Mountainsmith Backpacks

Mountainsmith has 2 backpacks on PackRanker, priced from $160 to $225. The highest-rated Mountainsmith pick is the Mountainsmith Scream 55 at 5★. Compare the full lineup below.

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$160
Traditional Pack
5(2)

The Scream 55 is Mountainsmith's lightweight backpacking pack: sub-3 lb for 55 L at $160, which is the best weight-to-price combination in this catalog. The catch is that it comes in exactly one torso length, so it either fits or it does not.

55 L2.81 lbs~35 lbs (tested)

Weight

2.81 lbs

Capacity

55 L

Frame

Internal Frame

Best for: Budget-conscious hikers with a 20 in torso wanting a sub-3 lb pack
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$225
Ultralight Pack

The Zerk 40 is Mountainsmith's ultralight entry, using a recycled Extreema ripstop and a removable frame sheet so it can run framed or frameless. At 51 L of measured volume for a 40 L badge it is one of the more honest under-claimers in this catalog.

51 L1.81 lbs210D recycled Extreema ripstop

Weight

1.81 lbs

Capacity

51 L

Frame

Internal Frame

Best for: Hikers wanting the option to run framed or frameless from one pack
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