Ultralight Adventure Equipment (ULA) Catalyst
A 60-liter ultralight frameless rucksack perfect for long weekends
Interchangeable suspension parts (hipbelt and shoulder harness come in multiple sizes)
Interchangeable suspension parts (hipbelt and shoulder harness come in multiple sizes)
Columbia Sportswear Company Silver Ridge Weekender
Tough fabric, compact, and room to spare. What more could you want?
The North Face Primero 85
This stable pack has tons of padding and support.
Mountainsmith Phoenix
Here's high-performance proof that a big pack can have a small footprint.
ALPS Mountaineering Cascade 5200
The durable Lowe Alpine Airzone Centro 45+10 backpack is full of handy pockets and bungees for the organized trekker.
Gossamer Gear Gorilla Ultralight Backpack
For the price, the Lafuma Manang 65+20 packs a hard punch with superb padding and durability.
The Coleman Company, Inc. Tatarian(TM) X50
Wenger's Zernez 50L pack has mountains of features including a built-in raincover and clear map flap.
Big Sky International Shadow
Scramble around the trail with Granite Gear's ultralight and stable Vapor Flash backpack.
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) Passage 65
Just $149 can buy you a great pack.
Osprey Aether 60
Don't worry, the updates to these tried-and-true packs are worthy.
Osprey Xenon 70
For the price, the Lafuma Manang 65+20 packs a hard punch with superb padding and durability.
Columbia Sportswear Company Trail Grinder Overnighter
Carry up to 100 ounces of hydration power with this comfortable daypack.
Mystery Ranch Backpacks G-7000
Pack up the weekend toys for your outdoor activity of choice in Marmot's ultralight–and ultra cheap–Alpha 25 backpack.
Osprey Xenon 85
Here's high-performance proof that a big pack can have a small footprint.
Granite Gear Meridian Vapor
Scramble around the trail with Granite Gear's ultralight and stable Vapor Flash backpack.
Osprey Variant 52
The durable Lowe Alpine Airzone Centro 45+10 backpack is full of handy pockets and bungees for the organized trekker.
Jandd Mountaineering Goliath Expedition
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>.
Granite Gear Nimbus Latitude
With removable support, the Arc'teryx Khazri 55 backpack lets you choose between stability or a lighter load.
The North Face W Crestone 60
This pack moves with you.
BOREAL KRONOS
Scramble around the trail with Granite Gear's ultralight and stable Vapor Flash backpack.
The North Face Catalyst 60
This stable pack has tons of padding and support.
Jandd Mountaineering Har Lit Packer
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>.
Granite Gear Alpine Vapor
With removable support, the Arc'teryx Khazri 55 backpack lets you choose between stability or a lighter load.
Mystery Ranch Backpacks Glacier
Pack up the weekend toys for your outdoor activity of choice in Marmot's ultralight–and ultra cheap–Alpha 25 backpack.
The Coleman Company, Inc. Kwanzan(TM) X40
Wenger's Zernez 50L pack has mountains of features including a built-in raincover and clear map flap.
The North Face Primero 60
This stable pack has tons of padding and support.
Granite Gear Nimbus Ozone
With removable support, the Arc'teryx Khazri 55 backpack lets you choose between stability or a lighter load.
Gregory Mountain Products Deva 70
For large loads and great support, check out the lightweight Gregory Z65 backpack.
Osprey Argon 70
Strap on the comfortable Osprey Argon 85 pack for those long treks with heavy loads.
Mystery Ranch Backpacks Snapdragon
Pack up the weekend toys for your outdoor activity of choice in Marmot's ultralight–and ultra cheap–Alpha 25 backpack.
Jandd Mountaineering Noah Tec Pac
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>.
Mystery Ranch Backpacks Sweet Pea
Pack up the weekend toys for your outdoor activity of choice in Marmot's ultralight–and ultra cheap–Alpha 25 backpack.
Mystery Ranch Backpacks G-5000
Pack up the weekend toys for your outdoor activity of choice in Marmot's ultralight–and ultra cheap–Alpha 25 backpack.
Granite Gear Nimbus Access FZ 3800
With removable support, the Arc'teryx Khazri 55 backpack lets you choose between stability or a lighter load.
Mountain Hardwear Intention 75
The customizable Intention 75 pack by Mountain Hardwear accommodates large loads and day hikes alike.
Mountain Hardwear SuperNatural 55
Reach for snacks and extra layers with ease while wearing Mountain Hardware's Koa 55 backpack.
Granite Gear Stratus Access FZ 4500
With removable support, the Arc'teryx Khazri 55 backpack lets you choose between stability or a lighter load.
Osprey Ariel 75
Don't worry, the updates to these tried-and-true packs are worthy.
