The search for the right backpack to fit your needs can be a difficult task. Interestingly Amazon offers a great variety of durable and good backpacks from major manufactures like Osprey and Deuter but also lesser-known manufactures like Hikpro and Gonex.
10 Top Rated Outdoor Backpacks on Amazon
By Stephen John · Owner & Editor · December 13, 2019
Let’s go over the top 10 rated outdoor backpacks on Amazon today. The search for the right backpack to fit your needs can be a difficult task. Interestingly Amazon offers a great variety of durable and good backpacks from major manufactures like Osprey and Deuter but also lesser-known manufactures like Hikpro and Gonex. These 10 backpacks covered in this article all have over 1000 thousand ratings (mostly 4+ stars) and a lot of certified buyers writing their opinion on the products. We at BackpackFanatic picked and ordered the 10 most popular outdoor daypacks on Amazon to compare them side-by-side and see which one is the best buy. In this article, we briefly cover all of the 10 selected daypacks but for each one there is a very detailed review and a “How we got the result” of those ratings. In the Comparing section above, you can compare these daypacks individually to see which one would suit you the best and which one would give you the most value for your money. If you are in doubt about how to choose a backpack you can visit the Buying Advice post. A lot of time, work and money were spent on this experiment and we hope we can provide you with some valuable and helpful information on you finding the right backpack quest.
Comparison Table – Trekking Backpacks
 Outlander 20 |  Hikpro Light 20 |  Osprey 18 |  Zomake 20 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $17.82 at Amazon | $15.99 at Amazon | $34.95 at Amazon | $15.99 at Amazon |
| BPF Rating | ||||
| Amazon Rating | ||||
| Pros | Light, weather-resistant, versatile. | Durable, light, foldable. | Lightweight design, foldable, mesh straps. | Lightweight, compact, comfortable straps, 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. |
| 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. |
| Rating Cat. | Outlander 20 | Hikpro Light 20 | Osprey 18 | Zomake 20 |
| - Comfort & Support | ||||
| - Features | ||||
| - Durability & Design | ||||
| - Personal Exp. | ||||
| Specs | Outlander 20 | Hikpro Light 20 | Osprey 18 | Zomake 20 |
| Weight (ounces) | 7.36oz | 7.50oz | 3.00oz | 8.00oz |
| Volume (liters) | 20l | 20l | 18l | 20l |
| Back Construction | Simple foam pad | Simple foam pad | Simple foam pad | Simple foam pad |
| Fold Ability | Packable | Packable | Packable | Packable |
| Hydration | No | No | No | No |
| Hip-Belt | No | No | No | No |
| No. of pockets | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| 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. |
| Materials | Rip-proof and water-resistant nylon | Water-resistant nylon | Nylon Ripstop | Water and tear-resistant nylon |
| Warranty | Life-time | 5 years | Life-time | N/A |
| Colors | 11 | 11 | 4 | 13 |
| 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. |
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Venture Pal Lightweight 35L
A lightweight backpack for your travel storage needs!
82
OVERALL RATING
Weight (ounces): 11.20 oz | Volume (liters): 35 liters
Venture Pal backpack is a very compressible compact pack that provides all the space you need for all items you want to travel with. Undoubtedly the stowable backpack straps and carry handles make traveling with this backpack very convenient overall. Talking about built and durability, it features high-quality nylon construction that adds to longevity. A large zippered panel gives you quick and easy access to the main roomy compartment. Above all, the Venture Pal backpack with 35L storage volume offers lots of interior space for stashing many different items in an organized manner. Besides, the light weightiness and comfortable feel are quite appreciable.
What’s new and improved? 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.
Gonex Ultra-Light 20L
The most affordable quality lightweight backpack
81
OVERALL RATING
Weight (ounces): 6.50 oz | Volume (liters): 20 liters
Gonex ultralight backpack is for all those who dislike hiking or traveling with heavy bags. The reasons you will love this backpack are its construction, built, portability and of course the price. Having a polyester-nylon blend makes it water-resistant. This super-light bag weighs only 185g making it ideal for hiking, camping, travel, vacation, school, family activities, mummy bag, and gift.
