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Counting litres is quick. Your back decides.

Person with an Osprey backpack seen from behind in falling snow, facing a snowy slope with fir treesPhoto: Osprey

What do you need the backpack for?

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The Backpacks we took a close look at. Every answer narrows it down.

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64 Backpacks we took a close look at

Osprey Hikelite 26OspreyHikelite 2626 l820 gSuspended mesh back
from €82.35
Osprey Atmos 65OspreyAtmos 6565 l2,092 gSuspended mesh back
from €254.85
Deuter Aircontact Pro 85+10DeuterAircontact Pro 85+1085 l3,052 gClose-fitting back
from €303.85
Osprey Aether Plus 100OspreyAether Plus 100100 l2,900 gClose-fitting back
from €299.85
Osprey Talon Velocity 30OspreyTalon Velocity 3030 l980 gClose-fitting back
from €127.35
Osprey Tempest 33OspreyTempest 3333 l1,200 gClose-fitting back
from €127.35
Osprey Talon Velocity 20OspreyTalon Velocity 2020 l870 gClose-fitting back
from €112.35
Deuter Futura 25 SLDeuterFutura 25 SL25 l1,274 gSuspended mesh back
from €124.65
Tatonka Pyrox 40+10 WomenTatonkaPyrox 40+10 Women40 l1,820 gyes
from €179.65
Osprey Tempest Velocity 30OspreyTempest Velocity 3030 l970 gClose-fitting back
from €127.35
Osprey Kestrel 38OspreyKestrel 3838 l1,930 gClose-fitting back
from €149.85
Osprey Eja 48OspreyEja 4848 l1,209 gSuspended mesh back
from €176.15
Deuter Aircontact Pro 75+10DeuterAircontact Pro 75+1075 l2,920 gClose-fitting back
from €289.05
Osprey Kyte 58OspreyKyte 5858 l2,080 gClose-fitting back
from €179.85
Osprey Aether Plus 70OspreyAether Plus 7070 l2,545 gClose-fitting back
from €277.35
Osprey Atmos AG LT 65OspreyAtmos AG LT 6565 l1,845 gSuspended mesh back
from €209.85
Osprey Kestrel 48OspreyKestrel 4848 l2,100 gClose-fitting back
from €164.85
Osprey Kyte 48OspreyKyte 4848 l1,930 gClose-fitting back
from €164.85
Osprey Renn 65OspreyRenn 6565 l1,650 gSuspended mesh back
from €149.85
Osprey Kyte 38OspreyKyte 3838 l1,840 gClose-fitting back
from €149.85
Osprey Sirrus 34OspreySirrus 3434 l1,470 gSuspended mesh back
from €149.85
Deuter Speed Lite Pro 25DeuterSpeed Lite Pro 2525 l680 gClose-fitting back
from €98.45
Deuter Futura 27DeuterFutura 2727 l1,314 gSuspended mesh back
from €118.05
Deuter Futura Pro 32DeuterFutura Pro 3232 l1,580 gSuspended mesh back
from €163.75
Tatonka Mani 20ChildrenTatonkaMani 2020 l580 gClose-fitting back
from €64.95
Rab Veil XP 20RabVeil XP 2020 l494 gClose-fitting back
from €119.85
Black Diamond Distance 22Black DiamondDistance 2222 l400 g
from €144.85
Exped Whiteout 45ExpedWhiteout 4545 l670 gClose-fitting back
from €350.85
Deuter Futura 26DeuterFutura 2626 l1,360 gSuspended mesh back
from €130.45
Deuter Speed Lite Pro 23 SLDeuterSpeed Lite Pro 23 SL23 l640 gClose-fitting back
from €99.15
Tatonka Yukon 70+10TatonkaYukon 70+1070 l2,830 gyes
from €231.25
Osprey Rook 65OspreyRook 6565 l1,680 gSuspended mesh back
from €149.85
Tatonka Noras 65+10TatonkaNoras 65+1065 l2,000 g
from €171.45
Fjällräven Kajka X-Lätt 45 S/MFjällrävenKajka X-Lätt 45 S/M45 l1,160 g
from €278.75
Fjällräven Kajka 100FjällrävenKajka 100100 l3,590 gClose-fitting back
from €409.95
Deuter Aircontact Core 50+10DeuterAircontact Core 50+1050 l2,060 gClose-fitting back
from €215.85
Osprey Aura AG LT 65OspreyAura AG LT 6565 l1,740 gSuspended mesh back
from €209.85
Bergans Helium V5 40BergansHelium V5 4040 l910 g
from €189.65
Tatonka Pyrox 45+10TatonkaPyrox 45+1045 l1,930 gyes
from €188.55
Osprey Sportlite 15OspreySportlite 1515 l510 gClose-fitting back
from €54.05
Exped Torrent 30ExpedTorrent 3030 l1,100 gClose-fitting back
from €143.25
Osprey Hikelite LT 30OspreyHikelite LT 3030 l920 gSuspended mesh back
from €74.85
Bergans Lilletind 18ChildrenBergansLilletind 1818 l400 g
from €48.25
Gregory Zulu 30 RC Medium/LargeGregoryZulu 30 RC Medium/Large30 l1,420 gSuspended mesh back
from €146.25
VAUDE Puck 14ChildrenVAUDEPuck 1414 l510 gClose-fitting back
from €43.95
Deuter Futura Pro 30 SLDeuterFutura Pro 30 SL30 l1,575 gSuspended mesh back
from €167.35
Deuter JuniorChildrenDeuterJunior18 l441 gClose-fitting back
from €47.95
Thule AllTrail Hydration 22ThuleAllTrail Hydration 2222 l950 gyes
from €116.95
Exped Ridgeline 65ExpedRidgeline 6565 l1,790 gyes
from €226.05
VAUDE Puck 10ChildrenVAUDEPuck 1010 l410 gClose-fitting back
from €39.45
Gregory Jade 33 RC XS/SmallGregoryJade 33 RC XS/Small33 l1,460 gSuspended mesh back
from €155.75
Jack Wolfskin Astro Vent 30Jack WolfskinAstro Vent 3030 l1,000 gSuspended mesh back
from €92.25
VAUDE Wizard 18+4VAUDEWizard 18+418 l1,110 gyes
from €110.35
VAUDE Brenta 36+6VAUDEBrenta 36+636 l1,480 gSuspended mesh back
from €131.15
Tatonka Hike Pack 20 WomenTatonkaHike Pack 20 Women20 l995 gSuspended mesh back
from €106.95
Exped Verglas 40 WmnsExpedVerglas 40 Wmns40 l795 gClose-fitting back
from €179.45
Salewa Alptrek 42+5SalewaAlptrek 42+542 l1,622 gClose-fitting back
from €164.85
Kohla Happy Rocky 10ChildrenKohlaHappy Rocky 1010 l320 g
from €42.65
Salewa Alp Trainer 25SalewaAlp Trainer 2525 l1,062 gyes
from €127.75
Millet Ubic 40 WMilletUbic 40 W40 l1,200 gyes
from €142.45
VAUDE Avox 65+10VAUDEAvox 65+1065 l2,620 gClose-fitting back
from €226.45
Kohla Happy Alpine 16ChildrenKohlaHappy Alpine 1616 l520 gyes
from €52.05
Gregory Amber 68GregoryAmber 6868 l1,630 gClose-fitting back
from €171.65
VAUDE Ayla 6ChildrenVAUDEAyla 66 l230 g
from €31.85

