As chosen by Intelligent Hiker.
Finest Ultralight Pack Total: Hyperlite Mountain Gear Unbound 40 ($369)
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Most Versatile Ultralight Pack: Atom Packs The Pulse EP50 ($274)
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Finest Frameless Pack: Nashville Pack Cutaway ($326)
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Most Comfy Ultralight Pack: Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60 ($315)
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Finest Load Hauler: ULA Circuit ($300)
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Finest Minimalist Pack: Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest 55 ($379)
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Lightest Giant Capability Pack: Zpacks Arc Haul Extremely 60 ($399)
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Nicely-Priced & Comfy Ultralight Pack: Gossamer Gear Gorilla 50 ($275)
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Frameless Pack with Good Group: Pa’Lante V2 ($240)
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Finest Price range Purchase: Durston Kakwa 55 ($199)
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Finest Crossover Pack: REI Flash Air 50 ($299)
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In 2025, I’ll be switching from the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest 3400 (as I’ve just about worn it out) to the Hyperlite Unbound 55. In my day hike testing, the Unbound is even higher.
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