Hydration sleeve (no bladder included)

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.

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.

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

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A 60-liter ultralight frameless rucksack perfect for long weekends

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>.

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

Just $149 can buy you a great pack.

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

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

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

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.

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

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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.

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

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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.

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.

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

Light, comfortable, and endlessly packable&ndash;this pack really does it all. This all-purpose weekend pack is comfortable and light.

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

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

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

This pack moves with you.

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

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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 Vaude Cross Ultralight Comfort 35 is the ideal lightweight bargain pack for dayhikes or weeklong treks.

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

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

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>.

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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

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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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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This pack moves with you.

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

A convertible travel pack that can carry big 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>.

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.

The Tahoma wins out as a high country favorite.

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

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

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

This stable pack has tons of padding and support.

A single compartment backpack that hauls big loads.

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.

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.

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