Rating of the best sports backpacks in 2024

For those who are always on the move, lead an active lifestyle and play sports, backpack manufacturers have developed special models of backpacks. Their distinctive feature is the presence of a huge number of pockets and compartments, including a pocket for a water bottle.

In addition, their design provides good aerodynamics, for which some of them are called "bicycle". Also, these backpacks are designed to rationally distribute weight, which allows you not to feel them even during long walks or travels.

In this article, we will compile our selection of the best sports backpacks that will come in handy for different activities.

Backpacks: a review of the best

Deuter Speed ​​Lite 20

Price: from 3500 rub.

We should start, perhaps, with a wonderful sports backpack of the German company Deuter, whose products have already managed to get into all kinds of tops due to their quality and relatively unassuming price.

Thanks to lightweight materials, the backpack weighs only 530 grams, while its capacity is 20 liters. The main compartment, designed for storing large items, has a waterproof pocket for storing equipment, notebooks and other things that are afraid of moisture.

In the upper part of the backpack, under a special fastener, there is a mount on which you can attach, for example, keys. Also on the side there is an elastic bottle pocket that can hold a water container up to three liters. By the way, there are special backpacks equipped drinking system.

Compression straps located on the shoulder straps allow you to keep essentials like glasses, tools or trekking poles within easy reach.

The inner part of the straps of the backpack is made of a special volumetric mesh fabric, they lie softly on the shoulders, as a result of which the transferred weight is felt easier. Lightening the weight is also facilitated by the presence of a waist and chest strap, thanks to which you can tighten the straps of the backpack and transfer some of the weight to the belt and hips.

The back section is made of the same 3D mesh material as the inner straps. This allows for a breathable back and moisture wicking effect, making this backpack comfortable to carry.

Main characteristics	Deuter Speed ​​Lite 20
Material	Deuter-Ripstop 210 / HexLite 210
Volume, liters	20
Drinking system	there is
Weight, g	530
Size, cm	48 x 26 x 18

• Lightweight and roomy at the same time;
• Convenient and ergonomic;
• High quality tailoring using modern materials;
• Moisture removal and back ventilation system.

• Few small pockets for small items;
• Slightly overpriced.

Tatonka Patience 10

Price: from 2500 rubles.

This backpack is half the size of the previous model and is intended more for city walks, jogging or cycling. Its specific weight is only 550 grams, and thanks to a well-thought-out mounting system, it is hardly felt behind the back at all.

On the part adjacent to the back, there are several soft inserts covered with a voluminous mesh fabric.For such a solution, there is a special marking called padded back. This design is breathable and allows ventilation of the back when walking or cycling.

The straps are covered with the same mesh fabric as the back, so they fit comfortably to the body and do not fall off. Moreover, a chest strap is stretched between the straps, which can be moved up and down and adjusted in width.

In the lower part there is a waist belt made using the same technology as the chest belt.

On the sides of the backpack there are bottle pockets, which expand due to the additionally sewn fabric. You can also use side ties to reduce the volume of the backpack.

It has two main branches. One outer, with a zipper on the outside of the backpack, protected by a water-repellent fabric. And the second, the zipper of which is on top and unfastens along the entire perimeter of the backpack.

The inside of the backpack has a separate pocket for medicines and a drinking system, as well as a key holder.

Main characteristics	Tatonka Patience 10
Material	polyester
Volume, liters	10
Drinking system	there is
Weight, g	550
Size, cm	44x23x11.5

• Easy;
• Comfortable, hardly felt during a walk;
• Multifunctional.

• Small capacity;
• Insufficient back ventilation.

NOVA TOUR VELO 12

Price: from 2800 rubles.

As the name suggests, this model is designed primarily for cyclists. It does not allow carrying more than 12 liters, which is also reflected in the name. The total weight of an empty backpack is 700 grams.

The orange parts of the backpack are made of a sufficiently strong and durable material. It cleans well and does not allow moisture to pass through, which will keep things dry, even during heavy rain.

On the outside there are two stretch mesh pockets located on the sides. They fit well with bottles of drinks or small items such as bicycle gloves. Pockets are fixed with special ties.

The outer pocket is secured with three fasteners and is suitable for storing bulky items like a jacket.

Immediately behind it is a clasp that opens the main compartment, on the back of which there are many compartments for storing documents (a pocket with a fastener), keys (a small mesh pocket) and other small things like pens or pencils. There is also a small pocket for the phone.

