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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 travel bag for transit, trek or city with three convenient ways to carry: shoulder straps, grab handle, and messenger strap.

Features include:

Tuck-away padded shoulder straps to convert to backpack
C-shaped zipper opening for easy access
50/50 footlocker-style separation with mesh dividers for organized open-bag packing
Muck-proof, abrasion-resistant bottom cleans easily
Daisy chain quick clip points
Fully lined with PU-coated spill-resistant nylon

Fabric: 840 Denier Junior Ballistic Nylon / 420 Denier Double Dobby Nylon / 1.2 mm Matte PVC