Most of my hiking photography backpacks are either extremely flimsy and annoying to deal with as a result, or heavy even when empty. The Peak Design Outdoor Backpack strikes an ideal balance, though.

The 28-liter birdseye pack from Eddie Bauer is a small hiking backpack that’s ideal for advanced hikers. It has a removable waist belt that can help add extra support during long hikes.

With a price tag under $10, the G4free’s Sling Hiking Backpack is selling fast. It's an inexpensive but very thoughtful gift idea, so grab one (or two) before the price shoots back up.