Daypacks

Light, versatile and comfortable over long distances, the Salomon Out Day 20 + 4L is a nicely designed day pack

An excellent summit pack, the Mountainsmith Scream 25 channels the best features of full-size daypacks into a top-notch, ultralight design

A lightweight, durable daypack, the Mammut Ducan 24 has the best engineered shoulder straps in the business and superior heat venting

An extremely capable all-around pack, the Deuter Futura 30 combines excellent fit with solid, functional design

A top-loading daypack, the Arc’teryx Brize 25 has the tight ergonomics of a panel loader with a large main compartment but fewer external pockets

The CamelBak Fourteener 26 Hydration Pack takes risks to challenge conventional daypack design – and succeeds