Best Backpacks to Take Hiking

There are many different backpacks on the market for different kinds of hiking trips, so you have to find the perfect one for you!

There are backpacks for backpacking (usually 3-4 day trips), backpacks for day trips, different variations of day trip bags to choose from, and other little bags/backpacks to consider when making a decision for yourself!

Backpack for long trips

Here are some good backpacks for longer trips. These would also be great for backpacking trips because of the large amount of space they have and how lightweight the bag is to begin with. 

Hard core hiking backpack

• has a lot of space to use
• very lightweight, weighs 5 pounds 

Backpacks for Day Trips or Shorter Trips 

Patagonia backpack

• one strap bag
• lightweight 
• not as much space, good for day trips not long trips over a day long 
• would not recommend this bag if you have a lot to carry with you 

Columbia

• light weight 
• smaller, but still has a lot of storage space 
• I like the size and everything about this bag for hiking day trips, I would recommend this one

Other bags to consider 

Amazon 

• Perfect for trips that you need a lot of water for
• could use it in another backpack to bring water in
• only thing is it is a lot of water weight to be carrying with you which could be problematic 

Patagonia

• Fanny pack 
• great for short trips 
• easy access to small items right on your waist 

All in all, I would recommend just a normal sized backpack for hiking trips which is what I use and think it is the perfect size and I am always able to bring with everything I want.