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

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

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

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

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

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.

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—stabilty, support, and even wrist loops.

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 60-liter ultralight frameless rucksack perfect for long weekends

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

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>.

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

A 60-liter ultralight frameless rucksack perfect for long weekends

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.

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

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>.

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.

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

Tough fabric, compact, and room to spare. What more could you want?

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

A 60-liter ultralight frameless rucksack perfect for long weekends

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.

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

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

This all-purpose weekend pack is comfortable and light. Reach for snacks and extra layers with ease while wearing Mountain Hardware's Koa 55 backpack.

A 60-liter ultralight frameless rucksack perfect for long weekends

This pack moves with you.

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

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.

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

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

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.

This pack moves with you.

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

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

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

The Millet Elevation 30 has everything you want in a pack&mdash;stabilty, support, and even wrist loops.

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

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

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

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

A 60-liter ultralight frameless rucksack perfect for long weekends

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.

A 60-liter ultralight frameless rucksack perfect for long weekends

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

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

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>.

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.

For large loads and great support, check out the lightweight Gregory Z65 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 60-liter ultralight frameless rucksack perfect for long weekends

Great for family camping trips, this pack has plenty of useful features that everyone in the family can enjoy. Don't judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.

This stable pack has tons of padding and support.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.