Active Backpack Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Type, By Size, By Sales Channel By Region, By Competition, 2020-2030F

Description

The Global Active Backpack Market, valued at USD 5.92 Billion in 2024, is projected to experience a CAGR of 8.66% to reach USD 9.74 Billion by 2030. Active backpacks are specialized carrying solutions engineered for participation in various physical activities, including hiking, cycling, and running, characterized by ergonomic design, advanced material construction, and integrated features such as hydration systems and optimized load distribution. The market's expansion is primarily driven by a global increase in outdoor recreational participation, a heightened focus on health and well-being fostering active lifestyles, and continuous innovations in material science that enhance product functionality and user comfort.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2026-2030
Market Size 2024	USD 5.92 Billion
Market Size 2030	USD 9.74 Billion
CAGR 2025-2030	8.66%
Fastest Growing Segment	Hiking/Trekking
Largest Market	North America

Key Market Drivers

A significant driving factor for the Global Active Backpack Market is the increasing participation in outdoor and recreational activities worldwide. A growing number of individuals are adopting active lifestyles, seeking physical and mental well-being through pursuits such as hiking, cycling, and trail running. This trend is evident in participation statistics; for example, according to the Outdoor Foundation and Outdoor Industry Association, in June 2024, their 2024 Outdoor Participation Trends Report revealed that the female participation rate in outdoor recreation reached 51.9% in the United States in 2023. This heightened engagement directly translates into a greater demand for specialized active backpacks that offer comfort, durability, and functionality tailored to diverse activities.

Key Market Challenges

The intense competition among manufacturers poses a significant challenge to the growth of the Global Active Backpack Market. This competitive pressure frequently leads to price erosion as brands strive to gain or maintain market share, directly impacting profit margins for companies operating within this sector. Such reduced profitability subsequently limits the financial capacity for critical investments in research and development, which are essential for enhancing product innovation, material science, and ergonomic designs in active backpacks. The consequence is a potential slowdown in the introduction of new features and advancements that could otherwise attract consumers and expand the market's value.

Key Market Trends

Growing Integration of Smart Technology and Connectivity Features represents a significant evolution in active backpacks, moving beyond traditional utility to offer enhanced convenience, security, and multi-functionality. These innovations include GPS tracking for location awareness, integrated charging capabilities for electronic devices, Bluetooth connectivity for audio or smart device interaction, and advanced anti-theft measures. This trend caters to consumers who require their gear to support an increasingly connected and mobile lifestyle, whether for urban commuting or outdoor adventures. Targus, a mobile computing accessories company, launched the Cypress Hero backpack with Find My Location in June 2023, showcasing the integration of sophisticated tracking technology to address security concerns.

Key Market Players

Deuter Sport GmbH
Samsonite IP Holdings S.a.r.l.
Amer Sports Corporation
Vista Outdoor Inc.
VF Corporation
Patagonia, Inc.
Columbia Sportswear Company
American Recreation Products, Inc. (Kelty)
Osprey Packs, Inc.
C.C. Filson Company, Inc. (Filson)

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Active Backpack Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Active Backpack Market, By Type:

Hiking/Trekking
Camping & Travelling
Sports
Others

Active Backpack Market, By Size:

Less Than 10L
10L-20L
20L-40L

Active Backpack Market, By Sales Channel:

Hypermarkets/Supermarkets
Specialty Stores
Online
Others

Active Backpack Market, By Region:

North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Germany
- Spain
Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies presents in the Global Active Backpack Market.

Available Customizations:

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1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Active Backpack Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Type (Hiking/Trekking, Camping & Travelling, Sports, Others)
- 5.2.2. By Size (Less Than 10L, 10L-20L, 20L-40L)
- 5.2.3. By Sales Channel (Hypermarkets/Supermarkets, Specialty Stores, Online, Others)
- 5.2.4. By Region
- 5.2.5. By Company (2024)
5.3. Market Map

6. North America Active Backpack Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Type
- 6.2.2. By Size
- 6.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 6.2.4. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Active Backpack Market Outlook
  - 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By Size
    - 6.3.1.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 6.3.2. Canada Active Backpack Market Outlook
  - 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By Size
    - 6.3.2.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 6.3.3. Mexico Active Backpack Market Outlook
  - 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By Size
    - 6.3.3.2.3. By Sales Channel

7. Europe Active Backpack Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Type
- 7.2.2. By Size
- 7.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 7.2.4. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Active Backpack Market Outlook
  - 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By Size
    - 7.3.1.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 7.3.2. France Active Backpack Market Outlook
  - 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By Size
    - 7.3.2.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Active Backpack Market Outlook
  - 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By Size
    - 7.3.3.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 7.3.4. Italy Active Backpack Market Outlook
  - 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By Size
    - 7.3.4.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 7.3.5. Spain Active Backpack Market Outlook
  - 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By Size
    - 7.3.5.2.3. By Sales Channel

8. Asia Pacific Active Backpack Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Type
- 8.2.2. By Size
- 8.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 8.2.4. By Country
8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Active Backpack Market Outlook
  - 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By Size
    - 8.3.1.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 8.3.2. India Active Backpack Market Outlook
  - 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By Size
    - 8.3.2.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 8.3.3. Japan Active Backpack Market Outlook
  - 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By Size
    - 8.3.3.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 8.3.4. South Korea Active Backpack Market Outlook
  - 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.4.2.2. By Size
    - 8.3.4.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 8.3.5. Australia Active Backpack Market Outlook
  - 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.5.2.2. By Size
    - 8.3.5.2.3. By Sales Channel

9. Middle East & Africa Active Backpack Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Type
- 9.2.2. By Size
- 9.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 9.2.4. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Active Backpack Market Outlook
  - 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By Size
    - 9.3.1.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 9.3.2. UAE Active Backpack Market Outlook
  - 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By Size
    - 9.3.2.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 9.3.3. South Africa Active Backpack Market Outlook
  - 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By Size
    - 9.3.3.2.3. By Sales Channel

10. South America Active Backpack Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Type
- 10.2.2. By Size
- 10.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 10.2.4. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Active Backpack Market Outlook
  - 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By Size
    - 10.3.1.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 10.3.2. Colombia Active Backpack Market Outlook
  - 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By Size
    - 10.3.2.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 10.3.3. Argentina Active Backpack Market Outlook
  - 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By Size
    - 10.3.3.2.3. By Sales Channel

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global Active Backpack Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

14.1. Competition in the Industry
14.2. Potential of New Entrants
14.3. Power of Suppliers
14.4. Power of Customers
14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

15.1. Deuter Sport GmbH
- 15.1.1. Business Overview
- 15.1.2. Products & Services
- 15.1.3. Recent Developments
- 15.1.4. Key Personnel
- 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
15.2. Samsonite IP Holdings S.a.r.l.
15.3. Amer Sports Corporation
15.4. Vista Outdoor Inc.
15.5. VF Corporation
15.6. Patagonia, Inc.
15.7. Columbia Sportswear Company
15.8. American Recreation Products, Inc. (Kelty)
15.9. Osprey Packs, Inc.
15.10. C.C. Filson Company, Inc. (Filson)