Backpacks

Looking for a pack that's both wallet- and eco-friendly? You can't go wrong with the Traverse, from our 2009 Gear Guide.

This pack from our 2009 Gear Guide won't buckle under even the heaviest loads.

This top ultralight from our 2009 Gear Guide is perfect for hikers who need to travel light, fast, and far.

Find out why this "near-perfect" daypack won Best All Around in our 2009 Gear Guide.

We tested more than 500 products–stoves, clothes, cameras, filters, tech tools, knives, and meals–to find these proven performers.

This climbing-oriented bag has a huge capacity with few add-ons.

Traveling heavy? Transport–and protect–your cargo in these globe-tested bags.

For a rough day on the trail, wear Patagonia's stable Scramble 35 daypack.

The North Face Base Camp Series duffel is reliable through the worst dragging, zipper-yanking and rain.

Durable and lightweight, the Granite Gear Ultraflight 115 will keep you rolling.

Use and abuse the tough Mountain Hardware Juggernaut Series luggage.

Want a personal shopping assistant? Gear editor Kristin Hostetter has you covered. In these video guides, she'll show you how to pick the backpack and sleeping bag that's right for you.

Light weight and load-bearing: Try this clean-design, ultralight pack.

Pack up the weekend toys for your outdoor activity of choice in Marmot's ultralight–and ultra cheap–Alpha 25 backpack.

Pack up the weekend toys for your outdoor activity of choice in Marmot's ultralight–and ultra cheap–Alpha 25 backpack.

Pack up the weekend toys for your outdoor activity of choice in Marmot's ultralight–and ultra cheap–Alpha 25 backpack.

Pack up the weekend toys for your outdoor activity of choice in Marmot's ultralight–and ultra cheap–Alpha 25 backpack.

Pack up the weekend toys for your outdoor activity of choice in Marmot's ultralight–and ultra cheap–Alpha 25 backpack.

Pack up the weekend toys for your outdoor activity of choice in Marmot's ultralight–and ultra cheap–Alpha 25 backpack.

Pack up the weekend toys for your outdoor activity of choice in Marmot's ultralight–and ultra cheap–Alpha 25 backpack.

Pack up the weekend toys for your outdoor activity of choice in Marmot's ultralight–and ultra cheap–Alpha 25 backpack.

Pack up the weekend toys for your outdoor activity of choice in Marmot's ultralight–and ultra cheap–Alpha 25 backpack.

Pack up the weekend toys for your outdoor activity of choice in Marmot's ultralight–and ultra cheap–Alpha 25 backpack.

Run, climb or ski with the low profile Black Diamond RPM pack.

Run, climb or ski with the low profile Black Diamond RPM pack.

Take Black Diamond's practical Predator 50 with you on any trail, anytime.

I'm organizing my first group trip. Can I rent gear for newbies who may not be ready to buy?

A sudden swim in a glacier-fed river nearly finishes a ranger.

Strap on the comfortable Osprey Argon 85 pack for those long treks with heavy loads.

Scramble around the trail with Granite Gear's ultralight and stable Vapor Flash backpack.

Don't judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.

Don't worry, the updates to these tried-and-true packs are worthy.

Don't judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.

This pack moves with you.

You won't find a better pack at a cheaper price than Vaude's Astra 55+10.

Don't judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.

With removable support, the Arc'teryx Khazri 55 backpack lets you choose between stability or a lighter load.

A 60-liter ultralight frameless rucksack perfect for long weekends

This pack from our <a href="https://www.backpacker.com/april_2009_table_of_contents_gear_guide_issue/articles/12859">2009 Gear Guide</a> won't buckle under even the heaviest loads.

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

Light weight and load-bearing: Try this clean-design, ultralight pack.

This all-purpose weekend pack is comfortable and light.

Here's high-performance proof that a big pack can have a small footprint.

The durable Lowe Alpine Airzone Centro 45+10 backpack is full of handy pockets and bungees for the organized trekker.

Don't judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.

This stable pack has tons of padding and support.

A 60-liter ultralight frameless rucksack perfect for long weekends

This stable pack has tons of padding and support.

The Millet Elevation 30 has everything you want in a pack&mdash;stabilty, support, and even wrist loops.

Here's high-performance proof that a big pack can have a small footprint.

This pack has total load transfer, comfort, and a conveniently laid-out packbag.

Scramble around the trail with Granite Gear's ultralight and stable Vapor Flash backpack.

Run, climb or ski with the low profile Black Diamond RPM pack.

The ultralight Osprey Exos 58 backpack is high in stability and smart features.

With removable support, the Arc'teryx Khazri 55 backpack lets you choose between stability or a lighter load.

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

This all-purpose weekend pack is comfortable and light. Reach for snacks and extra layers with ease while wearing Mountain Hardware's Koa 55 backpack.

This stable pack has tons of padding and support.

Don't judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.

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>.

The Millet Elevation 30 has everything you want in a pack&mdash;stabilty, support, and even wrist loops.

Wenger's Zernez 50L pack has mountains of features including a built-in raincover and clear map flap.

Scramble up anything with the North Face's climber-oriented Spire 40 backpack.

Scramble up anything with the North Face's climber-oriented Spire 40 backpack.

This pack moves with you.

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>.

This pack moves with you.

Don't judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.

Light, comfortable, and endlessly packable&ndash;this pack really does it all. This all-purpose weekend pack is comfortable and light.

Wenger's Zernez 50L pack has mountains of features including a built-in raincover and clear map flap.

Don't judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.

Vaude created a simple, no-frills pack high on stability with the Versametric Ultralight 60+10.

Scramble up anything with the North Face's climber-oriented Spire 40 backpack.

Don't judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.

Strap on the comfortable Osprey Argon 85 pack for those long treks with heavy loads.

Light weight and load-bearing: Try this clean-design, ultralight pack.

Scramble around the trail with Granite Gear's ultralight and stable Vapor Flash backpack.

Scramble around the trail with Granite Gear's ultralight and stable Vapor Flash backpack.

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.

Scramble around the trail with Granite Gear's ultralight and stable Vapor Flash backpack.