Gear

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.

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

This pack moves with you.

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

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

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.

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

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

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

This all-purpose weekend pack is comfortable and light.

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

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

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

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

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.

A 60-liter ultralight frameless rucksack perfect for long weekends

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

This stable pack has tons of padding and support.

For large loads and great support, check out the lightweight Gregory Z65 backpack.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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 convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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>.

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

A 60-liter ultralight frameless rucksack perfect for long weekends

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

This stable pack has tons of padding and support.

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.

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

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

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

Got a big load to carry? Put it in this ultra-comfortable pack and forget about it.

A 60-liter ultralight frameless rucksack perfect for long weekends

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>.

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

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

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.

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

A 60-liter ultralight frameless rucksack perfect for long weekends

This stable pack has tons of padding and support.

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

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

A 60-liter ultralight frameless rucksack perfect for long weekends

If you want ultralight, look no further than Deuter's tough and roomy ACT Zero 60+10 pack.

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>.

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.

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

This pack moves with you.