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One of the most crucial pieces of gear for venturing outdoors is a solid and reliable hiking backpack. The right pack can make or break your trip, but that doesn't necessarily mean having to spend hundreds of dollars on one. Amazon sells a backpacking pack from a brand called Teton that's less than $60 right now, and despite the price, it still has features you would find in bags more than twice as expensive.
The bag on sale is Teton’s 55L Scout Hiking Backpack, and thanks to a 20% discount off its regular price of $75, it is now just $59. It's earned nearly 6,100 five-star ratings and a top-five ranking among the site's bestselling internal frame packs, so it’s one to feel confident about buying, especially if you're unfamiliar with the brand.
Capacity: 45L, 55L, or 65L
Dimensions: 28-by-15-by-10 inches
Weight (Empty): 4.5 pounds
Torso Length Adjustment: 15 to 19.5 inches
Colors: 11
Comfort is key with the Scout hiking backpack. It's quite light, at only 4.5 pounds unpacked, making this one of the lightest framed packs in its size class that is still pretty tough. And, even when fully loaded, the open-cell foam lumbar pad and airflow channels keep you cool. To ensure a comfy hiking experience, the compression straps and multiple storage zones keep weight evenly distributed, while seamlessly not weighing you down.
It's also crafted to fit most men's and women's body shapes, thanks to its multi-positional torso adjustments that can go from 15 to 19.5 inches. This model is on the smaller side, but it's a great lightweight option for extended weekend backpacking trips. With super comfortable padding, you can adjust the shoulder straps, waist, and chest to distribute the weight more evenly, ensuring better comfort.
Above all else, it comes with practical trail-ready features that seasoned hikers look for, including an integrated rainfly (which is sewn in) that can quickly be utilized when a storm rolls in unexpectedly. Per customer feedback, Teton upgraded the sleeping bag compartment with a stretch mesh opening, and it has an angled water bottle pocket, which allows you to easily grab it without removing the pack.
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One thing tends to stand out among this backpack's reviews: its durability, especially in spite of its size. One owner of over seven years confessed that “This thing just won't quit.” They called it the ideal outdoorsman’s backpack, stating that it is “extremely well thought out” in its design for all levels of hikers, specifically calling out the nylon build, large buckles, and zippers.
Another said, “This pack is amazing," noting the low price, high quality, and a perfect size. They added that it's fairly light when empty, and even pretty comfortable when loaded up with over 60 pounds on it.
At under $60, this backpacking pack is likely to sell fast, so grab yours before they're gone for good.
This story was originally reported by Men's Journal on Sep 22, 2025, where it first appeared in the Shopping section. Add Men's Journal as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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