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

Bring along your winter toys— L.L. Bean's Mountain Guide pack can carry anything from ice climbing gear to skis.

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

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.

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

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.

You won't find a better pack at a cheaper price than Vaude's Astra 55+10.

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

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

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

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.

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

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 Tahoma wins out as a high country favorite.

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.

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

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

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

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

Carry up to 100 ounces of hydration power with this comfortable daypack.

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.

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.

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

A pack built for climbers.

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

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

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

This all-purpose weekend pack is comfortable and light.

You won't find a better pack at a cheaper price than Vaude's Astra 55+10.

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.

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.

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

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

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

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.

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.

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

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

Just $149 can buy you a great pack.

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

This pack moves with you.

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.

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

Carry up to 100 ounces of hydration power with this comfortable daypack.

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

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.

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

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

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

This pack moves with you.

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

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

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>.

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 convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

A 60-liter ultralight frameless rucksack perfect for long weekends

Carry up to 100 ounces of hydration power with this comfortable daypack.

This pack moves with you.

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

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.

This all-purpose weekend pack is comfortable and light.

Carry up to 100 ounces of hydration power with this comfortable daypack.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.