Daypack conversion

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

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.

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.

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

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

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

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

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

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.

A 60-liter ultralight frameless rucksack perfect for long weekends

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

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

The Tahoma wins out as a high country favorite.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.