Top Rated Outdoor Backpacks on Amazon – Comparison Table

	Outlander 20	Hikpro Light 20	Osprey 18	Zomake 20	Gonex 20	Outlander 35	Venture Pal 35	Venture Pal 40	Teton Oasis	OlarHike 35
Price	$17.82 at Amazon	$15.99 at Amazon	$34.95 at Amazon	$15.99 at Amazon	$13.98 at Amazon	$20.99 at Amazon	$20.99 at Amazon	$22.99 at Amazon	$38.20 at Amazon	$17.99 at Amazon
BPF Rating	76%	78%	68%	78%	81%	78%	82%	79%	80%	78%
Amazon Rating
Pros	Light, weather-resistant, versatile.	Durable, light, foldable.	Lightweight design, foldable, mesh straps.	Lightweight, compact, comfortable straps, spacious.	Compact, comfortable & cheap.	Smooth zippers, anti-tear material & lightweight.	Lightweight design, large capacity & sturdy.	Lightweight design, ergonomic design, and Compact storage.	Ergonomic design, adjustable fitting, and safety whistle.	Durable construction and spacious.
Cons	Not waterproof, wrinkled fabric, no padding.	Not waterproof, wrinkled fabric.	Won't fit all, cannot accommodate heavy loads.	Not waterproof; not suitable for heavy rain.	Wrinkled look.	Thin fabric & not waterproof.	No padded back panel & not waterproof.	Water-resistant but not water-proof.	Doesn’t fold into pouch size	No gear attachment points.
Bottom Line	Versatile bag, suitable for daily use like college/school and perfect for short day trips.	Great pack for minimalist hikers who love comfort and light traveling.	Very convenient when you have to carry a few essential supplies to a rigorous hiking adventure.	Ultra-durable, ultra-light backpack for camping, hiking, one-day trip, traveling and everyday use.	Gonex backpack is the best pick when you don’t want to spend much money.	Incredible bag that is perfect for everything; from backpacking to through hiking and even mountaineering expeditions.	Compressible compact pack that provides all the space you need for all items you want to travel with.	Venture Pal 40L gives you an easy way to store a variety of items for everyday use, hiking, and camping.	Overall, it is a great hydration backpack to carry your stuff with ease.	It’s not a trekking bag but comfortable and spacious enough to take on an occasional hike.
Rating Cat.	Outlander 20	Hikpro Light 20	Osprey 18	Zomake 20	Gonex 20	Outlander 35	Venture Pal 35	Venture Pal 40	Teton Oasis	OlarHike 35
- Comfort & Support	80%	80%	50%	80%	80%	80%	80%	80%	80%	80%
- Features	70%	80%	70%	80%	90%	70%	80%	80%	80%	80%
- Durability & Design	80%	80%	80%	80%	80%	80%	90%	80%	80%	80%
- Personal Exp.	75%	70%	70%	70%	75%	80%	80%	75%	80%	78%
Specs	Outlander 20	Hikpro Light 20	Osprey 18	Zomake 20	Gonex 20	Outlander 35	Venture Pal 35	Venture Pal 40	Teton Oasis	OlarHike 35
Weight (ounces)	7.36oz	7.50oz	3.00oz	8.00oz	6.50oz	11.2oz	11.2oz	11.2oz	32.0oz	10.4oz
Volume (liters)	20l	20l	18l	20l	20l	35l	35l	40l	18l	35l
Back Construction	Simple foam pad	Simple foam pad	Simple foam pad	Simple foam pad	Simple foam pad	Simple foam pad	Simple foam pad	Simple foam pad	Air mesh back panel	Simple foam pad
Fold Ability	Packable	Packable	Packable	Packable	Packable	Packable	Packable	Packable	Foldable	Packable
Hydration	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	No
Hip-Belt	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	No
No. of pockets	5	5	4	4	4	4	5	4	4	6
Pockets	Two front zipper pockets, one internal zippered pocket, two side pockets.	Three zippered compartments, two side mesh pockets.	Internal security pocket, zippered top stash pocket, two side mesh pockets.	Front zipper pocket, internal zippered pocket, and two open-mesh side pockets.	Outer smaller pocket, internal zippered pocket, and two nylon-mesh side pockets.	Two front zipper pockets, two side pockets.	Two front zipper pockets, an internal zippered pocket, and two open-mesh side pockets.	One zipped front pocket, two side pockets and one small zippered pocket in the main compartment.	Hydration bladder compartment, main compartment, small things pocket, and a tiny pocket.	2 zipped front pockets with 2 divider and 2 side pockets.
Materials	Rip-proof and water-resistant nylon	Water-resistant nylon	Nylon Ripstop	Water and tear-resistant nylon	Water and tear-resistant nylon	Rip-proof and water-resistant nylon	Water and tear-resistant nylon	Water and tear-resistant nylon	Rugged high-denier ripstop	Ripstop-nylon
Warranty	Life-time	5 years	Life-time	N/A	6 years	Life-time	Life-time	N/A	Life-time	N/A
Colors	11	11	4	13	8	12	18	10	5	5
Other features	Includes a free carabiner clip. Folds into a zippered inner pocket to fit anywhere.	Folds into a zippered inner pocket. Good durability backpack at a fair price.	Osprey pack is fully made of nylon rip-stop fabric, a flexible material that allows it to be compressed to a fraction of its size for easy packaging in a tiny pouch that it comes with.	Ultra-durable, ultra-light, and ultra-awesome backpack for camping, hiking, a one-day trip, traveling and everyday use.	Ultralight backpack is for all those who dislike hiking or traveling with heavy bags.	Breathable mesh shoulder strap, stress points are reinforced and durable 2-way Abrasion Resistant SBS Zipper.	The upgraded version of this backpack has a better inner lining that doesn’t rip or peel at all even after rough use. Plus, the issue I faced of zippers getting stuck in the flap has been solved with the latest thicker flap design.	Breathable mesh shoulder straps with plentiful sponge padding.	2-Liter Hydration Bladder Included.	Chest Strap with whistle buckle on the back helps keep contents tight and secure.