Rating of the best sports backpacks of 2022

For those who are always on the move, lead an active lifestyle and go in for sports, backpack manufacturers have developed special models of shoulder bags. Their distinguishing 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 distribute the weight rationally, 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 be useful for different types of activities.

Backpacks: an overview of the best

Deuter Speed ​​Lite 20

Price: from 3500 rub.

We should start, perhaps, with a wonderful sports backpack from 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 weight of the backpack is only 530 grams, while its capacity is 20 liters. The main compartment, designed for storing large items, has a waterproof pocket for storing tech, notebooks and other things that are afraid of moisture.

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

Compression straps located on the straps of the backpack allow you to keep essentials such as glasses, tools or trekking poles within easy reach.

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

The part adjacent to the back is made of the same three-dimensional mesh material as the inside of the shoulder straps. This allows you to create the effect of ventilation of the back and ensure the removal of moisture, which makes this backpack comfortable to wear.

Main characteristics	Deuter Speed ​​Lite 20
Material	Deuter Ripstop 210 / HexLite 210
Volume, liters	20
drinking system	There is
Weight, g	530
Size, cm	48x26x18

• Lightweight yet roomy.
• Comfortable and ergonomic;
• High quality tailoring using modern materials;
• System of removal of moisture and ventilation of a back.

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

Tatonka Patience 10

Price: from 2500 rubles.

This backpack is half the size of the previous model and is designed more for urban walks, jogging or cycling. Its specific weight is only 550 grams, and thanks to a well-thought-out fastening system, it is almost not felt at all behind your back.

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

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

At the bottom is a waist belt, made using the same technology as the chest.

On the sides of the backpack are pockets for bottles, which expand due to additional sewn-in fabric. Also, in order to reduce the volume of the backpack, you can use side ties.

It has two main branches. One external, the zipper of which is located on the outside of the backpack and is protected by a water-repellent fabric. And the second, the zipper of which is located on top and unzips around 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

• Light;
• Comfortable, almost not felt on a walk;
• Multifunctional.

• Small capacity;
• Not enough good 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 you to carry more than 12 liters, which is also reflected in the title. The total weight of the empty backpack is 700 grams.

The orange parts of the backpack are made of fairly strong and durable material. It is well cleaned and does not let moisture through, which will keep things dry even during heavy rain.

The exterior has two stretch mesh pockets on the sides. They fit bottles of drinks or small things like cycling gloves. Pockets are fixed with special ties.

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

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

For those who want to carry a drinking system with them, the presence of a special compartment for a hydrator in the back of the backpack will be good news. Tubes from the system are brought out through special holes in the harnesses, marked with the inscriptions H₂Oh

The popular Air Mesh fabric is used for the back and inner side of the straps, allowing air to circulate freely at the point of contact between the back and the bag, and also removes moisture.

For better fixation of the straps, a tie is provided on the chest, which is fixed with a fastex latch and can be adjusted in height. The straps are also sewn with reflective tape, which can be useful for cyclists riding at night.

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

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

• Not very roomy;
• Some users complained about the quality of tailoring, and specifically about the threads coming out.

Dakine Heli Pro 20l

Price: from 6000 rubles.

This backpack is usually purchased by people involved in active sports such as snowboarding, skiing, freeride 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 has small pockets for smaller things;
• The second main one, in which it is supposed to put most of the things. On the back side of the compartment there is another inner pocket, which comfortably fits a laptop with a screen diagonal of up to 15 inches;
• The third is a small pocket in which you can put glasses. Due to the structure of the material used to finish the inside of the pocket, you can not be afraid that the glasses will be scratched.

The straps of the backpack are interconnected by a constriction with a fastex lock with a built-in whistle. The waistband 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-prong 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 capacity. If you pack things compactly, it can hold even more than the declared 20 liters;
• Qualitatively stitched, as a result of which it has increased survivability, while no threads are observed to come out;
• High price.

• Weak lightning. With their active use, the metal may be frayed, which may require replacing them.

Deuter Guide Lite 32+

Price: from 6500 rub.

