Mammut Energise Duo 25
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>.
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Find the best backpacking gear with help from our expert reviewers and gear testers at Backpacker. We review the best backpacking gear on the market, from sleeping bags, to cookware, to backpacks, to the best hiking boots, in the most rigorous trail conditions imaginable so you can find the perfect setup for all your adventures. At Backpacker, we take our responsibility to provide readers with fair and accurate gear advice seriously. When you make a purchase through our site, we may earn a commission.
Vaude Accept 55 + 10 II
Vaude created a simple, no-frills pack high on stability with the Versametric Ultralight 60+10.
DEUTER USA Speedlite 20
Don't judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.
Vaude Versametric Woman 60 + 10
Vaude created a simple, no-frills pack high on stability with the Versametric Ultralight 60+10.
Eagle Creek Truist 65:
Light weight and load-bearing: Try this clean-design, ultralight pack.
Lowe Alpine TT TAKE OFF 60
With removable support, the Arc'teryx Khazri 55 backpack lets you choose between stability or a lighter load.
LL Bean L.L.Bean Mountain Guide Pack
Bring along your winter toys— L.L. Bean's Mountain Guide pack can carry anything from ice climbing gear to skis.
Bergans of Norway Helium 55
Light weight and load-bearing: Try this clean-design, ultralight pack.
Vaude Soft Rock 32 + 8
Don't judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.
Vaude Fresco 18
You won't find a better pack at a cheaper price than Vaude's Astra 55+10.
Jandd Mountaineering Sufa Lite Packer
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>.
Millet Prolight 35
This pack moves with you.
Millet Nanda 60 + 10
This pack moves with you.
ARC'TERYX Khamsin 40
Scramble around the trail with Granite Gear's ultralight and stable Vapor Flash backpack.
Vaude Wizard Air 24 + 4
You won't find a better pack at a cheaper price than Vaude's Astra 55+10.
Osprey Stratos 24
The durable Lowe Alpine Airzone Centro 45+10 backpack is full of handy pockets and bungees for the organized trekker.
Mystery Ranch Backpacks MX Trance
Pack up the weekend toys for your outdoor activity of choice in Marmot's ultralight–and ultra cheap–Alpha 25 backpack.
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) Ridgeline 65 Womens
Bring along your winter toys— L.L. Bean's Mountain Guide pack can carry anything from ice climbing gear to skis.
DEUTER USA Futura Zero 40SL
Don't judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.
BOREAL KRONOS
Scramble around the trail with Granite Gear's ultralight and stable Vapor Flash backpack.
JanSport Klamath 55
Strap on the comfortable Osprey Argon 85 pack for those long treks with heavy loads.
Granite Gear Vapor Trail
Scramble around the trail with Granite Gear's ultralight and stable Vapor Flash backpack.
Montbell North America Versalite Pack 20
A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.
Jandd Mountaineering Har Lit Packer
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>.
Deuter USA Aircontact 55+10
Great for family camping trips, this pack has plenty of useful features that everyone in the family can enjoy. Don't judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.
Eagle Creek Thrive 65L
Light weight and load-bearing: Try this clean-design, ultralight pack.
Lowe Alpine Boulder Bag 30
A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.
ARC'TERYX Silo 50
Scramble around the trail with Granite Gear's ultralight and stable Vapor Flash backpack.
The North Face Terra 60
This pack moves with you.
Mountain Hardwear Agama
The customizable Intention 75 pack by Mountain Hardwear accommodates large loads and day hikes alike.
Eagle Creek W Thrive 75L
Light weight and load-bearing: Try this clean-design, ultralight pack.
CamelBak® Vantage 30
Carry up to 100 ounces of hydration power with this comfortable daypack.
Osprey Jib 35
Don't worry, the updates to these tried-and-true packs are worthy.
LL Bean Bigelow Day Pack
Here's high-performance proof that a big pack can have a small footprint.
Mountainsmith Hiker
The Tahoma wins out as a high country favorite. Here's high-performance proof that a big pack can have a small footprint.
Eagle Creek W Truist 65L
Light weight and load-bearing: Try this clean-design, ultralight pack.
JanSport Odyssey
This best all-around pack offers plenty of easy to access pockets and compartments, making organization a cinch.
The Coleman Company, Inc. Chinkapin(TM) X65
Wenger's Zernez 50L pack has mountains of features including a built-in raincover and clear map flap.
