2007 Backpacks Preview

Dayacks
The venerable daypack is a mainstay for hiking, climbing, adventure racing, and multi-sport adventures (not to mention hauling books and laptops around town). Here are some notable new models for 2007. Read more »

Hydration Packs
Looking for a pack to carry just the essentials—including plenty of water or sports drink—while mountain biking, adventure racing, trail running, fastpacking, or peak bagging? Then check out these packs, new for 2007, designed for outdoor adventures on the move. Read more »

Lumbar Packs
Lumbar packs (a.k.a. hip packs or fanny packs) have been around for a quarter century, but if you haven’t tried one out yet (or need to replace that 25-year-old model) check out these new offerings for 2007. Read more »

Winter Packs
While you can carry your winter backcountry gear (skis, skins, board, snowshoes, avy probe, shovel, ice ax, tools, crampons, and whatever else suits your winter fancy) in a standard backpack, a winter-specific one will give you better carrying options. Read more »

GoLite
For 2007 GoLite overhauled its entire line of packs, replacing 28 models with just nine backpacks in three series. The nine are proclaimed to be tougher, more comfortable, more fully featured, and on the whole even lighter. And for the first time, eight of the nine will be offered in gender-specific sizes. Read more »

TrailFlex Harness system
The TrailFlex system is a harness and hydration pouch to which you can attach your choice of panel- or top-loading backpacks, a waistpack, and various accessory pouches. The idea is that you can design and reconfigure your own pack depending on your activity of the day—all on the same harness. Read more »

Syncpack
The Syncpack is an articulated front pack that mounts on any waist-belted backpack and is supposed to balance your load by moving up to 10 pounds of gear to your front, where it is also more easily accessible when you're on the move. Read more »