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The litres are easy to count. Your back decides.

Person seen from behind with an Osprey backpack in falling snow, with a snow-covered slope and fir trees in frontPhoto: 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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101 Backpacks we took a close look at

Osprey Hikelite 26OspreyHikelite 2626 l820 gSuspended mesh back
82.35€
The North Face RouterThe North FaceRouter40 l1,340 g
121.75€
The North Face Borealis ClassicThe North FaceBorealis Classic29 lClose-fitting back
Osprey Kestrel 38OspreyKestrel 38Sizes L-XL · S-MClose-fitting backyes
149.85€
Osprey Hikelite 18OspreyHikelite 1818 l730 gSuspended mesh back
74.85€
Tatonka Mani 20ChildrenTatonkaMani 2020 l580 gClose-fitting back
64.95€
Black Diamond Distance 22Black DiamondDistance 22Size M22 l400 g
148.65€
Fjällräven Skule 28FjällrävenSkule 2828 l750 gClose-fitting back
95.95€
Osprey Jet 18ChildrenOspreyJet 1818 l500 gClose-fitting back
59.85€
The North Face BorealisThe North FaceBorealis28 l1,050 gClose-fitting back
87.35€
Gregory Paragon 50 M/L RCGregoryParagon 50 M/L RC50 lClose-fitting backyes
191.15€
Fjällräven Ulvö 30FjällrävenUlvö 3030 l900 g
133.25€
Osprey Sportlite 22OspreySportlite 2222 l700 gClose-fitting back
67.85€
Osprey Farpoint Fairview Trvl DaypackOspreyFarpoint Fairview Trvl Daypack15 l550 gClose-fitting back
59.85€
Fjällräven KånkenFjällrävenKånken16 l300 gClose-fitting back
84.95€
Osprey Sportlite 30OspreySportlite 3030 lClose-fitting back
82.35€
Osprey Hikelite LT 22OspreyHikelite LT 2222 l770 gSuspended mesh back
67.35€
The North Face SurgeThe North FaceSurge31 l1,260 g
97.85€
The North Face Mini ExplorerChildrenThe North FaceMini Explorer10 l
38.05€
Fjällräven Skule 24FjällrävenSkule 2424 l560 g
72.15€
Osprey Kestrel 48OspreyKestrel 48Sizes L-XL · S-MClose-fitting backyes
164.85€
Osprey Kyte 58OspreyKyte 58Size M-L58 lClose-fitting backyes
179.85€
Osprey Talon Velocity 30OspreyTalon Velocity 30Sizes L-XL · S-MClose-fitting back
128.75€
Osprey Talon Velocity 20OspreyTalon Velocity 20Sizes L-XL · S-M20 lClose-fitting back
115.15€
Fjällräven High Coast Foldsack 24FjällrävenHigh Coast Foldsack 2424 l460 g
87.95€
Gregory Baltoro 65 RC MGregoryBaltoro 65 RC M65 lClose-fitting backyes
339.90€
Osprey Kyte 38OspreyKyte 38Sizes M-L · XS-SClose-fitting backyes
149.85€
Deuter Aircontact Lite 50+10DeuterAircontact Lite 50+1050 l1,640 gClose-fitting back
Rab Veil 6RabVeil 6Sizes S · M · L6 lClose-fitting back
107.65€
VAUDE Puck 10ChildrenVAUDEPuck 1010 l410 gClose-fitting back
39.45€
Osprey Fairview Trek 55OspreyFairview Trek 5555 lSuspended mesh backyes
173.55€
VAUDE Puck 14ChildrenVAUDEPuck 1414 l510 gClose-fitting back
46.65€
Kohla Happy Rocky 10LChildrenKohlaHappy Rocky 10L10 l320 g
42.65€
The North Face BorealisThe North FaceBorealis27 l930 g
87.35€
Osprey Atmos 65OspreyAtmos 65Sizes L-XL · S-MSuspended mesh backyes
254.85€
Osprey Hikelite 28OspreyHikelite 2828 l990 gSuspended mesh back
99.85€
Osprey Sportlite 25OspreySportlite 2525 lClose-fitting back
74.85€
Fjällräven Skule 20FjällrävenSkule 2020 l650 gClose-fitting back
89.55€
Osprey Sportlite 15OspreySportlite 1515 l510 gClose-fitting back
52.45€
Tatonka Pyrox 40+10TatonkaPyrox 40+1050 lyes
179.65€
Gregory Maven 48 S/M RCGregoryMaven 48 S/M RC48 lClose-fitting backyes
189.95€
Osprey Sportlite 20OspreySportlite 2020 l600 gClose-fitting back
60.45€
Osprey Hikelite LT 30OspreyHikelite LT 3030 l920 gSuspended mesh back
74.85€
Osprey Tempest Velocity 30OspreyTempest Velocity 30Size XS-SClose-fitting back
127.35€
Exped Torrent 30ExpedTorrent 3030 l1,100 gClose-fitting back
168.15€
Rab Veil XP 20RabVeil XP 2020 lClose-fitting back
116.55€
Osprey Renn 65OspreyRenn 6565 lSuspended mesh backyes
149.85€
Rab Veil 12RabVeil 12Sizes S · M12 lClose-fitting back