Osprey Argon 70
Strap on the comfortable Osprey Argon 85 pack for those long treks with heavy loads.
DEUTER USA Dryshield 30
Don't judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) Flash 30
Want a one-pack quiver? Get this versatile lightweight.
Millet Odyssee 45 LD
The Millet Elevation 30 has everything you want in a pack—stabilty, support, and even wrist loops.
Millet Odyssee 45
The Millet Elevation 30 has everything you want in a pack—stabilty, support, and even wrist loops.
The North Face Youth Terra 55
This pack moves with you.
ALPS Mountaineering Cascade 5200
The durable Lowe Alpine Airzone Centro 45+10 backpack is full of handy pockets and bungees for the organized trekker.
Montbell North America Alpine Pack 50
With removable support, the Arc'teryx Khazri 55 backpack lets you choose between stability or a lighter load.
Lowe Alpine Airzone 35
A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.
Lafuma Naia 50
Scramble up anything with the North Face's climber-oriented Spire 40 backpack. For the price, the Lafuma Manang 65+20 packs a hard punch with superb padding and durability.
The Coleman Company, Inc. Plunge(TM) X35
Wenger's Zernez 50L pack has mountains of features including a built-in raincover and clear map flap.
Lafuma Active 11 Pro
For the price, the Lafuma Manang 65+20 packs a hard punch with superb padding and durability.
Granite Gear Nimbus Latitude Ki
With removable support, the Arc'teryx Khazri 55 backpack lets you choose between stability or a lighter load.
Millet Odyssee 50 + 10 Lady
The Millet Elevation 30 has everything you want in a pack—stabilty, support, and even wrist loops.
Granite Gear Nimbus Ozone
With removable support, the Arc'teryx Khazri 55 backpack lets you choose between stability or a lighter load.
Vaude Asymmetric 30
You won't find a better pack at a cheaper price than Vaude's Astra 55+10.
Gossamer Gear Gorilla Ultralight Backpack
For the price, the Lafuma Manang 65+20 packs a hard punch with superb padding and durability.
Bergans of Norway Red Rock
Don't judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.
ARC'TERYX Maia 75
With removable support, the Arc'teryx Khazri 55 backpack lets you choose between stability or a lighter load.
Vaude Tour 40
You won't find a better pack at a cheaper price than Vaude's Astra 55+10.
Montbell North America Alpine Pack 60
A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.
ARC'TERYX Silo 30
Scramble around the trail with Granite Gear's ultralight and stable Vapor Flash backpack.
Montbell North America Nupuri 35
A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.
Osprey Argon 110
Here's high-performance proof that a big pack can have a small footprint.
Vaude Asymmetric 50
You won't find a better pack at a cheaper price than Vaude's Astra 55+10.
Lowe Alpine Airzone Centro ND25z
A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.
Granite Gear Meridian Vapor
Scramble around the trail with Granite Gear's ultralight and stable Vapor Flash backpack.
Eagle Creek Truist 55L
Light weight and load-bearing: Try this clean-design, ultralight pack.
GoLite Ion
This all-purpose weekend pack is comfortable and light.
Mountainsmith Circuit 3.0
Here's high-performance proof that a big pack can have a small footprint.
Granite Gear Vapor Flash Ki
Scramble around the trail with Granite Gear's ultralight and stable Vapor Flash backpack.
The North Face Megamouth
Want a one-pack quiver? Get this versatile lightweight.
Mountainsmith Approach 3.0
Here's high-performance proof that a big pack can have a small footprint.
Black Diamond Black Diamond Bbee
Pack up the weekend toys for your outdoor activity of choice in Marmot's ultralight–and ultra cheap–Alpha 25 backpack.
Lowe Alpine TFX Appalachian 65+15
A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.
Osprey Argon 85
Strap on the comfortable Osprey Argon 85 pack for those long treks with heavy loads.
DEUTER USA Guide 30+10SL
Don't judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.
The Coleman Company, Inc. Lollygag(TM) X30
Wenger's Zernez 50L pack has mountains of features including a built-in raincover and clear map flap.
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) Lookout Women's
Just $149 can buy you a great pack.
Eagle Creek Truist 45L
Light weight and load-bearing: Try this clean-design, ultralight pack.
Kelty Arch 65
A 100-liter pack that provides excellent load transfer and customlike comfort
GoLite VO24
This all-purpose weekend pack is comfortable and light. A 100-liter pack that provides excellent load transfer and customlike comfort