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A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

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

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

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.

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.

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—stabilty, support, and even wrist loops.

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

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.

Pack up the weekend toys for your outdoor activity of choice in Marmot's ultralight–and ultra cheap–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>.

This pack moves with you.

This pack moves with you.

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.

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.

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.

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

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

This stable pack has tons of padding and support.

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.

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 stable pack has tons of padding and support.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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>.

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

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

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

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.

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

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

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

This stable pack has tons of padding and support.

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

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

A single compartment backpack that hauls big loads.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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