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Best backpacking packs for 2025 | Tested and reviewed for multi-day hiking

Big rucksacks need to tick many boxes to perform well. Our experts explain what these 'must-haves' are and recommend our top-rated tried and tested 50+ liter backpacking rucksacks.

Photos of backpacking rucksacks being tested by LFTO
  • Stable and well-suited for technical treks
  • Well thought-out pocket arrangement

    • Cons

    • Reasonably weighty
    • Not the best back ventilation
    RRP:$340
    Weight:1.96kg/4lbs 5.13oz (reg), 1.99kg/4lbs 5.2oz (L-XL), 1.93kg (women’s/narrow fit ND)
    Materials:330D Striped Dobby (49% recycled) and 500D nylon w/ Hydroshield Coating
    Sizes:Regular (48-53cm), L-XL (53-58cm), ND (43-48cm)
    Volumes:38L, 48L, 55L, 65L
    Hiker wearing Lowe Alpine Yacuri 65
  • Heavy
    • Features
      4.5
    • Construction
      5.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Performance
      4.5
    • Value
      3.0
    RRP:$420.62
    Weight:2.88kg/6lbs 5.7oz
    Materials:PFC-free Vinylon (recycled 500D nylon), recycled 210D nylon
    Sizes:S/M, M/L
    Volumes:55L, 65L, 75L, 85L, 100L
    Chris Williams climbing a hill while testing the Fjällräven Kajka 55 in Cumbria
  • Impressive comfort
  • Loads of storage features
  • Front suitcase-style opening
  • Raincover included
  • Great value

    • Cons

    • Tad heavier than some rivals
    • No colour options
    • Features
      5.0
    • Construction
      4.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Performance
      5.0
    • Value
      5.0
    • Sustainability
      2.5
    Weight2.4kg
    Volumes50+6L, 60+6L, 70+6 (men's only)
    MaterialsPolyester w/ PU coating
    Max Load capacityNot stated
    Decathlon Forclaz Women's Travel 900 60+6L Backpack with daypack detached