Top 7 Hiking Backpack of 2017

Top 7 Hiking Backpacks 

The most amazing views come from getting outdoors and going hiking. This is a shot I took while out on a hike Autumn 2017. I followed the trail alongside a dirt road to see the view from the top of the mountain.
Photo Credit: Jessie C
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      The first piece of hiking gear we added to our collection was hiking backpacks. They are a must when hiking. But how to know which one to chose from? There are so many different ones out there. Considering that the backpack will be mounted on your back during the majority of the hike you'll want to make sure it's very comfortable. Hiking backpacks can be expensive, but they are something you will want to have and if you take care of your backpack it will last you for years to come. 

My goal here is to help you chose the right back that will suit your hiking needs. Now it's time to start talking about backpacks. I've put together a top 10 list for the most popular hiker backpacks out on the market. 

In this article, I've only listed backpacks for your everyday hiking adventures which will range from 50-80 litter packs for multi-day hiking. 

Enjoy ! 😃

     7. Let's start off with the OSPREY ARIEL, This company has combined Anti-Gravity technology with the customizable fit and innovative features to create a more capable and comfortable pack for long-haul carrying on any multi-day excursion.

Features: 

• The IsoForm5 harness and CM™ hipbelt provide outstanding fit and comfort for especially heavy loads and long miles. Both components are interchangeable to provide a truly custom fit. 
• The Aether/Ariel AG™ features a continuous, suspended panel of lightweight mesh extending from the upper torso through the lumbar area of the pack and wraps the user in supreme comfort.
• Haul your gear to base camp, remove the top-lid and deploy the impressively functional DayLid™ to summit a nearby peak or backcountry picnic. This is a feature currently only available by OSPREY ARIEL.

ARIEL AG™ 55 - Woman Backpack
https://www.ospreypacks.com/ca/en/

     6. The Arc'teryx Bora, This backpack uses Hybrid materials and has an advanced suspension system that helps balance your hiking gear. It also helps enhance your mobility while carrying heavy loads on extended hiking trips. 

Features:   

• Highly durable pack body is made from 420- and 630-denier nylon fabrics and is capped with weatherproof AC fabric in areas exposed to rain or snow
• Patented RotoGlide hipbelt rotates side-to-side and glides up and down for a more natural stride that reduces chafing and improves balance
• GridLock shoulder straps adjust both in width and height for a precision fit
• Thermo-molded Tegris frame sheet and aluminum stays help distribute the load evenly between shoulders and hips
• Ventilated back panel keeps air circulating to cool your back
• Pack is top-loading, but side-access zips allow access to buried gear; removable, extendable top lid with zippered compartment
• Large-volume outer kangaroo pocket holds bulky or wet gear
• Side pockets can carry 1-liter water bottles or trekking poles; 2 mesh hipbelt pockets keep smaller essentials close at hand
• Hydration reservoir compatible (reservoir sold separately)
• Ice-axe loops

  

Arc'teryx Bora
https://arcteryx.com/home.aspx?country=ch&language=en

     5. The TETON Sports SCOUT 3400, Perfectly Sized for Youth and Light Backpackers. It can be perfectly adjusted to your torso and can be well fitted for a Youth hiker too. This backpack has aluminum stays with thickly padded straps, plenty of pockets, and a built-in rainfly. It’s a durable hiking pack with sturdy zippers, mesh lumbar support, padded waist, and shoulder straps, and bendable aluminum stays. This backpack is very comfortable on your back and shoulders. The safety yellow rainfly stays hidden until you need it, you would pull it out and it would protect your pack and gear. The main compartment closes securely with two barrel-lock drawstrings. The backpack is equipped with Gear Loops allowing you to hang ski poles, ice ax, or a shovel. The top carry-loop make it easy to load the backpack back into your car. 

Features:

Multi-position torso adjustment fits wide range of body sizes

Rugged internal frame backpack with capacity of 3,400 cubic inches large enough for 2-4 day trips

Side and front compression straps to secure sleeping bag, pad, or tents

Top and bottom compression straps to secure sleeping bag, pad, or tent

Hip padding made of durable open-cell foam with lumbar pad and molded channels provide maximum comfort and allow airflow

Integrated bright yellow water-resistant rainfly keeps your pack and gear dry

TETON SPORT SCOUT 3400
https://www.tetonsports.com/

     4.  The Baltoro 65 has supreme comfort and advanced performance makes the Baltoro 65 ideal for weekend hikers.This backpack’s secret combines trail-dominating Response A3 suspension technology with 65 liters of capacity, giving it dynamic load balancing in tough terrain plus a trim design that feels perfectly sized for long winter weekends, warm-weather multi-stagers, and shorter backcountry excursions. 

Features:

• Vented, formed back panel features Lifespan foam & silicone lumbar grip zone 
• LumbarTune removable 10mm insert offers user-customizable contouring for a precise back panel fit 
• QuickSwap 3D interchangeable pre-curved LifeSpan EVA foam harness & hipbelt in multiple sizes to precisely fit each body 
• Sidekick ultra-light, removable daypack doubles as hanging reservoir sleeve 
• Included removable rain cover stowes in its own zippered pocket 
• Top-loading design with front U-zip panel access 
• Double Barrel lid design with dual zippered pockets on top and security pocket underneath 
•SideWinder stowable ergonomic bottle holster 
• WeatherShield PU-coated hipbelt accessory pocket with YKK AquaGuard® zipper 
• Girth-hitched compression MultiStraps on bottom double as hipbelt for Sidekick daypack 
• Dual ice ax loops and upper shock locks for ice tool and trekking pole attachment
• Weight: 5.5 lbs.

