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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

This pack moves with you.

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

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

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

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

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

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

This pared-down pack hauls 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>. 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>.

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

This pack moves with you.

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

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.

Great for family camping trips, this pack has plenty of useful features that everyone in the family can enjoy. Don't judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.

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>.

This stable pack has tons of padding and support.

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

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

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

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.

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

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

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

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

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

The customizable Intention 75 pack by Mountain Hardwear accommodates large loads and day hikes alike.

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

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

This stable pack has tons of padding and support.

If you want ultralight, look no further than Deuter's tough and roomy ACT Zero 60+10 pack.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

This pack moves with you.

This stable pack has tons of padding and support.

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

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.

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

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

This pack moves with you.

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 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.

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

This pack moves with you.

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

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