Daypack conversion

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

Vaude created a simple, no-frills pack high on stability with the Versametric Ultralight 60+10.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

Vaude created a simple, no-frills pack high on stability with the Versametric Ultralight 60+10.

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 convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

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

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

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

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

This pack moves with you.

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

This pack moves with you.

A single compartment backpack that hauls big loads.

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

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

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

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

Reach for snacks and extra layers with ease while wearing Mountain Hardware's Koa 55 backpack.

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

Light, comfortable, and endlessly packable&ndash;this pack really does it all. Reach for snacks and extra layers with ease while wearing Mountain Hardware's Koa 55 backpack.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

Just $149 can buy you a great pack.

The Tahoma wins out as a high country favorite.

This pack moves with you.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vaude created a simple, no-frills pack high on stability with the Versametric Ultralight 60+10.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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