What Fueled The Previous Growth In The Active Backpack Market?
The active backpack market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
•The market size for active backpacks has experienced robust growth recently. The market size, which stood at $6.35 billion in 2024, is projected to rise to $6.91 billion in 2025, indicating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7%.
The marked growth during the historic period stemmed from factors such as urbanization and travel trends, higher incidence of hiking and outdoor pursuits, advancements in the field of material science and manufacturing processes, higher disposable incomes among urban dwellers, and a heightened emphasis on health and wellbeing.
What Is The Expected Growth In The Active Backpack Market Size?
The active backpack market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The market size for active backpacks is anticipated to experience swift expansion in the upcoming years, surging to $10.2 billion by 2029 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.2%.
The forecasted growth is due to factors like increased focus on health, escalating utilization of sustainable and eco-friendly materials, a flourishing e-commerce industry, emergence of specialized markets, and growing global connectivity and accessibility. The future market trends include the incorporation of smart and connected features, innovative strategies in price segmentation, the rising trend of customizing and personalizing active backpacks, backpacks designed for both versatility and multi-functionality, and designs catering to individuals with disabilities or certain physical constraints.
What Are The Leading Drivers Of Growth In The Active Backpack Market?
The rise in outdoor leisure activities is predicted to fuel the expansion of the active backpack market in the future. These outdoor recreational activities typically occur in natural settings. Active backpacks, owing to their versatility, are suitable for such activities, be it hiking, camping, travel, cycling, running, or jogging. As highlighted by a 2023 report from the American Canoe Association, a sports organization based in the U.S., there was a 2.3% increase in outdoor recreation participants in 2022, hitting a new high of 168.1 million participants. This number accounts for 55% of the U.S. population aged 6 and above. Consequently, the surge in outdoor activities pushes the active backpack market's growth.
How Are The Segments Defined Within The Global Active Backpack Market?
The active backpack market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Hiking Or Trekking, Camping And Travelling, Sports
2) By Size: Less Than 10L, 10L-20L, 20L-40L
3) By Price Point: Under $50, $51-$100, $101-$150, $151-$200, $201-$250, Above $250
4) By Distribution Channel: Specialty Stores, Retail Stores, Online
Subsegments:
1) By Hiking Or Trekking: Daypacks, Overnight Backpacks, Multi-Day Backpacks
2) By Camping And Traveling: Duffel Bags, Travel Backpacks, Hydration Packs
3) By Sports: Gym Bags, Cycling Backpacks, Climbing Backpacks
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How Are New Trends Expected To Influence The Growth Of The Active Backpack Market?
Leading organizations in the active backpack industry are concentrating on creating active backpacks for exterior shoots which amplify durability, improve weather resistance, and contain custom compartments for cameras, lenses, and additional equipment. Active backpacks are specialized packs made for individuals involved in dynamic or outdoor ventures like hiking, biking, mountaineering, or photography. These backpacks merge robust durability with considerate functions to amplify the experience of photographers embarking on natural sojourns. For instance, in February 2022, Vanguard, a company based in China, rolled out its VEO Active series of backpacks, made particularly for outdoor photography. Constructed with waterproof fabric, these backpacks are inclusive of a rain cover, ensuring the equipment remains shielded in unfavorable weather conditions. The inner camera cube can be detached and utilized separately, permitting the backpack to act as a common-purpose daypack as required. With an external USB port included, users have the convenience of charging devices in transit, providing a major benefit during exterior photo shoots.
Who Are the Key Players in the Active Backpack Market?
Major companies operating in the active backpack market include:
• Nike Inc.
• Adidas AG
• VF Corporation
• Puma SE
• Under Armour Inc.
• Columbia Sportswear Company
• Samsonite IP Holdings S.AR.L
• The North Face
• Arcteryx
• Jack Wolfskin
• Patagonia Inc.209.1
• CamelBak Products LLC
• Herschel Supply Co.
• V.I.P. Industries Limited
• JanSport Inc.
• Kelty
• Ogio
• Deuter Sport GmbH
• Nomatic LLC
• Tortuga Backpacks
• Mountainsmith
• WANDRD Gear
• Aer Designs LLC
• Eume World
• Peak Design
• Wildcraft India Private Limited
• Dakine IP Holdings LP
• Mystery Ranch Backpacks
• Matein Backpack
• Xiangxing (Fujian) Bag & Luggage Group Co. Ltd.
What Is The Most Dominant Region In The Active Backpack Market?
North America was the largest region in the active backpack market in 2024. The regions covered in the active backpack market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
