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Millet Backpack Prolighter 30+10 Red Overview Millet Backpack Prolighter 30+10 Red Back
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    £149.51

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    £126.63
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  • Millet Backpack Prolighter 30+10 Black Overview
  • Millet Backpack Prolighter 30+10 Red Overview
Osprey Backpack Talon Velocity 30 Dark Charcoal Tumbleweed Yellow Overview Osprey Backpack Talon Velocity 30 Dark Charcoal Tumbleweed Yellow Side Extra 5% off
  • Recommended price

    £149.51

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    £127.51

The Osprey Talon Velocity 30 Dark Char Tumbleweed is a lightweight, 30L capacity backpack, perfect for hiking and trail running, offering optimal storage, comfort, and excellent ventilation.

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  • Osprey Backpack Talon Velocity 30 Dark Charcoal Tumbleweed Yellow Overview
  • Osprey Talon Velocity 30 Sevres Blue
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  • L-XL (49-58.5)
Osprey Talon Velocity 30 Sevres Blue Osprey Talon Velocity 30 Sevres Blue New colour Extra 5% off
  • Recommended price

    £149.51

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    £127.51

The Osprey Talon Velocity 30 Sevres Blue backpack delivers exceptional comfort and optimal capacity for your hiking adventures.

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  • Osprey Backpack Talon Velocity 30 Dark Charcoal Tumbleweed Yellow Overview
  • Osprey Talon Velocity 30 Sevres Blue
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  • L-XL (49-58.5)
Osprey Backpack Tempest Velocity 30 Nocturnal Blue Overview Osprey Backpack Tempest Velocity 30 Nocturnal Blue Back New colour Extra 5% off
  • Recommended price

    £149.51

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    £127.51
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  • Osprey Backpack Tempest Velocity 30 Dark Charcoal Chiru Tan Overview
  • Osprey Backpack Tempest Velocity 30 Nocturnal Blue Overview
  • Osprey Backpack Tempest Velocity 30 Pashina Melon Overview
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  • M-L (40.5-49)
Osprey Backpack Tempest Velocity 30 Pashina Melon Overview Osprey Backpack Tempest Velocity 30 Pashina Melon Side Extra 5% off
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    £149.51

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    £127.51

The Osprey Tempest Velocity 30 Pashina Melon is a women's backpack designed for hiking and trail running, offering comfort, functionality, and a sustainable design with Bluesign certified recycled nylon.

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  • Osprey Backpack Tempest Velocity 30 Dark Charcoal Chiru Tan Overview
  • Osprey Backpack Tempest Velocity 30 Nocturnal Blue Overview
  • Osprey Backpack Tempest Velocity 30 Pashina Melon Overview
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  • M-L (40.5-49)
Black Diamond Backpack Trail Vista 28 Backpack Burnt Sienna Overview Black Diamond Backpack Trail Vista 28 Backpack Burnt Sienna Side New colour Extra 5% off
  • Recommended price

    £140.71

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    £119.59
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  • Black Diamond Trail Vista 28 Backpack Black Carbon
  • Black Diamond Backpack Trail Vista 28 Backpack Burnt Sienna Overview
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  • M-L (47-55)
Millet Backpack Ubic 35 E-Black Sand Overview Millet Backpack Ubic 35 E-Black Sand Back Extra 5% off
  • Recommended price

    £149.51

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    £126.63

The Millet Ubic 35 E-Black Sand backpack offers reliable comfort, eco-friendly materials and versatile storage for two-day adventures, making it an excellent choice for outdoor enthusiasts.

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  • Millet Backpack Ubic 35 E-Black Sand Overview
  • Millet Backpack Ubic 35 E-Black Overview
Mammut Ducan 26 Black Mammut Ducan 26 Black Extra 5% off
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    £131.91

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    £105.51

The Ducan 26 Black backpack from Mammut has a 26-liter capacity, allowing you to carry all the equipment you need for the day's hiking.

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  • Mammut Ducan 26 Black
  • Mammut Backpack Ducan 26 Strata Black Overview
Ferrino Backpack Finisterre 30 Black Overview Ferrino Backpack Finisterre 30 Black Back Extra 5% off
  • Recommended price

    £131.91

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    £109.91

The Ferrino Finisterre 30 Black backpack is ideal for day hikes, combining comfort, ventilation and organization with its Dry Net system and multiple pockets.

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  • Ferrino Backpack Finisterre 30 Black Overview
  • Ferrino Backpack Finisterre 30 Green Overview
Blue Ice Backpack Octopus 35L Shadow Overview Blue Ice Backpack Octopus 35L Shadow Back Extra 5% off
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    £123.11

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    £104.63

The Blue Ice Octopus 35L Shadow is a sturdy, environmentally-friendly 35L backpack, specifically designed for climbers, featuring specialized compartments, external pockets, and comfortable carrying options.

