Trail tested
backpacks
Decathlon MT500 Air 50+10 L
The pack I actually carried on Alta Via 1. Ventilated back panel and expandable capacity for a week of hut food and layers.
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Gear
Backpacks & carry
Backpacks are one of the biggest decisions in a multi-day hiking setup. Capacity, fit and load transfer matter more than simply buying the lightest pack.
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Trail-tested backpacks & carry
Products I have personally carried, worn, or tested on trail.
Product reviews
backpacks
Osprey Atmos AG 65
Worth considering
Worth considering
A capable multi-day pack covered in the HikingWithLee backpack guide for heavier hut-to-hut loads.
backpacks
Gregory Baltoro 65
Worth considering
Worth considering
Supportive multi-day backpack option compared in the HikingWithLee backpack guide.
backpacks
Osprey Exos 58
Worth considering
Worth considering
A lighter multi-day pack option from the HikingWithLee backpack guide — useful when you can keep base weight down.
backpacks
Kelty Redwing 50
Worth considering
Worth considering
A more accessible multi-day pack option covered in the HikingWithLee backpack guide.
Used by Lee
backpacks
Decathlon MT500 Air 50+10 L
Trail tested
The pack I actually carried on Alta Via 1. Ventilated back panel and expandable capacity for a week of hut food and layers.
Used on: Alta Via 1
backpacks
REI Co-op Flash 22
Worth considering
Worth considering
REI Co-op Flash 22 — covered in HikingWithLee gear guides.
backpacks
Gregory Jade 53
Worth considering
Worth considering
Gregory Jade 53 — covered in HikingWithLee gear guides.
backpacks
Deuter AirContact Lite 45+10 SL
Worth considering
Worth considering
Deuter AirContact Lite 45+10 SL — covered in HikingWithLee gear guides.
backpacks
Hyperlite Mountain Gear 3400 Southwest
Worth considering
Worth considering
Hyperlite Mountain Gear 3400 Southwest — covered in HikingWithLee gear guides.
backpacks
CamelBak M.U.L.E.
Worth considering
Worth considering
CamelBak M.U.L.E. — covered in HikingWithLee gear guides.
backpacks
Deuter Futura 26
Worth considering
Worth considering
Deuter Futura 26 — covered in HikingWithLee gear guides.
backpacks
Salomon Trailblazer 20
Worth considering
Worth considering
Salomon Trailblazer 20 — covered in HikingWithLee gear guides.
backpacks
Osprey Talon 22 / Tempest 20
Worth considering
Worth considering
Ventilated daypack duo (Talon men's / Tempest women's) with 20–22 L capacity, hip belt, and trekking-pole carry for full-day alpine routes.
backpacks
REI Co-op Trailbreak 60
Worth considering
Worth considering
Beginner-friendly 60 L trekking pack with adjustable torso, padded hip belt, and straightforward organisation at an accessible price.