The Best Knives for Hiking & Backpacking of 2025
- Benchmade Bugout
- Weight: 1.85 oz
- Blade length: 3.24″
- Key features: Ultra-lightweight, high-quality steel, versatile
- Spyderco Para 3 Lightweight
- Weight: 2.4 oz
- Blade length: 2.92″
- Key features: Compact, excellent ergonomics, reliable locking mechanism
- Morakniv Companion
- Weight: 4.1 oz
- Blade length: 4.1″
- Key features: Affordable, durable, great for bushcraft
- Opinel No. 8
- Weight: 1.6 oz
- Blade length: 3.35″
- Key features: Classic design, lightweight, good for food prep
- Leatherman Skeletool CX
- Weight: 5 oz
- Blade length: 2.6″
- Key features: Multi-tool functionality, lightweight for its capabilities
