Mystery Ranch Sphinx & Mystic
This pack tames the biggest loads.
top-loading
top-loading
F-Stop Tilopa and Sukha
Serious about backpacking and photography? You’ll love this camera-ready pack.
Mystery Ranch Terraplane
The 85-liter Terraplane may be the last load-hauler you’ll ever buy.
Osprey Variant 52
Capable of carrying heavy loads on a weeklong trip, it also strips cleanly down for light-and-fast summit bids.
Lowe Alpine Peak Attack 42
This no-frills top-loader has everything you need for skiing and mountaineering, plus a bargain-basement price.
Dakine Blade 38L
It’s loaded with all the winter-specific features we love for big backcountry days.
Mammut Spindrift Light 30
It’s light, yet full-featured, with excellent freedom of motion for climbing and skiing.
Vargo Outdoor Ti-Arc Packbag
Here's a blast from the past. An external frame that inflicts the least amount of impact on your body.
Editors' Choice Snow 2014: JanSport Klamath 55, 65, 75 Backpacks
A bargain pack that doesn't compromise.
Exped Mountain Lite 20 Daypack Review
A simple, clean, top-loading rucksack.
Editors' Choice: L.L.Bean Day Trekker 25 Backpack Review
This versatile pack works equally well for big dayhikes and whirlwind travel.
Patagonia Ascensionist 45 Daypack Review
It’s light, low-profile, and “perfect in that there’s nothing left to take away,” according to one tester.
Mammut Neon Crag 28 Backpack Review
This retro-looking rucksack sports a single, roomy packbag that can easily compress low-volume loads. It’s well-suited for dayhikes, sessions at the crag, or anyone who’s tough on gear.
CamelBak Arete 18 Hydration Pack Review
Use this streamlined chameleon as a stand-alone hydration daypack (it comes with a 2-liter reservoir) or slip it into the sleeve of your big pack and use it for day jaunts or summit sprints from basecamp.
Arc'teryx Alpha FL 30 Daypack Review
Ultralight, waterproof, and comfortable—the top-loading Alpha FL 30 hits a rare trifecta. Plus, its shape provides unmatched mobility.
Kelty TraiLogic PK 50 Multiday Review
It’s ideal for newbies who need some packing guidance and type As who like to have a precise spot for every little thing.
Fjällraven Friluft 55 Multiday Pack Review
A breathable, stable trampoline-style multiday pack.
REI Flash 58 Multiday Pack Review
The Flash has been a perennial favorite for its low weight and price, and female testers raved about its new women’s suspension system.
Millet UBIC Multiday Pack Review
This burly, big-volume, well-organized pack boasts a unique system of exterior straps that lend it year-round performance—without adding a lot of weight.
Mountain Hardwear South Col 70 OutDry
The South Col proved ideal for mountaineers: comfortable and stable mile after mile with loads up to 60 pounds.
Readers' Choice 2014: Gregory Maya 18 Backpack
This frameless little pack is a great all-arounder for bike commuting and dayhikes.
Readers' Choice 2014: Mountainsmith Haze 50 Backpack
A durable, ultralight pack that's affordable.
Gear Review: Eddie Bauer First Ascent Bacon Pack
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Gear Review: Boreas Bootlegger
The versatile gear-hauling system by Boreas Gear.
Gear Review: Mountain Hardwear ThruWay 50 Backpack
A light 50-liter pack with minimalist suspension.
Gear Review: Mountain Hardwear Shaka 70/Lani 60
Hike hard in hot weather with this well-ventilated pack from Mountain Hardwear.
Gear Review: Osprey Volt 75/Viva 65
Enjoy big pack performance with this light-weight bargain pack from Osprey.
ARC'TERYX Naos 85
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ARC'TERYX Altra 35
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ARC'TERYX Altra 33
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ARC'TERYX Altra 50
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ARC'TERYX Altra 48
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ARC'TERYX Kea 45
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ARC'TERYX Kea 30
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KEEN Inc Tilden Daypack
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Gossamer Gear G4 Ultralight Backpack
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Gossamer Gear Big Bag Hyperlight Daypack
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Gossamer Gear Murmur 2012 Hyperlight Backpack
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Gossamer Gear Mariposa 2012 Plus Ultralight Backpack
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Gossamer Gear RikSak Hyperlight Daypack
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Gossamer Gear Gorilla 2012 Ultralight Backpack
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KEEN Inc Ellwood Daypack
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ARC'TERYX Nozone 75
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Black Diamond Equipment Speed 30
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Black Diamond Equipment Speed 40
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Black Diamond Equipment Speed 55
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Black Diamond Equipment Axis 33
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Black Diamond Equipment Epic 35
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Black Diamond Equipment Epic 45
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Black Diamond Equipment Mission 75
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Black Diamond Equipment Mission 50
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Black Diamond Equipment Magnum
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Black Diamond Equipment Spark
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Black Diamond Equipment Flare
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Black Diamond Equipment Octane
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Black Diamond Equipment Boost
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Black Diamond Equipment Astral 40
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Black Diamond Equipment Innova 50
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Black Diamond Equipment Innova 60
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Black Diamond Equipment Axiom 40
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Black Diamond Equipment Infinity 50
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Black Diamond Equipment Infinity 60
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Black Diamond Equipment Onyx 55
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Black Diamoind Equipment Onyx 65
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Black Diamond Equipment Onyx 75
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Black Diamond Equipment Mercury 55
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Black Diamond Equipment Mercury 65
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Black Diamond Equipment Mercury 75
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Black Diamond Equipment Speed 22
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Black Diamond Equipment Sonar
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Black Diamond Equipment Bolt
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Black Diamond Equipment Nitro
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Gossamer Gear Kumo Superlight backpack
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Millet Prolighter 38+10
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The North Face Casimir
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Millet Miage 50+10 LD – Women's
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Gregory Mountain Products Alpinisto 35
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Gregory Mountain Products Alpinisto 50
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Gregory Mountain Products Fury 40
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Gregory Mountain Products Fury 32
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