Backpacks Reviews and Prices
Outdoor gear these days is built to be light and fast, and backpacks are no exception. Many of the internal and external frame bags reviewed at Consumer Guide have sophisticated suspension systems that fit the body snugly and move with the torso during rigorous activity. These systems also distribute the pack's weight evenly to prevent neck and shoulder strain. The more sophisticated the suspension system, the higher the backpack's price tag, so our reviews aim to find the best value at all price points.

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Arc'Teryx Naos 70 technical backpack Photo
The Arc'Teryx Naos 70 technical backpack is ideal for river trips and wet hiking. Learn more by reading Consumer Guide's review....

Gregory Baltoro technical backpack Photo
The Gregory Baltoro backpack waistbelt and harness use dual-density laminated foam. Read the review by Consumer Guide....

The North Face Catalyst 60 technical backpack Photo
The North Face Catalyst 60 technical backpack allows you to comfortably carry your equipment. Read more at Consumer Guide....



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Covert AvaLung Pack ( 2010) Photo
ALL CLIMBING SALES ARE FINAL. This panel-loading, fully featured, AvaLung-equipped Covert Pack by Black Diamond is optimized for day-trip traveling off-piste. FEATURES of the Covert AvaLung Pack by Black Diamond Large zippered front-panel opening Unique diagonal ski-carry cable for fast and secure a...
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Stores Selling: 7
$219.00 - $219.95
Float 18 Backpack Grey/Orange REG by Backcountry Access Photo
Rather than sucking carbon dioxide beneath a pile of avalanche debris, let the compressed-air powered, 150-liter airbag inside the Backcountry Access Float 18 Winter Backpack keep you on top of the slide. Designed to be BCA's minimalist model in its Float collection, the Float 18 Backpack has a thin...
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Stores Selling: 5
$684.95 - $685.00
REI Venus 70 Pack Women, Color EVERGLADE Photo
Class 1 & 2 trailer hitches come with a ball mount and pin and clip. All that's left is to pick up a hitch ball and wiring kit and you'll be towing in no time. All CURT hitches feature WeatherTite construction which prevents rusting from the inside out by sealing the main body of the hitch. The ...
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Stores Selling: 1
$199.00 - $199.00
Rei Mars Hip Belt Photo
Designed for men, this replacement hipbelt fits the REI Mars backpacks. Medium fits waist sizes 28 - 48 inches and large fits 33 - 60 inches. Pre-curved waistbelt with a Delrin hoop is designed to cradle hip bones for a more natural fit and distribution of pack weight without sagging. V-pull waistbe...
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Stores Selling: 1
$29.50 - $29.50
Rei Venus Hip Belt Women's Photo
Designed for women, this replacement hipbelt fits the REI Venus backpacks. Pre-curved waistbelt with Delrin hoop is designed to cradle hip bones for a natural fit and to distribute pack weight without sagging. Small fits waist sizes 25 - 42 inches and medium fits 28 - 48 inches. V-pull waistbelt all...
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Stores Selling: 1
$29.50 - $29.50
Klean Kanteen 40 oz Wide Mouth Stainless Bottle Photo
Reusable and durable, Klean Kanteen's Wide Mouth bottle uses high quality stainless steel to hold up to 40 oz. of water. Refill it as often as you need to stay hydrated wherever you go. ...
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Stores Selling: 14
$18.99 - $34.92
CamelBak StoAway Hydration Pocket Black Photo
Capacity: 100 oz. (3L) - Cargo: 0 cu. in. (0L) - Designed for Skiing/Snowboarding/Snow SportsFor anyone who wants to add winter hydration to an existing pack. Fully insulated system easily slips into any pack. ...
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Stores Selling: 7
$40.45 - $45.00
Osprey BioForm CM A X Hipbelt Photo
Personalize your backpack with a hipbelt just for you. Made for Osprey Argon packs, this hipbelt customizes your fit for miles of comfort! Providing superior load support, this BioForm split wing hipbelt is a thermoformed, laminated closed-cell foam with an outer supportive shell. The foam technolog...
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Stores Selling: 5
$39.99 - $49.00
Osprey IsoForm Harness - Men's Photo
Personalize your backpack with a hipbelt specifically designed for Osprey packs and custom fitted for miles of comfort on the trail! Providing superior load support, this IsoForm hipbelt is composed of 3-D dual-density foam that is contoured and anatomically shaped. Foam technology in IsoForm hipbel...
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Stores Selling: 1
$39.00 - $39.00
Leatherman Juice 4 70202003K Photo
The Juice CS4 from Leatherman is packed with excitement. It comes with pliers, wire cutters and four screwdrivers, as well as a convenient saw and awl. Serrated scissors are extremely useful and easily accessible. Don't forget the handy corkscrew - perfect for an emergency picnic. A lanyard attachme...
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Stores Selling: 12
$37.90 - $64.99
KLEAN KANTEEN 64 oz WIDE KANTEEN Photo
The Klean Kanteen 64 oz Wide Stainless Steel Water Bottle w Stainless Loop Cap is the largest Klean Kanteen availablea half gallon bottle in size! Perfect for doubling as a growler with its Mason jar feel, the 64 oz Klean Kanteen will easily keep you hydrated during weekend camping trips, long car r...
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Stores Selling: 12
$21.99 - $37.94
Klean Kanteen Stainless Wide Mouth Vacuum Bottle with Loop Top Cap 20 oz., Color STAINLESS Photo
The 20 fl. oz. Klean Kanteen Stainless-Steel Wide-Mouth Vacuum bottle with loop-top cap keeps your drink warm or cold for hours on end. Double-wall design provides insulation to keep your water cold or your coffee hot during a journey in the outdoors. 2.13 in. wide-mouth opening allows for easy fill...
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Stores Selling: 14
$18.99 - $34.94
Osprey BioForm A/X Shoulder Harness - Women's Photo
Personalize your backpack with a harness just for women, specifically designed for Osprey Xenon packs and fitted for miles of comfort. The harness attaches to the pack using heavy-duty rip-and-stick panels, allowing precise positioning of the yoke in the backpanel. ...
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Stores Selling: 2
$43.00 - $43.00
Hot Gear Classic Heated Boot Bag, Color: BLACK
The Hot Gear Classic Heated Boot Bag dries out wet gear and keeps your ski boots and clothing toasty warm. Bag dries out wet boots, gloves and socks, making them a pleasure to put on in the morning. Designed to operate with a standard household electrical outlet or your automobile's 12V power socket (please note that car adapter will not dry boots, only warm them). Bag features 3 temperature settings, Hot (150°F), Dry (130°F) and Warm (122°F). Dedicated internal pockets stow gloves, socks and thermal underwear. Unheated goggle and water bottle pockets keep your must-have accessories close by. External, adjustable helmet carrier can also be used to carry extra clothing. Padded, adjustable backpack straps let you easily transport bag from car to lodge; straps can be tucked away when not in use. Shoulder strap lets carry the bag over 1 shoulder. The Hot Gear Classic Heated Boot Bag features a heated foot pad that gives you a cozy place to stand when putting on boots. Security cord with padlock can tether pack to a fixed point and discourages theft. Color: BLACK

