Daypacks
Trek for many days and miles with this lightweight, supportive, durable and highly waterproof pack.
For all-day epics, fast-and-light summit bids, and even minimalist overnights, reach for one of these versatile load haulers.
Vaude created a simple, no-frills pack high on stability with the Versametric Ultralight 60+10.
The Vaude Cross Ultralight Comfort 35 is the ideal lightweight bargain pack for dayhikes or weeklong treks.
Scramble up anything with the North Face's climber-oriented Spire 40 backpack.
The Millet Elevation 30 has everything you want in a pack—stabilty, support, and even wrist loops.
Pack up the weekend toys for your outdoor activity of choice in Marmot's ultralight–and ultra cheap–Alpha 25 backpack.
Want rugged? Go for the Crumpler Bumper Issue, a rough and tough pack that takes on narrow slot canyons and unforgiving brush fields.
Run, climb or ski with the low profile Black Diamond RPM pack.
Use and abuse the tough Mountain Hardware Juggernaut Series luggage.
Our reviewer found the Leki Carbonlite poles "tough, compact, and eerily light...."
This hearty camera bag has plenty of room, and padding, to haul picture-taking paraphernalia plus hiking gear.
Save weight, your feet, and money with these three pieces of ultralight gear
High performance and low cost? These 6 weekend packs deliver.
Is it possible to build a backpack that doesn't contribute to global warming? Not yet, but five pioneering companies gave it one helluva try. (Cue standing ovation.)
Organization and preparation will make your next overnight or day-hike packing session easy. Below, the Backpacker editors showcase their mistakes for your benefit.
