Backpacks

The frameless Mustang Survival Highwater 22L is the best of frameless backpacks and drybags in one slick package.

For carrying weight while moving quickly in the mountains, the Slope Runner Exploration 18L is our new favorite vest-pack hybrid

By some measures, Jenny Bruso’s advocacy for body inclusivity in the outdoors has been a wild success. But she says the fight has barely begun.

These bags redefine carrying comfort

A beginner friendly backpacking pack with everything you need—and nothing you don’t

From the backcountry to the airport, this pack has you covered

A reliable workhorse that will last for years

Carryall solutions for every kind of run

Shoulder the load and make miles with these trail-ready rucksacks

From short hikes to long runs that push the definition of a dayhike, these six packs will be your constant companions.

A comfortable carry comes down to finding your perfect rucksack.

Pare down your kit weight, but not your comfort, with these minimalist load-haulers.

Two heavyweights of the pack world go head to head.

These models have you covered no matter the terrain or mission length.

The Haul Lite Pack will have you thinking like a maximalist—trail runner, that is.

Get ready for the backcountry with a deal on this capable snow pack.

The Mountainsmith Cona 65 makes easy work out of heavy loads.

Gregory’s new line is a step in the right direction.

A lot of ultralight packs skimp on organizing features to save weight. Not the Six Moon Designs Flight 30 Ultra.

Save a bunch on two standout all-around multiday packs.

The PCT pack combines the best of both worlds.

Got a gear-heavy trip coming up? These packs have got your back.

Don’t let a little rain ruin your hike. These waterproof packs will keep your gear safe and dry, mile after mile.

It may not be the lightest pack on the market, but the Gregory Baltoro 65 kept me pain-free and making miles even on the longest hikes of my life.

Get a jump on rounding out next winter's kit with this near-perfect pack.

Get into spring trekking by saving big on one of our favorite load-haulers.

It may look minimalist, but this pack has everything you need for a day exploring the alpine.

A first-look review of the Thule Stir Alpine 40L

Score the best deal we’ve seen yet on one of our favorite packs of 2020.

These light, comfortable daypacks will feel even better at this price.

Winter activities can take a lot of gear, from avalanche equipment to heavy sleeping bags. But that doesn't mean you have to weigh yourself down. These four bags keep it light while still leaving you enough room to carry your necessities.

This winter-ready pack lets you grab your gear quickly.

Keep your gear dry with this waterproof pack.

Wring extra miles out of long summer afternoons with these weight-conscious daypacks.

Save on a comfy pack that's made for long dayhikes.

We put the season’s newest featherweight packs through 3,800 total miles of testing. These are the ones that kept our long-distance team cruising along in ultralight bliss.

Score big savings on great pack for hot-weather hikes.