123.05€
SilvaStrive Mountain Pack 23+3Size M/L23 l
95.55€
Osprey Tempest 33OspreyTempest 3333 lClose-fitting back
127.35€
Deuter Aircontact Core 55+10 SLDeuterAircontact Core 55+10 SL55 l2,260 gClose-fitting back
241.75€
Osprey Farpoint Trek 70OspreyFarpoint Trek 7070 lSuspended mesh backyes
188.75€
Osprey Atmos AG LT 65OspreyAtmos AG LT 65Sizes L-XL · S-MSuspended mesh backyes
209.85€
Bergans Lilletind 18ChildrenBergansLilletind 1818 l400 g
48.25€
Fjällräven High Coast TotepackFjällrävenHigh Coast Totepack23 l400 g
87.95€
Deuter Speed Lite Pro 25DeuterSpeed Lite Pro 2525 l680 gClose-fitting back
98.45€
The North Face Hot Shot SEThe North FaceHot Shot SE30 l1,160 gClose-fitting back
87.25€
Osprey Kestrel LT 45OspreyKestrel LT 4545 lClose-fitting backyes
174.90€
Rab Airox 18RabAirox 1818 l730 gSuspended mesh back
93.85€
Osprey Hikelite LT 16OspreyHikelite LT 1618 l720 gSuspended mesh back
59.85€
Kohla Challenger 16LKohlaChallenger 16L16 l800 gyes
Osprey Aether Plus 70OspreyAether Plus 70Size S-MClose-fitting backyes
277.35€
Bergans Helium V5 40BergansHelium V5 4040 l910 g
189.65€
Osprey Eja 48OspreyEja 48Sizes M-L · XS-SSuspended mesh backno
176.15€
Deuter Futura Pro 32DeuterFutura Pro 3232 l1,580 gSuspended mesh back
171.15€
Deuter Aircontact Pro 85+10DeuterAircontact Pro 85+1085 l2,990 gClose-fitting back
303.85€
Deuter Speed Lite Pro 23 SLDeuterSpeed Lite Pro 23 SL23 l640 gClose-fitting back
99.15€
Jack Wolfskin Astro Vent 30Jack WolfskinAstro Vent 3030 lSuspended mesh backyes
92.25€
Kohla Happy Alpine 16LChildrenKohlaHappy Alpine 16L16 l520 gyes
52.05€
Osprey Aether Plus 100OspreyAether Plus 100Size S-M98 lClose-fitting backyes
299.85€
Fjällräven Kajka X-lätt 45 S/MFjällrävenKajka X-lätt 45 S/M45 lno
278.05€
Deuter JuniorChildrenDeuterJunior18 l400 gClose-fitting back
47.95€
Deuter Futura 25 SLDeuterFutura 25 SL25 l1,210 gSuspended mesh back
130.15€
Osprey Rook 65OspreyRook 6565 lSuspended mesh backyes
151.55€
Osprey Aura AG LT 65OspreyAura AG LT 65Size XS-S63 lSuspended mesh backyes
Tatonka Pyrox 45+10TatonkaPyrox 45+1055 lyes
188.55€
Fjällräven Kajka 100FjällrävenKajka 100100 lyes
399.95€
Thule AllTrail Hydration 22ThuleAllTrail Hydration 2222 lyes
115.45€
Salewa Alp Trainer 25SalewaAlp Trainer 2525 l1,062 gyes
128.25€
Salewa Alptrek 42+5SalewaAlptrek 42+542 l1,622 gClose-fitting back
VAUDE Ayla 6ChildrenVAUDEAyla 66 l230 gno
31.85€
Exped Ridgeline 65ExpedRidgeline 65Size L/XL65 l2,180 gyes
226.05€
VAUDE Avox 65+10VAUDEAvox 65+1075 l2,620 gClose-fitting back
237.75€
Tatonka Yukon 70+10TatonkaYukon 70+1080 lClose-fitting backyes
231.25€
Millet Ubic 40MilletUbic 4040 l1,200 gClose-fitting back
142.45€
Exped Verglas 40ExpedVerglas 401,135 gClose-fitting back
179.45€
Osprey Kyte 48OspreyKyte 4846 lClose-fitting backyes
Gregory Jade 33 RC XS/SGregoryJade 33 RC XS/S33 lSuspended mesh backyes
155.75€
Gregory Amber 68GregoryAmber 6868 lClose-fitting backyes
171.65€
Tatonka Noras 65+10TatonkaNoras 65+1075 lClose-fitting back
171.45€
Deuter Aircontact Pro 75+10DeuterAircontact Pro 75+1075 l2,920 gClose-fitting back
289.05€
Osprey Sirrus 34OspreySirrus 3434 l1,470 gSuspended mesh back
149.85€
Deuter Futura 27DeuterFutura 2727 l1,314 gSuspended mesh back
123.95€
Exped Whiteout 45ExpedWhiteout 45Sizes M · L45 l670 gClose-fitting back
350.85€
Deuter Futura 26DeuterFutura 2626 l1,360 gSuspended mesh back
130.45€
Deuter Aircontact Core 50+10DeuterAircontact Core 50+1050 l2,060 gClose-fitting back
216.55€
Gregory Zulu 30 RC Medium/LargeGregoryZulu 30 RC Medium/Large30 l1,420 gSuspended mesh back
Deuter Futura Pro 30 SLDeuterFutura Pro 30 SL30 l1,575 gSuspended mesh back
167.35€
VAUDE Wizard 18+4VAUDEWizard 18+418 l1,110 gyes
110.35€
VAUDE Brenta 36+6VAUDEBrenta 36+636 l1,480 gSuspended mesh back
131.15€
Tatonka Hike Pack 20 WomenTatonkaHike Pack 20 Women20 l995 gSuspended mesh back
106.95€

