Gregory Mountain Products Alpinisto 50
Made for mountaineers who need overnight capacity or who carry huge day loads
Backpacks
Backpacks
Find the best backpack for your next outdoor hiking adventure, whether it be a multi-day hike or only a day trip. Our expert gear testers have reviewed all the best backpacks on the market to help you decide.
Find the best backpack for your next outdoor hiking adventure, whether it be a multi-day hike or only a day trip. Our expert gear testers have reviewed all the best backpacks on the market to help you decide.
Lowe Alpine TFX Cerro Torre 65+15
A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.
DEUTER USA Futura PRO 34SL
Don't judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.
Millet Odyssee 45
The Millet Elevation 30 has everything you want in a pack—stabilty, support, and even wrist loops.
Bergans of Norway Helium 55
Light weight and load-bearing: Try this clean-design, ultralight pack.
Lowe Alpine TREK POD 20
A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.
Lowe Alpine OXYGEN ND20
A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.
Osprey Aether 70
Don't worry, the updates to these tried-and-true packs are worthy.
Vaude Accept 65 + 10
Vaude created a simple, no-frills pack high on stability with the Versametric Ultralight 60+10.
Mountain Hardwear Napali 50
A pack built for climbers.
Mammut Blast 30
Run, climb or ski with the low profile Black Diamond RPM pack.
Jandd Mountaineering Noah Tec Pac
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>.
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) Venturi 30 Womens
Bring along your winter toys— L.L. Bean's Mountain Guide pack can carry anything from ice climbing gear to skis.
Backcountry Access Squall
Scramble around the trail with Granite Gear's ultralight and stable Vapor Flash backpack.
Lowe Alpine Airzone Centro 30z
A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.
Lafuma Kerala 55
Scramble up anything with the North Face's climber-oriented Spire 40 backpack.
Mountain Laurel Designs REVELATION
A 60-liter ultralight frameless rucksack perfect for long weekends
Gregory Mountain Products Jade 25
A 60-liter ultralight frameless rucksack perfect for long weekends
The North Face Crestone 60
This pack moves with you.
ALPS Mountaineering Denali 4500
The durable Lowe Alpine Airzone Centro 45+10 backpack is full of handy pockets and bungees for the organized trekker.
Mammut Adina 22
Run, climb or ski with the low profile Black Diamond RPM pack.
Vaude Hard Rock 32 + 15
Don't judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.
GoLite Quest
Light, comfortable, and endlessly packable–this pack really does it all. Reach for snacks and extra layers with ease while wearing Mountain Hardware's Koa 55 backpack.
ARC'TERYX Khazri 35
With removable support, the Arc'teryx Khazri 55 backpack lets you choose between stability or a lighter load.
JanSport Air Vital
The durable Lowe Alpine Airzone Centro 45+10 backpack is full of handy pockets and bungees for the organized trekker.
Gregory Mountain Products Deva 85
Got a big load to carry? Put it in this ultra-comfortable pack and forget about it.
DEUTER USA Freerider 22SL
Don't judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.
Osprey Talon 33
The ultralight Osprey Exos 58 backpack is high in stability and smart features.
ARC'TERYX Naos 85
With removable support, the Arc'teryx Khazri 55 backpack lets you choose between stability or a lighter load.
The North Face Blacktail
The Millet Elevation 30 has everything you want in a pack—stabilty, support, and even wrist loops.
Millet Elevation 50
The Millet Elevation 30 has everything you want in a pack—stabilty, support, and even wrist loops.
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) Trail
Looking for a pack that's both wallet- and eco-friendly? You can't go wrong with the Traverse, from our <a href="https://www.backpacker.com/april_2009_table_of_contents_gear_guide_issue/articles/12859">2009 Gear Guide</a>.
Gregory Mountain Products Z35-R
A 60-liter ultralight frameless rucksack perfect for long weekends
Gregory Mountain Products Dipsea
A 60-liter ultralight frameless rucksack perfect for long weekends
Deuter USA ACT Trail 28 SL
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>.