For those looking to carry a hydration system with them, there is a dedicated hydration compartment in the back of the backpack. The pipes from the system are led out through special holes in the straps, marked with the inscriptions H₂O.

The popular Air Mesh material is used for the back and inner side of the straps, which allows air to circulate freely in the place of contact between the back and the bag, and also wicks away moisture.

For better fixation of the straps, there is a drawstring on the chest, which is fixed with a “fastex” latch and can be adjusted in height. Reflective tape is also sewn on the shoulder straps, which can be useful for cyclists who ride at night.

At the bottom of the backpack there is a waist belt, which is fixed with the same fastener as the shoulder straps, but of a larger size, there is a pocket on the belt where you can put some things that you may need to quickly get out.

The length of the belt can be adjusted, and when fastened, it well reduces the load on the back, redistributing part of the weight to the hips.

Main characteristics	NOVA TOUR Velo 12
Material	polyester
Volume, liters	12
Drinking system	there is
Weight, g	700
Size, cm	43x27x12 cm

• Many pockets for various things;
• Waterproof and dirt resistant;
• Lightweight and comfortable thanks to the advanced mounting system.

• Not very roomy;
• Some users complained about the quality of the sewing, and specifically about the crawling threads.

Dakine Heli Pro 20l

Price: from 6000 rubles.

This backpack is usually purchased by people who are into active sports such as snowboarding, skiing, freeriding or rock climbing.

Its sporting purpose is hinted at by two straps located at the top and bottom and designed to carry a snowboard or skis, but they can be unfastened as unnecessary.

For storage, in fact, things have 3 compartments:

• The first outer is good for carrying. Inside it there are small pockets for smaller things;
• The second main one, in which most of the things are supposed to be added. There is another inner pocket on the back of the compartment, which can easily accommodate a laptop with a screen diagonal of up to 15 inches;
• The third is a small pocket in which you can put glasses. Thanks to the structure of the material used to trim the inner side of the pocket, there is no need to worry about scratching the glasses.

The straps of the backpack are interconnected with a buckle with a fastex lock with a built-in whistle. The padding can be moved up and down to adjust the height. In addition, there is a special belt for attaching to a belt, adjustable with a three-toothed fastex lock.

Main characteristics	Dakine Heli Pro 20l
Material	polyester
Volume, liters	20
Drinking system	there is
Weight, g	900 g
Size, cm	53x28x14

• Good roominess. If you put things compactly, it can hold even more than the declared 20 liters;
• It is qualitatively sewn, as a result of which it has an increased vitality, while there are no emerging threads;
• High price.

• Weak lightning. With their active use, the metal can be frayed, because of which you may have to replace them.

Deuter Guide Lite 32+

Price: from 6500 rub.

Quite a weighty backpack, the empty weight of which is 1.2 kg. Its own purpose is for short-term excursions into the mountains. The volume of 32 liters should just be enough to take things for 2-3 days, which will allow you to climb low peaks.

On the outside of the backpack, 8 loops are sewn, arranged in 2 rows of 4 pieces. They are designed to secure the equipment needed for the ascent.

The ties on the sides allow you to attach different types of skis to the backpack.

In the upper part there is a compartment for small items and a small carabiner for keys. It is attached with four slings. Underneath is the main compartment, which closes and opens with zip ties.

The back section has two mesh inserts for back ventilation. The same material is used to cover the inner part of the straps, as well as the belt fastened at the waist. It also has several mounts for climbing equipment that should be easily accessible, such as an ice ax.

The rigid frame and the specific design, in which it fits snugly to the body, allows you to wear it for a long time without removing it, which allows you to make with it not only short excursions to the mountains, but also participate in ascents or go on a long hike on skis.

Main characteristics	Deuter Guide Lite 32+
Material	Nylon
Volume, liters	32
Drinking system	Not
Weight, g	1150 g
Size, cm	66x32x22 cm

• Good capacity;
• Anatomical design, allowing you to wear it for a long time;
• A large number of tool holders.

• Tall for people under 170.

DEUTER TRANS ALPINE 25

Price: From 7000 rub.

Another bike backpack on our list, only this one is designed for much longer cycling tours. Due to its volume, it can also be lifted from the mountain or on long hikes.

The outer center mount can be used for both helmet transport and transport, such as a snowboard, thanks to the adjustable straps.

