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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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Mammut Aenergy 18 Black Mammut Backpack Aenergy 18 Black Keypoints Further reductions
Mammut
Backpack Aenergy 18 Black

  • Recommended price

    £83.51

    -40%

    £50.07

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 Aenergy 18 Black
  • Mammut Aenergy 18 Sapphire
Tatonka Cima Di Basso 22 Titan Grey Tatonka Cima Di Basso 22 Titan Grey Further reductions
Tatonka
Backpack Cima Di Basso 22 Titan Grey

  • Recommended price

    £79.11

    -54%

    £35.99
Colour
  • Tatonka Cima Di Basso 22 Titan Grey
Deuter Ac Lite 24 Atlantic Ink Deuter Ac Lite 24 Atlantic Ink Sale
Deuter
Backpack Ac Lite 24 Atlantic Ink

  • Recommended price

    £96.71

    -31%

    £65.91

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
Blue Ice Wadi 22 North Atlantic Blue Ice Wadi 22 North Atlantic Sale
Blue Ice
Backpack Wadi 22 North Atlantic

  • Recommended price

    £87.91

    -30%

    £61.51

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.
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  • Blue Ice Wadi 22 North Atlantic
Dynafit Backpack Traverse 22 Black Out Overview Dynafit Backpack Traverse 22 Black Out Back Further reductions
Dynafit
Backpack Traverse 22 Black Out

  • Recommended price

    £123.11

    -40%

    £73.83

The Dynafit Traverse 22 Black Out backpack is perfect for day runners and hikers, offering 22 liters of volume, ergonomic design and practical features like side access and pole holders.
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  • Dynafit Backpack Traverse 22 Black Out Overview
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  • M-L
RAB Tygen 18 Black RAB Tygen 18 Black Sale
RAB
Backpack Tygen 18 Black

  • Recommended price

    £65.91

    -33%

    £43.91

The Tygen 18 Black backpack from RAB offers optimum comfort and versatility for all your adventures, whether in the city or the great outdoors.
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  • RAB Tygen 18 Black
Salewa Backpack Climb Mate 25 Dark Olive Overview Salewa Backpack Climb Mate 25 Dark Olive Side Further reductions
Salewa
Backpack Climb Mate 25 Dark Olive

  • Recommended price

    £96.71

    -40%

    £57.99

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  • Salewa Backpack Climb Mate 25 Dark Olive Overview
  • Salewa Climb Mate 25 Quicksand
Berghaus Backpack 24-7 365 U18 Peak Overview Berghaus Backpack 24-7 365 U18 Peak Back
Berghaus
Backpack 24-7 365 U18 Peak

  • Recommended price

    £61.51

    -20%

    £49.19

The Berghaus 24-7 365 U18 Peak backpack offers optimum comfort thanks to its foam back panel, ideal for all your active days.
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  • Berghaus Backpack 24-7 365 U18 Black Overview
  • Berghaus Backpack 24-7 365 U18 Peak Overview
Berghaus Backpack 24-7 365 U18 Black Overview Berghaus Backpack 24-7 365 U18 Black Back
Berghaus
Backpack 24-7 365 U18 Black

  • Recommended price

    £61.51

    -12%

    £53.59
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  • Berghaus Backpack 24-7 365 U18 Black Overview
  • Berghaus Backpack 24-7 365 U18 Peak Overview
Berghaus Backpack 24-7 365 U23 Peak Overview Berghaus Backpack 24-7 365 U23 Peak Back
Berghaus
Backpack 24-7 365 U23 Peak

  • Recommended price

    £65.91

    -20%

    £52.71

The Berghaus 24/7 365 U23 backpack has a volume of 23 liters, ideal for carrying your essentials around town or on the trail.
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  • Berghaus Backpack 24-7 365 U23 Black Overview
  • Berghaus Backpack 24-7 365 U23 Peak Overview
Berghaus Backpack 24-7 365 U23 Black Overview Berghaus Backpack 24-7 365 U23 Black Back
Berghaus
Backpack 24-7 365 U23 Black

  • Recommended price

    £65.91

    -20%

    £52.71

The Berghaus 24/7 365 U23 Black backpack offers comfortable, versatile carrying for hiking or urban use, and incorporates a computer compartment.
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  • Berghaus Backpack 24-7 365 U23 Black Overview
  • Berghaus Backpack 24-7 365 U23 Peak Overview
Berghaus Backpack Remote Hike M23 Backpack Black Overview Berghaus Backpack Remote Hike M23 Backpack Black Back Further reductions
Berghaus
Backpack Remote Hike M23 Backpack Black

