Last Updated on September 1, 2020
Are you looking for the best equestrian backpack?
Between my family and me, we have owned a number of models and I have reviewed the top brands available on the market. After reading this article you will know my recommendations.
Check the quick list below for links to customer reviews and prices for my best equestrian backpack picks, or read on for the full review:
- Noble Outfitters Ringside Pack
- Huntley Equestrian Back Pack
- Grand Prix Helmet Backpack
- Unistrength Professional Horse Riding Boot and Helmet Backpack
- Ariat Unisex Ring Backpack
Table of Contents
Equestrian Backpack Features
Storage: A high quality equestrian backpack will allow you to store your essential riding gear. I like to have space for my helmet, boots, gloves, crop, and other items depending on the discipline I am riding. When selecting your backpack keep in mind the gear that you plan to carry and make sure the horse backpack you get has room for those items.
Comfort: Do to the potential weight of the gear you will be carrying you will want to get a backpack that is comfortable and appropriate for your body size. A bag that is too big or too small for your frame can put undue strain on your back. When rating the top equestrian backpacks comfort was taken into consideration.
Durability: Due to being tossed around often, an equestrian backpack must be well constructed and made to endure abuse without tearing and breaking down. The following top picks are strong backpacks that are built to last multiple riding seasons.
Equestrian Backpacks
If you ride and show your horse a high quality equestrian backpack is a great way to keep your essential horse gear with you. I keep my helmet, riding gloves and just about all my essential riding gear right in my equestrian backpack. I have reviewed the most popular models for durability, storage, and value. You can find the top picks below.
Noble Outfitters Ringside Pack
This equestrian backpack is exceptionally durable and constructed of 600 denier polyester canvas. It has a great classic look and comes in multiple colors appropriate for men and women. The shell is water resistant. This riding gear backpack features a ventilated helmet space, a large padded compartment for larger gear, and two small pockets. It also has a pocket for a crop and a padded fleece sunglasses pouch.
- Durable polyester and canvas shell
- Water repellent
- Helmet compartment
- Large padded compartment
- Sunglasses/Cell phone pouch
- Two smaller pockets
- Crop slot
- Unisex
- Multiple color options
Huntley Equestrian Back Pack
A tough nylon outer shell perfect for taking to horse shows or to the trails. Has an adjustable helmet compartment and a large and small padded compartment. Easily will hold your essential horseback riding gear. It has adjustable shoulder straps for a comfortable fit even when fully loaded. Comes with a cell phone and a water bottle pouch.
- Unisex
- Durable
- Comes with ample storage space
- Adjustable shoulder straps
- Excellent value
Grand Prix Helmet Backpack
This is an excellent value lightweight equestrian backpack ideal for storing your show gear or taking trail riding. It has a large compartment that fits a laptop with a mesh separator to store more gear. The helmet compartment is sturdy and this backpack also features a crop slot and a bottle holder.
- Lightweight
- Unisex
- Plenty of space
- Laptop storage
- Crop slot and water bottle pocket
- Excellent value
Unistrength Professional Horse Riding Boot and Helmet Backpack
This backpack is ideal for the young equestrian (it does come in an adult size as well) in the family. It has plenty of storage space for their gear including their helmet, boots, gloves and more. Both short boots and long riding boots fit in the compartment. It features comfortable padded should straps as well.
- Comfortable
- Padded shoulder straps
- Helmet and hat compartment
- Fits short and tall riding boots
- Comes in youth and adult size
Ariat Unisex Ring Backpack
This smart style equestrian backpack is one of my favorites. It is made of durable and lightweight polyester. It has a lot of storage space and can handle most of your riding gear. I found this to be one of the most comfortable equestrian backpacks on the market combined with exceptional durability.
- Unisex
- Plenty of storage space for riding gear
- Comfortable
- Excellent value
For more horse gear guides and tips read these articles:
- Don’t Sweat It: Top Cooling Vest
- In Hand: Great Riding Gloves
- Only The Best: Cowboy Boots
- Great Comfort: Horse Riding Boots
- Tall Leather boots
Every member of my family rides horses and we spend our weekends either trail riding or going to a show. We all have a backpack for our equestrian gear as well. I’ve found a great equestrian backpack is well worth the investment as we can all keep our gear right at hand.
Here is the quick list with my equestrian backpack picks one more time. To view prices and customer reviews see the links below.
- Noble Outfitters Ringside Pack
- Huntley Equestrian Back Pack
- Grand Prix Helmet Backpack
- Unistrength Professional Horse Riding Boot and Helmet Backpack
- Ariat Unisex Ring Backpack
Fred is the editor of Equine Ridge. He grew up raising horses and has been riding, training, and competing for almost four decades. Fred started out performing on the AQHA and PHBA circuits. Fred trained other competitors in English and Western riding disciplines and today offers free riding lessons to youth who would otherwise not be able to afford lessons. When not working with horses he can be found backpacking or trying to brew the perfect cup of coffee. Email Fred at fred@equineridge.com