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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

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

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

This pack moves with you.

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

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>.

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.

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

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

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

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.

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

The Tahoma wins out as a high country favorite.

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

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.

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

This stable pack has tons of padding and support.

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 convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

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

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

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 pack moves with you.

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.

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

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

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

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

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

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

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

Vaude created a simple, no-frills pack high on stability with the Versametric Ultralight 60+10.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

A convertible travel pack that can carry big loads.

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

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

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

Vaude created a simple, no-frills pack high on stability with the Versametric Ultralight 60+10.

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.

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