ARC'TERYX Miura 20
With removable support, the Arc'teryx Khazri 55 backpack lets you choose between stability or a lighter load.
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) Flash 18
Want a one-pack quiver? Get this versatile lightweight.
Mountain Hardwear SuperNatural 55
Reach for snacks and extra layers with ease while wearing Mountain Hardware's Koa 55 backpack.
Bergans of Norway Altitude 30
Don't judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.
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.
Osprey Aura 35
This best all-around pack offers plenty of easy to access pockets and compartments, making organization a cinch.
The Coleman Company, Inc. Bozeman(TM) X60
Wenger's Zernez 50L pack has mountains of features including a built-in raincover and clear map flap.
Osprey Kestrel 28
This best all-around pack offers plenty of easy to access pockets and compartments, making organization a cinch.
Lafuma Kerala 35
Scramble up anything with the North Face's climber-oriented Spire 40 backpack.
CamelBak® Aventura™
Carry up to 100 ounces of hydration power with this comfortable daypack.
ARC'TERYX Arrakis 50
Scramble around the trail with Granite Gear's ultralight and stable Vapor Flash backpack.
Mammut Aspect 28
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>.
GoLite VO24
This all-purpose weekend pack is comfortable and light. A 100-liter pack that provides excellent load transfer and customlike comfort
Lowe Alpine TRAVEL TREKKER PRO ND 60+16
A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.
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.
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) Traverse Women's
Looking for a pack that's both wallet- and eco-friendly? You can't go wrong with the Traverse, from our <a href="https://www.backpacker.com/april_2009_table_of_contents_gear_guide_issue/articles/12859">2009 Gear Guide</a>.
The North Face Interval 25
This pack moves with you.
Mountain Hardwear Agama
The customizable Intention 75 pack by Mountain Hardwear accommodates large loads and day hikes alike.
DEUTER USA EH Guide
Don't judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.
Lafuma X Raid 40
Scramble up anything with the North Face's climber-oriented Spire 40 backpack.
Deuter USA ACT Lite 65+10
This pared-down pack hauls big loads.
Osprey Variant 37
The durable Lowe Alpine Airzone Centro 45+10 backpack is full of handy pockets and bungees for the organized trekker.
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) Flash 65
Want a one-pack quiver? Get this versatile lightweight.
Granite Gear Arete
With removable support, the Arc'teryx Khazri 55 backpack lets you choose between stability or a lighter load.
Mammut Lithium Z 20
Run, climb or ski with the low profile Black Diamond RPM pack.
Deuter USA Guide 35+
A single compartment backpack that hauls big loads. Don't judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.
Mountainsmith Cross Country 3.0
Here's high-performance proof that a big pack can have a small footprint.
The North Face Skareb 65
This pack moves with you.
Granite Gear Nimbus Latitude
With removable support, the Arc'teryx Khazri 55 backpack lets you choose between stability or a lighter load.
Mountain Hardwear Dihedral
A 100-liter pack that provides excellent load transfer and customlike comfort
Millet Prolight 45
This pack moves with you.
ARC'TERYX Naos 70
With removable support, the Arc'teryx Khazri 55 backpack lets you choose between stability or a lighter load.
Lowe Alpine TT TOUR 70
With removable support, the Arc'teryx Khazri 55 backpack lets you choose between stability or a lighter load.
The North Face Mantel 26
The Millet Elevation 30 has everything you want in a pack—stabilty, support, and even wrist loops.
Kelty Redstart W
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 North Face Solaris 40
This pack moves with you.
Gregory Mountain Products Targhee
A single compartment backpack that hauls big loads.
ARC'TERYX Bora 65
Scramble around the trail with Granite Gear's ultralight and stable Vapor Flash backpack.
Bergans of Norway Backcountry Guide 26
Don't judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.
Bergans of Norway Trollhetta 75
Don't judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.
ARC'TERYX Maia 50
With removable support, the Arc'teryx Khazri 55 backpack lets you choose between stability or a lighter load.
Osprey Stratos 18
The durable Lowe Alpine Airzone Centro 45+10 backpack is full of handy pockets and bungees for the organized trekker.