Best Backpacks for Hiking (USA)

Having a high-quality backpack is crucial when you are planning to wander across the trails; in fact, every hiker knows it. It’s the ultimate vessel where you carry all your essentials including clothes, camping gear, water, and other travel accessories. If the backpack fails, your trip becomes a nightmare, undoubtfully. So, it’s always worth picking the top-most quality, irrespective of any price-related biases. Definitely, you have to move around your budget, but quality can’t be compromised under any circumstances.

If you are a bit skeptical, before purchasing the backpack, you may check How to Choose A Proper Hiking Backpack.

After massive research and comparisons, we have created a brief list of the best backpacks for hiking and camping, and introduced them below; you can choose any of these without any hesitation. Based on the audience demand, both the international and Indian markets has be exposed below and introduced in different sections.

To be more selective and budget specific, you can check out the list of 10 Best Hiking Backpacks of Unisex Variants.s

Best Backpacks for Hiking: USA

Backpack Capacity: 25-45L

25L Backpack with 2L WB

Brand: INOXTO

Material: Nylon

Capacity: 25 L

Hydration Bladder: 2L

Waterproof Cover: Yes

*Lightweight, durable breathable

*Evenly weight distribution

$32.99

4.5/5

Lightweight Hiking Daypack

Brand: G4Free

Material: Nylon

Capacity: 40L

Weight: 12.7 ounces

*Lightweight yet Durable

*Water and Tear Resistant

*Easy to fold up at 9.85″ x 9.06″

$16.99

4.6/5

40L Hiking Daypack

Brand: INOXTO

Material: PU-coated Polyester

Capacity: 40 L

Waterproof Cover: Yes

*Water-repellent and tear-resistant

*Lightweight, breathable

*Ergonomic Suspension system

$37.99

4.5/5

Explore Indian Market: 25-45L Backpacks

This section will be updated shortly; meanwhile, check out the premium backpacks of other categories as shown below.

Backpack Capacity: 50-55L

50L Internal Frame Backpack

Brand: MOUNTAINTOP

Material: Polyester

Capacity: 50 L

Space for Hydration Bladder: 3L

Frame-type: Internal

Waterproof Cover: Yes

*Chest strap and waist belt

*Lightweight, durable

*Tear and water-resistant

$58.99

4.4/5

50L Waterproof Backpack

Brand: WoneNice

Material: Polyester, Nylon

Capacity: 50 L

Hydration Bladder: NA

Rain Cover: Yes

*Padded, thickened S-type shoulder straps

*Adjustable chest and waist belts

*Lightweight, durable

*Tear and water-resistant, Anti-Scratch

$40.99

4.6/5

Aircontact Lite SL Backpack

Brand: Deuter

Material: Polyester, Nylon

Capacity: 45+10 L

Frame Type: Internal X-frame

*Hydration system compatible

Women Specific Fit:

*Shorter adjustable back length

*Narrower shoulder harness

*Conical-shaped hip belt

$279.72

4.8/5

Loowoko Hiking Backpack

Brand: Loowoko

Material: Rip-stop Polyester, Nylon

Capacity: 50 L

Rain Cover: Yes

*Fits 5′-6’5″ women and men

*8 External Adjustable Straps

*Padded, thickened S-type shoulder straps

*Adjustable chest and waist belts

*Lightweight, durable

*Tear and water-resistant

$47.99

4.6/5

SKP 50L Camping Backpack

Brand: SKYSPER

Material: 210D & 420D nylon

Capacity: 50 L

Hydration Bladder Option: Yes

Rain Cover: Yes

Laptop compartment: Yes

*Padded, thickened S-type shoulder straps

*Adjustable chest and waist belts

*Lightweight, durable

*Tear and water-resistant

$54.99

4.7/5

G4Free 50L Hiking Backpack

Brand: G4Free

Material: Waterproof Nylon

Capacity: 50 L

Hydration Bladder Option: Yes

Rain Cover: Yes

USB port included

*Comfortable padded shoulder straps

*Adjustable chest and waist belts

*Lightweight, durable

*good ventilation, no deformation

$52.99

4.6/5

Explore Indian Market: 50-55L Backpacks

Wildcraft 55L Rucksack

Brand: Wildcraft

Material: 420D Nylon, 210D Nylon

Capacity: 55 L

Number of compartments: 3

Rain Cover: Yes

*Breathable and cushioned back panel

*Curved and padded shoulder straps

*Sternum straps for a snug fit

*Waist belt for better load transfer

*Lightweight, durable

4,290 (25% off)

