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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 Women's Neyland 18 Hotchili Vaude Women's Neyland 18 Hotchili Further reductions
Vaude
Backpack Women's Neyland 18 Hotchili

  • Recommended price

    £114.31

    -50%

    £57.11

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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 Further reductions
Salewa
Backpack Alp Mate 24 Women Syrah

  • Recommended price

    £87.91

    -40%

    £52.71

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  • Salewa Backpack Alp Mate 24 Women Syrah Overview
C.A.M.P. Ski Raptor 20 Black C.A.M.P. Ski Raptor 20 Black Sale
C.A.M.P.
Backpack Ski Raptor 20 Black

  • Recommended price

    £140.71

    -31%

    £96.71
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  • C.A.M.P. Ski Raptor 20 Black
Mountain Equipment Backpack Wallpack 16L Anvil Grey Overview Mountain Equipment Backpack Wallpack 16L Anvil Grey Back Further reductions
Mountain Equipment
Backpack Wallpack 16L Anvil Grey

  • Recommended price

    £87.91

    -50%

    £43.91

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 Backpack Nirvana 18 Marsh Black Keypoints Further reductions
Mammut
Backpack Nirvana 18 Marsh Black

  • Recommended price

    £118.71

    -34%

    £77.35
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  • Mammut Nirvana 18 Marsh Black
Deuter Freescape Lite 24 SL Mineral Grove Deuter Backpack Freescape Lite 24 SL Mineral Grove Keypoints Further reductions
Deuter
Backpack Freescape Lite 24 SL Mineral Grove

  • Recommended price

    £158.31

    -35%

    £102.87
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  • Deuter Freescape Lite 24 SL Mineral Grove
Pajak Xc2 Daypack 20L Silver Pajak Xc2 Daypack 20L Silver Sale
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 Further reductions
Kathmandu
Backpack Valorous Pack 20L Red Earth

  • Recommended price

    £87.91

    -55%

    £39.51

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
Deuter Speed Lite Pro 25 Mineral Grove Deuter Speed Lite Pro 25 Mineral Grove Sale
Deuter
Backpack Speed Lite Pro 25 Mineral Grove

  • Recommended price

    £114.31

    -34%

    £74.71

The Deuter Speed Lite Pro 25 Mineral Grove is an ultra-light, ergonomic backpack designed for fast hiking, with functional storage compartments and a well-ventilated carrying system.
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  • Deuter Speed Lite Pro 25 Black
  • Deuter Speed Lite Pro 25 Mineral Grove
Cotopaxi Elqui 18L Backpack Cumbre Carbon Cotopaxi Backpack Elqui 18L Backpack Cumbre Carbon Keypoints Sale
Cotopaxi
Backpack Elqui 18L Backpack Cumbre Carbon

  • Recommended price

    £96.71

    -20%

    £77.35

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 17 SL Lotus Mystic Deuter Speed Lite Pro 17 SL Lotus Mystic Sale
Deuter
Backpack Speed Lite Pro 17 SL Lotus Mystic

  • Recommended price

    £105.51

    -33%

    £70.31

The Deuter Speed Lite Pro 17 SL Lotus Mystic backpack is ideal for women, offering comfort, ventilation and organization for a day of exploring.
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  • Deuter Speed Lite Pro 17 SL Black
  • Deuter Speed Lite Pro 17 SL Lotus Mystic
Deuter Speed Lite Pro 19 Mineral Grove Deuter Speed Lite Pro 19 Mineral Grove Sale
Deuter
Backpack Speed Lite Pro 19 Mineral Grove

  • Recommended price

    £105.51

    -33%

    £70.31

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
RAB
Backpack Nitron 25 Orion Blue

  • Recommended price

    £105.51

    -35%

    £68.55

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 Sale
RAB
Backpack Khroma 22 Pewter

  • Recommended price

    £175.91

    -30%

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

  • Recommended price

    £219.91

    -45%

    £120.47
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  • Millet Pierra Ment Evo 20 Black
Picture Komit 22 Backpack Bright Magenta Picture Komit 22 Backpack Bright Magenta Further reductions
Picture
Backpack Komit 22 Backpack Bright Magenta

  • Recommended price

    £114.31

    -40%

    £68.55

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

  • Recommended price

    £114.31

    -40%

    £68.55

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  • Picture Komit 22 Backpack Bright Magenta
  • Picture Komit 22 Backpack Serenity Blue
Berghaus Backpack Remote Hike F23 Backpack Black Overview Berghaus Backpack Remote Hike F23 Backpack Black Back Further reductions
Berghaus
Backpack Remote Hike F23 Backpack Black

  • Recommended price

    £105.51

    -35%

    £68.55

The Berghaus Remote Hike F23 Backpack Black women's backpack offers a specific fit for women, ensuring comfort and stability during your hikes.
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  • Berghaus Backpack Remote Hike F23 Backpack Black Overview
  • Berghaus Backpack Remote Hike F23 Backpack Spark Overview
Osprey Sportlite 25 Serenity Blue Osprey Sportlite 25 Serenity Blue Sale
Osprey
Backpack Sportlite 25 Serenity Blue

