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A 60-liter ultralight frameless rucksack perfect for long weekends

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.

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.

Just $149 can buy you a great pack.

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.

This pack moves with you.

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

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

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

Carry up to 100 ounces of hydration power with this comfortable daypack.

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.

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

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>.

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

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>. 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.

A 60-liter ultralight frameless rucksack perfect for long weekends

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

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&mdash;stabilty, support, and even wrist loops.

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

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.

Just $149 can buy you a great pack.

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

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

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

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

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

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

A single compartment backpack that hauls big loads.

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.

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

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

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.

Just $149 can buy you a great pack.

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

Great for family camping trips, this pack has plenty of useful features that everyone in the family can enjoy.

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>.

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

This pack moves with you.

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

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

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

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

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>.

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

A 60-liter ultralight frameless rucksack perfect for long weekends

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.

This pack moves with you.

This all-purpose weekend pack is comfortable and light.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

The Tahoma wins out as a high country favorite.

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

This all-purpose weekend pack is comfortable and light.

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

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

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

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.

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