4.2/5

Trawoc 55L Hiking Backpack

Brand: TRAWOC

Material: PU coated polyester

Capacity: 55 L

Number of compartments: 3

Rain Cover: Yes

*Breathable and cushioned back panel

*Breathable mesh shoulder straps

*Front and top-loading facility

*Shoe compartment

*Lightweight, durable

₹1,696 (43% off)

4.4/5

Tripole 55L Rucksack

Brand: Tripole

Material: Waterproof Nylon

Capacity: 55 L

Frame Type: Internal

Frame material: Aluminum

Hydration compatibility: Yes

Rain Cover: Yes

*Shoes/sleeping bags compartment

*Laptop compartment

*Comfortable padded shoulder straps

₹2,381 (32% off)

4.4/5

Backpack Capacity: 60-65L

Mountaintop 60L Backpack

Brand: Mountaintop

Material: Water-resistant Nylon

Capacity: 60L

*Expandable up to 5L

Hydration Compartment: 3L

Frame type: Internal

Rain Cover: Yes

*8 stage height adjuster

*Adjustable chest and waist belts

*Lightweight, Breathable, durable

*Tear and water-resistant

$63.99

4.6/5

Mardingtop 50-75L Backpack

Brand: Mardingtop

Material: 600D polyester

Capacity: 50L, 55L, 60L, 75L

Hydration Compartment: 3L

Frame type: Internal

Rain Cover: Yes

*YKK Zipper and Buckle

*sleeping bag/ shoe compartment

*Adjustable chest and waist belts

*Lightweight, durable

*Water-resistant

$82.99

4.7/5

Osprey Camping Backpack

Brand: Osprey

Material: Nylon

Capacity: 50-65L

Hydration Compartment: 3L

Rain Cover: NA

*Anti-Gravity suspension

*Women-specific design

*Dual upper-lower compression straps

*sleeping bag/ shoe compartment

*Adjustable harness and hipbelt

*Removable floating top lid 

$214.41

4.8/5

65L Backpacking Backpack

Brand: THE NORTH FACE

Material: Water-resistant Nylon

Capacity: 65L

Hydration Compartment: 3L

Frame type: Internal

Rain Cover: Yes

Durable OPTIFIT suspension system

DYNO LIFT SYSTEM

*Adjustable chest and waist belts

*Breathable mess and 3D padded back

*Tear and water-resistant

$150.66

4.7/5

TETON 50-65L Backpack

Brand: TETON

Material: 600D Ripstop Polyester

Capacity: 50L, 55L, 65L

Hydration Compartment: Yes

Frame type: Internal

Rain Cover: Yes

*Multipoint adjustments

*Handy compression straps

*sleeping bag compartment

*Lightweight, Very durable

*Water-repellant exterior

$84.99

4.7/5

Kelty Asher Hiking Backpack

Brand: Kelty Asher

Material: PE, Nylon

Capacity: 55L

Frame Type: External

Frame Material: Aluminum

Rain Cover: NA

*Fit Pro Torso Adjustment

*Amp Flow ventilated back panel

*dual side compression straps

*sleeping bag compartment

*Lightweight, durable

$120.00

4.7/5

Explore Indian Market: 60-65L Backpacks

Tripole 65L Rucksack

Brand: Tripole

Material: PU-coated Polyester

Capacity: 65L

Frame type: Internal

Frame material: Aluminum

Rain Cover: Yes

Hydration Compatibility: Yes

*Laptop compartment

*Sleeping bag/shoes compartment

* Soft cushioned back panel

*Lightweight, Water repellent, heavy-duty

₹2,791 (27% off)

4.5/5

WC 65L Hiking Backpack

Brand: Wildcraft

Material: 420D Nylon, 210D Nylon

Capacity: 65L

Frame type: Internal

Rain Cover: Yes

*Multiple loops, zippered+balloon pockets

*Breathable and cushioned back panel

*Curved and padded shoulder straps

*Sternum straps for a snug fit

*Waist belt for better load transfer

*Lightweight, durable

5,790 (22% off)