Quite a weighty backpack, the weight of which when empty is 1.2 kg. Its own purpose is for short trips to the mountains. A 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 outer side of the backpack, 8 loops are sewn, arranged in 2 rows of 4 pieces.They are designed to secure the equipment needed for climbing.

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

The top has a compartment for small items and a small carabiner for keys. It is attached with four straps. Under it is the main compartment, which closes and opens with zip ties.

The part that is adjacent to the back has two mesh inserts for ventilation of the back. The same material covers the inside of the straps, as well as a belt fastened at the waist. It also has several mounts for climbing equipment, which should be in quick access, 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 taking it off, which allows you to make not only short trips to the mountains with it, but also participate in climbing or go on a long ski trip.

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 for a long time to wear it for a long time;
• Lots of tool holders.

• Too tall for people whose height is below 170.

DEUTER TRANS ALPINE 25

Price: From 7000 rub.

Another bike backpack on our list, only this one is designed for much longer bike tours. Thanks to its volume, you can also lift it up the mountain or go on long hikes.

The central outer mount can be used both for carrying a helmet and for transporting e.g. a snowboard thanks to the adjustable straps.

The backpack is divided into several compartments. There is a dedicated pocket at the bottom that holds the included waterproof case by default. The small interior compartment has another zippered pocket and two smaller mesh pockets. Zippered pocket has a carabiner for keys

The main compartment opens with a zipper with two pawls that can be snapped together using small straps hung on them. All other branches are closed in exactly the same way. On the back wall of this compartment there is a large internal pocket with an elastic band and a thin vertical one for a bicycle pump. Also inside there is a partition that can be fastened, 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 a hole in the center of the back.

On the sides are two mesh pockets, which are traditionally used to store bottles. Directly under the back of the backpack there is a small pocket in which you can put a card or documents. You can open it without even taking off your backpack.

The back of the backpack has two convex inserts covered with a three-dimensional mesh material. The straps on the inside are covered in the same way. They also have reflective strips sewn on and there is a chest strap with the ability to adjust the height.

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 with a fastex latch.

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

Main characteristics	Deuter Guide Lite 32+
Material	Nylon/polyamide
Volume, liters	25
drinking system	There is
Weight, g	1150 g
Size, cm	47х31х22

• 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;
• Rug and rain cover included.

• Pretty high price;
• The side straps are short.

DEUTER AIRCONTACT PRO 70+15

Price: from 18,000 rubles.

This type of backpack is suitable for professional travelers who are going to distant places or even on a trip 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 transitions through the wilderness.

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

In the upper part there is a handle made of durable fabric, which should not tear when lifting such a weight. Under the handle itself there is a special cutout for the head.

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

The shoulder straps can be adjusted in height.There is even a special table in the back, where the height marks are displayed. On the inside, two aluminum pins adjoin the back, which allow you to better distribute the weight over the body and transfer the part to the hips and lumbar.

The belt encircling the lower back is movable 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 things.

On the outside, there are plenty of loops for equipment or trekking poles and a few mounts on the lid that you can even hang a solar panel on. If you snap off the top, you can find a sleeve with puffs, in which you can put an additional 15 kg.

The first outer compartment is a small one designed for documents or a card. In order to open the main compartment, it is not necessary to remove the cover, you can also unfasten the zipper, which is located in the middle of the bag and snap off 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 a drinking system, the tubes of which are brought out through the straps.

The top cover is also a pocket with a capacity of 12 liters, which has a key clip. Inside it has a smaller pocket that can be used for very small items. On the other side of the cover there is a pocket for documents.

Y-shaped slings are included. With their help, you can turn the top cover into a separate small-sized 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	90x36x28

• 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 the backpack;
• Unsurpassed quality and durability;
• Multifunctionality, allowing even to separate one part of the backpack in order to turn it into a separate bag;
• Comfortable and comfortable thanks to back ventilation materials and a strap adjustment system that allows you to adjust the height to any height.

• High price;
• Gets wet quickly in the rain.

Conclusion

As you can see from the list, sports backpacks vary greatly in terms of parameters. It is not necessary to buy a huge expensive backpack if you are only going to walk the streets or take 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.

Choose your travel bag wisely, analyze your activity and choose the one that best suits your lifestyle, and our list will help you make the right choice.