Weekend Backpacks

2009 Summer Buyer's Guide Weekend Backpacks Reviews

Osprey Exos 46 Gear of the Year	$179
Mountain Hardwear Koa 35	$170
L.L. Bean Mountain Guide	$119
Mountain Hardwear Napali 50	$190
Granite Gear Vapor Flash	$180

2009 Winter Buyer's Guide Weekend Backpacks Reviews

Millet Prolight 27 Killer Value	$115
Deuter Cruise 30	$129
Mountain Hardwear Direttissima	$190

2008 Summer Buyer's Guide Weekend Backpacks Reviews

Deuter Futura Pro 42 Killer Value	$130
Black Diamond Instinct	$100
Kelty Locus 40	$150

2007 Buyer's Guide Weekend Backpacks Reviews

Granite Gear Nimbus Meridian Gear of the Year	$250
The North Face Terra 40 Killer Value	$109
MontBell Alpine Pack 50	$199
Kelty Nimble	$170
GoLite Pursuit	$150
REI Ridgeline	$185
Osprey Talon 44	$159
Gregory Z 55	$189

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The Gear Guy on Weekend Backpacks

• What happened to external-frame backpacks?
• My backpacking gear got swiped from my car. Can you help me find inexpensive but suitable replacements?
• Which light-weight gear will work best on the Appalachian Trail?
• Can you help me lighten my backpacking load?
• I need to replace my dinosaur of a backpack with an ultra-light version. Ideas?
• Is military-style gear, specifically backpacks, suitable for everyday use?
• What’s the optimal backpack size for weekend outings?
• How can I shave pounds off my backpacking-gear setup?
• What’s the best small backpack that can be carried on a plane to and around Europe?
• Do any weekend-sized backpacks provide daypack-sized comfort?

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