Best Backpacks of 2025

Your pack is your adventure companion—whether you’re living out of it for days, relying on it for a trail race, or just carrying the essentials for a quick outing. No matter your mission, these are our top backpack picks of Spring/Summer 2025.

Gregory Maven 48 Women’s and Paragon 50

We’re not buying the idea that in order to carry a heavy load, you need to carry a heavy pack and neither does Gregory. By utilizing lightweight, high-tenacity fabrics, an innovative perimeter frame and anti-barreling stay,…

Ultimate Direction Ultra Vest 12L & UD Quiver

For 2025 Ultimate Direction redesigned their beloved Ultra Vest with a more universal design that better fits both men and women while accommodating trail runners of all shapes and sizes. The monomesh fabric is light and…

Salomon Adv Skin 5

Several of our Gear Specialists have used Adv Skin packs over the years for racing, everyday training, and self-supported trail explorations. Why? Because they fit so comfortably, ride smoothly without any unwanted bouncing or shifting, and…

Osprey Raven 4 Women’s and Raptor 4

Yes! We’re stoked to see lumbar versions of the Raptor and women’s-specific Raven! The larger versions of these packs have long been Enwild go-tos for mountain biking but we’re excited by the enhanced maneuverability and weight-savings…

Osprey Tempest 33 Women’s & Talon 33

Osprey uses the tagline “built for movement, made for adventure” on the Talon and Tempest and it’s a fitting claim. These are truly multi-sport packs, as comfortable on hiking trails as they are scaling steep pitches…

NNormal Race Vest SL

Something told us that if the NNormal Race Vest is good enough for decorated trail runner and mountain athlete Kilian Jornet, it was probably more than good enough for us. True to the brand’s ethos, the…

Mystery Ranch Rip Ruck 15

Roaming doesn’t always mean spending days in the backcountry or endless hours on the trail. Sometimes it means sneaking in a quick day hike, getting to and from work or class, or just kicking around town.…

Kelty Redwing Traveler 50

The super-versatile Redwing has been a trusted daypacking option for generations and that very versatility allowed it to serve as a functional travel pack too. With some smart adds and updates, Kelty has redesigned it with…

Deuter Speed Lite Pro 17 SL Women’s Hydro & Speed Lite Pro 19 Hydro

The Speed Lite series has been an Enwild favorite for many years as the packs’ lightweight design, movement-mirroring fit, and streamlined storage have served our Gear Specialists well for hiking, biking, commuting, climbing, and just about…

Big Agnes Sweetwater UL 43L

Big Agnes has garnered numerous awards over the years for their tents, sleeping bags, and sleeping pads, but they’ve only recently started making backpacks. Based on what we see in the Sweetwater, it appears Big Agnes…