Active Backpack Global Market Report 2026

Active backpacks are meticulously crafted to meet the requirements of individuals participating in a variety of dynamic activities, including hiking, camping, biking, or running. Tailored for optimal performance, these backpacks prioritize comfort, durability, and functionality, ensuring the efficient carriage of gear and supplies during physical pursuits.

The primary categories of active backpacks include those designed for hiking or trekking, camping and traveling, and sports activities. Hiking or trekking involves outdoor recreational pursuits that encompass walking or trekking through natural landscapes, often featuring diverse terrains such as mountains, forests, or trails. Active backpacks tailored for this purpose are characterized by their ability to carry essential gear, lightweight and comfortable designs, versatility, and specialized features that enhance the overall trekking experience. These backpacks are available in varying capacity sizes, including less than 10L, 10L-20L, and 20L-40L. They are accessible through a range of price points, spanning under $50, $51-$100, $101-$150, $151-$200, $201-$250, and above $250. Distribution channels encompass specialty stores, retail outlets, and online platforms.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are influencing the active backpack market by increasing costs of imported technical fabrics, zippers, buckles, padding materials, and finished backpacks. Consumer goods markets in North America and Europe are most affected due to reliance on imported components and finished products, while Asia-Pacific faces export cost pressures. These tariffs are raising retail prices and affecting supply chain planning. However, they are also encouraging regional manufacturing, local sourcing of sustainable materials, and diversification of production locations.

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The active backpack market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $6.84 billion in 2025 to $7.51 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in outdoor recreation activities, increasing participation in fitness and sports, expansion of adventure tourism, rising consumer spending on active lifestyle products, availability of durable textile materials.

The active backpack market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $11.14 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for eco-friendly outdoor gear, rising adoption of smart and modular backpack designs, expansion of e-commerce retail channels, growing focus on product customization, increasing interest in performance-oriented accessories. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for lightweight and ergonomic backpack designs, growing use of sustainable and recycled materials, expansion of multi-functional storage configurations, rising preference for weather-resistant fabrics, enhanced focus on comfort and load distribution.

The expanding tourism industry is anticipated to drive the growth of the active backpack market in the coming years. The tourism industry includes all activities and services associated with traveling, lodging, attractions, and experiences provided to visitors for leisure, business, or other purposes, playing a vital role in a region's economy and cultural exchange. Active backpacks are widely used within the tourism industry for their convenience and practicality, enabling travelers to comfortably carry essential items during outdoor activities and exploration. For example, in February 2025, data from the United States Bureau of Economic Analysis, a federal statistical agency, indicated that the real output of the U.S. travel and tourism sector, representing goods and services sold directly to visitors, increased by 7.0% in 2023, following a 20.8% growth in 2022. In comparison, the overall U.S. economy, measured by real GDP, grew by 2.9% in 2023 after a 2.5% rise in 2022. Consequently, the expanding tourism industry is contributing to the growth of the active backpack market.

Major companies in the active backpack market are directing their efforts toward advanced solutions, including eco-friendly backpacks, to address consumer demands for sustainable and environmentally conscious products. A case in point is Targus, a US-based mobile computing accessories company, which launched the Cypress Hero backpack with Find My Location in June 2023. This environmentally friendly backpack incorporates sustainable materials and production processes, coupled with laptop protection and a built-in location module. Through low-energy Bluetooth, the integrated location module securely pairs with the Apple Find My Network, enabling users to track the backpack using the Apple Find My App.

In September 2024, Logomark Inc., a US-based company, entered into a partnership with Highland Tactical for an undisclosed amount. This collaboration aims to enhance Logomark's portfolio by leveraging Highland Tactical's expertise in producing a variety of bags, including outdoor backpacks, duffels, and sling bags. Highland Tactical LLC is a US-based company recognized for its offerings in outdoor backpacks.

Major companies operating in the active backpack market are Nike Inc., Adidas AG, VF Corporation, Puma SE, Under Armour Inc., Columbia Sportswear Company, The North Face, Arc'teryx, Jack Wolfskin, Patagonia Inc., CamelBak Products LLC, Deuter Sport GmbH, Kelty, Mountainsmith, Dakine IP Holdings LP, Mystery Ranch Backpacks, Wildcraft India Private Limited, Samsonite IP Holdings S.A R.L, Herschel Supply Co., JanSport Inc., Ogio, Nomatic LLC, Tortuga Backpacks, Peak Design, WANDRD Gear, Aer Designs LLC

North America was the largest region in the active backpack market in 2025. The regions covered in the active backpack market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the active backpack market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The active backpack market consists of sales of travel daypacks, and active gaming backpacks. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

Active Backpack Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses active backpack market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
• The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
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• The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
• The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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• Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
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• The company scoring matrix section evaluates and ranks leading companies based on a multi-parameter framework that includes market share or revenues, product innovation, and brand recognition.

Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Hiking Or Trekking; Sports
• 2) By Size: 10L-20L; 20L-40L
• 3) By Price Point: Under $50; $51-$100; $101-$150; $151-$200; $201-$250; Above $250
• 4) By Distribution Channel: Specialty Stores; Retail Stores; Online
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Hiking Or Trekking: Daypacks; Overnight Backpacks; Multi-Day Backpacks
• 2) By Sports: Cycling Backpacks; Climbing Backpacks
• Companies Mentioned: Nike Inc.; Adidas AG; VF Corporation; Puma SE; Under Armour Inc.; Columbia Sportswear Company; The North Face; Arc'teryx; Jack Wolfskin; Patagonia Inc.; CamelBak Products LLC; Deuter Sport GmbH; Kelty; Mountainsmith; Dakine IP Holdings LP; Mystery Ranch Backpacks; Wildcraft India Private Limited; Samsonite IP Holdings S.A R.L; Herschel Supply Co.; JanSport Inc.; Ogio; Nomatic LLC; Tortuga Backpacks; Peak Design; WANDRD Gear; Aer Designs LLC
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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