Best Large Women's Hiking Backpacks with Hydration Systems in Canada for 2026

• “If you want a back-to-basics backpack that is super comfortable, perfectly priced, and going to be with you for the long haul, look no further because the Renn is all of those things.”

• “Osprey has nailed all the essentials (plus a few added extras) on the Renn 65 while keeping weight to a minimum, making it an awesome addition to any women’s adventure trek.It boasts an extremely comfortable & adjustable harness & easily accessible storage elements meaning...”

• “While the Osprey Renn 65L Women’s Backpack is an excellent choice, it’s always wise to see how it stacks up against the competition. For a broader look at all the top models, we highly recommend checking out our complete, in-depth guide:”

• “So here I give this Renn 65 side by side with two top-notch packs for women from two renown brands. I would say it stands well with those two great packs, but the price differences are considerable, this is a far more affordable pack than the other two.”

• “In conclusion, the Osprey Women's Renn 65 Backpack is an excellent choice for women who love to backpack and explore the great outdoors. With its innovative design, comfortable fit, and durable construction, it's the perfect companion for any adventure.”

• “Price: $190Weight: 3 lb. 6.4 oz.Capacities: 50, 65LWhat we like: Osprey’s signature comfort and support in an affordable package.What we don’t: Only offered in one size and relatively basic feature set.See the Osprey Renn 65 See the Men's Osprey Rook 65”

• “You can make the usual adjustments around the hip belt, the shoulder and chest straps, and there are a number of compression straps too. The shoulder straps and hip belt on the Renn 65 are both very comfortably padded, with holes in the foam for breathability.”

• “With its spacious 65-liter capacity, the Osprey Renn 65 offers plenty of room to accommodate all your gear, clothing, and equipment for extended trips. This allows you to pack everything you need without compromising on essentials or leaving anything behind.”

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  Excellent comfort and support, even after surpassing the pack’s load limit.

  — Switchback Travel
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  Significantly cheaper than most competitors without making many major concessions.

  — Switchback Travel
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  While not a weight leader, the Renn is reasonably light and strikes a nice middle ground between streamlined ultralight packs and feature-rich heavy haulers.

  — Switchback Travel
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  Well built with thick materials and quality components that hold up well to rough use.

  — Switchback Travel
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  Nice sustainability focus, including recycled, bluesign-approved materials and water-repellent coatings that forgo the use of harmful PFAS.

  — Switchback Travel
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  Comfortable and adjustable shoulder straps and hip belt provide a great fit for backpackers of all sizes.

  — TA Camping Reviews

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  Hipbelt offers limited adjustability compared to pricier options like the Aura AG and Ariel.

  — Switchback Travel
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  Not the plushest or most breathable Osprey design, although comfort and ventilation were better than expected for the price.

  — Switchback Travel
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  Limited organization, including no front shove-it pocket, a fixed lid, and a top-loading design that makes it difficult to access the main compartment.

  — Switchback Travel
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  Only comes in one size, which won’t work for everyone (Osprey does offer an Extended Fit version to accommodate a wider range).

  — Switchback Travel
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  Cons: * Raincover Durability for Air Travel: The integrated raincover, while convenient, may not withstand the rigours of airport baggage handling. * No Front Panel Access: The main compartment is accessed primarily from the top, requiring digging for items at the bottom.

  — Bamiela -

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• “Has anybody traveled/hiked with the Osprey Renn 65 pack?Travel (self.backpacking)”

  Kananaskis_Country— reddit

• “If you are looking for a rugged, super-hauling lady-beast of a backpack, we definitely recommend the Deva. It offers good ventilation for a thick and loaded pack, making it suitable for myriad climate types.”

• “While it’s more than twice the weight of top ultralight packs, of course, the Baltoro, at four pounds, 14 ounces/2.2kg (for the medium Baltoro), and Deva weigh virtually the same as the Mystery Ranch Sphinx 60 and Osprey men’s Aether 65 and women’s Ariel 65 and just three...”