  • Recommended price

    £105.51

    -35%

    £68.55

The Remote Hike M23 Backpack Black from Berghaus has a volume of 23 liters, perfect for carrying the essentials on your hikes.
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  • Berghaus Backpack Remote Hike M23 Backpack Black Overview
  • Berghaus Backpack Remote Hike M23 Backpack Spark Overview
Berghaus Backpack Freeflow 24L Pack Spark Jet Black Overview Berghaus Backpack Freeflow 24L Pack Spark Jet Black Back Further reductions
Berghaus
Backpack Freeflow 24L Pack Spark Jet Black

  • Recommended price

    £140.71

    -35%

    £91.43

The Berghaus Freeflow 24L Pack Spark Jet Black backpack offers excellent breathability thanks to its Air-Frame back system and Freeflow technology.
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  • Berghaus Backpack Freeflow 24L Pack Grey Pinstripe Jet Black Overview
  • Berghaus Backpack Freeflow 24L Pack Spark Jet Black Overview
Berghaus Backpack Freeflow 24L Pack Grey Pinstripe Jet Black Overview Berghaus Backpack Freeflow 24L Pack Grey Pinstripe Jet Black Back Further reductions
Berghaus
Backpack Freeflow 24L Pack Grey Pinstripe Jet Black

  • Recommended price

    £140.71

    -35%

    £91.43

The Berghaus Freeflow 24L Pack Grey Pinstripe Jet Black backpack features an Air-Frame back system for excellent breathability when hiking.
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  • Berghaus Backpack Freeflow 24L Pack Grey Pinstripe Jet Black Overview
  • Berghaus Backpack Freeflow 24L Pack Spark Jet Black Overview
Berghaus Backpack Remote Hike M23 Backpack Spark Overview Berghaus Backpack Remote Hike M23 Backpack Spark Back Further reductions
Berghaus
Backpack Remote Hike M23 Backpack Spark

  • Recommended price

    £105.51

    -35%

    £68.55

The Berghaus Remote Hike M23 Backpack Spark features a Freeflow system that optimizes air circulation for long-lasting comfort.
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  • Berghaus Backpack Remote Hike M23 Backpack Black Overview
  • Berghaus Backpack Remote Hike M23 Backpack Spark Overview
Berghaus Backpack Remote Hike F23 Backpack Spark Overview Berghaus Backpack Remote Hike F23 Backpack Spark Back Further reductions
Berghaus
Backpack Remote Hike F23 Backpack Spark

  • Recommended price

    £105.51

    -35%

    £68.55

The Berghaus Remote Hike F23 Backpack Spark offers a women's-specific fit and Freeflow technology for comfort and breathability.
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  • Berghaus Backpack Remote Hike F23 Backpack Black Overview
  • Berghaus Backpack Remote Hike F23 Backpack Spark Overview
Deuter Futura 25 SL Cassis Ashrose Deuter Backpack Futura 25 SL Cassis Ashrose Keypoints Sale
Deuter
Backpack Futura 25 SL Cassis Ashrose

  • Recommended price

    £136.31

    -35%

    £87.91

The Deuter Futura 25 SL Cassis Ashrose women’s hiking backpack combines ergonomic design, superior ventilation, and easy access to your gear.
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  • Deuter Futura 25 SL Cassis Ashrose
  • Deuter Futura 25 SL Polar Bluejay
Ortovox Trace Pure 20 Grey Marble Ortovox Trace Pure 20 Grey Marble Further reductions
Ortovox
Backpack Trace Pure 20 Grey Marble

  • Recommended price

    £131.91

    -34%

    £86.15

The Ortovox Trace Pure 20 Grey Marble backpack features a robust Robic 210D design, a ventilated back and great versatility.
Colour
  • Ortovox Trace Pure 20 Grey Marble
Ortovox Trace 20 Green Acid Ortovox Backpack Trace 20 Green Acid Keypoints Further reductions
Ortovox
Backpack Trace 20 Green Acid

  • Recommended price

    £131.91

    -34%

    £86.15

The Ortovox Trace 20 Green Acid backpack stands out with its robust 210D Robic design and lasting comfort, thanks to its ventilated Airvent back panel.
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  • Ortovox Trace 20 Black Raven
  • Ortovox Trace 20 Green Acid
Deuter Futura 25 SL Polar Bluejay Deuter Backpack Futura 25 SL Polar Bluejay Keypoints Sale
Deuter
Backpack Futura 25 SL Polar Bluejay

