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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>.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

A 60-liter ultralight frameless rucksack perfect for long weekends

A 60-liter ultralight frameless rucksack perfect for long weekends

This pack moves with you.

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.

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

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

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

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.

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

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

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

A 60-liter ultralight frameless rucksack perfect for long weekends

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

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.

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.

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

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>.

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

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

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

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

A 60-liter ultralight frameless rucksack perfect for long weekends

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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>.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

A 60-liter ultralight frameless rucksack perfect for long weekends

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

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.

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.