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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.

The Tahoma wins out as a high country favorite.

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

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

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

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

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.

This stable pack has tons of padding and support.

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

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

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

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

This pack moves with you.

The Tahoma wins out as a high country favorite. Here's high-performance proof that a big pack can have a small footprint.

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

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

Just $149 can buy you a great pack.

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–and ultra cheap–Alpha 25 backpack.

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

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

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>.

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>.

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.

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

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.

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

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

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

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

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

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.

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

This pack moves with you.

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

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

This pack moves with you.

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>.

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

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

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.

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

A 60-liter ultralight frameless rucksack perfect for long weekends

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

This pack moves with you.

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

This pack moves with you.

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

This pack moves with you.

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 pack moves with you.

This pack moves with you.

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

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.