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

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

A pack built for climbers.

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

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.

This stable pack has tons of padding and support.

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

This stable pack has tons of padding and support.

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.

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

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

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

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

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

This stable pack has tons of padding and support.

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.

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.

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.

This pack moves with you.

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

This pack moves with you.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

This pack moves with you.

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

Kelty's practical Pawnee backpack offers heavy load comfort for a good price.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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>.

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

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>.

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.

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

This pack moves with you.

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

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 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.

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

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

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

A single compartment backpack that hauls big loads.

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.

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

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

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

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.

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