Backpacking Packs

Among other kinds of equipment and apparel, The North Face is known for backpacks. And backpacking backpacks that help you comfortably shoulder a tough load in all weather is the kind of challenge that we take pride in.

Here’s a classic: our Trail Lite 50 Backpack, which also comes in a women’s-specific version. We’re confident that our OPTIFIT™ suspension system will help to find the right fit across the shoulders and hips. Fit is important—but so are pockets, and the Trail Lite 50 has huge water bottle sleeves to help you stay hydrated, along with a spacious bottom pocket that cinches down with compression straps. This way, you can store your camping tent, or sleeping bag where it belongs–out of the way until it’s time to rest. With 50 liters of capacity, you won’t be stressed when you’re packing this overnight backpacking pack for your next trip. 

For snow-bound adventures, we can’t recommend a better backpacking backpack than the Summit Series Phantom 38 Backpack. This lean, mean, climbing machine is built for alpine environments. Pockets for ice picks and axes, a tool belt on the hip, and straps for your skis or split board are obvious essentials. But our design on this adventure-ready backpacker pack has every detail in hand: its untreated fabric is partially see-through, so you know where all your gear is before you open the bag. And its compression shape is meant to reduce the chance of a snag.

Have you bought your camping tent for the trip you’re planning? The North Face has a model to get you out there. 

If you’re hiking for multiple days, the weather is almost always uncertain. Be prepared for anything, at any altitude, with The North Face men's and women’s 3 in 1 triclimate jackets. You’ll be able to adapt with shells and inner layers to whatever the climate throws at you. They’re integrated to work together, so your backpacking bag stays as light as possible. And we all know how important that is by day 3.

For a simple rain layer, The North Face is well known for our men's and women’s rain jackets. Shop for a backpacking backpack from us, and you’ll never stop exploring.