If you’re a hiker, you know that you can’t just have one backpack you use across the board. You need a more intense hiking backpack for full backpacking trips, a separate one for day hikes, a separate one for content-creation-specific trips (to carry your equipment), and more.
Check out these top 5 must-have hiking backpacks for any outdoor occasion.
1. Kyte 36
I originally purchased this hiking backpack for my full 32-mile backpacking trip to Havasupai, Grand Canyon.
I freaking love this pack. The breathable and padded shoulder straps will change your life.
It has storage for pretty much everything. I was able to pack a lightweight tent and sleeping pad along with food, propane, clothing, and everything else I needed for my backpacking trip.
This pack also comes in multiple colors!
This hiking backpack Features:
- Lightweight AirScape back panel with adjustable harness
- Zippered sleeping bag compartment with floating divider; removable sleeping bag straps
- Dual tuckaway simple ice-tool attachments; stow-on-the-go trekking pole attachment; dual front-panel daisy chains
- Integrated rain cover
- Dual upper reverse StraightJacket side compression straps; dual lower side compression straps
- Side zipper access to the main compartment
- Front panel hybrid shove-it pocket; dual stretch-mesh side pockets; zippered hip belt pockets
- Fixed top lid with external zippered pocket and under-lid zippered mesh pocket
To purchase this awesome hiking backpack on Amazon:
2. Endurax DSLR/Drone Backpack
If you need a hiking backpack that also doubles as a sturdy, safe, and waterproof pack for your equipment, this is the one.
This ShellX P01 waterproof camera back is a game-changer.
I personally use this pack to carry both my drone and my DSLR camera, but keep in mind that this pack will carry pretty much ANY basic camera equipment.
How?
With amazing velcro compartments that allow you to easily custom-create the inside of this hiking backpack to fit your personal equipment!
Before you buy, I’ve done a full and in-depth video review of this backpack!
You can see it here:
One of my favorite features of this hiking backpack is the top zipper section. This compartment is made to put your camera in for quick access.
Get to your camera quickly! No more having to stop, open the entire pack, and risk missing the best shot of your life!
Talk about handy.
To buy this bad boy on Amazon (with a two-fold discount!)
3. Quest Quest 2L Hydration Pack
This hiking backpack is perfect for any kind of day hike.
I love the mesh side pockets, the breathable and comfy straps, the area on the inside that holds your bladder pack, and the insane amount of compartments to hold everything you need.
The best part: it’s lightweight!
This hiking backpack is equipped with a main compartment to house your larger gear and items and the exterior pockets help you stay organized while you’re hiking, traveling, or exploring the trail.
An integrated PE sheet and compression straps prevent your gear from shifting while offering back support for all-day use.
Found exclusively at Dicks Sporting Goods (where I bought mine!), you can buy one for yourself and the whole family by clicking here:
4. Mubasel Gear Hydration Backpack
This Mubasel gear insulated hydration backpack comes with a 2L BPA-free bladder pack!
It’s perfect for running, hiking, cycling, camping, and more.
I originally bought it for my outdoor runs because it was lightweight, fits snuggly without flopping everywhere, and held just a few key things that I need (including water, of course).
I ended up using it more as a hiking backpack for shorter hikes, where I only need water, my keys, chapstick, and my phone.
This pack is insanely light to carry! You’ll barely even know it’s there.
Oh, and it’s cheap! Find it on Amazon by clicking here:
5. adidas backpacks, fanny packs, and more
I love all the variety of options that adidas offers in their backpacks, fanny packs, and bags.
You can use them as a hiking backpack, for travel, biking, and literally everything in between.
Check out some of my favorites below:
I love to bring this mini pack with me on lake days, use it as a hiking backpack for short hikes, and more.
I simply throw a waterbottle inside with Liquid IV to stay hydrated, add sunscreen, and head out to play.
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To buy this particularly adorable adidas pack pictured above, click here:
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Now that you have the best hiking backpacks for every outdoor occasion, please remember:
No matter how short or long your hike is, no matter how close to home, always, always, always hike PREPARED.
For a list of lightweight, (and cheap) emergency gear I always hike with, click here:
2 Responses
These all look great and I love how you featured a ton of different kinds! Thanks for sharing
Thanks so much!