YETI Palo 20L Active Backpack Overview
The YETI Palo 20L Active Backpack is designed for people whose day moves seamlessly between work, workouts and everyday adventures. Lightweight yet durable, it combines weather-resistant materials with thoughtful organisation to keep your essentials protected, organised and always within easy reach.
Its RipZip opening provides quick, wide access to the main compartment, making it easy to see and retrieve your gear without digging through your pack. Inside, dedicated compartments securely organise a laptop, clothing and daily essentials, while external hydration holsters keep water bottles easily accessible throughout the day.
A compression-moulded back panel and padded shoulder straps provide lasting comfort whether you're commuting across town, travelling or heading to the gym.
Best For
- Everyday commuting
- Gym sessions
- Travel
- Work
- University
- Everyday carry
- Urban adventures
- Daily organisation
Materials
330D Nylon Robic
The exterior of the Palo 20L Active Backpack is made from 330D Nylon Robic, an ultra-durable and abrasion-resistant fabric with the strength of a heavier 500D nylon but in a lighter, more densely woven construction.
This gives the pack excellent everyday durability without adding unnecessary weight, making it suitable for commuting, gym use, travel and active daily routines.
YKK Racquet Coil No.10 Zippers
The large YKK Racquet Coil No.10 zippers are built for heavy-duty use and abrasion resistance.
They open smoothly for quick access to your gear, while helping keep the contents of the pack secure and protected when closed.
900 x 300D Nylon / Polyester / Spandex Pockets
The exterior pockets are made from a premium four-way stretch fabric blend of nylon, polyester and spandex.
This material is highly durable, difficult to tear and designed to retain its shape, even when regularly used for bottles, accessories or everyday essentials.
TPU-Coated GroundControl Base
The water-resistant GroundControl Base uses a TPU-coated construction to help protect the bottom of the pack from wet ground, dirt and everyday abrasion.
It also allows the backpack to stand upright when placed on the floor, helping keep your gear cleaner and easier to access.
Stretch-Woven Nylon Blend Back Panel
The compression-moulded back panel is constructed from a stretch-woven nylon blend and EVA foam for lightweight support and long-lasting comfort.
A central vented channel allows airflow between your back and the pack, helping improve breathability during busy days, commutes and active use.
What Back System Is Used?
The Palo 20L Active Backpack uses a compression-moulded back panel designed to provide lightweight support and lasting comfort throughout the day. Constructed from a stretch-woven nylon blend with EVA foam, it offers a supportive structure while remaining flexible enough to move naturally with your body. A central ventilated channel encourages airflow between your back and the pack, helping reduce heat build-up during commutes, travel and everyday adventures. Combined with the padded, adjustable shoulder straps, the back system distributes weight comfortably, making the Palo well-suited to long days on the move.
Features & Technologies
RipZip Opening
YETI's RipZip opening provides a wide, unobstructed view into the main compartment, making it quicker and easier to organise, pack and access your gear throughout the day.
Comfortable All-Day Carry
A compression-moulded no-pressure back panel works alongside padded, adjustable shoulder straps to distribute weight comfortably, providing lasting comfort during long commutes and busy days.
Smart Organisation
Inside the main compartment, you'll find a dedicated laptop sleeve that accommodates devices up to 13 inches, an additional tech sleeve and multiple zipped storage pockets for keeping valuables and accessories organised.
A top lid pocket provides quick access to everyday essentials, while external stretch hydration holsters securely carry compatible water bottles.
Laptop Protection
A dedicated padded sleeve safely stores laptops up to 13 inches, helping protect your device while travelling between work, university or the gym.
Hydration Holsters
Stretch-woven side holsters securely accommodate bottles up to a 26oz Rambler Water Bottle or 34oz Yonder Water Bottle, keeping hydration close at hand.
Lightweight Everyday Performance
Despite its durable construction, the Palo remains lightweight at just 0.95 kg, making it comfortable to carry throughout the day without unnecessary bulk.
Features Summary
- 20-litre capacity
- Lightweight construction
- Weather-resistant 330D Nylon Robic fabric
- Water-resistant TPU-coated GroundControl Base
- RipZip opening
- Heavy-duty YKK Racquet Coil No.10 zippers
- Compression-moulded back panel
- Padded adjustable shoulder straps
- Stretch-woven breathable back panel
- Dedicated 13-inch laptop sleeve
- Secondary tech sleeve
- Multiple internal zippered organisation pockets
- Top lid pocket
- Stretch exterior storage pockets
- Dual hydration holsters
- Stands upright when placed down
- Abrasion-resistant construction
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