| 79 | | $170 | This is a comfortable and versatile pack that performs well in all alpine terrain |
| 70 | | $395 | Hyperlite Mountain Gear excels at making lightweight and remarkably comfortable packs and this is a great model for mountaineering |
| 65 | | $190 | This is a great pack for all mountain sports and may even be suitable for multi-day trips |
| 62 | | $100 | What this pack lacks in versatility it makes up for in performance on steep technical alpine terrain |
| 61 | | $200 | The Mutant 52 is the largest in a series of 3 packs, and well suited to multi day climbs and colder weather pursuits |
| 56 | | $170 | This is a durable backpack well suited to ski mountaineering |
| 53 | | $219 | The size makes this pack less versatile, but it performs well enough in its niche and is simple, reliable, and durable |
| 52 | | $200 | This pack is durable and lightweight but not as comfortable or easy to use as we would have liked, and lost points for some wonky features and suspension issues |
| 51 | | $400 | This is a great pack for long, cold expeditions; it is comfortable and climbs better than most packs of this size |
| 48 | | $170 | This pack is comfortable for lightweight day trips in technical terrain but strictly limited in utility in this scenario |
