Osprey Aura 50
This best all-around pack offers plenty of easy to access pockets and compartments, making organization a cinch.
Gear
Gear
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.
Vaude Versametric Woman 60 + 10
Vaude created a simple, no-frills pack high on stability with the Versametric Ultralight 60+10.
ALPS Mountaineering Orizaba
The durable Lowe Alpine Airzone Centro 45+10 backpack is full of handy pockets and bungees for the organized trekker.
Lafuma Naia 50
Scramble up anything with the North Face's climber-oriented Spire 40 backpack. For the price, the Lafuma Manang 65+20 packs a hard punch with superb padding and durability.
Lafuma Active 11 Pro
For the price, the Lafuma Manang 65+20 packs a hard punch with superb padding and durability.
Vaude Maremma 26
Don't judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.
Granite Gear Nimbus Access FZ 3800
With removable support, the Arc'teryx Khazri 55 backpack lets you choose between stability or a lighter load.
Mountainsmith Trillium
Here's high-performance proof that a big pack can have a small footprint.
Bergans of Norway Rask Lady 50
Don't judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.
DEUTER USA Climber
Don't judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.
DEUTER USA Freerider 26
Don't judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.
The North Face W Impulse 25
The Millet Elevation 30 has everything you want in a pack—stabilty, support, and even wrist loops.
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) Ridgeline 65 Womens
Bring along your winter toys— L.L. Bean's Mountain Guide pack can carry anything from ice climbing gear to skis.
Lowe Alpine TFX Cerro Torre 75+20
A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.
The North Face W Crestone 60
This pack moves with you.
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.
Vaude Versametric 70 + 10
Vaude created a simple, no-frills pack high on stability with the Versametric Ultralight 60+10.
Mountain Hardwear Iguana
Pack up the weekend toys for your outdoor activity of choice in Marmot's ultralight–and ultra cheap–Alpha 25 backpack.
DEUTER USA Speedlite 20
Don't judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.
The North Face Primero 70
This stable pack has tons of padding and support.
Gregory Mountain Products Sungem
A 60-liter ultralight frameless rucksack perfect for long weekends
The North Face Catalyst 75
This stable pack has tons of padding and support.
Millet Odyssee 50 + 10
The Millet Elevation 30 has everything you want in a pack—stabilty, support, and even wrist loops.
Mountainsmith Youth Pursuit
Here's high-performance proof that a big pack can have a small footprint.
Gregory Mountain Products Jade 50
This pack has total load transfer, comfort, and a conveniently laid-out packbag.
BOREAL DAKOTA
Scramble around the trail with Granite Gear's ultralight and stable Vapor Flash backpack.
KEEN Inc Venice Pack
Run, climb or ski with the low profile Black Diamond RPM pack.
Osprey Talon 22
The ultralight Osprey Exos 58 backpack is high in stability and smart features.
ARC'TERYX Blade 24
With removable support, the Arc'teryx Khazri 55 backpack lets you choose between stability or a lighter load.
Montbell North America Alpine Pack 60
A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.
GoLite Jam
This all-purpose weekend pack is comfortable and light. Reach for snacks and extra layers with ease while wearing Mountain Hardware's Koa 55 backpack.
The North Face Primero 60
This stable pack has tons of padding and support.
Bergans of Norway Tuva 45
Don't judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.
Mammut Lithium 32
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 Cam 26
The Millet Elevation 30 has everything you want in a pack—stabilty, support, and even wrist loops.
The Coleman Company, Inc. Kwanzan(TM) X40 WMS
Wenger's Zernez 50L pack has mountains of features including a built-in raincover and clear map flap.
Lafuma Kailas 50 + 10
Scramble up anything with the North Face's climber-oriented Spire 40 backpack.
The North Face Prophet 45
Scramble up anything with the North Face's climber-oriented Spire 40 backpack.
The North Face Crestone 75
This pack moves with you.
Jandd Mountaineering Mayim Lite 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>.
The North Face Prophet 35
This pack moves with you.
JanSport Ascent
Strap on the comfortable Osprey Argon 85 pack for those long treks with heavy loads.
ARC'TERYX Briza 75
Scramble around the trail with Granite Gear's ultralight and stable Vapor Flash backpack.
DEUTER USA EH Edge 25
Don't judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.
Osprey Ariel 75
Don't worry, the updates to these tried-and-true packs are worthy.
DEUTER USA Guide 30+10SL
Don't judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.
Millet Ura Lite 32 + 10
This pack moves with you.
Vaude Fresco 18
You won't find a better pack at a cheaper price than Vaude's Astra 55+10.
Bergans of Norway Red Rock
Don't judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.