Shove-it (or shovel) pocket

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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>.

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.

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

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

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.

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

A 60-liter ultralight frameless rucksack perfect for long weekends

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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 judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

This stable pack has tons of padding and support.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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