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Scramble up anything with the North Face's climber-oriented Spire 40 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.

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

The Tahoma wins out as a high country favorite.

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.

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

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.

A single compartment backpack that hauls big loads. 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.

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.

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

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

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

Just $149 can buy you a great pack.

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.

This stable pack has tons of padding and support.

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

Great for family camping trips, this pack has plenty of useful features that everyone in the family can enjoy.

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

This stable pack has tons of padding and support.

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

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

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>.

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

This pack moves with you.

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>.

Scramble up anything with the North Face's climber-oriented Spire 40 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.

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

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.

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

Made for mountaineers who need overnight capacity or who carry huge day loads

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

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

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.

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.

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

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>.

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

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.

This stable pack has tons of padding and support.

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

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

This all-purpose weekend pack is comfortable and light.

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

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

This pack moves with you.

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

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.

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

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

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

This stable pack has tons of padding and support.

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

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

A pack built for climbers.

This pack moves with you.

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

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

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

With incredible load distribution, this pack's easy on the shoulders.

A 60-liter ultralight frameless rucksack perfect for long weekends

A 60-liter ultralight frameless rucksack perfect for long weekends

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>.