The best backpacks for hiking allow you to pack everything you need for an enjoyable day in nature, from food and drink to cameras and electronic devices. We’ve listed some of the best outdoor bags in our collection, and while we’ve categorized them as the best hiking backpacks for men and women, the truth is these versatile bags are ideal for anyone who loves spending a day outdoors.
Hiking Backpacks for Men
The Pelican 35L Backpack boasts a durable, water-resistant outer shell with a DWR-coated ballistic 1000D Nylon outer shell able to survive years of use and abuse. A compression-molded back panel, impact zones, and shoulder straps keep you comfortable out on the trail.
The ultimate hiking backpack for men who love gadgetry, the Oakley Kitchen Sink Backpack is one of the best outdoor bags in our inventory. A rubberized bottom and drainage ports protect against moisture, while the bag’s mobile holsters, cable zipper pulls, and links for carabiners ensure you’ve got room for everything you need.
Heading out into the wilderness doesn’t mean abandoning your electronic devices. The Elevate Soleil Backpack boasts a 6000 mAh power bank with a W solar panel to keep your devices charged while you explore the outdoors.
Hiking Backpacks for Women
Baja Hydration Pack. Designed by OGIO, this sleek backpack includes a HYDRAPACK drink system for on-the-go hydration and features plenty of space for your gear. Deluxe back padding with air flow channels provides cooling comfort.
Ideal for a leisurely day at the local park or for a day hike, the Carlsbad Picnic Backpack includes wine glasses for four, plates, cutlery, two side wine bottles, and a bamboo cutting board. While you hike in this backpack, one of your buddies can carry the picnic food in the iCOOL Xtreme Waterproof Cooler Backpack.
Looking for a bag that’s a little more rustic? The Cutter & Buck Legacy Cotton Canvas Backpack is a rucksack-style backpack with plenty of room for everything you'll need on your day out, and it’s tough enough to handle the wear and tear of hiking.