Backpack sizes: how to find the perfect backpack

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Are you looking for a new backpack and need some guidance? No problem! No one likes standing at the checkout only to realise that not even a third of the shopping fits into the bag. And who wants to buy three extra carrier bags just to get everything home safely? It is just as inconvenient when your backpack has enough capacity for the next festival, but all you really want to do is meet your friends for a coffee.


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Finding the perfect backpack size is important so that you truly enjoy using your backpack often. From day trips to backpacking, today we will find out which different backpack sizes exist and which backpack is the right reliable companion for you and your situation.

Mini backpacks


  • Perfect for: short trips, concerts or coffee dates

  • Recommended collection: Bergen Small, Tromso Small

  • Capacity: up to 9 litres

Mini backpacks
Helsinki, Helsinki All Black, Black

Helsinki All Black

LIMITED OFFER

£129.90

Puffer Jacket, Puffer Jacket Olive, Green

Puffer Jacket Olive

Compatible with rain jacket

£109.90

Puffer Jacket, Puffer Jacket Sandstone, Sandstone

Puffer Jacket Sandstone

Compatible with rain jacket

£109.90

Daypacks


  • Perfect for: the office, university and school - everything you carry with you every day

  • Recommended collection: Bergen Pro, Bergen Cloud, Fyn, Tromso, Are Daypack Lite

  • Capacity: 10-15 litres

Daypacks
Helsinki, Helsinki All Black, Black

Helsinki All Black

LIMITED OFFER

£129.90

Puffer Jacket, Puffer Jacket Olive, Green

Puffer Jacket Olive

Compatible with rain jacket

£109.90

Puffer Jacket, Puffer Jacket Sandstone, Sandstone

Puffer Jacket Sandstone

Compatible with rain jacket

£109.90

Everyday backpacks


  • Perfect for: when the day gets longer... laptop, sport, shopping - everything in one

  • Recommended collection: Helsinki, Bali Medium, Lisbon Small, Aalborg, Oslo

  • Capacity: 16-20 litres

Everyday backpacks
Helsinki, Helsinki All Black, Black

Helsinki All Black

LIMITED OFFER

£129.90

Puffer Jacket, Puffer Jacket Olive, Green

Puffer Jacket Olive

Compatible with rain jacket

£109.90

Puffer Jacket, Puffer Jacket Sandstone, Sandstone

Puffer Jacket Sandstone

Compatible with rain jacket

£109.90

Hiking backpacks


  • Perfect for: day hikes, shooting trips, outings and spontaneous weekends

  • Recommended collection: Helsinki Pro, Lisbon Pro, Bali, Lund Pro, Lisbon Duffle Backpack Small

  • Capacity: 21-30 litres

Hiking backpacks
Helsinki, Helsinki All Black, Black

Helsinki All Black

LIMITED OFFER

£129.90

Puffer Jacket, Puffer Jacket Olive, Green

Puffer Jacket Olive

Compatible with rain jacket

£109.90

Puffer Jacket, Puffer Jacket Sandstone, Sandstone

Puffer Jacket Sandstone

Compatible with rain jacket

£109.90

Weekend and trekking backpacks


  • Perfect for: weekend trips, festivals, cycling tours and several nights away

  • Recommended collection: Banff, Lisbon Duffle Backpack Medium

  • Capacity: 31-50 litres

Hiking backpacks
Helsinki, Helsinki All Black, Black

Helsinki All Black

LIMITED OFFER

£129.90

Puffer Jacket, Puffer Jacket Olive, Green

Puffer Jacket Olive

Compatible with rain jacket

£109.90

Puffer Jacket, Puffer Jacket Sandstone, Sandstone

Puffer Jacket Sandstone

Compatible with rain jacket

£109.90

Backpacking backpacks


  • Perfect for: longer journeys, Interrail and everything that takes more than a week

  • Recommended collection: Lisbon Duffle Backpack Large

  • Capacity: 50+ litres

Backpacking backpacks
Helsinki, Helsinki All Black, Black

Helsinki All Black

LIMITED OFFER

£129.90

Puffer Jacket, Puffer Jacket Olive, Green

Puffer Jacket Olive

Compatible with rain jacket

£109.90

Puffer Jacket, Puffer Jacket Sandstone, Sandstone

Puffer Jacket Sandstone

Compatible with rain jacket

£109.90

Conclusion

Whether it is a cute mini for the city or a sporty gym buddy - Kapten & Son offers the right backpack for every experience. The capacity details are rough guidelines to help you make your decision - if you believe in love at first sight, you do not necessarily have to stick to specifications. A daypack such as our Are Daypack Lite can also be used for short hikes, for example. What makes our backpacks special is that they adapt flexibly toyour life and the situation.