The 7 Best Hiking Backpacks For All Types Of Hiking

Choosing the best hiking backpack among all those in my collection is difficult because, as you can imagine, there is a backpack for every occasion: there are backpacks for 5 days in the mountains, for the trip in the woods for the weekend, for excursions and for trips to the countryside (in that region where grandma lives and where the phone never takes well).

Whether you go to a shelter or decide to sleep outside with your sleeping bag and mattress, the choice of backpack is the first real step to plan your epic hike on a long-distance mountain trail (called Thru-Hike by experts) of this fantastic discipline) or simply take a trip out of town. Here is a list of the best hiking backpacks all kinds of hiking.

The 7 best hiking backpacks for hiking (and what to bring in the mountains)

As previously written there is a backpack for every occasion: the best backpack for mountaineering may not be the best choice for your outing.

For this reason, you have to choose the backpack based on the strength, weight and volume of the same. It is important to know that having a light backpack is the key to a perfect excursion: bring trekking gear, some changes and the correct food supports make the difference in your journey. I advise you to search online for specific guides based on the type of trip you are about to undertake. You will surely find very good.

The North Face Borealis Backpack: The versatile (and urban) backpack

This is the classic example of an urban backpack that can be used for hiking. With a fleece-lined laptop and reflective loop, the backpack has excellent features for the city, while the waist belt and its water resistance (even if they say it’s not waterproof, mine has resisted many storms) are useful for outdoor picnics.

If you are not a great adventurer, but you love to make trips out of the way, this urban backpack is definitely the best choice. (honestly, I did not expect anything other than North).

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Ferrino Transalp Backpack: The backpack for non-stop travelers

The classic 100L backpack that with its almost infinite number of pockets can be filled to the extreme. Its padding for the back, the excellent materials used, the weight resistance and its backpack protector (included) in the event of heavy rain make it an excellent Thru-Hike backpack.

Small note: the backpack is extremely capacious and in the attempt (ingenuous) to fill it in all its volume, you may find yourself having a very heavy backpack for your trip. Ultimately, a backpack without frills for those looking for something concrete.

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Mountaintop 70L+10L Internal Frame Backpack: The boyscout backpack

A slightly cheaper version of the previous backpack: volume of 70 liters + 10 (the lower compartment is separated by a hinge), many adjustments and the same protective cap seen previously.

This ” backpack ” is also useful for long journeys but needs an expert hand for its preparation: due to its tube shape and its separate compartments, this backpack tends to be unbalanced if it is not properly prepared.

To sum up: with some small precautions (nothing sci-fi) you’ll have a perfect backpack for long trips at a lower price.

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Docooler 40L Backpack: The backpack for neophytes of trekking

Ok, let’s face it: everyone has that kind of friend who wants to come with you (for the first time) but does not want to spend a huge amount of travel accessories.

For this reason, there is the Docooler: low price for 40 liters, ultra-light nylon fabric, foam thickening for the back support (in order to avoid unnecessary sweat). It has its regulating buckle, space for the bottles and the trekking stick. It also has a reflective strip, so you will not lose your friend.

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Mountaintop 40 Liter Hiking Backpack: The backpack for order maniacs

Let’s start with some data concerning the Mountaintop: Good capacity, nylon and hard plastic hooks and a good padding that adheres well to the back. The interesting thing (apart from the wide range of colors) is the access, through different zippers, to the main compartment: this makes it, particularly comfortable for those who, like me, live in that specific place in hell where you are eternally condemned to look for the torch left in the back of the backpack.

Did I mention it up to 40 liters? Now you know it.

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Diamond Candy 40L: The photographer’s backpack

I’ve always had a passion for photography: I’ve never been able to take a picture in focus, but I’ve always loved to drive the camera and tripod back and forth across the mountain!

This backpack, which is the cousin of the Diamond seen previously, is perfect for this type of travel: not too big, adheres perfectly to the body (unlike what happens with other mountaineering backpacks) and has a waterproof bag certainly functional. The size also allows you to carry it as hand baggage for low-cost flights.

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Ferrino Triolet Backpack: The reinforced backpack

You are sure that you will take a particularly long journey, and that you will have to carry very heavy things. In this case, the Triolet is a great choice: the backpack is reinforced with special slats, and in addition it has two useful hooks for the ice axes (who does not dream of waving two ice axes in the air after seeing the last episodes of Vikings?).

As you understood, the Triolet is perfect for those long mountaineering excursions you’ve always wanted to do. I can not fail to mention the convenient 180º zip for the almost total opening of the backpack.

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