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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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Dakine Heli Pro 20L Black Dakine Backpack Heli Pro 20L Black Keypoints FLASH DAYS
Dakine
Backpack Heli Pro 20L Black

  • Recommended price

    £123.11

    -30%

    £86.15

The Heli Pro 20L Black men backpack is an ultra-functional and versatile model that was designed to be as practical and comfortable as possible
Colour
  • Dakine Heli Pro 20L Black
  • Dakine Heli Pro 20L Griffin
  • Dakine Heli Pro 20L Mulled Basil
Millet Ubic 20L E-Black Dark Blue Millet Backpack Ubic 20L E-Black Dark Blue Keypoints FLASH DAYS
Millet
Backpack Ubic 20L E-Black Dark Blue

  • Recommended price

    £105.51

    -16%

    £87.91
Colour
  • Millet Ubic 20L E-Black Dark Blue
  • Millet Ubic 20L E-Black Sand
  • Millet Ubic 20L E-Black
  • Millet Ubic 20L E-Dark Red
Arva Ride 18 Black Arva Ride 18 Black FLASH DAYS
Arva
Backpack Ride 18 Black

  • Recommended price

    £79.11

    -20%

    £63.27

The Ride 18 Black by Arva features a practical external compartment for safety equipment, making this backpack ideal for winter sports enthusiasts seeking reliability.
Colour
  • Arva Ride 18 Black
  • Arva Ride 18 Burgundy
  • Arva Ride 18 Sand
Arva Ride 24 Black Arva Ride 24 Black FLASH DAYS
Arva
Backpack Ride 24 Black

  • Recommended price

    £101.11

    -20%

    £80.87

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  • Arva Ride 24 Black
  • Arva Backpack Ride 24 Blue Denim Overview
  • Arva Ride 24 Sand
Ortovox Traverse 20 Black Raven Ortovox Backpack Traverse 20 Black Raven Keypoints FLASH DAYS
Ortovox
Backpack Traverse 20 Black Raven

  • Recommended price

    £114.31

    -20%

    £91.43
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  • Ortovox Traverse 20 Black Raven
  • Ortovox Traverse 20 Dark Wild Herbs
Millet Ubic 20L E-Black Millet Backpack Ubic 20L E-Black Keypoints FLASH DAYS
Millet
Backpack Ubic 20L E-Black

  • Recommended price

    £105.51

    -16%

    £87.91
Colour
  • Millet Ubic 20L E-Black Dark Blue
  • Millet Ubic 20L E-Black Sand
  • Millet Ubic 20L E-Black
  • Millet Ubic 20L E-Dark Red
Millet Ubic 25 E-Black Dark Blue Millet Backpack Ubic 25 E-Black Dark Blue Keypoints FLASH DAYS
Millet
Backpack Ubic 25 E-Black Dark Blue

  • Recommended price

    £131.91

    -16%

    £109.91

The Millet Ubic 25 E-Black Dark Blue is an eco-friendly, comfortable 25L backpack, ideal for day hikes, with adjustable straps, hydration system compatibility, and secure pockets.
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  • Millet Ubic 25 E-Black Dark Blue
  • Millet Ubic 25 E-Black
  • Millet Ubic 25 E-Sand
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Backpack Off Trax 20 Backpack Black

  • Recommended price

    £83.51

    -26%

    £61.51

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  • Picture Off Trax 20 Backpack Black
  • Picture Off Trax 20 Backpack Peppermint
  • Picture Off Trax 20 Backpack Pure Cashmere
  • Picture Off Trax 20 Backpack Serenity Blue
  • Picture Off Trax 20 Backpack Tobacco
Ortovox Free Rider 22 Blue Note Ortovox Free Rider 22 Blue Note
Ortovox
Backpack Free Rider 22 Blue Note

  • Recommended price

    £158.31

    -11%

    £140.71
Colour
  • Ortovox Free Rider 22 Black Raven
  • Ortovox Free Rider 22 Blue Note
  • Ortovox Free Rider 22 Dark Wild Herbs
Ortovox Free Rider 22 Black Raven Ortovox Free Rider 22 Black Raven New colour
Ortovox
Backpack Free Rider 22 Black Raven

