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For large loads and great support, check out the lightweight Gregory Z65 backpack.

Don't judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.

A pack built for climbers.

Scramble up anything with the North Face's climber-oriented Spire 40 backpack.

Don't judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.

With removable support, the Arc'teryx Khazri 55 backpack lets you choose between stability or a lighter load.

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

The durable Lowe Alpine Airzone Centro 45+10 backpack is full of handy pockets and bungees for the organized trekker.

With removable support, the Arc'teryx Khazri 55 backpack lets you choose between stability or a lighter load.

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

The durable Lowe Alpine Airzone Centro 45+10 backpack is full of handy pockets and bungees for the organized trekker.

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

A 100-liter pack that provides excellent load transfer and customlike comfort

Don't judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.

Pack up the weekend toys for your outdoor activity of choice in Marmot's ultralight–and ultra cheap–Alpha 25 backpack.

With removable support, the Arc'teryx Khazri 55 backpack lets you choose between stability or a lighter load.

Wenger's Zernez 50L pack has mountains of features including a built-in raincover and clear map flap.

Just $149 can buy you a great pack.

Want a one-pack quiver? Get this versatile lightweight.

The Millet Elevation 30 has everything you want in a pack—stabilty, support, and even wrist loops.

Scramble up anything with the North Face's climber-oriented Spire 40 backpack.

Light weight and load-bearing: Try this clean-design, ultralight pack.

Scramble around the trail with Granite Gear's ultralight and stable Vapor Flash backpack.

Scramble around the trail with Granite Gear's ultralight and stable Vapor Flash backpack.

With removable support, the Arc'teryx Khazri 55 backpack lets you choose between stability or a lighter load.

With removable support, the Arc'teryx Khazri 55 backpack lets you choose between stability or a lighter load.

Ski mountaineers will love both climbing and cruising in this pack from our <a href="https://www.backpacker.com/april_2009_table_of_contents_gear_guide_issue/articles/12859">2009 Gear Guide</a>.

Ski mountaineers will love both climbing and cruising in this pack from our <a href="https://www.backpacker.com/april_2009_table_of_contents_gear_guide_issue/articles/12859">2009 Gear Guide</a>.

Wenger's Zernez 50L pack has mountains of features including a built-in raincover and clear map flap.

A 60-liter ultralight frameless rucksack perfect for long weekends

The durable Lowe Alpine Airzone Centro 45+10 backpack is full of handy pockets and bungees for the organized trekker.

This top ultralight from our <a href="https://www.backpacker.com/april_2009_table_of_contents_gear_guide_issue/articles/12859">2009 Gear Guide</a> is perfect for hikers who need to travel light, fast, and far.

This best all-around pack offers plenty of easy to access pockets and compartments, making organization a cinch.

A 100-liter pack that provides excellent load transfer and customlike comfort

Don't judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

This best all-around pack offers plenty of easy to access pockets and compartments, making organization a cinch.

For the price, the Lafuma Manang 65+20 packs a hard punch with superb padding and durability.

Scramble up anything with the North Face's climber-oriented Spire 40 backpack.

Don't judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.

Scramble around the trail with Granite Gear's ultralight and stable Vapor Flash backpack.

Run, climb or ski with the low profile Black Diamond RPM pack.

Ski mountaineers will love both climbing and cruising in this pack from our <a href="https://www.backpacker.com/april_2009_table_of_contents_gear_guide_issue/articles/12859">2009 Gear Guide</a>.

For large loads and great support, check out the lightweight Gregory Z65 backpack.

If you want ultralight, look no further than Deuter's tough and roomy ACT Zero 60+10 pack.

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

Don't worry, the updates to these tried-and-true packs are worthy.

Pack up the weekend toys for your outdoor activity of choice in Marmot's ultralight&ndash;and ultra cheap&ndash;Alpha 25 backpack.

A 100-liter pack that provides excellent load transfer and customlike comfort

This pack moves with you.

Don't judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.

With removable support, the Arc'teryx Khazri 55 backpack lets you choose between stability or a lighter load.

A 100-liter pack that provides excellent load transfer and customlike comfort

Ski mountaineers will love both climbing and cruising in this pack from our <a href="https://www.backpacker.com/april_2009_table_of_contents_gear_guide_issue/articles/12859">2009 Gear Guide</a>.

A 60-liter ultralight frameless rucksack perfect for long weekends

A 60-liter ultralight frameless rucksack perfect for long weekends

A 60-liter ultralight frameless rucksack perfect for long weekends

Don't judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.

Don't judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.

Don't judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.

Pack up the weekend toys for your outdoor activity of choice in Marmot's ultralight&ndash;and ultra cheap&ndash;Alpha 25 backpack.

Scramble around the trail with Granite Gear's ultralight and stable Vapor Flash backpack.

Scramble around the trail with Granite Gear's ultralight and stable Vapor Flash backpack.

Run, climb or ski with the low profile Black Diamond RPM pack.

Ski mountaineers will love both climbing and cruising in this pack from our <a href="https://www.backpacker.com/april_2009_table_of_contents_gear_guide_issue/articles/12859">2009 Gear Guide</a>.

Wenger's Zernez 50L pack has mountains of features including a built-in raincover and clear map flap.

Don't worry, the updates to these tried-and-true packs are worthy.

Here's high-performance proof that a big pack can have a small footprint.

Here's high-performance proof that a big pack can have a small footprint.

Wenger's Zernez 50L pack has mountains of features including a built-in raincover and clear map flap.

Don't judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

Carry up to 100 ounces of hydration power with this comfortable daypack.

Find out why this "near-perfect" daypack won Best All Around in our <a href="https://www.backpacker.com/april_2009_table_of_contents_gear_guide_issue/articles/12859">2009 Gear Guide</a>. Don't judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.

This best all-around pack offers plenty of easy to access pockets and compartments, making organization a cinch.

This pared-down pack hauls big loads.

Scramble around the trail with Granite Gear's ultralight and stable Vapor Flash backpack.

This all-purpose weekend pack is comfortable and light. A 100-liter pack that provides excellent load transfer and customlike comfort