ALPS Mountaineering Denali 5500
The durable Lowe Alpine Airzone Centro 45+10 backpack is full of handy pockets and bungees for the organized trekker.
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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.
Osprey Aura 50
This best all-around pack offers plenty of easy to access pockets and compartments, making organization a cinch.
Millet Prolight 35
This pack moves with you.
Vaude Wizard Air 24 + 4
You won't find a better pack at a cheaper price than Vaude's Astra 55+10.
Lowe Alpine OXYGEN ND20
A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.
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.
Mystery Ranch Backpacks Snapdragon
Pack up the weekend toys for your outdoor activity of choice in Marmot's ultralight–and ultra cheap–Alpha 25 backpack.
Terra Nova Equipment Laser 20
A 60-liter ultralight frameless rucksack perfect for long weekends
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.
Montbell North America Expedition Pack 80
A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.
Bergans of Norway Alpinist Escape
Don't judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.
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.
Equinox Ltd Pamola Ultralite Pack
Wenger's Zernez 50L pack has mountains of features including a built-in raincover and clear map flap.
Mountain Hardwear Scrambler
This all-purpose weekend pack is comfortable and light.
ALPS Mountaineering Cascade 4200
The durable Lowe Alpine Airzone Centro 45+10 backpack is full of handy pockets and bungees for the organized trekker.
Gregory Mountain Products Z22
A 60-liter ultralight frameless rucksack perfect for long weekends
The North Face W Primero 65
This stable pack has tons of padding and support.
Gregory Mountain Products Z55
This pack has total load transfer, comfort, and a conveniently laid-out packbag.
Eagle Creek W Thrive 75L
Light weight and load-bearing: Try this clean-design, ultralight pack.
JanSport Klamath 75
Strap on the comfortable Osprey Argon 85 pack for those long treks with heavy loads.
CamelBak® Vantage 30
Carry up to 100 ounces of hydration power with this comfortable daypack.
GoLite Rush
Light, comfortable, and endlessly packable–this pack really does it all. This all-purpose weekend pack is comfortable and light.
LL Bean Bigelow Day Pack
Here's high-performance proof that a big pack can have a small footprint.
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>.
DEUTER USA Futura PRO 34SL
Don't judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.
Millet Ura Lite 32 + 10
This pack moves with you.
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.
Lowe Alpine TT TAKE OFF 60
With removable support, the Arc'teryx Khazri 55 backpack lets you choose between stability or a lighter load.
Eastern Mountain Sports Trail 70
Run, climb or ski with the low profile Black Diamond RPM pack.
Lafuma Traveller 60
Scramble up anything with the North Face's climber-oriented Spire 40 backpack.
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.
Big Sky International Shadow
Scramble around the trail with Granite Gear's ultralight and stable Vapor Flash backpack.
Vaude Soft Rock 32 + 8
Don't judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.
JanSport Agave
The durable Lowe Alpine Airzone Centro 45+10 backpack is full of handy pockets and bungees for the organized trekker.
Lowe Alpine Crag Attack 40
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.
Lafuma Active 11 Pro
For the price, the Lafuma Manang 65+20 packs a hard punch with superb padding and durability.
Jandd Mountaineering Selah Approach 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>.
ARC'TERYX Maia 75
With removable support, the Arc'teryx Khazri 55 backpack lets you choose between stability or a lighter load.
Lowe Alpine TRAVEL TREKKER II ND60
A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.
Vaude Accept 75 + 10
Vaude created a simple, no-frills pack high on stability with the Versametric Ultralight 60+10.
Montbell North America Alpine Pack 60
A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.
Gregory Mountain Products Rufous
A 60-liter ultralight frameless rucksack perfect for long weekends
Vaude Tec Rock 32
Don't judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.
Eastern Mountain Sports Trail 30
Run, climb or ski with the low profile Black Diamond RPM pack.
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.
DEUTER USA Aircontact Zero 60+10
Don't judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) Pinnacle
Just $149 can buy you a great pack.
Granite Gear Vapor Ki
Scramble around the trail with Granite Gear's ultralight and stable Vapor Flash backpack.
ARC'TERYX Muira 50
With removable support, the Arc'teryx Khazri 55 backpack lets you choose between stability or a lighter load.
ARC'TERYX Khamsin 70
Scramble around the trail with Granite Gear's ultralight and stable Vapor Flash backpack.
Osprey Aura 65
This best all-around pack offers plenty of easy to access pockets and compartments, making organization a cinch.
Mountainsmith Approach 3.0
Here's high-performance proof that a big pack can have a small footprint.
The North Face Ligero 50
This pack moves with you.
ARC'TERYX Bora 95
Scramble around the trail with Granite Gear's ultralight and stable Vapor Flash backpack.
JanSport Soloist
Strap on the comfortable Osprey Argon 85 pack for those long treks with heavy loads.
Gregory Mountain Products Jade 35
A 60-liter ultralight frameless rucksack perfect for long weekends
Granite Gear Meridian Vapor Ki
Scramble around the trail with Granite Gear's ultralight and stable Vapor Flash backpack.
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.
Bergans of Norway Rondane 65
Light weight and load-bearing: Try this clean-design, ultralight pack.
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.
Lafuma Kailas 60 + 10
Scramble up anything with the North Face's climber-oriented Spire 40 backpack.
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.
Lowe Alpine Airzone Active 28
A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.
The North Face Youth Terra 55
This pack moves with you.
Gregory Mountain Products Z65
For large loads and great support, check out the lightweight Gregory Z65 backpack.
Lafuma Mokka 30 LD
Scramble up anything with the North Face's climber-oriented Spire 40 backpack.
The North Face Catalyst 75
This stable pack has tons of padding and support.
The Coleman Company, Inc. Twitch(TM) X30
Wenger's Zernez 50L pack has mountains of features including a built-in raincover and clear map flap.
Bergans of Norway Viking I
Don't judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.
Mountain Hardwear Intention 75
The customizable Intention 75 pack by Mountain Hardwear accommodates large loads and day hikes alike.
Equinox Ltd ARAS Ultralite Eagle Pack
Wenger's Zernez 50L pack has mountains of features including a built-in raincover and clear map flap.