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  • Blue Ice Backpack Octopus 35L Shadow Overview
Cilao Backpack Papang 33 Turquoise Overview Cilao Backpack Papang 33 Turquoise Extra 5% off
  • Recommended price

    £175.91

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    £149.51
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  • Cilao Backpack Papang 33 Turquoise Overview
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  • L (179-189)
Millet Ubic 30L Women E-Dark Red Millet Backpack Ubic 30L Women E-Dark Red Back Extra 5% off
  • Recommended price

    £158.31

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    £134.55

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  • Millet Ubic 30L Women E-Black Dark Blue
  • Millet Ubic 30L Women E-Dark Red
Blue Ice Yagi 28L Deep Blue Blue Ice Yagi 28L Deep Blue Extra 5% off
  • Recommended price

    £140.71

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    £112.55

The Yagi 28L Deep Blue from Blue Ice is a lightweight, durable mountain backpack ideal for skiing and mountaineering, offering 28L of capacity, optimized ergonomics and dedicated compartments for safety equipment.

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  • Blue Ice Yagi 28L Deep Blue
  • Blue Ice Yagi 28L Vulcan
RAB Backpack Exion 35 Nd Anthracite Graphene Overview RAB Backpack Exion 35 Nd Anthracite Graphene Side Extra 5% off
  • Recommended price

    £193.60

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    £145.11
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  • RAB Backpack Exion 35 Nd Anthracite Graphene Overview
  • RAB Backpack Exion 35 Nd Mulberry Overview
Dynafit Backpack Free 34 Backpack Black Out Overview Dynafit Backpack Free 34 Backpack Black Out Back Extra 5% off
  • Recommended price

    £167.11

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    £116.95

The Dynafit Free 34 Backpack Black Out: a robust and ergonomic ski touring backpack that offers optimal comfort and a capacity of 34L, as well as multiple features for your adventures. 

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  • Dynafit Backpack Free 34 Backpack Black Out Overview
Ortovox Backpack Free Rider 26 S Chestnut Overview Ortovox Backpack Free Rider 26 S Chestnut Back Extra 5% off
  • Recommended price

    £175.91

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    £123.11
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  • Ortovox Backpack Free Rider 26 S Chestnut Overview
Deuter Freerider 28 SL Black Deuter Freerider 28 SL Black
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    £158.31

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    £142.47
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  • Deuter Freerider 28 SL Black
Osprey Hikelite 28 Grapite Purple Osprey Hikelite 28 Grapite Purple New colour Extra 5% off
  • Recommended price

    £114.31

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    £96.71

The Osprey Hikelite 28 Grapite Purple backpack is perfect for day hikes, offering comfort, ventilation and optimal organization for your essential gear.

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  • Osprey Hikelite 28 Grapite Purple
  • Osprey Hikelite 28 Raven Black
Osprey Hikelite 28 Raven Black Osprey Hikelite 28 Raven Black New colour Extra 5% off
  • Recommended price

    £114.31

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    £96.71

The Osprey Hikelite 28 Raven Black backpack offers optimum comfort thanks to the ventilated AirSpeed system and practical organization with its multiple accessible pockets.

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  • Osprey Hikelite 28 Grapite Purple
  • Osprey Hikelite 28 Raven Black
Osprey Backpack Hikelite 32 Black Overview Osprey Backpack Hikelite 32 Black Extra 5% off
  • Recommended price

    £123.11

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    £98.47

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  • Osprey Backpack Hikelite 32 Black Overview
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  • M-L
Picture Backpack Komit.tr 26 Backpack Serenity Blue Overview Picture Backpack Komit.tr 26 Backpack Serenity Blue Back Extra 5% off
  • Recommended price

    £140.71

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    £98.47

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  • Picture Backpack Komit.tr 26 Backpack Black Overview
  • Picture Backpack Komit.tr 26 Backpack Serenity Blue Overview
Vaude Backpack Neyland 30 Black Overview Vaude Backpack Neyland 30 Black Back Extra 5% off
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    £140.71

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    £84.39

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  • Vaude Backpack Neyland 30 Baltic Sea Overview
  • Vaude Backpack Neyland 30 Black Overview
Vaude Backpack Neyland Zip 26 Baltic Sea Overview Vaude Backpack Neyland Zip 26 Baltic Sea Back Extra 5% off
  • Recommended price

    £131.91

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    £79.11

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  • Vaude Backpack Neyland Zip 26 Baltic Sea Overview
  • Vaude Backpack Neyland Zip 26 Black Overview
Vaude Backpack Neyland Zip 26 Black Overview Vaude Backpack Neyland Zip 26 Black Back Extra 5% off
  • Recommended price

    £131.91

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    £79.11

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  • Vaude Backpack Neyland Zip 26 Baltic Sea Overview
  • Vaude Backpack Neyland Zip 26 Black Overview
Millet Backpack Peuterey 35+10 Red Overview Millet Backpack Peuterey 35+10 Red Keypoints
  • Recommended price

    £193.51

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    £164.47

The Millet Peuterey 35+10 rucksack offers an adjustable capacity of 35+10 litres, making it ideal for all your mountain adventures.