• “The Gregory Deva 60 isn’t cheap, but it’s packed with features designed to make your backpacking adventures more comfortable and enjoyable. The fancy suspension system with moving parts and breathable materials sounds like a dream, especially for long hikes with heavy packs.”

• “When I travel, it’s usually to far-flung locations with hiking on treacherous terrain involved somewhere along the way (think, glacier). I need a pack that can accommodate months of wear and tear and carry all my camping gear plus extra items.”

• “Just a little smaller and lighter than the famous Gregory Baltoro 65 pack, the Deva pack is the ideal women’s hiking backpack for active ladies that need comfort and support while carrying a heavy load on their back.”

• “The 3D shoulder harness and hipbelt construction are anatomically shaped for women, designed to provide a body-hugging fit that prevents wrinkling and hot spots. For added comfort and load management, it features a ComfortGrip lumbar pad that helps prevent pack slip.”

• “The Deva 60 performed admirably in varying conditions. We experienced a light rain shower on the second day, and the pack’s water resistance kept my gear dry. Even in the heat of the afternoon sun, the AirCushion backpanel provided excellent ventilation, minimizing sweat buildup.”

• “The Gregory Deva 60 (Women) represents a compelling option in its category. For those considering a purchase, we recommend checking the full specifications page and, where possible, auditioning in person before committing.”

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  Classic fully featured, top-loaders built for hauling heavy loads into the backcountry, the Baltoro and Deva series packs have an internal alloy perimeter wire frame with a fiberglass cross stay plus an HDPE (high-density polyethylene) framesheet that give the packs abundant...

  — The Big Outside
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  Those critical components explain how the Deva and Baltoro carry loads of 50 pounds/22.7kg comfortably, which is Gregory’s rating for the Baltoro 65 and Deva 60, what my testers estimated, and consistent with my personal experience with a few generations of the Baltoro.

  — The Big Outside
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  Testers reported that Gregory’s new, foamless FreeFloat suspension system with 3D mesh delivered excellent air flow across their backs.

  — The Big Outside
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  That dynamic nature to the suspension eliminates much of the side-to-side rocking a pack can do as you hike—and the cumulative body fatigue that can result. Hipbelt and shoulder straps are made with cushioned mesh that ventilates well, too.

  — The Big Outside
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  Durability alone validates the price (and weight), with a combination of 210-denier and 420-denier, high-density nylon in the pack body, 40 to 45 percent of it recycled, and a dual-layer bottom panel of 630-denier, high-density nylon.

  — The Big Outside
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  Gregory kept many useful features that have long populated the Deva and Baltoro series. That includes the supreme organization created by nine external pockets:

  — The Big Outside
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  The voluminous main compartment, with a wide mouth, has abundant capacity for long, gear-intensive trips and carrying extra food and gear for companions (like young kids); it easily fits a bear canister laid in horizontally (often not possible with smaller packs).

  — The Big Outside
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  Testers also loved Gregory’s signature, supportive lumbar pad, which has a non-slip surface to prevent lower-back blisters—another feature that becomes more important in a pack built for big loads.

  — The Big Outside
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  Have no fear with the Deva 60, as Gregory packs have been around since the 1970s. Gregory is not only innovative but could perhaps be leading the field when it comes to key design features that make their packs feel almost as if they are an extension of your own body (how a...

  — The Broke Backpacker
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  ✓ Excellent performance for the price

  — SpecDB
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  ✓ Premium build quality

  — SpecDB
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  ✓ Strong brand reputation and support

  — SpecDB

Criticised6

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  The Deva is unusual because it doesn’t have symmetric side pockets. While there is a side mesh pocket on the left side of the pack, it’s not large enough to store a water bottle and is best used to capture the bottom of long skinny objects, like tent poles, glacier wands, or...

  — SectionHiker.com
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  All of the comfortable padding, zippers, straps, and special features add a lot of extra weight. All told the Deva weighs nearly 5 pounds when empty, and it feels like it when you pick it up by its handle.

