| Backpack Comparison | |||||||
| Brand | Model * | Weight (oz) ** | Volume (ci) | Max. Load (lbs) | MSRP | Link | |
| Gossamer | Whisper | 4 | 2000 | ? | $100 | http://www.gossamergear.com/ | |
| Fanatic Fringe | Alpine Trail | 6 | 2400 | 20 | $100 | http://www.fanaticfringe.com/ | |
| Gossamer | G5 | 7 | 3800 | 25 | $125 | http://www.gossamergear.com/ | |
| Fanatic Fringe | Thompson Peak | 10 | 3600 | 20 | $70 | http://www.fanaticfringe.com/ | |
| Golite | Breeze | 14 | 3750 | 20 | $70 | http://www.golite.com/ | |
| Golite | Dawn | 14 | 2500 | 20 | $80 | http://www.golite.com/ | |
| Gossamer | G4 | 16 | 4600 | 30 | $85 | http://www.gossamergear.com/ | |
| Gossamer | Mariposa | 16 | 4200 | 40 | ? | http://www.gossamergear.com | |
| Granite Gear | Virga | 19 | 3200 | 20 | $100 | http://www.granitegear.com/ | |
| Golite | Gust | 20 | 4650 | 30 | $100 | http://www.golite.com/ | |
GoLite |
Jam | 22 | 2750 | 30 | $90 | http://www.golite.com/ | |
| Equinox | Katahdin | 22 | 3350 | ? | $110 | http://www.equinoxltd.com/ | |
| Moonbow | Gearskin | 22 | 2500 – 6500 | ? | $180 | http://www.moonbowgear.com/ | |
| Six Moon Designs | Comet | 22 | 3700 | 35 | ? | http://www.sixmoondesigns.com | |
| Six Moon Designs | Starlite | 23 | 4050 | 35 | $150 | http://www.sixmoondesigns.com | |
| ULA | P1 | 24 | 4250 | ? | $125 | http://www.ula-equipment.com | |
| Golite | Race | 30 | 3100 | 30 | $100 | http://www.golite.com/ | |
| Granite Gear | Vapor Trail | 30 | 3600 | 30 | $150 | http://www.granitegear.com/ | |
| ULA | Fusion | 32 | 3500 | ? | $165 | http://www.ula-equipment.com | |
| Mountainsmith | Ghost | 34 | 2800 | 25 | $150 | http://www.mountainsmith.com | |
| Golite | Speed | 36 | 3600 | 30 | $140 | http://www.golite.com/ | |
| Granite Gear | Latitude Vapor | 42 | 3800 | 30 | $180 | http://www.granitegear.com/ | |
| Gregory | G-Pack | 44 | 2700 | ? | $140 | http://www.gregorypacks.com/ | |
| ULA | P2 | 47 | 4900 | ? | $210 | http://www.ula-equipment.com | |
| Granite Gear | Nimbus Ozone | 48 | 3800 | 40 | $200 | http://www.granitegear.com/ | |
| Gregory | Z-Pack | 51 | 3300 | ? | $180 | http://www.gregorypacks.com/ | |
| Osprey | Aether 60 | 56 | 3700 | 25 | $200 | http://www.ospreypacks.com | |
| Granite Gear | Nimbus Latitude | 56 | 3800 | ? | $230 | http://www.granitegear.com/ | |
| REI | Morningstar 65 | 68 | 4200 | ? | $135 | http://www.rei.com | |
| REI | Morningstar 75 | 71 | 4950 | ? | $145 | http://www.rei.com | |
| Osprey | Aether 75 | 80 | 4500 | 30 | $240 | http://www.ospreypacks.com | |
| Gregory | Shasta | 99 | 4950 | ? | $250 | http://www.gregorypacks.com/ | |
| Dana Design | Terraplane LTW | 105 | 5800 | ? | $440 | http://www.danadesign.com/ | |
| ** Specifications shown are from the manufacturers’ websites, for medium sized packs, whenever available. | |||||||