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Ultralight Backpacking and Hiking Packs

Exped Lightning 45 Internal Frame Backpack

New for 2013! With its efficient construction and weatherproof roll-top closure, the Exped Lightning 45 offers ultra-lightweight performance for fast-and-light backpacking. Despite weighing less than 2.2 pounds, the pack provides a comfortable carry.

Exped
Lightning 45

  • 2868 cu in
  • Ultra-lightweight thru-hiking pack/day pack
  • Price: $218.99
  • Free shipping plus free returns
Mammut Lithium 25 Day Pack

A lightweight offering for technical day hiking, bouldering and other active pursuits, the Mammut Lithium 25 delivers load-hauling support, storage capacity (1526 cubic inches) and convenient gear-lashing and organizational features.

Mammut
Lithium 25

  • 1526 cu in
  • Lightweight, mid-sized daypack
  • Price: $139.95
  • Free shipping plus free returns
Osprey Stratos 24 Day Pack

Built for fast-moving day hikes and summit assaults, the Osprey Stratos 24 combines carrying comfort, ventilation and organizational features to deliver lightweight, technical performance.

Osprey
Stratos 24

  • 1500/1600 cu in
  • Sleek, panel-loading day pack
  • Rating:
  • Price: $98.99
  • Free shipping plus free returns
Mountain Hardwear Fluid 12 Day Pack

The Mountain Hardwear Fluid 12 day pack moves with you and keeps a balanced center of gravity during quick travel over rough trails, making the Fluid 12 a great option for hikers, trail runners and adventure racers carrying hydration and minimal gear.

Mountain Hardwear
Fluid 12

  • 730/850 cu in
  • Day hiking/adventure racing pack
  • Price: $79.99
  • Free shipping plus free returns
CamelBak Highwire 25 Hydration Pack

With an extremely lightweight design, ample storage, and an integrated hydration system, the CamelBak Highwire 25 is perfect for high-performance dayhiking.

CamelBak
Highwire 25

  • 1526 cu in
  • 100 oz hydration system included
  • Reg. Price: $125.00
    $84.95
  • Free shipping plus free returns
Osprey Talon 44 Backpack

Ideal for dayhiking or fast-and-light multi-day backpacking, the Osprey Talon 44 is sleek and functional. Weighing less than 3 pounds, the Talon 44 is still capable of comfortably carrying loads of up to 40 pounds.

Osprey
Talon 44

  • 2600/2700 cu in
  • Ultra-lightweight thru-hiking pack
  • Rating:
  • Price: $148.99
  • Free shipping plus free returns
Osprey Stratos 36 Day Pack

Ideal for a full day of hiking or fast-packing overnights, the sleek, top-loading Osprey Stratos 36 combines carrying comfort, ventilation and organizational features for technical performance.

Osprey
Stratos 36

  • 2200/2300 cu in
  • Streamlined, top-loading day pack
  • Rating:
  • Price: $138.99
  • Free shipping plus free returns
Osprey Talon 22 Day Pack

Ideal for day hiking, adventure racing and other active pursuits, the Osprey Talon 22 is sleek and functional. Despite weighing less than 2 pounds, the Talon 22 is capable of comfortably carrying loads of up to 25 pounds.

Osprey
Talon 22

  • 1200/1300 cu in
  • Dayhiking and adventure-racing pack
  • Rating:
  • Price: $98.99
  • Free shipping plus free returns
Gregory Miwok 22 Day Pack/Adventure Racing Pack

Ideal for mountain biking, adventure racing, or dayhiking, the Gregory Miwok 22 is versatile and lightweight. Despite weighing a mere 1 pound 10 ounces, the 1282 cubic inch Miwok 22 is sturdy enough to comfortably carry up to 20 pounds.

Gregory
Miwok 22

  • 1282 cu in
  • Innovative adventure-racing daypack
  • Rating:
  • Price: $128.95
  • Free shipping plus free returns
Mountain Hardwear Fluid Race Vest

New for 2013! The Mountain Hardwear Fluid Race Vest keeps necessary items close at hand. This low-profile, well-ventilated racing vest offers endurance athletes a light, comfortable way to carry an assortment of items for ultra-distance style runs.

Mountain Hardwear
Fluid Race Vest

  • 175 cu in
  • Low profile endurance athlete vest
  • Rating:
  • Price: $59.99
  • Free shipping plus free returns
Mammut Lithium Z 20 Day Pack

A streamlined, lightweight, technical day pack, the panel-loading, 1220 cubic inch capacity Mammut Lithium Z 20 is ideal for adventure racing, fast-and-light day hiking and other active pursuits.