  — GearLab
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  The suspension-harness features a well-padded, pre-curved, dynamic hipbelt with flex panels that allow the belt to rotate side to side as you walk, and dual-density shoulder straps that auto-rotate individually at the top of each.

  — The Big Outside
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  All three men’s and women’s sizes also sport 22 inches (about 56cm) of fit range in all three adjustable hipbelt sizes—which spotlights one complaint I’ve long had about these packs: The belts are much too long for many users.

  — The Big Outside
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  ✗ Limited availability in some regions

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  ✗ Audition recommended before purchase

  — SpecDB

• “Whilst our Aussie conditions don’t call for ice-axes very often, the bottom loops and mid-height elastic toggles hold walking poles securely in place when not in use.”

• “Deuter markets the Aircontact Lite as a mountaineering and trekking backpack. I’d personally use it for winter backpacking, or for an expedition in which I’m expecting to carry heavier equipment. But this wouldn’t be my first choice for a summer expedition.”

• “Advantages Comfortable to carry Good carry system Good storage options Good ventilation Lightweight Good adjustment options Easy to load”

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  A handy feature is the lid that can be removed completely to carry essentials for side-trips. This is the secret to the +10L extension of the pack, with an ample throat below which can be cinched down for carrying less or extended fully when needed.

  — greatwalks.com.au
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  The pack strikes a good balance of comfortable padding with support designed specifically for a woman’s body. The breathable hollow chamber foam against the body cleverly leaves the spine in an untouched trench, whilst the shaping hugs the lumbar and waist curves of the...

  — greatwalks.com.au
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  And ladies, you’ll be pleased to know that the chest tensioning straps are well located and adjustable.Feature wise, the internal lower section can be unzipped, revealing a single compartment and the mesh hip belt pockets are a good size, with a small amount of stretch for...

  — greatwalks.com.au
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  Easy to load (3)

  — bergfreunde.eu
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  Advantages Good adjustment options Price / performance Good storage options Good carry system Lightweight

  — bergfreunde.eu
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  Advantages Lightweight Good carry system Price / performance

  — bergfreunde.eu
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  Good carry system (7)

  — bergfreunde.eu
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  Good adjustment options (6)

  — bergfreunde.eu
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  Comfortable to carry (5)

  — bergfreunde.eu
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  Good storage options (5)

  — bergfreunde.eu
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  Price / performance (5)

  — bergfreunde.eu
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  Advantages Comfortable to carry Good ventilation Lightweight Good adjustment options Good carry system

  — bergfreunde.eu
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  The aluminium x-frame brings stability to the next level, which means that you’ll be able to carry heavy loads without the discomfort of a shifting load. And the Aircontact System is designed to optimize airflow between your back and your pack.

  — The Broke Backpacker

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  The sleeping bag compartment is formed with a fabric shelf, that can be unzipped and folded away if you to prefer to use the main compartment as one continuous space or to line the inside of your backpack with a thick trash compactor bag to keep the contents waterproof.

  — SectionHiker.com

• “Similar to other models with heavy-duty suspension systems, the Bora's works better with more weight in the pack. An ideal setting for the Bora is in challenging terrain with a heavy pack, where stabilization is more crucial.”

• “On most packs, the hip belt will lift off your hips when your back is arched or you are hunched over climbing or descending a steep section. This movement in the hip belt may cause chafing and can become extremely uncomfortable but the RotoGlide­TM hipbelt eliminates this.”

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• “Q: could I comfortably take the Bora AR 61 Backpack (womens) on a 1-2 night backpacking trip? (self.arcteryx)”

  rosefilm— reddit

• “Arcteryx never disappoints. This backpack is well built, comfertable to wear and easy to adjust. It has pockets where there needs to be pockets and minimal straps which makes it nice for traveling on planes. A bonus aside from the engineering is it is a pretty colour.”

  Courtney SeamanJanuary 29, 2019(edited)Verified PurchaserUsed a few times— ExpertVoice