$189.00
REI Zen +10 Sleeping Bag - Regular - \'09 Special Buy
The synthetic REI Zen +10 sleeping bag balances price and performance. Light, compressible insulation and unique construction work together to maximize warmth when the temperature dips. REI-exclusive Z-Baffle construction combines 2 insulations that together maximize heat retention far more efficiently than a single insulation. Synthetic polyester fill retains insulating properties even when wet. Equally distributed insulation accommodates the multi-position sleeper; mummy shape is thermally efficient, yet roomy enough from shoulder to knee to ensure sleeping comfort. Hood, insulated muffler, roomy footbox and full-length zipper draft tube with ground-level seams keep heat in and cold out. External chest pocket keeps essentials—headlamp, watch, glasses—right at hand and easy to find in the dark. Special pocket can be stuffed to make a pillow that stays in place; no need for a pillow to take up valuable space in your backpack. Pad loops provide attachment points to keep your sleeping bag and pad together, so you needn't worry about rolling onto the cold ground (straps sold separately). Differentiated drawcords allow quick identification, even in the dark, so neck or hood adjustments are a cinch! Ripstop nylon shell and soft taffeta lining offer durability with abrasion- and tear-resistance for years of use. Nylon stuff sack and cotton storage bag included. Special buy.

$134.93
Kelty Coyote 80 Pack
The well-built Kelty Coyote 80 pack offers an adjustable suspension, great organization and durable design at an attractive price. S-shaped shoulder straps contour your body for a comfortable fit without chafing or rubbing. Removable, dual-density foam hipbelt features a polyethylene reinforcement that evens out pressure against your hips, providing comfortable load support. Sternum strap, load-lifter straps and belt stabilizers help balance the load; pulleylike Scherer Cinch™ doubles hipbelt tightening force. Rip-and-stick adjustment allows the shoulder straps to easily slide up and down on the pack's frame to fit torsos of various lengths. Ventilated and padded back panel offers breathability and comfort. Lightbeam™ II stays attach to the hipbelt for direct load transfer; center anti-barreling stay keeps the back panel flat even when the pack is overloaded. HDPE framesheet adds load support, stability and shock absorption. Top-loading design features front zippered access, making it easy to reach all corners of the pack. Main compartment features a sleeve for a hydration reservoir and drinking tube ports on lid (reservoir sold separately). Removable, floating top lid converts to a lumbar pack for forays away from base camp. 2 spacious zippered side pockets, 2 mesh water bottle pockets and a large zippered front pocket with organizer keep all of your often-used essentials handy. Daisy chain and ice-axe loop let you lash trekking poles or tools to the outside of the pack. Side compression straps help secure and stabilize the load. The Kelty Coyote 80 pack is made of durable 420-denier polyester reinforced with 420-denier polyester oxford.

