Choosing the perfect backpack: Montbell backpacks to suit your lifestyle

Choosing the perfect backpack: Montbell backpacks to suit your lifestyle

Your guide to finding the perfect backpack.

Montbell offers a wide range of backpacks for women, men and kids in an assortment of colours, sizes and styles to suit your needs. Whether you're after a hiking backpack for your outdoor adventures, a versatile travel backpack for your next trip or a sleek laptop backpack for work or school - we have you covered.

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Hiking Backpacks

Planning your next backcountry experience? Look no further than the Balance Light or Versalite.

Montbell Balance Light

Montbell Balance Light 20

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Montbell Balance Light 30

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Montbell Balance Light 40

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If you prefer your trek to remain light and fast, the Montbell Balance Light is sure to satisfy. Equipped with convenient side straps and available in 20L, 30L and 40L models, these lightweight packs are for those who want to haul reasonable loads on day explorations or the occasional overnight.

  • Top lid pocket
  • Strap for securing gear
  • Adjustable sternum strap
  • Removable back foam pad
  • Waist welt can be tucked away when not in use

Montbell Versalite Pack

Montbell Versalite Pack 20

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Montbell Versalite Pack 30

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Montbell Versalite Pack 40

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Craving comfort? Our series of Versalite Packs are designed to reduce the weight on your shoulders to allow for a safer, more enjoyable backcountry experience. Also available in 20L, 30L and 40L models, opt for the 20 Litre pack for fast summit and speedy day hikes, and the 30 or 40 Litre packs if you consider 15 kilograms too heavy a load to carry on a consistent basis. In addition, the 30 Litre and 40 Litre models are equipped with 3D mesh on the back panels and shoulder straps, which allows for moisture to be moved away from your skin, keeping you dryer and more comfortable.

  • Height adjustable
  • Sternum Strap helps secure the shoulder harness in place
  • Ice axe / Pole strap secures your gear quickly and easily
  • Side pocket for storing a bottle or tent/trekking poles
  • Hip belt loop secures the Hip belt when not in use
  • Hydration compatible

Women’s Backpacks

Explore our range of sleek, lightweight and extremely comfortable hiking backpacks. Available in a variety of sizes and colours for a multitude of purposes.

Montbell Women's Alpine Light Pack 30

Montbell Womens Alpine Light Pack 30

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A backpack for women that’s ultralight, comfortable, waterproof and easy to use. As the paragon of our Light and Fast philosophy, the Alpine Light Pack shines whether it's taken out for a speedy day hike or a few nights in the backcountry.

  • 30 Litre capacity
  • Top lid that can be arranged in various styles
  • Roll-up Closure System for quick access to pack contents
  • Height-Adjustable Sternum Strap helps secure the shoulder harness in place
  • Pole Strap secures your gear quickly and easily

Montbell Women’s Alpine Pack - 50L, 60L and 70L

Montbell Womens Alpine Pack 70

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Montbell Womens Alpine Pack 60

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Montbell Womens Alpine Pack 50

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Chasing a waterproof backpack with quick access to its contents? The Montbell Women’s 50L, 60L and 70L Alpine Packs come with a roll up closure instead of a top lid for easy access and impressive waterproofness.

  • Pocketable side buckles
  • Aqua Barrier Sack
  • Adjustable aluminium frame
  • EVA foam back panel provides cushioning, breathability and quick-drying properties
  • Shoulder harness adjusts to fit back length
  • Height-Adjustable Sternum Strap helps secure the shoulder harness in place

Montbell Women’s Cha-Cha Pack

Montbell Womens Cha-Cha Pack 35

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Montbell Womens Cha-Cha Pack 40

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Taking its name from the famous Chachadake peak on Kunashir Island, this multipurpose backpack is great for trekking or overnight trips. Designed for optimum weight balance and available in lightweight 35L or 40L models, this pack combines comfort and functionality. The Cha-Cha’s impressive features are complemented by an array of vibrant colours.

  • U-shaped zipper
  • Stow/away rain cover
  • Hydration compatible
  • Side compression straps
  • Ice axe loops
  • Hip belt and shoulder pocket

Montbell Women’s Trekking Pack

Montbell Womens Trekking Pack 50

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Montbell Womens Trekking Pack 70

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Specifically designed for female outdoor enthusiasts, this fully featured pack allows you to hike further and faster. Featuring our ultralight 3D Fit Aluminum Frame and a refined shoulder harness, padded hip belt and back panel, this pack provides superior comfort for your multi-day adventures and weekend hikes.

  • Hydration compatible
  • Air through back panel system
  • Adjustable top lid
  • Top lid pocket
  • Discrete internal security pocket

Men’s Backpacks

If you’re serious about adventure then you need a serious backpack. Explore our most popular models, designed for multi-day backpacking trips and winter mountaineering missions.

Montbell Alpine Pack

Montbell Alpine Pack 50

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Montbell Alpine Pack 60

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Montbell Alpine Pack 80

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The Alpine Pack series delivers a high level of water resistance while allowing quick and easy access to pack contents with the Roll-Up Closure System and Aqua Barrier Sack. The 50L, 60L and 80L models are constructed with high-quality nylon ripstop and are equipped with a long list of features to provide versatile performance at a light weight.