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  • Millet Backpack Peuterey 35+10 Dark Denim Overview
  • Millet Backpack Peuterey 35+10 Red Overview
Millet Backpack Seneca Air 30 Black Overview Millet Backpack Seneca Air 30 Black Back Extra 5% off
  • Recommended price

    £184.71

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    £138.07

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  • Millet Backpack Seneca Air 30 Black Overview

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What is the ideal weight for a 30-litre hiking backpack?

30L backpacks typically weigh between 650 g and 1.5 kg. Their design is what determines the weight, so it’s rare for two backpacks with the same capacity to weigh exactly the same. Brands such as Vaude, Osprey, Lafuma, Patagonia, Lowe Alpine, Ferrino, Mammut, Blue Ice, Dynafit, Ortovox, Salewa, RAB, Deuter and Cilao are among those that produce the lightest models. They all take great care in designing their packs to achieve the best balance between weight, durability and functionality, with the aim of making them as practical and ergonomic as possible while keeping the weight to a minimum.

What backpack capacity for a week-long trip? Is 30 litres big enough?

If you’re looking for a backpack for a week of hiking or backpacking, we recommend choosing one with a capacity of 50 to 70 litres. It will allow you to carry all your gear: tent, sleeping bag, liner, trekking mat, clothing, camping stove, cooking pot, water, food, and more. However, a 30-litre backpack can be enough for a week if you’re hiking light, have regular access to supplies, and plan to stay in hostels or mountain refuges.

What size backpack is allowed as carry-on luggage on a plane?

If you're flying and want to use a backpack as your carry-on bag, a 30-litre pack is a very sensible choice. In fact, some models come with compartments specifically designed to carry a laptop, which will remain easily accessible during the flight. The Millet Ubic and Deuter Freerider are both good options. Naturally, it’s always best to check in advance that the dimensions comply with airline regulations.

Key features of a good 30-litre hiking day pack

  • Comfort: opt for backpacks with a carrying system that includes breathable, adjustable back panels, padded shoulder straps and a comfortable hip belt.
  • Waterproofing: some backpacks are made from waterproof materials. Others come with a rain cover, which is essential for keeping your gear dry in wet weather.
  • Organisation: most 30-litre backpacks are designed with various compartments and multiple pockets, making it easier to store and organise your belongings, including smaller gear.

Focus on models from leading brands


Osprey’s star performer: the Talon 33

Renowned for their quality design and comfort, Osprey backpacks are ideal for hikers who want to rely on their gear. The Talon 33 model is excellent—but of course, it’s not the only standout in Osprey’s range.

Millet and its iconic Ubic 30

Millet offers versatile backpacks that are just as suitable for hiking as they are for travelling. Durable and cleverly designed, we can’t recommend them highly enough. The Ubic 30 model is a must-have.

How good is Millet’s D-Tour?

Originally developed for ski touring on one- or two-day outings, the Millet D-Tour 30L backpack can also be used for hiking once the snow has melted. It’s very comfortable to carry and lets you bring everything you need, including a hydration bladder and a flask that can be kept within easy reach on the right shoulder strap.

Hiking with the Access 30 by Lafuma

Perfect for anyone who enjoys recharging in nature, Lafuma backpacks combine simplicity with functionality. We recommend the Access 30 model, as well as the women’s version, the Access 30 W.

Deuter and its iconic Futura 30

Deuter backpacks are known for being convenient, comfortable, and durable. Among the brand’s most iconic models is the Futura 30, which features a mesh back panel that allows air to circulate—ideal for long days of walking. It’s also available in an SL version, with shoulder straps shaped to fit the female anatomy.

The Trailblazer by Salomon

Salomon is known for its compact, breathable backpacks that appeal to both casual and frequent walkers. The brand also designs models suited to trail running. The Trailblazer is a perfect example—one of their 30L packs that’s just as practical for running as it is for hiking.

The best men's and women's lightweight rucksacks

Visit our website to explore the best men's and women's lightweight rucksacks, perfect for hiking, travelling, or everyday use. Our carefully selected range features top-quality designs that combine comfort, durability, and practicality. With trusted brands and various capacities available, you're sure to find the ideal backpack for your next adventure.