Eastern Mountain Sports Trail 50
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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.
Gossamer Gear Mariposa Plus Ultralight Backpack
For the price, the Lafuma Manang 65+20 packs a hard punch with superb padding and durability.
Wenger Almer 40L
Wenger's Zernez 50L pack has mountains of features including a built-in raincover and clear map flap.
Mystery Ranch Backpacks G-5000
Pack up the weekend toys for your outdoor activity of choice in Marmot's ultralight–and ultra cheap–Alpha 25 backpack.
Osprey Aether 60
Don't worry, the updates to these tried-and-true packs are worthy.
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.
Kelty Locus 40
A 100-liter pack that provides excellent load transfer and customlike comfort
Jandd Mountaineering Goliath Expedition
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>.
Vaude Brenta 26
Don't judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.
Vaude Bavella 40
You won't find a better pack at a cheaper price than Vaude's Astra 55+10.
The North Face Terra 30
This pack moves with you.
Lowe Alpine TT DESTINATION 60
With removable support, the Arc'teryx Khazri 55 backpack lets you choose between stability or a lighter load.
Lowe Alpine TFX Summit 65+15
A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.
The North Face Angstrom 30
The Millet Elevation 30 has everything you want in a pack—stabilty, support, and even wrist loops.
Deuter USA Futura Zero 40 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>.
The North Face Ligero 35
This pack moves with you.
JanSport Access 40
This best all-around pack offers plenty of easy to access pockets and compartments, making organization a cinch.
Gregory Mountain Products Jade 20
A 60-liter ultralight frameless rucksack perfect for long weekends
Mountain Hardwear Koa 55
Reach for snacks and extra layers with ease while wearing Mountain Hardware's Koa 55 backpack.
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.
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.
Osprey Exos 58
The ultralight Osprey Exos 58 backpack is high in stability and smart features.
DEUTER USA Futura Zero 30
Don't judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.
Deuter USA ACT Lite 50+10
With incredible load distribution, this pack's easy on the shoulders.
ARC'TERYX Khamsin 40
Scramble around the trail with Granite Gear's ultralight and stable Vapor Flash backpack.
BOREAL KRONOS
Scramble around the trail with Granite Gear's ultralight and stable Vapor Flash backpack.
Osprey Argon 85
Strap on the comfortable Osprey Argon 85 pack for those long treks with heavy loads.
Granite Gear Meridian Vapor Ki
Scramble around the trail with Granite Gear's ultralight and stable Vapor Flash backpack.
Lowe Alpine Airzone Centro ND33+10
The durable Lowe Alpine Airzone Centro 45+10 backpack is full of handy pockets and bungees for the organized trekker.
Eagle Creek Truist 45L
Light weight and load-bearing: Try this clean-design, ultralight pack.
Deuter USA Futura Zero 40
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 Silo 18
Scramble around the trail with Granite Gear's ultralight and stable Vapor Flash backpack.
Osprey Aura 50
This best all-around pack offers plenty of easy to access pockets and compartments, making organization a cinch.
Granite Gear Nimbus Meridian
Pack up the weekend toys for your outdoor activity of choice in Marmot's ultralight–and ultra cheap–Alpha 25 backpack.
Jandd Mountaineering Har Lit Packer
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>.
Kelty Span 60
A 100-liter pack that provides excellent load transfer and customlike comfort
Vaude Crystal Rock
Don't judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.
Deuter USA ACT Trail 32
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.
ARC'TERYX Khamsin 70
Scramble around the trail with Granite Gear's ultralight and stable Vapor Flash backpack.
Lowe Alpine ACE II 25
A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.
GoLite Pursuit
This all-purpose weekend pack is comfortable and light. A 100-liter pack that provides excellent load transfer and customlike comfort
Black Diamond Black Diamond Bullet
Pack up the weekend toys for your outdoor activity of choice in Marmot's ultralight–and ultra cheap–Alpha 25 backpack.
Osprey Kestrel 48
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.
The Coleman Company, Inc. Chinkapin(TM) X65 WMS
Wenger's Zernez 50L pack has mountains of features including a built-in raincover and clear map flap.
Mountainsmith Eclipse 55
The Tahoma wins out as a high country favorite.
Vaude Tacora 20 + 4
Don't judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.
Gossamer Gear G4 Ultralight Backpack
For the price, the Lafuma Manang 65+20 packs a hard punch with superb padding and durability.
Lowe Alpine TT TRAVELLER 60
With removable support, the Arc'teryx Khazri 55 backpack lets you choose between stability or a lighter load.
Lowe Alpine TFX Ridge 65+15
A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.
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.
Kelty Radii 27
A 100-liter pack that provides excellent load transfer and customlike comfort
Osprey Exos 34
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.
DEUTER USA Cruise 30
Don't judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.
Millet Expe 65
Want a one-pack quiver? Get this versatile lightweight.
Bergans of Norway Sport Alpin
Don't judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.
Kelty Acute 32
A 100-liter pack that provides excellent load transfer and customlike comfort
DEUTER USA TransAlpine 30 AC
Don't judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.
Granite Gear Nimbus Latitude Ki
With removable support, the Arc'teryx Khazri 55 backpack lets you choose between stability or a lighter load.
Millet Odyssee 50 + 10 Lady
The Millet Elevation 30 has everything you want in a pack—stabilty, support, and even wrist loops.
Granite Gear Nimbus Ozone
With removable support, the Arc'teryx Khazri 55 backpack lets you choose between stability or a lighter load.
Gossamer Gear Gorilla Ultralight Backpack
For the price, the Lafuma Manang 65+20 packs a hard punch with superb padding and durability.
ARC'TERYX Silo 30
Scramble around the trail with Granite Gear's ultralight and stable Vapor Flash backpack.
Montbell North America Nupuri 35
A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.
Granite Gear Vapor Day Ki
Scramble around the trail with Granite Gear's ultralight and stable Vapor Flash backpack.
The Coleman Company, Inc. Stroll(TM) X20
Wenger's Zernez 50L pack has mountains of features including a built-in raincover and clear map flap.
ARC'TERYX Khamsin 50
Scramble around the trail with Granite Gear's ultralight and stable Vapor Flash backpack.
JanSport Odyssey
This best all-around pack offers plenty of easy to access pockets and compartments, making organization a cinch.
JanSport Carson
Strap on the comfortable Osprey Argon 85 pack for those long treks with heavy loads.
The North Face Catalyst 60
This stable pack has tons of padding and support.
Gregory Mountain Products Wasatch
A 60-liter ultralight frameless rucksack perfect for long weekends
Mountain Hardwear Koa 35
A pack built for climbers.
Osprey Stratos 24
The durable Lowe Alpine Airzone Centro 45+10 backpack is full of handy pockets and bungees for the organized trekker.
Millet Peuterey 50
This pack moves with you.
Lowe Alpine Airzone Centro ND25z
A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.
Osprey Atmos 50
This best all-around pack offers plenty of easy to access pockets and compartments, making organization a cinch.
Vaude Astra 55 + 10
You won't find a better pack at a cheaper price than Vaude's Astra 55+10.