Backpacks

Reach for snacks and extra layers with ease while wearing Mountain Hardware's Koa 55 backpack.

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

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

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

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

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

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

With incredible load distribution, this pack's easy on the shoulders.

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

A 100-liter pack that provides excellent load transfer and customlike comfort

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

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

Carry up to 100 ounces of hydration power with this comfortable daypack.

This best all-around pack offers plenty of easy to access pockets and compartments, making organization a cinch.

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

A 60-liter ultralight frameless rucksack perfect for long weekends

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

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

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

A 60-liter ultralight frameless rucksack perfect for long weekends

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

Reach for snacks and extra layers with ease while wearing Mountain Hardware's Koa 55 backpack.

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

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

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

For the price, the Lafuma Manang 65+20 packs a hard punch with superb padding and durability.

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

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

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

Want a one-pack quiver? Get this versatile lightweight.

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

A 100-liter pack that provides excellent load transfer and customlike comfort

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

The Tahoma wins out as a high country favorite.

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

For the price, the Lafuma Manang 65+20 packs a hard punch with superb padding and durability.

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.

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

A 100-liter pack that provides excellent load transfer and customlike comfort

This top ultralight from our <a href="https://www.backpacker.com/april_2009_table_of_contents_gear_guide_issue/articles/12859">2009 Gear Guide</a> is perfect for hikers who need to travel light, fast, and far.

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

Want a one-pack quiver? Get this versatile lightweight.

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.

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.

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

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

Find out why this "near-perfect" daypack won Best All Around in our <a href="https://www.backpacker.com/april_2009_table_of_contents_gear_guide_issue/articles/12859">2009 Gear Guide</a>.

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

This best all-around pack offers plenty of easy to access pockets and compartments, making organization a cinch.

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

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>.

A 100-liter pack that provides excellent load transfer and customlike comfort

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

Find out why this "near-perfect" daypack won Best All Around in our <a href="https://www.backpacker.com/april_2009_table_of_contents_gear_guide_issue/articles/12859">2009 Gear Guide</a>. 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.

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

This all-purpose weekend pack is comfortable and light. A 100-liter pack that provides excellent load transfer and customlike comfort

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

This best all-around pack offers plenty of easy to access pockets and compartments, making organization a cinch.

This pack moves with you.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Bring along your winter toys&mdash; L.L. Bean's Mountain Guide pack can carry anything from ice climbing gear to skis.

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

This pack moves with you.

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

A 100-liter pack that provides excellent load transfer and customlike comfort

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.

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

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

For the price, the Lafuma Manang 65+20 packs a hard punch with superb padding and durability.