Hydration sleeve (no bladder included)

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

A 60-liter ultralight frameless rucksack perfect for long weekends

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

Run, climb or ski with the low profile Black Diamond RPM pack.

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

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

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.

This stable pack has tons of padding and support.

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

The ultralight Osprey Exos 58 backpack is high in stability and smart features.

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

A 60-liter ultralight frameless rucksack perfect for long weekends

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

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

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

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>.

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.

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

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.

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

A single compartment backpack that hauls big loads.

Run, climb or ski with the low profile Black Diamond RPM pack.

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

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.

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

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

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

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 best all-around pack offers plenty of easy to access pockets and compartments, making organization a cinch.

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

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

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 worry, the updates to these tried-and-true packs are worthy.

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

A 60-liter ultralight frameless rucksack perfect for long weekends

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

The Tahoma wins out as a high country favorite. Here's high-performance proof that a big pack can have a small footprint.

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

This best all-around pack offers plenty of easy to access pockets and compartments, making organization a cinch.

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

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

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

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

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

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

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

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.

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

This top ultralight from our <a href="https://www.backpacker.com/april_2009_table_of_contents_gear_guide_issue/articles/12859">2009 Gear Guide</a> is perfect for hikers who need to travel light, fast, and far.

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

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.

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.

This all-purpose weekend pack is comfortable and light.

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.

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.

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

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

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

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

This all-purpose weekend pack is comfortable and light.

This pack moves with you.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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