Mammut
Lithium Z 20

  • 1220 cu in
  • Ultra-lightweight technical daypack
  • Price: $99.95
  • Free shipping plus free returns
Mammut Creon Light 45 Internal Frame Backpack

An innovative, lightweight offering for technical day hiking or fast-and-light overnights, the Mammut Creon Light 45 offers 2746 cubic inches of storage capacity, load-carrying capability, a unique ventilation system and an array of features.

Mammut
Creon Light 45

  • 2746 cu in
  • Lightweight weekend pack
  • Price: $179.95
  • Free shipping plus free returns
Granite Gear Air Swift Lumbar Pack

Ideal for fast-and-light day hiking or summit assaults, the Granite Gear Air Swift lumbar pack provides streamlined, weather-resistant storage (180 cubic inches) at a weight of just 4 ounces!

Granite Gear
Air Swift

  • 180 cu in
  • Feather-light lumbar pack
  • Price: $34.94
Deuter Speed Lite 30 Day Pack

The versatile, lightweight Deuter Speed Lite 30 is a do-it-all day pack that is ideal for fast packing, ski tours and adventure racing. The Lite System suspension provides a snug, comfortable fit while allowing the pack to weigh in at just 2 pounds.

Deuter
Speed Lite 30

  • 1850 cu in
  • Ultra-lightweight day pack
  • Price: $99.00
  • Free shipping plus free returns
Deuter Speed Lite 20 Day Pack

The ultra-lightweight Deuter Speed Lite 20 is a do-it-all little (1220 cu in) day pack that is ideal for running, cross country skiing or fast-and-light hiking. The Lite System suspension provides a snug, comfortable fit without weighing you down.

Deuter
Speed Lite 20

  • 1220 cu in
  • Ultra-lightweight day pack
  • Price: $89.00
  • Free shipping plus free returns
Osprey Talon 11 Day Pack

Ideal for day hiking, trail running and adventure racing, the Osprey Talon 11 is sleek and functional. The Talon 11 weighs in at less than a pound and a half and incorporates the fit and features necessary for aerobic activity.

Osprey
Talon 11

  • 549/671 cu in
  • Ultra-lightweight day pack
  • Rating:
  • Price: $88.99
  • Free shipping plus free returns
Gregory Miwok 18 Day Pack/Adventure Racing Pack

Versatile and lightweight, the high-performance Gregory Miwok 18 appeals to adventure racers, mountain bikers and hikers. Despite weighing only 1 pound 8 ounces, the 1007 cubic inch Miwok 18 is sturdy enough to carry up to 20 pounds.

Gregory
Miwok 18

  • 1007 cu in
  • Innovative adventure-racing daypack
  • Rating:
  • Price: $98.95
  • Free shipping plus free returns
Osprey Hornet 24 Day Pack

Ideal for trail running, adventure racing, or fast-and-light dayhiking, the ultra-lightweight Osprey Hornet 24 comfortably carries loads of up to 25 pounds while mirroring your every movement.

Osprey
Hornet 24

  • 1320/1440 cu in
  • Dayhiking performance at just over 1 pound
  • Price: $118.99
  • Free shipping plus free returns
Granite Gear Nimbus Core Internal Frame Backpack

A unique and versatile backcountry option, the Nimbus Core backpack effectively and comfortably carries a bear canister (not included) or other sometimes awkward pieces of gear. The modular design efficiently hauls small or large loads.

Granite Gear
Nimbus Core

  • One-of-a-kind versatility
  • Price: $299.94
  • Free shipping plus free returns
Black Diamond Bbee Day Pack

Sleek, stylish and functional, the Black Diamond Bbee is at home at the crag, on the trail or in urban settings. Its compact, minimalist profile makes it ideal for active pursuits and around town use.

Black Diamond
Bbee

  • 690 cu in
  • Compact, minimalist daypack
  • Price: $49.94
Mammut Crea Light 40 Women's Internal Frame Backpack

An innovative, lightweight offering for technical day hiking or fast-and-light overnights, the Mammut Crea Light 40 Women’s pack offers 2441 cubic inches of storage, load-carrying capability, a unique ventilation system and an array of features.

