mtn Trainer II 25 Blue Depth Side
Salewa
Backpack Mtn Trainer II 25 Blue Depth

  • Recommended price

    £147.81

    -29%

    £104.31

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  • Salewa Backpack Mtn Trainer II 25 Blue Depth Overview
Evoc Line 20 Heather Gold Evoc Line 20 Heather Gold
Evoc
Backpack Line 20 Heather Gold

  • Recommended price

    £139.11

    -30%

    £97.35

Perfect for freeriding or ski touring, the Evoc Line 20 Heather Carbon backpack is equipped with a shovel, a probe, ski goggles and a ski or snowboard carrying system.  
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  • Evoc Line 20 Heather Gold
Ortovox Backpack Trad Zero 24 Desert Orange Overview Ortovox Backpack Trad Zero 24 Desert Orange Detail
Ortovox
Backpack Trad Zero 24 Desert Orange

  • Recommended price

    £95.61

    -33%

    £63.42

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Colour
  • Ortovox Backpack Trad Zero 24 Arctic Grey Overview
  • Ortovox Backpack Trad Zero 24 Desert Orange Overview
Vaude Backpack Serles 22 Bright Green Overview Vaude Backpack Serles 22 Bright Green Back
Vaude
Backpack Serles 22 Bright Green

  • Recommended price

    £121.71

    -39%

    £73.86
Colour
  • Vaude Backpack Serles 22 Bright Green Overview
  • Vaude Backpack Serles 22 Burnt Red Overview
Movement Backpack Alpi Race 24 Black Red Overview Movement Backpack Alpi Race 24 Black Red Back
Movement
Backpack Alpi Race 24 Black Red

  • Recommended price

    £113.01

    -26%

    £82.56

-
Colour
  • Movement Backpack Alpi Race 24 Black Red Overview
  • Movement Backpack Alpi Race 24 Black Turquoise Overview
Scott Pack Mountain 25 Slate Blue Black Scott Pack Mountain 25 Slate Blue Black
Scott
Backpack Pack Mountain 25 Slate Blue Black

  • Recommended price

    £130.41

    -33%

    £86.91
Colour
  • Scott Pack Mountain 25 Slate Blue Black
Mountain Equipment Backpack Wallpack 16L Anvil Grey Overview Mountain Equipment Backpack Wallpack 16L Anvil Grey Back
Mountain Equipment
Backpack Wallpack 16L Anvil Grey

  • Recommended price

    £86.91

    -30%

    £60.81

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
Ortovox Backpack Trad Zero 24 Arctic Grey Overview Ortovox Backpack Trad Zero 24 Arctic Grey Back
Ortovox
Backpack Trad Zero 24 Arctic Grey

  • Recommended price

    £95.61

    -20%

    £76.47
Colour
  • Ortovox Backpack Trad Zero 24 Arctic Grey Overview
  • Ortovox Backpack Trad Zero 24 Desert Orange Overview
Millet Backpack Pierra Ment 20 Sky Diver Overview Millet Backpack Pierra Ment 20 Sky Diver Back
Millet
Backpack Pierra Ment 20 Sky Diver

  • Recommended price

    £121.71

    -20%

    £97.35
Colour
  • Millet Backpack Pierra Ment 20 Sky Diver Overview
Blue Ice Backpack Wadi 22 North Atlantic Overview Blue Ice Backpack Wadi 22 North Atlantic Side
Blue Ice
Backpack Wadi 22 North Atlantic

  • Recommended price

    £86.91

    -30%

    £60.81

The Blue Ice Wadi 22 North Atlantic backpack is perfect for day-long outdoor activities, offering 22 liters of storage, exceptional durability and convenient carrying options.
Colour
  • Blue Ice Backpack Wadi 22 North Atlantic Overview
Black Diamond Backpack Speed 22 Graphite Overview Black Diamond Backpack Speed 22 Graphite Side
Black Diamond
Backpack Speed 22 Graphite

  • Recommended price

    £104.31

    -29%

    £73.86
Colour
  • Black Diamond Backpack Speed 22 Graphite Overview
Salewa Backpack Climb Mate 25 Quicksand Overview Salewa Backpack Climb Mate 25 Quicksand Back
Salewa
Backpack Climb Mate 25 Quicksand

  • Recommended price

    £95.61

    -30%

    £66.90

-
Colour
  • Salewa Backpack Climb Mate 25 Quicksand Overview
Cotopaxi Elqui 18L Backpack Cumbre Carbon Cotopaxi Elqui 18L Backpack Cumbre Carbon
Cotopaxi
Backpack Elqui 18L Backpack Cumbre Carbon

  • Recommended price

    £86.91

    -10%

    £78.21

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
Osprey Talon Velocity 20 Matcha Green Lemongrass Osprey Talon Velocity 20 Matcha Green Lemongrass
Osprey
Backpack Talon Velocity 20 Matcha Green Lemongrass

  • Recommended price

    £139.11

    -25%

    £104.31
Colour
  • Osprey Talon Velocity 20 Matcha Green Lemongrass
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A Compact and Versatile Format

If you’re unsure about the size to choose, a 20-litre backpack is more than enough for a few hours’ walk in the woods or a pleasant countryside hike.

20-litre backpacks are perfect for carrying the essentials during day trips or half-day outings. They provide space for a waterproof coat, a first aid kit, snacks, a water bottle, and a few accessories. This well-thought-out size allows you to organise your belongings efficiently while keeping the overall weight to a minimum.

Perfect for Ultra-Light Travelling

Whether you’re exploring a new city or enjoying a hike along a coastal trail, a 20-litre backpack offers the flexibility to adapt to almost any situation. It’s also an excellent choice for air travel. Thanks to their small size, they often meet the cabin baggage requirements of most airlines. Some models even include specific compartments for carrying a laptop or travel documents.

Who is a 20-Litre Hiking Backpack For?

  • Casual Hikers: 20-litre backpacks are ideal for those looking for a lightweight and practical bag for day trips and shorter outings.
  • Outdoor Sports Enthusiasts: Perfect for both winter and summer sports, from trail running to ski touring, thanks to their stability and compact design.
  • Minimalist Travellers: A compact pack that’s just right for carrying the essentials on a weekend trip or a flight.

Spotlight on Key Brands

Osprey

Osprey backpacks, such as the Daylite 20, are praised for their ergonomic design and durability. Their thoughtful construction makes them excellent companions for outdoor activities.

Millet

Millet backpacks are known for their strength and versatility. The Peuterey 20 model is particularly well-suited for mountain enthusiasts and demanding activities.

Deuter

Deuter offers compact and lightweight backpacks like the Speed Lite 20, designed to provide excellent carrying comfort and optimal organisation.

Lafuma

Lafuma models, such as the Access 20, combine simplicity with functionality. Their sleek design appeals to those seeking a practical yet stylish backpack.

What is the Size of a Small 20-Litre Hiking Backpack?

The size of a 20-litre hiking backpack varies depending on the brand and model. However, it remains compact and perfectly suited for day use. It offers enough space to carry a lightweight jacket, a water bottle, lunch, and a few accessories, all while being easy to carry and unobtrusive.

Why Choose a 20-Litre Backpack from Glisshop?

At Glisshop, we offer a wide selection of 20-litre hiking backpacks from the best brands on the market. Whether you’re looking for a model for hiking or a versatile bag for daily use, you’re sure to find one that suits your needs.

Feel free to check out our guide How to Choose Your Hiking Backpack? to help you select the perfect model for your adventures.