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Backpack Market Statistics

Analysis of 51,145 backpack listings to determine current market pricing.

What you'll usually pay

$64.99 typical price

Most are between$19–$201

Brand new$74.99

Used$69.96

On sale now51,145

💡 Buying used saves about 7% here.

👉 In short easy summary

The best value is found in 20 L capacities (-22%) and REI brand packs (-31%). Premium pricing is driven by Arc'teryx, which commands a 131% premium over the median.

💚 Best value for your money

REI 639 on sale$45 · 31% cheaper

Orange 1,830 on sale$48 · 26% cheaper

Gray 4,951 on sale$50 · 23% cheaper

20 L 3,239 on sale$50.75 · 22% cheaper

Multicolor 2,599 on sale$52 · 20% cheaper

Price by capacity

20 L

$50.75-22%

45 L

$54.39-16%

40 L

$57.43-12%

35 L

$66.25+2%

50 L

$70.49+8%

30 L

$70.98+9%

Why? Prices scale with volume, ranging from 50.75 for 20 L to 70.98 for 30 L.

Price by color

Orange

$48-26%

Gray

$50-23%

Multicolor

$52-20%

Green

$59-9%

Blue

$62.42-4%

Black

$68.47+5%

Why? Black is the most expensive common color (68.47), while Orange is the cheapest (48).

Price by brand

REI

$45-31%

Kelty

$56.09-14%

Gregory

$80+23%

Deuter

$81+25%

Osprey

$87+34%

Arc'teryx

$150+131%

Why? Pricing varies by brand prestige, from REI at 45 to Arc'teryx at 150.

🛒 Some on sale right now

Common questions

What is the price difference between new and used backpacks?

New backpacks have a median price of 74.99, while used backpacks have a median of 69.96.

Which brand offers the lowest median price?

REI offers the lowest median price at 45.

How does capacity affect the price of a backpack?

Smaller 20 L packs are cheaper at a median of 50.75, whereas 30 L packs reach a median of 70.98.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $19–$201, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 9, 2026.