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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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Mountain Equipment Backpack Wallpack 16L Anvil Grey Overview Mountain Equipment Backpack Wallpack 16L Anvil Grey Back Extra 10% 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
Deuter Backpack Freescape Lite 24 SL Mineral Grove Overview Deuter Backpack Freescape Lite 24 SL Mineral Grove Side Extra 10% 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

    -10%

    £118.71

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 10% 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 10% off
Cotopaxi
Backpack Elqui 18L Backpack Cumbre Carbon

  • Recommended price

    £96.71

    -10%

    £87.03

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 10% off
Deuter
Backpack Speed Lite Pro 19 Mineral Grove

  • Recommended price

    £105.51

    -15%

    £89.67

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 10% 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 Anthracite Overview
  • RAB Backpack Nitron 25 Orion Blue Overview
RAB Backpack Khroma 22 Pewter Overview RAB Backpack Khroma 22 Pewter Back Extra 10% off
RAB
Backpack Khroma 22 Pewter

  • Recommended price

    £175.91

    -25%

    £131.91
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  • RAB Backpack Khroma 22 Pewter Overview
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  • M
Millet Backpack Pierra Ment Evo 20 Black Overview Millet Backpack Pierra Ment Evo 20 Black Keypoints Extra 10% off
Millet
Backpack Pierra Ment Evo 20 Black

  • Recommended price

    £219.91

    -30%

    £153.91
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  • Millet Backpack Pierra Ment Evo 20 Black Overview
Picture Backpack Komit 22 Backpack Bright Magenta Overview Picture Backpack Komit 22 Backpack Bright Magenta Back Extra 10% off
Picture
Backpack Komit 22 Backpack Bright Magenta

  • Recommended price

    £114.31

    -30%

    £79.99

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  • Picture Backpack Komit 22 Backpack Bright Magenta Overview
  • Picture Backpack Komit 22 Backpack Serenity Blue Overview
Picture Backpack Komit 22 Backpack Serenity Blue Overview Picture Backpack Komit 22 Backpack Serenity Blue Back Extra 10% off
Picture
Backpack Komit 22 Backpack Serenity Blue

  • Recommended price

    £114.31

    -30%

    £79.99

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  • Picture Backpack Komit 22 Backpack Bright Magenta Overview
  • Picture Backpack Komit 22 Backpack Serenity Blue Overview
Dakine Backpack Mission 25L Kingdom Black Overview Dakine Backpack Mission 25L Kingdom Black Back Extra 10% off
Dakine
Backpack Mission 25L Kingdom Black

  • Recommended price

    £105.51

    -30%

    £73.83
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  • Dakine Backpack Mission 25L Kingdom Black Overview
Berghaus Backpack Remote Hike F23 Backpack Black Overview Berghaus Backpack Remote Hike F23 Backpack Black Back Extra 10% off
Berghaus
Backpack Remote Hike F23 Backpack Black

  • Recommended price

    £105.51

    -20%

    £84.39

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 New colour Extra 10% off
Osprey
Backpack Sportlite 25 Serenity Blue
  • £88.00

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 Raven Black
  • Osprey Sportlite 25 Serenity Blue
Osprey Sportlite 25 Raven Black Osprey Sportlite 25 Raven Black New colour Extra 10% off
Osprey
Backpack Sportlite 25 Raven Black
  • £88.00

The Sportlite 25 Raven Black backpack from Osprey offers stable carrying, a comfortable AirScape back panel and a Bluesign-certified eco-friendly design.
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  • Osprey Sportlite 25 Raven Black
  • Osprey Sportlite 25 Serenity Blue
Salomon Backpack Trailblazer 20 Cloudburst Paloma Silver Cloud Overview Salomon Backpack Trailblazer 20 Cloudburst Paloma Silver Cloud Back
Salomon
Backpack Trailblazer 20 Cloudburst Paloma Silver Cloud

