JanSport Deluxe Euro Sak

Killer Deal

Get a lot of pack for a little money with the Manang. “I hauled more than 40 pounds on a 35-mile trip through the Wind River Range,” said one tester, “and this top-loader performed way above its price range.” How? The Manang’s well-padded suspension includes shoulder straps with extra-cushy gel inserts, and the frame is plenty stiff for big loads, thanks to two aluminum stays and a rigid U-shaped tube.

The packbag is easy to load and organize, with a cavernous main compartment that has a vertical access zipper, lid and hipbelt pockets, and plenty of lashing options. Even more impressive: The mix of 840- and 420-denier fabric is bushwhack-durable, yet the pack is reasonably lightweight for the capacity. The catch? No sleeping-bag compartment, and the ladder-style, adjustable harness is not as stable as the best in this category. $180; 5,190 cu. in.; 5 lbs. 2 oz. Lafumausa.com

A convertible, multi-use travel bag with technical details and AirLift straps.

Features include:

AirLift™ S curve shoulder straps, padded hip belt and adjustable zip-away sternum strap
Expandable drop-down compartment with sleeping bag lashes
C-shaped zipper opening and expandable roll-top entry for easy-access and extra space
Water resistant boot compartment
Padded grab handle
PE frame sheet and aluminum stays
Detachable daypack for short excursions
Padded laptop sleeve
Muck-proof, abrasion-resistant bottom cleans easily
Fully lined with PU-coated spill-resistant nylon
External compression for load control
Side water bottle pocket

Fabric: 840 Denier Junior Ballistic Nylon / 420 Denier Double Dobby Nylon / 1.2 mm Matte PVC
Daypack capacity: 925 cu in