  • Pocketable side buckles
  • Super Wishbone System with an adjustable aluminium frame
  • EVA foam back panel
  • Height-Adjustable Sternum Strap
  • Ice Axe / Pole Strap

Montbell Cha-Cha Pack

Montbell Cha-Cha Pack 35

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Montbell Cha-Cha Pack 45

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Inspired by the Chachadake, a famous peak located on Kunashir Island, the Cha-Cha is an excellent multipurpose backpack for trekking or overnight trips. The front lower half of the pack boasts a variety of features, such as a pocket, U-shaped zipper and stow away pack cover. Designed for optimum weight balance, the rear of the pack is made of a highly-breathable fabric for exceptional comfort during wear.

  • 35L or 45L models
  • Hydration compatible
  • Side compression straps
  • Ice axe loops
  • Hip belt and shoulder pocket

Montbell Trekking Pack

Montbell Trekking Pack 55

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Montbell Trekking Pack 80

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This fully featured pack allows you to hike further and faster with superior comfort. Combined with our ultralight 3D Fit Aluminum Frame and padded hip belt, the Quick Adjustment system allows immediate torso adjustment without unloading your pack and evenly distributes load weight. Available in 55L and 80L capacity, this pack is ideal for camping, hiking and travel.

  • Hydration compatible
  • Air through back panel system
  • Adjustable top lid
  • Top lid pocket
  • Discrete internal security pocket

Travel Backpacks

Whether you like to roll it, grab it or carry it, we have you covered. These versatile wheely bags make perfect travel backpacks for women and men alike. One condition, it has to be a black backpack. Sorry, not sorry.

Montbell Wheely Bag - 35L and 45L

Montbell Wheely Bag 35

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Montbell Wheely Bag 45

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Great for the traveller on the go, this pack is designed with ease of use and versatility in mind. When the road gets rough carry your luggage with the sewn hauler handles or by attaching the padded shoulder strap. Made in two convenient 35L and 45L sizes, and equipped with a number of features, this bag makes the perfect carry-on companion.

  • Collapsible 2 height adjustable carry handle
  • Multiple pockets for organising travel essentials
  • Compression straps for securing the bag contents
  • Abrasion resistant durable wheels
  • TSA Lock compatible main zipper

Montbell Wheely Bag 60

Montbell Wheely Bag 60

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This versatile 3-way rolling duffle bag allows you for a smooth transit with a heavy load wherever you go. Equipped with an aluminium handle, grab handle and shoulder strap, and made with a material that is incredibly strong and durable, this 60 Litre capacity bag is built to last.

  • Collapsible 2 height adjustable carry handle
  • Multiple pockets for organising travel essentials
  • Compression straps for securing the bag contents
  • Abrasion resistant durable wheels
  • TSA Lock compatible main zipper

Work Packs

Searching for a backpack light enough for daily commutes and enough storage for overnight business trips? Look no further.

Montbell Tri Pack 30

Montbell Tri Pack 30

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A light and fast travel companion that is ideal for up to a week going business casual or months dirt bagging it on a rail pass in Europe. Flexibility is the name of the game when it comes to carry options; sport it backpack, shoulder bag, or briefcase style.

  • 3 in 1 transformable bag.
  • Comes with stow-away backpack straps, removable cushioned shoulder strap, simple carry handles.
  • Umbrella pocket

Montbell Tri Pack Mini

Montbell Tri Pack Mini

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A mini backpack with flexible carry options. Crafty travellers will love the ability to keep their belongings with them in the cabin, while staying organised and highly mobile.

  • Fits laptop size 15.4 inch
  • Umbrella pocket
  • Shoulder strap

Montbell Utility Day Pack 20

Montbell Utility Day Pack 20

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This versatile business style travel bag is the perfect laptop backpack for women and men travelling for work. Don’t let this small backpack fool you, its sleek design allows it to be used as a briefcase or backpack to match any style.

  • Main compartment: B4 size
  • Pocket: A5 size
  • Fits laptop size 15.4 inch
  • Umbrella pocket

Travel Pouches

Explore our range of pouches, designed to store items you want to keep close to you during travel.

Montbell Pocketable Light Pouch M

Montbell Pocketable Light Pouch M

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This fanny pack is perfect for storing items like wallets or cell phones that you can't fit in your shirt or pants pockets.

  • Pocketable
  • Water resistant

Montbell Trail Lumbar Pack 7

Montbell Trail Lumbar Pack 7

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This sporty yet functional lightweight waist bag is most suited to hiking and walking. This bag can be used three different ways: as a fanny pack, a shoulder bag, and a tote bag.

  • Front pocket organiser for storing passports, pens and smartphones
  • Water resistant

Montbell Delta Gusset Pouch M

Montbell Delta Gusset Pouch M

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Designed with front and inner pockets, and made of weather resistant Nylon with a generous main compartment, this easy access pouch fits perfectly to your body.

  • Adjustable waist strap
  • Water resistant

Get Packing!

Wherever you’re travelling, and whatever you’re hauling, we want it to stay secure, dry and delivered in style. If you’re in the area, make sure to visit one of our Sydney stores or read our reviews for the full Montbell experience.