  • Recommended price

    £158.31

    -11%

    £140.71
Colour
  • Ortovox Free Rider 22 Black Raven
  • Ortovox Free Rider 22 Blue Note
  • Ortovox Free Rider 22 Dark Wild Herbs
Arva Backpack Ride 24 Blue Denim Overview Arva Backpack Ride 24 Blue Denim Keypoints
Arva
Backpack Ride 24 Blue Denim

  • Recommended price

    £101.11

    -13%

    £87.91

The Ride 24 Blue Denim from Arva is a high-tech, lightweight and functional mountain backpack with a capacity of 24 litres, made from recycled polyester.
Colour
  • Arva Ride 24 Black
  • Arva Backpack Ride 24 Blue Denim Overview
  • Arva Ride 24 Sand
Arva Ride 18 Burgundy Arva Ride 18 Burgundy
Arva
Backpack Ride 18 Burgundy

  • Recommended price

    £79.11

    -11%

    £70.31

The Ride 18 Burgundy by Arva features a dedicated external compartment for safety equipment, making this backpack ideal for secure winter sports adventures.
Colour
  • Arva Ride 18 Black
  • Arva Ride 18 Burgundy
  • Arva Ride 18 Sand
Dakine Heli Pro 24L Black Dakine Backpack Heli Pro 24L Black Keypoints FLASH DAYS
Dakine
Backpack Heli Pro 24L Black

  • Recommended price

    £145.11

    -30%

    £101.11
Colour
  • Dakine Heli Pro 24L Black
  • Dakine Heli Pro 24L Griffin
Dakine Heli Pro 20L Griffin Dakine Backpack Heli Pro 20L Griffin Keypoints FLASH DAYS
Dakine
Backpack Heli Pro 20L Griffin

  • Recommended price

    £123.11

    -30%

    £86.15

The Heli Pro 20L Black men backpack is an ultra-functional and versatile model that was designed to be as practical and comfortable as possible
Colour
  • Dakine Heli Pro 20L Black
  • Dakine Heli Pro 20L Griffin
  • Dakine Heli Pro 20L Mulled Basil
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Ortovox Free Rider 22 Dark Wild Herbs Ortovox Free Rider 22 Dark Wild Herbs
Ortovox
Backpack Free Rider 22 Dark Wild Herbs

  • Recommended price

    £158.31

    -11%

    £140.71
Colour
  • Ortovox Free Rider 22 Black Raven
  • Ortovox Free Rider 22 Blue Note
  • Ortovox Free Rider 22 Dark Wild Herbs
Dakine Womens Heli Pro 20L Black Dakine Backpack Womens Heli Pro 20L Black Keypoints FLASH DAYS
Dakine
Backpack Womens Heli Pro 20L Black

  • Recommended price

    £123.11

    -30%

    £86.15
Colour
  • Dakine Womens Heli Pro 20L Ancient Water
  • Dakine Womens Heli Pro 20L Black
Dakine Heli Pro 24L Griffin Dakine Backpack Heli Pro 24L Griffin Keypoints FLASH DAYS
Dakine
Backpack Heli Pro 24L Griffin

  • Recommended price

    £145.11

    -40%

    £87.03
Colour
  • Dakine Heli Pro 24L Black
  • Dakine Heli Pro 24L Griffin
Burton Ak Dispatcher Pack 25L True Black Burton Ak Dispatcher Pack 25L True Black
Burton
Backpack Ak Dispatcher Pack 25L True Black
  • £158.31
Colour
  • Burton Backpack Ak Dispatcher Pack 25L Rum Raisin Overview
  • Burton Ak Dispatcher Pack 25L True Black
Size
  • S-M
  • M-L
Dakine Womens Heli Pro 20L Ancient Water Dakine Backpack Womens Heli Pro 20L Ancient Water Keypoints FLASH DAYS
Dakine
Backpack Womens Heli Pro 20L Ancient Water

  • Recommended price

    £123.11

    -30%

    £86.15
Colour
  • Dakine Womens Heli Pro 20L Ancient Water
  • Dakine Womens Heli Pro 20L Black
Millet Prolighter 22L Black Millet Backpack Prolighter 22L Black Keypoints FLASH DAYS
Millet
Backpack Prolighter 22L Black

