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

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.

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

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

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

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

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

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.

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

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

This stable pack has tons of padding and support.

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

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

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

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

A pack built for climbers.

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–and ultra cheap–Alpha 25 backpack.

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

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

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

This pack moves with you.

Light weight and load-bearing: Try this clean-design, ultralight pack.

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

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.

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

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

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

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

With incredible load distribution, this pack's easy on the shoulders.

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

This pack moves with you.

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

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

This pared-down pack hauls big loads.

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

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>.

This pack from our <a href="https://www.backpacker.com/april_2009_table_of_contents_gear_guide_issue/articles/12859">2009 Gear Guide</a> won't buckle under even the heaviest 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>.

Just $149 can buy you a great pack.

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

This pack moves with you.

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

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

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

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

This pack moves with you.

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.

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

This pack moves with you.

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

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

This stable pack has tons of padding and support.

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

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.

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

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

Great for family camping trips, this pack has plenty of useful features that everyone in the family can enjoy.

A 60-liter ultralight frameless rucksack perfect for long weekends

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