Active Backpack Market Report 2026

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% 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.À 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.

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