Mountain Hardwear Intention 65
Reach for snacks and extra layers with ease while wearing Mountain Hardware's Koa 55 backpack.
Osprey Aether 85
Don't worry, the updates to these tried-and-true packs are worthy.
The North Face Catalyst 75
This stable pack has tons of padding and support.
Granite Gear Vapor Trail
Scramble around the trail with Granite Gear's ultralight and stable Vapor Flash backpack.
Mystery Ranch Backpacks G-6000
Pack up the weekend toys for your outdoor activity of choice in Marmot's ultralight–and ultra cheap–Alpha 25 backpack.
Mystery Ranch Backpacks MX Trance
Pack up the weekend toys for your outdoor activity of choice in Marmot's ultralight–and ultra cheap–Alpha 25 backpack.
BOREAL STONE
Scramble around the trail with Granite Gear's ultralight and stable Vapor Flash backpack.
Lowe Alpine TFX Summit ND 65+15
A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.
The Coleman Company, Inc. Chinkapin(TM) X65
Wenger's Zernez 50L pack has mountains of features including a built-in raincover and clear map flap.
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) Ridgeline 65 Womens
Bring along your winter toys— L.L. Bean's Mountain Guide pack can carry anything from ice climbing gear to skis.
Osprey Argon 110
Here's high-performance proof that a big pack can have a small footprint.
Granite Gear Nimbus Meridian Ki
Pack up the weekend toys for your outdoor activity of choice in Marmot's ultralight–and ultra cheap–Alpha 25 backpack.
The North Face Crestone 75
This pack moves with you.
Jandd Mountaineering Zoor Alpinist
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>.
Gossamer Gear Miniposa Ultralight Backpack
For the price, the Lafuma Manang 65+20 packs a hard punch with superb padding and durability.
Granite Gear Vapor Ki
Scramble around the trail with Granite Gear's ultralight and stable Vapor Flash backpack.
Gregory Mountain Products Deva 60
For large loads and great support, check out the lightweight Gregory Z65 backpack.
Lowe Alpine TFX Summit 65+15
A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.
Gregory Mountain Products Whitney 95
Got a big load to carry? Put it in this ultra-comfortable pack and forget about it.
ALPS Mountaineering Denali 5500
The durable Lowe Alpine Airzone Centro 45+10 backpack is full of handy pockets and bungees for the organized trekker.
Granite Gear Stratus Access FZ 5500
With removable support, the Arc'teryx Khazri 55 backpack lets you choose between stability or a lighter load.
Granite Gear Vapor Flash Ki
Scramble around the trail with Granite Gear's ultralight and stable Vapor Flash backpack.
ALPS Mountaineering Red Tail
The durable Lowe Alpine Airzone Centro 45+10 backpack is full of handy pockets and bungees for the organized trekker.
Mystery Ranch Backpacks Big Sky
Pack up the weekend toys for your outdoor activity of choice in Marmot's ultralight–and ultra cheap–Alpha 25 backpack.
Jandd Mountaineering Selah Approach 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>.
Osprey Ariel 65
Don't worry, the updates to these tried-and-true packs are worthy.
Granite Gear Nimbus Meridian
Pack up the weekend toys for your outdoor activity of choice in Marmot's ultralight–and ultra cheap–Alpha 25 backpack.
Gossamer Gear Mariposa Plus Ultralight Backpack
For the price, the Lafuma Manang 65+20 packs a hard punch with superb padding and durability.
The North Face Crestone 60
This pack moves with you.
Vaude Hard Rock 32 + 15
Don't judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.
Lowe Alpine TFX Summit 75+20
A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.
Columbia Sportswear Company Fast N Light Half Day
Carry up to 100 ounces of hydration power with this comfortable daypack.
Granite Gear Stratus Flatbed
With removable support, the Arc'teryx Khazri 55 backpack lets you choose between stability or a lighter load.
The North Face W Primero 65
This stable pack has tons of padding and support.
Granite Gear Stratus Latitude 4800
With removable support, the Arc'teryx Khazri 55 backpack lets you choose between stability or a lighter load.
Gregory Mountain Products Deva 85
Got a big load to carry? Put it in this ultra-comfortable pack and forget about it.
JanSport Tahoma
The Tahoma wins out as a high country favorite.
Granite Gear Meridian Vapor Ki
Scramble around the trail with Granite Gear's ultralight and stable Vapor Flash backpack.
Jandd Mountaineering Barad 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>.
Gregory Mountain Products Baltoro 70
Got a big load to carry? Put it in this ultra-comfortable pack and forget about it.
Gregory Mountain Products Petit Dru 85
A single compartment backpack that hauls big loads.
BOREAL TANZANIA
Scramble around the trail with Granite Gear's ultralight and stable Vapor Flash backpack.