  • Recommended price

    £87.91

    -20%

    £70.31
Colour
  • Millet Prolighter 22L Black
  • Millet Prolighter 22L Icon Blue
  • Millet Prolighter 22L Red
  • Millet Prolighter 22L Saphir
Salomon Trailblazer 20 Black Alloy Salomon Trailblazer 20 Black Alloy FLASH DAYS
Salomon
Backpack Trailblazer 20 Black Alloy

  • Recommended price

    £65.91

    -20%

    £52.71
Colour
  • Salomon Trailblazer 20 Black Alloy
  • Salomon Trailblazer 20 Mazarine Blue Ghost Gray
  • Salomon Trailblazer 20 Sedona Sage Seagrass Cress Green
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Salomon Trailblazer 20 Mazarine Blue Ghost Gray Salomon Trailblazer 20 Mazarine Blue Ghost Gray FLASH DAYS
Salomon
Backpack Trailblazer 20 Mazarine Blue Ghost Gray

  • Recommended price

    £65.91

    -20%

    £52.71
Colour
  • Salomon Trailblazer 20 Black Alloy
  • Salomon Trailblazer 20 Mazarine Blue Ghost Gray
  • Salomon Trailblazer 20 Sedona Sage Seagrass Cress Green
Salomon Trailblazer 20 Sedona Sage Seagrass Cress Green Salomon Trailblazer 20 Sedona Sage Seagrass Cress Green FLASH DAYS
Salomon
Backpack Trailblazer 20 Sedona Sage Seagrass Cress Green

  • Recommended price

    £65.91

    -20%

    £52.71
Colour
  • Salomon Trailblazer 20 Black Alloy
  • Salomon Trailblazer 20 Mazarine Blue Ghost Gray
  • Salomon Trailblazer 20 Sedona Sage Seagrass Cress Green
Burton Backpack Ak Dispatcher Pack 18L True Black Overview Burton Backpack Ak Dispatcher Pack 18L True Black Keypoints
Burton
Backpack Ak Dispatcher Pack 18L True Black
  • £140.71

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  • Burton Backpack Ak Dispatcher Pack 18L Rum Raisin Overview
  • Burton Backpack Ak Dispatcher Pack 18L True Black Overview
Millet Prolighter 22L Saphir Millet Backpack Prolighter 22L Saphir Keypoints FLASH DAYS
Millet
Backpack Prolighter 22L Saphir

  • Recommended price

    £87.91

    -15%

    £74.71
Colour
  • Millet Prolighter 22L Black
  • Millet Prolighter 22L Icon Blue
  • Millet Prolighter 22L Red
  • Millet Prolighter 22L Saphir
Millet Ubic 25 E-Black Millet Backpack Ubic 25 E-Black Keypoints FLASH DAYS
Millet
Backpack Ubic 25 E-Black

  • Recommended price

    £131.91

    -16%

    £109.91

The Millet Ubic 25 E-Black is a comfortable, eco-friendly 25L backpack, ideal for day hikes with ergonomic straps, hydration system compatibility, and secure pockets for essentials.
Colour
  • Millet Ubic 25 E-Black Dark Blue
  • Millet Ubic 25 E-Black
  • Millet Ubic 25 E-Sand
Osprey Talon 22 Frosty Mint Green Night Shift Osprey Talon 22 Frosty Mint Green Night Shift
Osprey
Backpack Talon 22 Frosty Mint Green Night Shift

  • Recommended price

    £123.11

    -25%

    £92.31

The Osprey Talon 22 Frosty Mint Green Night Shift is a spacious, eco-friendly backpack perfect for hiking, featuring an AirScape back system, Stow-on-the-Go pole holder, and LidLock helmet carrying system.
Colour
  • Osprey Talon 22 Black Coal Grey
  • Osprey Talon 22 Frosty Mint Green Night Shift
  • Osprey Backpack Talon 22 Green Canopy Pine Leaf Overview
  • Osprey Talon 22 Phantom Grey Dark Charcoal
  • Osprey Talon 22 Scoria Blue Night Shift

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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.