  • Recommended price

    £65.91

    -13%

    £57.11
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  • Salomon Backpack Trailblazer 20 Cloudburst Paloma Silver Cloud Overview
  • Salomon Backpack Trailblazer 20 Sedona Sage Seagrass Cress Green Overview
Vaude Backpack Agile Air 20 Light Leaf Overview Vaude Backpack Agile Air 20 Light Leaf Back New colour Extra 10% off
Vaude
Backpack Agile Air 20 Light Leaf
  • £79.20
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  • Vaude Backpack Agile Air 20 Black Overview
  • Vaude Backpack Agile Air 20 Light Leaf Overview
Vaude Backpack Agile Air 20 Black Overview Vaude Backpack Agile Air 20 Black Back New colour Extra 10% off
Vaude
Backpack Agile Air 20 Black
  • £79.20
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  • Vaude Backpack Agile Air 20 Black Overview
  • Vaude Backpack Agile Air 20 Light Leaf Overview
Cotopaxi Backpack Elqui 18L Backpack Del Dia Multicolor Overview Cotopaxi Backpack Elqui 18L Backpack Del Dia Multicolor Detail
Cotopaxi
Backpack Elqui 18L Backpack Del Dia Multicolor
  • £92.31

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 Backpack Elqui 18L Backpack Del Dia Multicolor Overview
Millet Backpack Parmelan 17 Black Overview Millet Backpack Parmelan 17 Black Side New colour Extra 10% off
Millet
Backpack Parmelan 17 Black

  • Recommended price

    £131.91

    -15%

    £111.67

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 Backpack Parmelan 17 Black Overview
  • Millet Backpack Parmelan 17 Silverstone Black Overview
Black Diamond Backpack Pursuit 25 Backpack Black Overview Black Diamond Backpack Pursuit 25 Backpack Black Side New colour Extra 10% off
Black Diamond
Backpack Pursuit 25 Backpack Black
  • £132.00

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)
Lowe Alpine Backpack Airzone Active 18 Grape Overview Lowe Alpine Backpack Airzone Active 18 Grape Back
Lowe Alpine
Backpack Airzone Active 18 Grape

  • Recommended price

    £87.91

    -30%

    £61.51

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  • Lowe Alpine Backpack Airzone Active 18 Grape Overview
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  • M
Vaude Women's Neyland 18 Blackberry Vaude Women's Neyland 18 Blackberry Extra 10% off
Vaude
Backpack Women's Neyland 18 Blackberry

  • Recommended price

    £114.31

    -45%

    £62.39

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  • Vaude Women's Neyland 18 Blackberry
  • Vaude Women's Neyland 18 Hotchili
Vaude Backpack Neyland Zip 20 Baltic Sea Overview Vaude Backpack Neyland Zip 20 Baltic Sea Back Extra 10% off
Vaude
Backpack Neyland Zip 20 Baltic Sea

  • Recommended price

    £105.51

    -40%

    £63.27

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  • Vaude Backpack Neyland Zip 20 Baltic Sea Overview
Deuter Ac Lite 24 Atlantic Ink Deuter Ac Lite 24 Atlantic Ink Extra 10% off
Deuter
Backpack Ac Lite 24 Atlantic Ink

  • 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
Blue Ice Wadi 22 North Atlantic Blue Ice Wadi 22 North Atlantic Extra 10% off
Blue Ice
Backpack Wadi 22 North Atlantic

  • Recommended price

    £87.91

    -20%

    £70.31

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
Deuter Speed Lite Pro 17 SL Lotus Mystic Deuter Speed Lite Pro 17 SL Lotus Mystic Extra 10% off
Deuter
Backpack Speed Lite Pro 17 SL Lotus Mystic

  • Recommended price

    £105.51

    -15%

    £89.67

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
Dynafit Backpack Traverse 22 Black Out Overview Dynafit Backpack Traverse 22 Black Out Back Extra 10% off
Dynafit
Backpack Traverse 22 Black Out

  • Recommended price

    £123.11

    -30%

    £86.15

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
Size
  • M-L
RAB Backpack Tygen 18 Black Overview RAB Backpack Tygen 18 Black Side Extra 10% off New model
RAB
Backpack Tygen 18 Black

  • Recommended price

    £65.91

    -20%

    £52.71

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 Backpack Tygen 18 Black Overview
Salewa Backpack Climb Mate 25 Dark Olive Overview Salewa Backpack Climb Mate 25 Dark Olive Side Extra 10% off
Salewa
Backpack Climb Mate 25 Dark Olive

  • Recommended price

    £96.71

    -30%

    £66.79

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  • Salewa Backpack Climb Mate 25 Dark Olive Overview
  • Salewa Climb Mate 25 Quicksand

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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.