Teton Sports Oasis 18L
Good hydration backpack for your hiking and cycling journey!
80
OVERALL RATING
Weight (ounces): 32.00 oz | Volume (liters): 18 liters
An 18L (1100 cubic inches) backpack with a 2L hydration bladder that is great for a one-day trip, hiking, climbing, snowshoeing, and cycling. The upper shell section is made from 600d high-denier honeycomb ripstop while the rest is made from oxford canvas. Thus you’ve got a strong and durable backpack that’ll hold up for years. There are multiple compartments for organized packing. Starting at the back of the pack; upper load adjusters, thick padded shoulder straps, and a torso adjustment to make sure it fits you perfectly. No more sweaty back, the air channel on the back panel keeps you cool. Overall, it is a great hydration backpack to carry your stuff with ease.
Venture Pal Ligtweight 40L
A large-capacity yet so lightweight backpack that is ideal for all your outdoor adventures!
79
OVERALL RATING
Weight (ounces): 11.20 oz | Volume (liters): 40 liters
In short, Venture Pal 40L is made of water-repellant and tough nylon material so you can trust that it will last a very long time. Plus, with 40L storage capacity, one shouldn’t worry about not having enough space to keep all your stuff. The good thing is that it fits under most travel seats and folds very compact into a small pocket when not in use; it weighs only 0.7lb. Evidently, Venture Pal 40L gives you an easy way to store a variety of items for everyday use, hiking, and camping.
OlarHike Lightweight 35L
Lightweight hiking, travel, and sports backpack!
78
OVERALL RATING
Weight (ounces): 10.40 oz | Volume (liters): 35 liters
On the whole, OlarHike backpack is a great option for all travel and hiking enthusiasts that want a lightweight and budget-friendly bag. Plus, it’s super comfortable to wear and features a user-friendly ergonomic design for travel. A 35L luggage compartment, padded back panel, mesh net shoulder straps and many adjustment straps; all this makes it a great travel backpack for carrying on longer periods if needed. However, it’s not a trekking bag but comfortable and spacious enough to take on an occasional hike. Moving on to the design, this bag comes in 5 different colors with durable construction. For the average backpacker or hiker like me, OlarHike is the better pick.
Osprey Ultralight Stuff Pack 18L
The best packable daypack at the best possible price
68
OVERALL RATING
Weight (ounces): 3.00 oz | Volume (liters): 18 liters
Imagine a perfectly acceptable hiking backpack that can be folded to the size of a folded fist. Sounds unrealistic, doesn’t it? Well, the Osprey Ultralight Stuff Pack can be compressed to a fraction of its size, which is about the size of a small fist or an apple. To achieve this compressibility, the company had to make various compromises, such as doing away with extra padding, pouches, straps, and zippers. At just 3.6 ounces, this daypack is the lightest, with the exception of the Sea to Summit Ultra-SIL Nano Day Pack that weighs about 2.5 ounces. It is, therefore, a great complementary daypack for your large backpack that can be used in emergency cases or shorter day hikes on long expeditions.
Amazon Outdoor Backpacks Price Table
| Backpack | Volume | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Outlander: Ultra Lightweight 20 | 20L | $17.82 |
| Hikpro | 20L | $15.99 |
| Osprey: Ultralight Packable | 18L | $34.95 |
| Zomake | 20L | $15.99 |
| Gonex | 20L | $13.98 |
| Outlander: Lightweight 25 | 25L | $20.99 |
| Venture Pal 35 | 35L | $20.99 |
| Venture Pal 40 | 40L | $22.99 |
| Teton: Oasis Sport | 18L | $38.20 |
| OlarHike 35 | 35L | $17.99 |
Author
Stephen John
Founder, Tester & Editor
Stephen is the founder of Backpackfanatic. Besides managing daily operations he also edits, designs & tests products.