Baltoro 65
http://www.gregorypacks.com/home

Back view Baltoro 65

     3. The North Face Cobra 52, this backpack is built with expeditions and Alpine guides in mind. The 52- litter Cobra technical pack is a fully featured workhorse that delivers superior performance in harsh mountain environments. This backpack comes with a neat ice tool and crampon storage to the load-hauling aluminum frame. This backpack is very durable and designed to go the distance. This backpack is part of the Summit Series collection - the world's finest alpine equipment.  

Features: 

• Summit Series represents the world's finest alpine equipment and apparel
• A guide-level, feature-rich pack engineered for alpine pursuits 
• Floating Lid
• Removable Lid\
• Metal Hardware
• Stowable helmet carry
• Removable hipbelt padding 
• Oversize crampon pocket 
• Sleek tool keepers with covered tips
• Rope Carry
• Wand pockets 
• Ski Carry
• Hipbelts pockets 
• Tool loop on hipbelt
• Hydration sleeve
• Removable frame sheet
• Lash points
• Reflective hits
• Pack can be stripped down to weigh less by removing the frame sheet, hipbelt padding and top lid

North Face Cobra 52
https://www.thenorthface.com/en_ca/homepage.html

     2. The Atmos AG 65, what makes the Osprey Atmos AG 65 a great backpack would be the Osprey's Anti-Gravity suspension system that delivers outstanding ventilation and carrying comfort. Makes it easy to carry around. This award-winning pack has earned a solid reputation with savvy thru-hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail. 

Features:

• Removable Floating Top Lip - The floating top lid can extend to accept oversize loads or can be removed from the pack body for weight saving lidless use. 
• FlapJacket - Osprey FlapJacket provides compression and protection from the elements for the main pack compartment when the top lid is removed. 
• Tool attachment - The dual ice tool loops and clove hitch style bungee tie-offs provide secure tool attachment and transport. 
• Dual Zippered Front Panel Pockets - Dual zippered front panel pockets provide extra storage for items that need to be readily accessible * only one model Atmos AG65 and Aura AG65
• Compression Straps - Dual upper side compression straps stabilize loads while lower, cross-functional compression straps also serve as external gear carry straps
• Internal Compression - The internal compression straps help to stabilize the load
• Stow-on-the-go Trekking Pole Attachment - Osprey's Stow - On - The - Go trekking pole attachment system is designed to quickly attach and carry trekking poles while wearing a pack or making a quick scramble through rough terrain
• Fit - On - The - Fly - Hipbelt - The Fit - On - The - Fly hipbelt pads extend 5"/15cm to accommodate different hip sizes while providing a custom fit. 
• Adjustable harness - The adjustable harness allows the user to easily adjust the torso length of the pack by using the easy release cams behind the harness yoke.
• Anti-Gravity Suspension - The Atmos / Aura Anti-Gravity back panel is a continuous panel of lightweight mesh extending from the top of the back panel to the hipbelt to provide unmatched comfort and ventilation. The seamless structure contours automatically outstanding fit and unrestricted movement.

Atmos AG 65
https://www.ospreypacks.com/ca/en/

     1. DEUTER AIR CONTACT, These backpacks have won the German 5-star design best award of 2017. They are extremely durable and come with a newer modern day look. They are more comfortable and the flexible Active Fit shoulder straps help with supporting your back when on long hikes. 

**  For female trekkers they've added the new 70+10 SL model.

Features: 

• Lid attachment loops - For quick and easy attachment of bulky, light gear.
• Lid pocket - Stores quick-grab gear.
• Daisy Chain - To secure extra gear
• Pocket on hip belt - To accommodate valuables or a digicam. 
• Compression Straps - For reducing pack volume and improved load stability also can be used to attach extra gear
• Rain cover - Comes with detachable rain cover to keep your items dry
• SOS label - Provides the most important tips in the case of emergency
• Stretch Compartment - Stretch compartment on the inside of the back to stowe sweaty/wet clothes 
• Valuables pocket - Special pocket on the inside of the pack to keep valuable items safe
• Air contact system - This is the light way to carry heavy weight. This system will perfectly adapt to your back and will hold the load close to the body's center of gravity. With every movement, a pump effect circulates air through the breathable padding with special ventilating hollow chambers. The results: 15% less perspiration than with other body contour packs.  
• Vari-Quick System - This has been a guarantee easy adjustment to any back length. Their new back panel construction creates a big contract surface making it even more compact and comfortable to carry.
• The X-frame construction 
• Adjustable lid - Height-adjustable lid with lid pocket and top lid attachment loops
• Bottom Compartment - Separate bottom compartments 
• Side pockets - Easy-grab, zipped pockets on the hip belt side pockets for maps and such
• Front Opening - Big front opening for quick access to the entire content
• Hydration system 
• Attachment for ice ax or hiking poles 

Deuter Air Contact

http://www.deuter.com/DE/en/index.html

The view from the other side of the mountain was just as great. |We got to see the view of the Windmills. This was a great view and an amazing hike.
Photo: Jessie C
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