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Here's high-performance proof that a big pack can have a small footprint.
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.
Here's high-performance proof that a big pack can have a small footprint.
The Millet Elevation 30 has everything you want in a pack—stabilty, support, and even wrist loops.
Bring along your winter toys— L.L. Bean's Mountain Guide pack can carry anything from ice climbing gear to skis.
Light weight and load-bearing: Try this clean-design, ultralight pack.
Don't judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.
Kelty's practical Pawnee backpack offers heavy load comfort for a good price.
This pack moves with you.
Here's high-performance proof that a big pack can have a small footprint.
A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.
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
A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.
A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.
Made for mountaineers who need overnight capacity or who carry huge day loads
Carry up to 100 ounces of hydration power with this comfortable daypack.
Scramble around the trail with Granite Gear's ultralight and stable Vapor Flash 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>.
This all-purpose weekend pack is comfortable and light. A 100-liter pack that provides excellent load transfer and customlike comfort
A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.
A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.
Vaude created a simple, no-frills pack high on stability with the Versametric Ultralight 60+10.
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>.
This pack moves with you.
Scramble around the trail with Granite Gear's ultralight and stable Vapor Flash backpack.
A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.
Scramble up anything with the North Face's climber-oriented Spire 40 backpack.
A 60-liter ultralight frameless rucksack perfect for long weekends
A 60-liter ultralight frameless rucksack perfect for long weekends
This pack moves with you.
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.
Don't judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.
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.
With removable support, the Arc'teryx Khazri 55 backpack lets you choose between stability or a lighter load.
The durable Lowe Alpine Airzone Centro 45+10 backpack is full of handy pockets and bungees for the organized trekker.
Got a big load to carry? Put it in this ultra-comfortable pack and forget about it.
Don't judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.
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.
The Millet Elevation 30 has everything you want in a pack—stabilty, support, and even wrist loops.
The Millet Elevation 30 has everything you want in a pack—stabilty, support, and even wrist loops.
Wenger's Zernez 50L pack has mountains of features including a built-in raincover and clear map flap.
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>.
A 60-liter ultralight frameless rucksack perfect for long weekends
A 60-liter ultralight frameless rucksack perfect for long weekends
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>.
With removable support, the Arc'teryx Khazri 55 backpack lets you choose between stability or a lighter load.
Want a one-pack quiver? Get this versatile lightweight.
Reach for snacks and extra layers with ease while wearing Mountain Hardware's Koa 55 backpack.
Don't judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.
The durable Lowe Alpine Airzone Centro 45+10 backpack is full of handy pockets and bungees for the organized trekker.
With removable support, the Arc'teryx Khazri 55 backpack lets you choose between stability or a lighter load.
This best all-around pack offers plenty of easy to access pockets and compartments, making organization a cinch.
Wenger's Zernez 50L pack has mountains of features including a built-in raincover and clear map flap.
This best all-around pack offers plenty of easy to access pockets and compartments, making organization a cinch.
Scramble up anything with the North Face's climber-oriented Spire 40 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>.
With removable support, the Arc'teryx Khazri 55 backpack lets you choose between stability or a lighter load.
Wenger's Zernez 50L pack has mountains of features including a built-in raincover and clear map flap.
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.
Scramble around the trail with Granite Gear's ultralight and stable Vapor Flash backpack.
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.
Wenger's Zernez 50L pack has mountains of features including a built-in raincover and clear map flap.
The customizable Intention 75 pack by Mountain Hardwear accommodates large loads and day hikes alike.
Don't judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.
Scramble up anything with the North Face's climber-oriented Spire 40 backpack.
This pared-down pack hauls big loads.
The durable Lowe Alpine Airzone Centro 45+10 backpack is full of handy pockets and bungees for the organized trekker.
Want a one-pack quiver? Get this versatile lightweight.
With removable support, the Arc'teryx Khazri 55 backpack lets you choose between stability or a lighter load.
Run, climb or ski with the low profile Black Diamond RPM pack.
A single compartment backpack that hauls big loads. Don't judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.
Here's high-performance proof that a big pack can have a small footprint.
This pack moves with you.
With removable support, the Arc'teryx Khazri 55 backpack lets you choose between stability or a lighter load.
A 100-liter pack that provides excellent load transfer and customlike comfort
This pack moves with you.
With removable support, the Arc'teryx Khazri 55 backpack lets you choose between stability or a lighter load.