  • Recommended price

    £136.31

    -35%

    £87.91

Designed to fit the female form, the Deuter Futura 25 SL Polar Bluejay backpack offers stable carrying, optimal ventilation, and exceptional practicality.
Colour
  • Deuter Futura 25 SL Cassis Ashrose
  • Deuter Futura 25 SL Polar Bluejay
Millet Parmelan 17 Silverstone Black Millet Backpack Parmelan 17 Silverstone Black Keypoints Sale
Millet
Backpack Parmelan 17 Silverstone Black

  • Recommended price

    £131.91

    -30%

    £92.31

The Millet Parmelan 17 Silverstone Black backpack offers a 17L capacity, perfect for day hikes, combining lightness, comfort, and durability in all outdoor conditions.
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  • Millet Parmelan 17 Black
  • Millet Parmelan 17 Silverstone Black
Salomon Xt 25 Spellbound Grisaille Bright Chartreuse Salomon Backpack Xt 25 Spellbound Grisaille Bright Chartreuse Keypoints Sale
Salomon
Backpack Xt 25 Spellbound Grisaille Bright Chartreuse

  • Recommended price

    £114.31

    -30%

    £79.11
Colour
  • Salomon Xt 25 Spellbound Grisaille Bright Chartreuse
Mammut Alto 24 Strata Mammut Alto 24 Strata Further reductions
Mammut
Backpack Alto 24 Strata

  • Recommended price

    £96.71

    -34%

    £63.27

The Mammut Alto 24 Strata backpack is an expert choice for users seeking comfort, durability and organization for everyday use or hiking.
Colour
  • Mammut Alto 24 Strata
Mammut Alto 18 Black Mammut Alto 18 Black Further reductions
Mammut
Backpack Alto 18 Black

  • Recommended price

    £87.91

    -40%

    £52.71

The Mammut Alto 18 Black backpack features durable ripstop fabric, ideal for hiking and everyday use.
Colour
  • Mammut Alto 18 Black
Ferrino Gecko 18 Blue Ferrino Gecko 18 Blue Sale
Ferrino
Backpack Gecko 18 Blue

  • Recommended price

    £105.51

    -33%

    £70.31

Ferrino's Gecko 18 Blue backpack offers exceptional comfort and organization for your day hikes.
Colour
  • Ferrino Gecko 18 Black
  • Ferrino Gecko 18 Blue
Salewa Pedroc Mate 18 Faded Green Salewa Pedroc Mate 18 Faded Green Further reductions
Salewa
Backpack Pedroc Mate 18 Faded Green

  • Recommended price

    £87.91

    -35%

    £57.11
Colour
  • Salewa Pedroc Mate 18 Black Out
  • Salewa Pedroc Mate 18 Faded Green
Salewa Pedroc Mate 18 Black Out Salewa Pedroc Mate 18 Black Out Further reductions
Salewa
Backpack Pedroc Mate 18 Black Out

  • Recommended price

    £87.91

    -35%

    £57.11
Colour
  • Salewa Pedroc Mate 18 Black Out
  • Salewa Pedroc Mate 18 Faded Green
Ferrino Gecko 18 Black Ferrino Gecko 18 Black Sale
Ferrino
Backpack Gecko 18 Black

  • Recommended price

    £105.51

    -33%

    £70.31

Ferrino's Gecko 18 Black backpack offers comfort, stability and optimal organization for all your day hikes.
Colour
  • Ferrino Gecko 18 Black
  • Ferrino Gecko 18 Blue
Cotopaxi Elqui 18L Backpack Del Dia Multicolor Cotopaxi Elqui 18L Backpack Del Dia Multicolor Sale
Cotopaxi
Backpack Elqui 18L Backpack Del Dia Multicolor

  • Recommended price

    £92.31

    -15%

    £78.23

Made from recycled materials, the Cotopaxi Elqui 18L Del Dia Multicolor backpack combines comfort, lightness and a unique design to accompany all your escapades.
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  • Cotopaxi Elqui 18L Backpack Del Dia Multicolor
Mammut Alto 22 Black Mammut Alto 22 Black Further reductions
Mammut
Backpack Alto 22 Black

  • Recommended price

    £92.31

    -35%

    £59.75

The Alto 22 Black backpack from Mammut is ideal for urban travel, short trips or day hikes, offering comfort and practicality.
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  • Mammut Alto 22 Black

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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.