Backcountry Edge

The award-winning Gregory Baltoro 75 internal frame backpack boasts a wealth of access points, an array of features and an innovative suspension system that combine to make this 4400+ cubic inch pack a backcountry workhorse.

Deuter’s largest Aircontact model, the Aircontact 75+10 has an array of features and a trailworthy suspension system. A storage capacity of up to 5180 cubic inches equips the pack for multi-day and extended-length backpacking trips.

With ample storage (over 4500 cubic inches), an innovative ventilated suspension and a pack weight of under 5 pounds, the Gregory Z75 internal frame backpack is an excellent balance of weight and load-hauling capability (up to 50 lbs).

Updated for 2013! The Osprey Aether 70 strikes an excellent balance between weight and load-bearing performance. Ideal for multi-day backpacking trips, the Aether 70 offers 4000+ cubic inches of storage capacity and comfortably carries up to 60 pounds!

Updated for 2013! A perennial bestseller, the Kelty Red Cloud 90 internal frame pack balances performance and affordability. This classic backpack has load-hauling capability, convenient access points and an array of features.

Updated for 2013! The voluminous Kelty Red Cloud 110 pack is an excellent balance of performance and affordability. Heavy-hauling load capability, convenient access points and an array of features combine to equip the pack for extended backpacking trips.

Updated for 2013! A longtime favorite of female backpackers, the Kelty Red Cloud 80 Women's pack balances performance and affordability. The classic backpack has load-hauling capability, convenient access points and an array of features.

With an array of features and a German-engineered suspension system, the Deuter Aircontact 65+10 is built for backcountry adventure. A storage capacity of up to 4570 cubic inches equips the pack for multi-day hiking trips.

With its ground-breaking suspension system, water-resistant “all season” construction and access-friendly features, the Black Diamond Mercury 75 internal frame backpack is ready-made for multi-day backpacking trips.

Deuter’s largest women’s-specific pack, the Aircontact 70+10 SL Women’s pack has an array of features, a trailworthy suspension system and storage capacity (4870 cu in) that equip it for multi-day and extended-length backcountry trips.

The Osprey Aether 85 strikes the balance between lightweight design and load-bearing performance. Built for extended backpacking trips, the pack offers 5000+ cubic inches of capacity while comfortably carrying up to 65 pounds!