$175.95
Hot Gear Classic Heated Boot Bag
The Hot Gear Classic Heated Boot Bag dries out wet gear and keeps your ski boots and clothing toasty warm. Bag dries out wet boots, gloves and socks, making them a pleasure to put on in the morning. Designed to operate with a standard household electrical outlet or your automobile's 12V power socket (please note that car adapter will not dry boots, only warm them). Bag features 3 temperature settings, Hot (150°F), Dry (130°F) and Warm (122°F). Dedicated internal pockets stow gloves, socks and thermal underwear. Unheated goggle and water bottle pockets keep your must-have accessories close by. External, adjustable helmet carrier can also be used to carry extra clothing. Padded, adjustable backpack straps let you easily transport bag from car to lodge; straps can be tucked away when not in use. Shoulder strap lets carry the bag over 1 shoulder. The Hot Gear Classic Heated Boot Bag features a heated foot pad that gives you a cozy place to stand when putting on boots. Security cord with padlock can tether pack to a fixed point and discourages theft.

$189.00
SteriPEN Adventurer Opti Water Purifier with Solar Charging Case
The SteriPEN Adventurer Opti water purifier with Solar Charging case is equipped with a new optical water sensor for reliable performance so you can enjoy purified water on the go. Solar charging clamshell case pulls double duty, recharging the included double-cell rechargeable CR123 lithium battery and providing handy, secure storage for the purifier. Simply clip the charging case onto a backpack or set it on the ground and aim it towards the sun to recharge the double-cell battery; empty charging case weighs 6.8 oz. Solar panel recharges 1 double-cell battery in 2 - 5 days, depending on solar conditions; battery can be recharged via the included plug-in power adapter in 4 - 6 hrs. SteriPEN Opti features an optical water sensor that detects whether or not the device is in water and only allows the UV lamp to activate when the SteriPEN is immersed. After pressing the button to activate the SteriPEN, immerse the lamp and optical sensor; the UV lamp will then activate and emit UV light and visible blue light. Optical sensor doubles as a backup LED flashlight that can be handy when walking to the stream to get water; operate flashlight with SteriPEN cap in place to protect the lamp. Adventurer Opti requires no pumping, chemicals, test strips, extended timekeeping or filters; leaves no aftertaste, will not clog and does not require lubrication. Innovative SteriPEN system uses UV light rays instead of chemicals to purify water for drinking. Ultraviolet (UV-C) light rays safely sterilize clear water by destroying 99.99% of protozoa (including Giardia and. Long used by municipal water districts and bottling companies, low-level UV-C light treats water safely; plus, unit's light will not damage eyes or skin when used properly. SteriPEN protects you from risks that cause botulism, cholera, dysentery and typhoid, just to name a few.

$149.95
Marmot Traillight 2P Tent - 2011 Closeout
Marmot Traillight 2P Tent - 2011 Closeout -- Perfect for 3-season backpacking, the Marmot Traillight 2P tent is lightweight, durable and easily assembled. Marmot Traillight 2P accommodates 2 persons and boasts vertical sidewalls providing a spacious interior; single door provides easy access. Mesh canopy walls circulate air and offer exceptional views during warm, clear nights. Vertical wall design also prevents water from dripping into the tent when the rainfly is open. Aluminum poles are lightweight yet incredibly strong; lightweight clips makes setup a breeze. Catenary floor provides a tight pitch and minimizes weight; seam-taped bathtub floor maintains waterproofness. Lightweight, durable polyester rainfly has silicone and polyurethane coatings for waterproof protection and UV resistance. Welded rip-and-stick attachments securely fasten rainfly to canopy. The Marmot Traillight 2P tent includes stuff sacks, stakes and guyline/tighteners. Closeout. | 27240-9198 | Marmot | Camping & Hiking > Tents > Backpacking Tents

$119.93
Hot Gear Heated Boot Bag - 2 Pairs
Perfect for couples or families, the Hot Gear Heated Boot Bag dries out wet gear and keeps 2 pairs of ski boots toasty warm. The Hot Gear Heated Boot Bag dries out 2 pairs of adult-size wet boots, gloves and socks, making them a pleasure to put on in the morning. Designed to operate with a standard household electrical outlet or your automobile's 12V power socket (please note that the car adapter will not dry boots, only warm them). Bag features 3 temperature settings, Hot (150°F), Dry (130°F) and Warm (122°F). Dedicated internal pockets stow gloves, socks and thermal underwear. Unheated goggle and water bottle pockets keep your must-have accessories close by. External, adjustable helmet carrier can also be used to carry extra clothing. Padded, adjustable backpack straps let you easily transport bag from car to lodge; straps can be tucked away when not in use. Shoulder strap lets you carry the bag over 1 shoulder. Heated foot pad gives you a cozy place to stand when putting on boots.

$249.00




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