H Values marked H come from the manufacturers.

Good to know

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Knowledge

How many litres do you need?

15 to 30 litres is usually enough for a day tour. If you’re sleeping in huts, add spare clothes and a hut sleeping bag and you’ll need 30 to 45 litres. With a tent, sleeping mat and stove, start at 50 litres. When in doubt, choose the smaller one: if there’s space, you’ll fill it.

How do you measure your back length?

Measure 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. Get someone to help you measure; on your own, it’s easy to measure at an angle. The measurement is only partly related to your height.

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

Mesh back or close-fitting back?

A mesh back holds the pack away from you, allowing air to flow through. The load therefore sits slightly further from your body. A close-fitting back carries heavy loads more steadily and suits steep terrain, but gets damp faster 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 isn’t essential. Choose what fits you, even from the other range.

How do you check the fit?
  • Pack it with real weight, not air.
  • Fasten 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 moves towards your body.
  • Keep heavy items close to your back, roughly at shoulder-blade height.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the difference between a hiking backpack and a trekking backpack?

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

Do I need a rain cover?

In the mountains, it’s almost always worth having one, as hardly any backpack is waterproof on its own. Some models have one built in. The backpack listing will say if one is included.

How heavy can my backpack be?

It depends on your body, training and route, so there’s no fixed number that suits everyone. Also check the backpack’s own weight: daypacks often weigh around a kilo, while large trekking models weigh well over two.

Which backpack is right for children?

One with a short back and the right volume, usually 10 to 20 litres. Buy for their current size, not for them to grow into, and only pack as much as your child is happy to carry.

What if I’m 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’s the luggage advisor. Neither range is shown on this page.

As of 3 November 2026. Product details from the product pages on sportfits.eu.

Product images: manufacturer via sportfits.de