10 Best Backpacking Backpacks of 2025
We test, review, and compare the best backpacking backpacks for wilderness trekking. Plus, a primer of every jargon-laden backpack term you’ve ever heard.
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Mystery Ranch Glacier Review: Rugged Pack for Wild Trails
Mystery Ranch Glacier review: Take extended trips through the wilderness and carry excessively heavy and bulky items with ease.
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Kelty Coyote 85 Review: The Beast of Budget Backpacks
Kelty Coyote 85 review: Comfortable carry, ample storage, and a wallet-friendly price make the Coyote 85 a strong contender for the cash-strapped backpacker.
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REI Flash 55 Review: Ultralight Meets Affordable
REI Flash 55 review: an extremely solid backpacking pack for quick overnights and extended lightweight backpacking adventures.
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Osprey Stratos 24 Review
Osprey Stratos 24 review: feature-filled backpack with robust suspension, well-placed pockets, and more carrying capacity than its 24-liter package lets on.
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Deuter Speed Lite 20 Review: Lightweight Daypack Tested
A do-it-all medium-sized lightweight day pack that can handle a multitude of outdoor adventures.
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WANDRD PRVKE 21 Backpack Review
With the ability to carry a wide assortment of items and weight, the WANDRD PRVKE 21 backpack was excellently designed by travelers and photographers.
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Mystery Ranch Urban Assault Review for Commuters & Hikers
Mystery Ranch Urban Assault Review: Worlds collide productively with this pack, which unites function and fashion for commuters of all kinds.
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ULA Circuit Backpack Review
ULA Circuit review: the labrador of backpacks. It’s not as sleek and sexy as others, but is a classic mountain companion that will go wherever you want.
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Arc’teryx Bora AR 50 Backpack Review
Arc’teryx Bora AR 50 Review: The hardcore backpacker’s backpack. It can take a beating and will go for years, but be prepared to throw down some change.
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Cotopaxi Kilimanjaro 20L Review
Cotopaxi Kilimanjaro 20L Review: Next level your bag game. Get practical and satisfy that hipster-style with this backpack for your urban trekking.
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Gregory Baltoro 65 Backpack Review
From overnight trips to multi-day excursions anywhere your feet can take you, the Gregory Baltoro 65 has the features and supreme comfort to take you there.
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Sierra Designs Flex Capacitor Backpack Review
Sierra Design Flex Capacitor review: cleverly designed for the modern ultralight backpacker with adjustable volume and decent load bearing.
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REI Trail 25 Backpack Review
The REI Trail 25 is compact yet intricate, full of conveniences, and retains all day comfort with a full 25 liter load. Comes with a rain cover, too!
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Deuter ACT Lite 65+10 Backpack Review
The Deuter ACT Lite 65+10 backpack is a loyal companion that brims with rugged capabilities and a crazy number of features for the price.
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Osprey Talon 22 Backpack Review
Light as a feather, tight as a glove! The Osprey Talon 22 backpack adjusts to your body, breathes, and has a pocket for everything. Hard to ask for more.
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Osprey Manta AG 28 Backpack Review
More comfortable than my bed and nearly as spacious as my tiny house, the Opsrey Manta AG 28 an ideal pack for those extra long day hikes.
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Gossamer Gear Mariposa Backpack Review
Unisex sexy, the Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60 redefines an ultralight backpacking trip with pockets galore, ample padding, and copious straps.