Mammut
Crea Light 40 Women's

  • 2441 cu in
  • Women's lightweight weekend pack
  • Price: $179.95
  • Free shipping plus free returns
Mammut Lithium Z 15 Day Pack

A sleek, ultra-lightweight, technical day pack, the panel-loading, 915 cubic inch capacity Mammut Lithium Z 15 is ideal for adventure racing, fast-and-light day hiking and other active pursuits.

Mammut
Lithium Z 15

  • 915 cu in
  • Compact, ultra-lightweight technical daypack
  • Price: $89.95
  • Free shipping plus free returns
Marmot Kompressor (2013) Day Pack Compression Sack

Updated for 2013! A versatile option for backpackers, hikers, travelers and other fast-and-light devotees, the Marmot Kompressor serves double duty as a compression stuff sack and a bare bones day pack.

Marmot
Kompressor (2013)

  • Summit sack/stuff sack combo
  • Price: $49.95
Mountain Hardwear SummitRocket 20 VestPack

New for 2013! The Mountain Hardwear SummitRocket 20 VestPack provides easy access to essential gear, fits like a vest so it moves with you, and keeps the center of gravity balanced during fast-paced summit attempts, alpine climbing or adventure races.

Mountain Hardwear
SummitRocket 20 VestPack

  • 1250 cu in
  • Super fast and light summit pack
  • Price: $119.99
  • Free shipping plus free returns
Mountain Hardwear Fluid 6 Hybrid Vest Pack

The Mountain Hardwear Fluid 6 vest pack with On-The-Fly compression moves with you and holds a good center of gravity during quick travel over rough trails, making it a great option for ultra runners and endurance athletes.

Mountain Hardwear
Fluid 6

  • 365 cu in
  • Ultrarunner, hybrid vest/pack design
  • Price: $69.99
  • Free shipping plus free returns
Exped Mountain Lite 20 Day Pack

New for 2013! The low-profile, body-hugging design of the Exped Mountain Lite 20 makes it a perfect pack for day hikes, biking or climbing. Rugged, highly abrasion-resistant materials grant the pack excellent durability.

Exped
Mountain Lite 20

  • 1342 cu in
  • Lightweight, versatile day pack
  • Price: $138.99
  • Free shipping plus free returns
Exped Lightning 45 Women's Internal Frame Backpack

New for 2013! With its efficient construction and weatherproof roll-top closure, the Exped Lightning 45 Women’s pack offers ultra-lightweight performance for fast-and-light backpacking, day hiking or adventure racing.

Exped
Lightning 45 Women's

  • 2868 cu in
  • Ultra-lightweight thru-hiking pack/day pack
  • Price: $218.99
  • Free shipping plus free returns
Boreas Buttermilks 40 Internal Frame Backpack

An ultra-lightweight backpacking or day hiking option, the award-winning Buttermilks 40 offers streamlined functionality. The top-loading pack weighs less than 3 pounds and can be reduced to just 1 pound, 15 ounces by removing the framesheet.

Boreas
Buttermilks 40

  • 2563 cu in
  • Lightweight award-winning backpack
  • Price: $164.99
  • Free shipping plus free returns
Boreas Muir Woods 30 Day Pack

Despite it lightweight, streamlined profile, the Boreas Muir Woods is a more than capable dayhiking pack or crag pack. An aluminum frame provides load-carrying support and a z-foam backpanel delivers comfort-enhancing ventilation.

Boreas
Muir Woods 30

  • 1343 cu in
  • Feature-rich, lightweight day pack
  • Price: $139.99
  • Free shipping plus free returns
Boreas Buttermilk 40 Women's Internal Frame Backpack

An ultra-lightweight backpacking or day hiking option, the award-winning Buttermilks 40 Women’s pack offers streamlined functionality. The top-loading pack weighs less than 3 pounds and can be reduced less than 2 pounds by removing the framesheet.

Boreas
Buttermilk 40 Women's

  • 2563 cu in
  • Women's lightweight, award-winning pack
  • Price: $164.99
  • Free shipping plus free returns
Deuter Spectro AC 36 SL Women's Internal Frame Backpack

Weighing just 2.5 pounds, the Deuter Spectro AC 36 SL Women’s pack is a high-performance option for female day hikers. Unlike many ultra-lightweight packs, the Spectro AC 36 SL Women’s pack doesn’t sacrifice on fit or durability.

Deuter
Spectro AC 36 SL Women's

  • 2200 cu in
  • Women's fast & light performance pack
  • Price: $148.99
  • Free shipping plus free returns
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