The mountains are calling! Are you ready for a day of adventure off the beaten track? You will definitely need a solid backpack to carry your essential gear, that will ideally last for many years and thousands of happy trail kilometers. With a large number of backpacks out there in the market, it can be overwhelming and difficult to decide which one will work best for you. Therefore, I created a list of the best daypacks for hiking in the UAE, taking into consideration price, weight, size, and overall comfort. We will look at the backpacks between 20-35 liters, That’s space enough to accommodate water food, and some extras, like a camera or First Aid Kit needed for a day hike.
1. Osprey Tempest 20 for Women & Osprey Talon 22 for Men
Osprey Tempest 20 for Women – lightweight, comfortable, durable, adjustable, and exceptionally versatile – a pack tailored for women who hike.
Osprey’s Tempest series of women’s hiking backpacks are built for comfort, versatility, and reliable performance. The Osprey Tempest 20 boasts an easily adjustable torso length, coupled with the AirScape™ accordion foam back panel and a seamless lumbar-to-hip belt body wrap, which increases airflow while keeping the load close to your body and spreading weight to your hips for a very comfortable carrying experience. The back system has an impressive women’s specific fit, with an ergonomically shaped hip belt, harness, yoke, and back panel. 1
Osprey has taken over the trails in the last few seasons, and with packs like the Osprey Talon 22 for Men, this is no surprise. The Talon is well built, will carry everything you need for a day on the trail, and even has some specially built accessories for cycling. It’s a well-rounded multi-sport option and its price point is quite reasonable. It does lack in overall comfort, but it is lightweight and built to last. The Tempest 20 offered by Osprey is the female equivalent of the Talon 22. The only difference is a harness system made to fit a female figure more comfortably. 2
2. Gregory Maya 22 for Women & Gregory Miwok 24 for Men
Next on the list of best daypacks for hiking in the UAE are Gregory Maya 22 and Gregory Miwok 24.
Legendary carrying comfort, with a design and fit tuned for women. Gregory Maya 22 is sized for a full day of running, scrambling, or hiking. It features a BioSync suspension system with flexible tendons that connect the shoulder harness and waistbelt to the pack. As you move, the whole system stretches and retracts so it feels like an extension of your body. 3
Gregory Miwok 24 for Men hugs your body and stays stable for fast hiking, trail running, or scrambling missions. It features BioSync suspension: flexible tendons connect the shoulder harness and waistbelt to the pack, stretching and retracting to move the whole system with your body. At 24L, this pack has enough space for a full day outside.4
3. Kelty Redwing 32
A sized-down version of Kelty’s best-selling Redwing with all the features and organization needed for around-town travel or a day on the trail. With a full-access U-zipper, the Redwing 32 works both as a top-loader and a panel loader, adding convenience to any adventure. The multi-purpose padded sleeve will protect sensitive items and also doubles as a hydration sleeve. Water bottle pockets and zippered side pockets keep everything you need organized and easy to get to. HDPE frame sheet makes up the frame while the dynamic airflow back panel and AirMesh shoulder straps and lumbar pad keep the ventilation going. The waist belt can be tucked away when not in use. This pack is small but mighty. 5
4. Osprey Sirrus 24 for Women & Osprey Stratos 24 for Men
The Osprey Stratos 24 is without question one of the more comfortable daypacks on the market, thanks to its stretch mesh suspension system, which creates support and excellent ventilation. There are excellent storage pockets and small accessories that help the Stratos stand out. The price is a bit high for a smaller pack. However, the comfort and lifetime guarantee offered by Osprey makes this a pack that you will be using for the rest of your life.
While the Osprey Stratos 24 is a male designed pack, the Osprey Sirrus 24 is the female design of the same pack. It’s equally as comfortable. The Sirrus utilizes a shoulder strap and hip belt system designed to fit females better. That’s why the Osprey Stratos is our Most Comfortable Daypack. 6
5. Gregory Juno 24 H2O for Women & Gregory Citro 24 H2O for Men
The Gregory Citro 24 is a compact daypack designed for comfort and durability on short adventures. It carries well on day hikes and has plenty of pockets to stash gear. The ventilated mesh suspension keeps the sweat from building between your back and the pack on humid summer days, which can be key during hot UAE weather. Gregory Citro 24 pack can easily and comfortably carry everything you need for a day hike.
For days when you’re bringing just the essentials, and maybe some trail chocolate to fuel up for the back half of the loop, the Juno 24 is a perfect size. Stay cool in the ventilated VaporSpan suspension with large zippered hip belt pockets, because you don’t want to have to take off your pack to capture some trail magic. 7
6. Deuter Speed Lite 20
Last but not least, it should not be a surprise that also Deuter Speed Lite 20 landed on the list of best daypacks for hiking in the UAE.
Quickly en route in the mountains with the light-as-a-feather Speed Lite. Thanks to its athletic V-line and anatomically-shaped shoulder straps, the lightweight all-rounder offers enormous freedom of movement on day hikes and for many other sporting activities. A high level of comfort and technically ingenious functions without superfluous pounds of material is what the Speed Lite is all about. 8
REMEMBER:
- Do not leave any garbage behind, including food. Even organic waste can take months to biodegrade and meanwhile it will attract animals. It may not only make them stop eating their natural food and rely on what humans leave behind but also it may make them sick.
- Have always a bag ready to collect trash left behind by other inconsiderate people – in the end, you are saving nature.
- Hike or camp over gravel and rocks. In some areas, the vegetation can take years to grow back.
- Leave natural and historical items where you find them.
- Minimize cooking over a campfire, use the stove instead – it is less impact on the wilderness.
I hope you found this article about the best daypacks for hiking in the UAE helpful. If you are looking for more articles about hiking in the UAE mountains, I recommend you to check: Hiking in the UAE: 9 Essential Hiking Tips, Top 7 Camping Gadgets, or 10 Potentially Dangerous Wild Animals in the UAE: Mountains & Desert. Enjoy!
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- https://www.mec.ca/en/product/5063-381/Miwok-24-Daypack
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