Hydration sleeve (no bladder included)

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.

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

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

This pack moves with you.

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.

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

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

A single compartment backpack that hauls big loads.

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

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. 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.

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.

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

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

This all-purpose weekend pack is comfortable and light.

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>.

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

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

This pack moves with you.

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

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

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 stable pack has tons of padding and support.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

A 60-liter ultralight frameless rucksack perfect for long weekends

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

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

This pack has total load transfer, comfort, and a conveniently laid-out packbag.

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.

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

A pack built for climbers.

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

This pack moves with you.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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>.

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 convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

A 60-liter ultralight frameless rucksack perfect for long weekends

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

This stable pack has tons of padding and support.

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.

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

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

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

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.

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.

A 60-liter ultralight frameless rucksack perfect for long weekends

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.

Made for mountaineers who need overnight capacity or who carry huge day loads

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

A 60-liter ultralight frameless rucksack perfect for long weekends

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.

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

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.