The backpack is divided into several compartments. There is a special pocket in the lower part, in which the included waterproof case is stored by default.The small inner compartment has another zip pocket and two smaller ones made of mesh material. In the pocket with a fastener there is a carabiner for keys

The main compartment opens with a zip with two pawls that can be clicked together using small straps attached to them. All other departments are closed in the same way. On the back of this compartment, there is a large inner pocket with elastic and a slim vertical pocket for a bicycle pump. There is also a partition inside that can be closed by dividing the compartment into 2 parts. In addition, on the other inner side there is a hydrator mount, the tube of which is led out through an opening in the center of the back.

There are two mesh pockets on the sides, which are traditionally used for storing bottles. There is a small pocket directly under the back of the backpack to store your card or documents. You can open it without even removing your backpack.

The back of the backpack has two convex panels covered with 3D mesh material. The straps from the inside are also covered with it. They also have reflective stripes sewn onto them and have a height-adjustable chest strap.

The waist belt is partly a mesh pocket, along the edges of which there are also inserts with Air Mesh material. It consists of two parts, closed by a fastex latch.

The bag also comes with a rug, which is initially located in the pocket closest to the back and gives the structure rigidity.

Main characteristics	Deuter Guide Lite 32+
Material	Nylon / polyamide
Volume, liters	25
Drinking system	there is
Weight, g	1150 g
Size, cm	47x31x22

• Huge functionality allows you to use this bag for almost any type of activity;
• High-quality tailoring and durable, reliable materials will allow you to use it for hiking for a long time;
• A large number of external fasteners and compartments allow you to carry any type of equipment;
• Mat and rain cover included.

• Quite a high price;
• The side straps are a bit short.

DEUTER AIRCONTACT PRO 70 + 15

Price: from 18,000 rubles.

This type of backpack is suitable for professional travelers going to remote places or even traveling around the world. The ability to load up to 85 kg of things into it will allow you to take everything you need for long walks in the wild.

The weight of an empty backpack is 3.2 kilograms. When creating it, two types of fabric were used: Polyamide and nylon. This allows him to withstand the declared load.

At the top is a durable fabric handle that shouldn't rip when you lift such a weight. There is a special cutout under the head under the handle itself.

All parts of the backpack in contact with the body have inserts of two-layer polypropylene covered with mesh material. According to the manufacturers, this combination of materials allows moisture removal more efficiently than other solutions.

The harnesses that are worn on the shoulders can be adjusted in height. There is even a special table in the back where the height marks are set. On the inside, two aluminum pins are adjacent to the back, which allow for better distribution of weight over the body, transferring part to the hips and lumbar region.

The belt around the lower back is mobile and does not restrict movement. On the inside, it is also covered with mesh polypropylene, and on the outside there is a small pocket for small items.

On the outside, there are plenty of loops for equipment or trekking poles, and several lid mounts that even a solar panel can be hung on. If you snap off the top, you will find a drawstring sleeve that can hold an additional 15 kg.

The first outer compartment is small for documents or cards. In order to open the main compartment, it is not necessary to remove the lid, you can also unfasten the zipper located in the middle of the bag and unscrew the 4 fasteners.

There are also straps inside, thanks to which you can better fix the contents of the bag.The same function is performed by special slings on the sides.

On both sides of the backpack there are large pockets for the hydration system, the pipes of which are led out through the shoulder straps.

The top lid also features a 12 liter pocket with a key hook. Inside it has a smaller pocket that can be used for very small items. On the other side of the lid there is a pocket for documents.

Includes Y-shaped slings. They can be used to turn the top cover into a separate small backpack. To do this, you need to unfasten all the ties and peel off the Velcro that connects it to the main backpack.

Main characteristics	Deuter Aircontact Pro 70 + 15
Material	330D Micro Rip Pro 6.6 / Super-Polytex
Volume, liters	70+15
Drinking system	there is
Weight, g	3280
Size, cm	90x 36x28

• Incredible capacity. Due to the presence of a huge number of pockets and their successful distribution, about 97 liters of various things can be loaded into a backpack;
• Unrivaled quality and durability;
• Multifunctionality, allowing you to even separate one part of the backpack in order to turn it into a separate bag;
• Convenience and comfort thanks to materials that provide back ventilation and a line adjustment system that allows you to adjust the height to any height.

• High price;
• It gets wet quickly in the rain.

Conclusion

As you can see from the list, sports backpacks vary greatly in parameters. You don't have to buy a huge, expensive backpack if you only have to walk the streets or short trips. The choice should be made based on the sport or activity in which the backpack will be used. If this is cycling, then you can read about the right choice of a backpack. here.

Be smart about choosing your travel bag, analyze your activity and choose the one that suits your pace of life more, and our list will help you make the right choice.