Ramp up your camping exploits and get a little more serious about your time in the backwoods with the Terra 30 from The North Face. Designed for the beginning backpacker, the Terra keeps you on the move and carefree during a 1- or 2-day trip with a lightweight frame and durable ripstop nylon fabric without shirking on stowage space or compartments for your gear.
Like the small, efficient, compact hawk for which it was named, Osprey's Kestrel 28 Backpack will let you swoop in and out and get the job done while still mounting a vicious assault on any trail. Load your gear via the top and keep it organized with multiple exterior pockets, gear loops, and daisies while you keep your back in comfort with the foam backpanel, harness, and hipbelt.
Known collectively as "the backpacker's backpack" the Crestone 60 from The North Face doesn't forgo comfort in the name of capacity. Plenty of stowage space, including a separate sleeping bag compartment and four extra pockets, gives you a plethora of gear-stowing options while the molded E-VAP foam back panel and dual-pivot hipbelt keep your back and hips comfortable with an evenly distributed load.
Fend off hostile precipitation by covering your head and pack with Outdoor Research's Pack Hoody Pack Cover. Lash down the protective layer with elastic drawcords around the back and bottom and let the waterproof taped seams paired with 40D silnyl fabric keep your gear dry and you comfortable.
Trek with all of your gear to base camp, then head for the summit without having to take a break to switch out your packs - the Mountain Hardwear Direttissima was made for long days of heavy-duty trekking. Developed with direct input from Mountain Hardwear's 2007 athlete team, versatility for the serious athlete has been built into every feature.
The Prophet 65 is The North Face's premier lightweight alpine assault pack for heavy loads. The lightweight carbon-fiber X-Frame suspension mirrors the rotational movement of the body so you don't fight the load and create undue fatigue.
Spend your days in the backcountry moving with the speediness of the wind with Mountain Hardwear's Windpack backpack that provides plenty of easy-access stowing options. Stow essentials for short jaunts from camp in the detachable front pocket that doubles as a yo-yo pack while you keep trail snacks, your map, and GPS at the ready in the zippered side access pockets.
Protect your gear from the elements and your back from undue strain with the Palisade 80 from Gregory. With durable nylon ripstop fabric and Custom Fit Suspension that sports a 3D precurved harness and quick adjust waistbelt, the Palisade will get you and your gear to your final destination, all while staying properly positioned thanks to the co-molded anti-slip lumbar pad.
The UL Raincover Pack Cover puts just a few ounces into your pack and adds exceptional rain protection for your Osprey. Fitting most of the Osprey line, you'll find lightweight protection from showers and storms