Perfect for a dayhike!
"I am inlove! especially with the color😍 was gonna buy black as usual then decided on a colored one instead. It’s so light and it has so much storage for a 20L. Perfect for a dayhike!"
The Trailhead Pack - Customisable 20L - Black
Getting your item
Our new 20L pack for day hikes and commutes, with customisable accessories and badges to make it yours.
The outdoors isn’t one-size-fits-all and neither are you. Every journey tells a story of where you’ve been, where you’re going, and who you are.
The Customisable Trailhead Pack is just as ready for a quick hike as it for your everyday commute. The award-winning design blends performance with personalisation, and smart features include: hydration compatibility, stowaway hip belt, daisy chains, and quick-access points - meaning you can adapt your pack to any adventure. Add accessories, switch colours, and personalise the front with badges that tell your story.
Your pack. Your way. Badges and accessories sold separately.
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Winner of the ISPO Award for global product innovation.
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ISPO Award Winner
Made with a percentage of recycled material content, helping to reduce waste and give life to old resources.
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Recycled materials
Product ID: B1611/902
Key features
Smart features
Hydration-ready, stowaway hip belt, daisy chains, and quick-access points. All made with sustainable materials like recycled nylon, for gear that’s built to last.
Award-winning design
Winner of the 2025 ISPO award for global product innovation, the pack features a lightweight design with cushioned straps and breathable back panel for all-day comfort.
Adventure, your way
Choose your pack size and colour, then make it yours with pouches, cords, badges and carabiners – so your gear works for your adventure.
Product details
General
Weight
600 g
Product ID
B1611-902
Activity
Hike
Dimensions
External
(H) 53 cm x (W) 28 cm x (D) 20 cm
Design Features
Comfortable
- Padded shoulder and sternum straps, a tuckaway hip belt, and side zip access for quick reach.
Personalised
- Attach badges and accessories to make it yours.
Our materials
- Made with 100% recycled nylon outer, free of intentionally added PFAS, and with a water-repellent finish.
- Made for: day hikes or everyday.
- Roll top opening.
- Top zip pocket with key clip.
- Two side stretch bottle pockets.
- Removable waist belt.
- Padded shoulder straps with secure sternum strap.
- Hydration bladder compatible.
- Front mesh pocket.
- Cushioned back with Air Mesh back panel to keep you cool.
- Daisy chain detail for attaching accessories.
Material and care
Materials
Composition
- Main: 100% Recycled Nylon
- Lining: 100% Polyester
- Mesh: 84% Nylon 16% Elastane
Care instructions
- Brush off any loose dirt
- Spot clean with cold water
- Use mild detergent
- Air dry out of direct sunlight
- Store in a cool, dry place
- Do not store when wet
Reviews
Overall rating: 4.8333335 / 5 from 24 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
The Trailhead Pack is a versatile and customizable 20L backpack praised for its performance on the trail and everyday use. Customers appreciate its lightweight design, smart features, and the ability to personalize with badges and accessories. While some feedback on the pocket accessibility is mixed, the comfortable shoulder straps are highly commended.
Summary topics
- Comfortable Shoulder Straps (15%): A significant number of customers raved about the comfortable and easy-to-adjust shoulder straps.
- Versatility (40%): A substantial number of customers pointed out that the pack is versatile and performs just as well on the trail.
- Lightweight Design (45%): A substantial number of customers raved about the Trailhead 20L backpack, praising its lightweight and nimble design.
Review topics: ["feel","bag","straps","colour","size","air","capacity","pack","functionality","design","weight","backpack","pockets","support","works","bottle","belt","gear","trim"].
Review highlights
- "I’m really looking forward to adding the golden accessory bag and pocket to contrast with the sleek black pack." —
- "I loved the very accessible front pocket and the folding top closure making it easy to get things out." —
- "Disclosure: I received a free Trailhead 20L backpack from Kathmandu." —
Reviews
Great bag
"Really amazing bag but was confused with the limited information on how to use the accessories and patches"
Very happy with this purchase.
"Very happy with this purchase. I'm off to Canada in the future and this will be perfect. Nice and lightweight when empty."
Great day pack
"Been looking for a bag that would be great for walking around with all day and can pack all sorts of different things for work purposes. This does the trick."
Trailhead Pack Customisable 20L
"Perfect size and style on my back"
Not too heavy, roomy enough.
"Love this backpack. It’s comfy to wear and still roomy enough for essentials without being weighed down."
Great bag love it
"Would recommend perfect day bag"
Great pack for kids or adults
"This is going to be a great pack for our 8 yr old son and later our daughter but is also an adult pack so versatile as a weekender/ flight carry on. Love the colour!"
Great bag! Comfortable too.
"Great bag! Comfortable too."
Great pack. Using mostly for
"Great pack. Using mostly for work. Very comfortable and fits a laptop, books, lunch bag and water bottle easily. Great selection of additional pieces to accessorise with it too."
Q&A
Delivery and returns
Delivery
Rates
We offer free standard shipping for all members within New Zealand. Simply sign in or create an account to access free delivery.
If you are not a member, a flat rate of $12 is charged for orders.
NZ delivery timeframes
All delivery estimates are within business days.
| Island | City | Rural |
|---|---|---|
| North Island | 1-3 | 2-5 |
| South Island | 1-2 | 2-4 |
Returns
Returning an item
We offer 60-day returns in New Zealand for change of mind as long as all items are unused, in original packaging (with tags attached), and you have proof of purchase.
Either pop into your local store or post it back to us.
Read more about returns in our help centre.
Discover Trailhead
Made by Us. Designed by You.
Every badge, every accessory, every detail shares who you are, on and off the trail. Your pack is your canvas. Make it bold. Make it personal. Make it yours. See how others are personalising their own Trailhead Pack, then start on yours.
Add it, accessorise it
Time to make it yours. Customise your pack with attachable badges and accessories. Start with your Trailhead pack, then add accessories to make it uniquely yours - every badge, strap, and accessory is made for your adventure, your way.