Shove-it (or shovel) pocket

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

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

Bring along your winter toys— 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.

This pack moves with you.

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

A 60-liter ultralight frameless rucksack perfect for long weekends

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

A pack built for climbers.

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

A 60-liter ultralight frameless rucksack perfect for long weekends

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

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

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.

A single compartment backpack that hauls big loads.

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

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>.

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

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.

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

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

A 60-liter ultralight frameless rucksack perfect for long weekends

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

A 60-liter ultralight frameless rucksack perfect for long weekends

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

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

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

The ultralight Osprey Exos 58 backpack is high in stability and smart features.

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

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

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

A pack built for climbers.

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.

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.

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

The ultralight Osprey Exos 58 backpack is high in stability and smart features.

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

This pack moves with you.

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

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

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

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

The Tahoma wins out as a high country favorite.

The ultralight Osprey Exos 58 backpack is high in stability and smart features.

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

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

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

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

A 60-liter ultralight frameless rucksack perfect for long weekends

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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