What’s the difference between a women’s and a men’s backpack?

A women’s pack has a shorter back, shoulder straps shaped to fit the torso and a hip belt contoured for the hips. Deuter marks these models SL; Osprey gives them distinct names, such as SIRRUS, TEMPEST, KYTE and ARIEL.

Which women’s hiking backpack is right for a day hike?

A 21–34-litre pack with a ventilated back: the Deuter FUTURA 21 SL, 24 SL or PRO 34 SL; the Osprey SIRRUS 24, with its integrated rain cover; or the TEMPEST 33, weighing 1,200 g for 33 litres.

How do you choose the right back length for a women’s backpack?

Compare your back length with the pack’s adjustment range. Deuter’s SL models have a shorter back: the AIRCONTACT CORE 45+10 SL is designed for people 158–178 cm tall and adjusts with the VariClick system. On Osprey packs, the SIRRUS 24 and KYTE LT 28 have adjustable back lengths; the ARIEL 55 lets you adjust the hip belt, shoulder straps and back length separately.

Which trekking backpack should a woman choose?

A 45–55-litre pack that carries the weight on your hips. The Deuter AIRCONTACT CORE 45+10 SL carries up to 20 kg and adjusts with the VariClick system; the Osprey ARIEL 55 lets you adjust the hip belt, shoulder straps and back length separately; at 1,700 g, the KYTE LT 45 is the lightest of the three.

Women's hiking backpacks

Women’s hiking backpacks shaped for a women’s fit, with shorter back lengths and tailored shoulder straps. For day hikes to treks, from Deuter and Osprey.