H Values marked H come from the manufacturers.

Good to know

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Knowledge

How many litres do you need?

For a day trip, 15 to 30 litres is usually enough. If you sleep in huts, add spare clothes and a hut sleeping bag and you will need 30 to 45 litres. With a tent, sleeping mat and stove, start at 50 litres. If in doubt, choose the smaller one: if there is space, you will fill it.

How do you measure your back length?

It runs from the prominent vertebra at the base of your neck to the level of your hip bones. Tilt your head forwards to feel the vertebra. Ask someone to help you measure, as it is easy to measure at an angle on your own. The measurement is only partly related to your height.

Many models come in two back sizes, while some can be adjusted for length. If you are between sizes, an adjustable carry system is the safer choice.

Mesh back or close-fitting back?

A mesh back keeps the backpack away from you so air can flow through. The trade-off is that the load sits slightly further from your body. A close-fitting back carries heavy loads more steadily and suits steep terrain, but gets damp more quickly in warm weather.

Do you need a women’s model?

Women’s models usually have a shorter back, differently shaped shoulder straps and a more angled hip belt. This helps many women, but it is not essential. Choose what fits you, including from the other range.

How do you check whether it fits?
  • Load it with real weight, not air.
  • Close the hip belt first. It sits on your hip bones and carries most of the load.
  • Then adjust the shoulder straps. They should sit close without pressing.
  • Pull the load-lifter straps until the load comes towards your body.
  • Keep heavy items close to your back, around shoulder-blade height.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a hiking backpack and a trekking backpack?

Mainly the capacity and carry system. Hiking backpacks usually hold up to around 45 litres and stay light. Trekking backpacks start at 50 litres and have a carry system for heavy loads, with a sturdy frame and wide hip belt.

Do I need a rain cover?

In the mountains, it is almost always worth having one, as hardly any backpack is waterproof by itself. Some models have one built in. The backpack description will say if one is included.

How heavy can my backpack be?

That depends on your body, training and route, so there is no fixed number that suits everyone. Also consider the pack's own weight: daypacks often weigh around one kilo, while large trekking models weigh a good two.

Which backpack is right for children?

One with a short back and suitable capacity, usually 10 to 20 litres. Buy for your child's current size, not room to grow, and only pack as much as they are happy to carry.

What if I am looking for a backpack for the city?

For that, we have the city backpack advisor, with a laptop compartment and rain protection. For air travel, there is the luggage advisor. Neither range is shown on this page.