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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.

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 60-liter ultralight frameless rucksack perfect for long weekends

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

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

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

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

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

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.

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

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

A 60-liter ultralight frameless rucksack perfect for long weekends

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Light, comfortable, and endlessly packable&ndash;this pack really does it all. Reach for snacks and extra layers with ease while wearing Mountain Hardware's Koa 55 backpack.

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

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

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.

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

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

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>.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This stable pack has tons of padding and support.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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>.

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

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>.

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

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

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

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

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

A single compartment backpack that hauls big loads. Don't judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.

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

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

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

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

This pack moves with you.

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

If you want ultralight, look no further than Deuter's tough and roomy ACT Zero 60+10 pack.

This pack moves with you.

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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