4.4/5

TRAWOC 65L Backpack

Brand: TRAWOC

Material: PU coated polyester

Capacity: 65L

Frame type: Internal

Frame material: Fiber

Rain Cover: Yes

*Breathable and cushioned back panel

*Breathable mesh shoulder straps

*Front and top-loading facility

*Sleeping bag/ shoe compartment

*Lightweight, durable

₹2,074 (59% off)

4.4/5

Backpack Capacity: Above 65L

ALPS Mountaineering Nomad

Brand: ALPS Mountaineering

Material: Double rip-stop 200D nylon

Capacity: 75L

Expansion: up to 10L

Hydration Compartment: Yes

Frame type: Internal

Rain Cover: Yes

*Compression straps

*Load lifter straps

*Removable sternum strap

*Pull forward tightening waist belt

$161.92

4.8/5

TETON Ultralight+ Backpack

Brand: TETON Sports

Material: 420D Black Oxford 1000mm WR

Capacity: 30L, 44L, 66L, 90L

Hydration Compartment: 3L

Frame type: Internal

Rain Cover: Yes (Tarp Poncho)

*Detachable front pouch

*Multiple compression straps

*Torso, shoulder, waist, & chest adjuster

*Lumbar adjustment

*Lightweight, very durable, WR

$149.99

4.6/5

TP Hiking Backpack

Brand: TERRA PEAK

Material: Rip-stop nylon

Capacity: 65L, 85L

Expansion: Up to 20L

Hydration Compartment: Yes

Frame type: Internal

Rain Cover: Yes

*Sleeping bag compartment

*Padded and breathable back panel

*Sternum strap with SBS buckle

*Water-resistant, durable

$139.99

4.4/5

Kelty 85-105L Backpack

Brand: Kelty

Material: Rip-stop nylon

Capacity: 85L, 105L

Hydration Compartment: Yes

Frame Type: External

Rain Cover: NA

*Sleeping bag compartment

*Multiple pockets

*Amp Flow ventilated back panel

*Fit-Pro technology: Quick torso fit

*Water-resistant, durable

$219.95

4.4/5

Tripole 95L Rucksack

Brand: Tripole

Material: Rip-stop Polyester

Capacity: 80L, 85L, 95L

Detachable day pack: 12L

Hydration Compartment: NA

Frame type: Internal

Rain Cover: Yes

*Sleeping bag compartment

*Padded shoulder straps

*Breathable back mesh

*Water-resistant, durable

$200.00

4.3/5

WM 70L Hiking Backpack

Brand: WINTMING

Material: 600D oxford

Capacity: 70L

Rain Cover: NA

*Molle external expansion system

*Laptop compartment

*Widened S-type shoulder straps

*High elastic breathable back support

*1 drawstrings pocket

*Multiple Buckle closure

*Water-resistant, durable, anti-scratch

$39.99

4.3/5

Explore Indian Market: Backpacks above 65L

Tripole 80L Rucksack

Brand: Tripole

Material: PU-coated Polyester

Capacity: 80L

Frame type: Internal

Frame material: Fibre + Aluminium

Rain Cover: Yes

*Detachable day pack (12L)

*Multiple handy pockets

*Sleeping bag/shoes compartment

* Soft cushioned back panel

*Lightweight, water repellent, durable

₹3,149 (21% off)

4.3/5

Hiker's Way 75 Ltrs Rucksack

Brand: Hiker’s Way

Material: PU-coated Polyester

Capacity: 75L

Frame type: Internal

Frame material: Fibre + Aluminium

Rain Cover: Yes

*Torso & shoulder straps adjuster

*Multiple handy pockets

*Sleeping bag/shoe compartment

* Soft cushioned back panel

*Water repellent, Tear reisitant

1,599 (56% off)

4.2/5

TRAWOC Trekking Backpack

Brand: TRAWOC

Material: PU coated polyester

Capacity: 80L + 15L

Frame type: Internal

Frame material: Fiber

Rain Cover: Yes

*Detachable day pack (15L)

*Laptop Compartment

*Sleeping bag/ shoe compartment

*Breathable and cushioned back panel

*Lightweight, durable

₹3,256 (35% off)

4.4/5