Buying guide: The best outdoor backpack.
These bags have proven their quality, reliability and intelligent design. You can trust them to accompany you throughout your life.
To understand all our criteria, read our FAQ at the bottom of the page.
Our choice of buyitforlife bags:
Osprey Nebula 32LIt’s perfect!
The Osprey bag is a little wonder for backpack addicts. Ultra-versatile, lightweight and comfortable, it’s suitable for everything except long-distance travel.
I fell in love with it and bought one on April 1st – you can’t make that up! My other half won’t leave it alone. Read our full review.
North Face Recon 30LLepur outdoor
If Osprey didn’t exist, it might be our number 1 choice. But if there’s a choice to be made when it comes to climbing in hostile environments, it’s Osprey.
Less suitable for everyday use than the Osprey Nebula bag. The North Face Recon bag is outdoor-oriented, and it works! Read our full review.
Peak Design Travel 45L or 35LForsimple travel
Peak Design has hit the nail on the head with its iconic 30L model. Originally conceived by a photographer for amateurs and professionals traveling with their equipment, it quickly won over a growing community, including onebaggers.
A very well-designed bag for one task and one task only: travel. Read our full review.
Brands in competition:
North Face is a leading outdoor brand offering excellent backpacks: the one I’ve been carrying on my back every day for over 10 years!
Osprey is the benchmark for the absolute backpack: the company has created an eco-system around this product alone.
Peak Design has designed the perfect bag for its purpose: travel.
Why the Ospey bag is number 1 in our comparison:
Well, in practice, the three compartments are just the right balance. All the necessary straps are present, the side pockets are perfect, and the ventral pocket system linked to the upper straps is very clever. The breathable back is comfortable. As you can see, I’m a fan.
FAQ: Frequently asked questions
Answers in the table below.
The Peak Design backpack is a little big for a small man. Good news, the 30L model is out!
Shoulder straps can also be designed to prevent perspiration.
Last but not least, choose close-fitting garments made from cotton, wool or linen to avoid excessive perspiration.
– Make sure your backpack complies with the carry-on baggage dimensions allowed by airlines. In general, maximum dimensions are around 55 cm x 35 cm x 25 cm.
Compartments and organization:
– Opt for a bag with several compartments to facilitate organization. A laptop compartment is often very practical.
Security:
– Lockable zippers and hidden pockets can protect your valuables.
– TSA (Transportation Security Administration) compatible
Materials and durability:
– Choose resistant, waterproof materials to protect your belongings from the elements and rough handling.
Padded shoulder straps
Adjusted chest strap (above the chest)
Use of waist belt to improve weight distribution (herniated discs)
Keep heavy objects close to the body
Organization of sharp objects on the outside (to avoid pressure points against the back)
Adjust straps for better posture
Avoid exceeding 15% of body weight, never exceed 20%.
Knowing how to adjust your backpack
How to adjust your backpack?
settings depend on the weight and filling of the backpack
between 10% and 15% of your body weight? Perfect! Over 15%? Beware. Over 20%? Too much!
without compressing too much to avoid damaging the content
where possible
Adopt a natural posture
well fitted.
Adjust the.
they are at the top of the main shoulder straps.
The most important factor when choosing a bag: volume!
If you’re a tall model with the physique of an MMA fighter: go straight for the Peak Design 45L, the other models are too small for you.
| Female weight (kg) | Maximum bearable weight (approx.) (kg) | Corresponding backpack volume (liters) |
|---|---|---|
| 40 and under | 5-7 | 15-25 |
| 50 | 6-9 | 20-30 |
| 60 | 8-11 | 25-35 |
| 70 | 10-13 | 30-40 |
| 80 | 12-15 | 35-45 |
| 90 | 14-17 | 40-50 |
| 100 and more | 16-19 | 45-55 |
| Male weight (kg) | Maximum bearable weight (approx.) (kg) | Corresponding backpack volume (liters) |
|---|---|---|
| 40 and under | 6-8 | 20-30 |
| 50 | 7-10 | 25-35 |
| 60 | 9-12 | 30-40 |
| 70 | 11-14 | 35-45 |
| 80 | 13-16 | 40-50 |
| 90 | 15-18 | 45-55 |
| 100 and more | 17-20 | 50-60 |
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