  • Recommended price

    £87.91

    -30%

    £61.51

The Osprey Sportlite 25 Serenity Blue backpack features an AirScape back panel for optimum comfort and uses 100% Bluesign-certified recycled materials.
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  • Osprey Sportlite 25 Serenity Blue
Ferrino Backpack Hikemaster 24 Lady Green Overview Ferrino Backpack Hikemaster 24 Lady Green Back Sale
Ferrino
Backpack Hikemaster 24 Lady Green

  • Recommended price

    £131.91

    -36%

    £83.51

The Hikemaster 24 Lady Green women's backpack from Ferrino is the ideal companion for your day hikes with comfort and practicality.
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  • Ferrino Backpack Hikemaster 24 Lady Green Overview
  • Ferrino Backpack Hikemaster 24 Lady Purple Overview
Ferrino Backpack Hikemaster 24 Lady Purple Overview Ferrino Backpack Hikemaster 24 Lady Purple Back Sale
Ferrino
Backpack Hikemaster 24 Lady Purple

  • Recommended price

    £131.91

    -30%

    £92.31

The Ferrino Hikemaster 24 Lady Purple women's backpack adapts perfectly to women's morphology, ensuring comfort, safety and optimal organization.
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  • Ferrino Backpack Hikemaster 24 Lady Green Overview
  • Ferrino Backpack Hikemaster 24 Lady Purple Overview
Salewa Pedroc Mate 22 Willow Salewa Pedroc Mate 22 Willow Further reductions
Salewa
Backpack Pedroc Mate 22 Willow

  • Recommended price

    £96.71

    -34%

    £63.27
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  • Salewa Pedroc Mate 22 Black Out
  • Salewa Pedroc Mate 22 Willow
Salewa Pedroc Mate 22 Black Out Salewa Pedroc Mate 22 Black Out Further reductions
Salewa
Backpack Pedroc Mate 22 Black Out

  • Recommended price

    £96.71

    -34%

    £63.27
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  • Salewa Pedroc Mate 22 Black Out
  • Salewa Pedroc Mate 22 Willow
Mammut Lithium 25 Women Alpine Calamint Black Mammut Lithium 25 Women Alpine Calamint Black Further reductions
Mammut
Backpack Lithium 25 Women Alpine Calamint Black

  • Recommended price

    £114.31

    -34%

    £74.71

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  • Mammut Lithium 25 Women Alpine Calamint Black
  • Mammut Lithium 25 Women Marine Black
Millet Parmelan 17 Black Millet Backpack Parmelan 17 Black Keypoints Sale
Millet
Backpack Parmelan 17 Black

  • Recommended price

    £131.91

    -30%

    £92.31

The Millet Parmelan 17 Black, a durable 17-litre backpack, offers comfort and practicality with its ergonomic straps and multiple storage options.
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  • Millet Parmelan 17 Black
  • Millet Parmelan 17 Silverstone Black
Deuter Ac Lite 22 SL Ashrose Cassis Deuter Ac Lite 22 SL Ashrose Cassis Sale
Deuter
Backpack Ac Lite 22 SL Ashrose Cassis

  • Recommended price

    £96.71

    -31%

    £65.91
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  • Deuter Ac Lite 22 SL Ashrose Cassis
  • Deuter Ac Lite 22 SL Shale Graphite
Black Diamond Backpack Pursuit 25 Backpack Black Overview Black Diamond Backpack Pursuit 25 Backpack Black Side Sale
Black Diamond
Backpack Pursuit 25 Backpack Black

  • Recommended price

    £131.91

    -30%

    £92.31

The Black Diamond Pursuit 25 Backpack features ergonomic carrying comfort and recycled materials, making it ideal for hiking.
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  • Black Diamond Backpack Pursuit 25 Backpack Black Overview
Size
  • M-L (47-53)
Deuter Speed Lite Pro 17 SL Black Deuter Speed Lite Pro 17 SL Black Sale
Deuter
Backpack Speed Lite Pro 17 SL Black

  • Recommended price

    £105.51

    -33%

    £70.31
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  • Deuter Speed Lite Pro 17 SL Black
  • Deuter Speed Lite Pro 17 SL Lotus Mystic
Mammut Lithium 25 Sapphire Black Mammut Lithium 25 Sapphire Black Sale
Mammut
Backpack Lithium 25 Sapphire Black

  • Recommended price

    £114.31

    -30%

    £79.11

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.

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  • Mammut Lithium 25 Black
  • Mammut Lithium 25 Sapphire Black
Vaude Women's Neyland 18 Blackberry Vaude Women's Neyland 18 Blackberry Further reductions
Vaude
Backpack Women's Neyland 18 Blackberry

  • Recommended price

    £114.31

    -57%

    £48.31

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  • Vaude Women's Neyland 18 Blackberry
  • Vaude Women's Neyland 18 Hotchili

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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.