Gear Junkie Best Ultralight Backpacking Backpack
Southwest 40
SKU: 3-10240-0
DESIGNED FOR: All-purpose backpacking
GREAT FOR: Any on-trail or off-trail backcountry activity
WEIGHT: 29.9oz | 848g (Med/White), 32.4oz | 919g (Med/Black)
PRIMARY FEATURE SUMMARY
One of our three all-purpose backpacking models, this workhorse is designed for almost any backcountry activity, from on-trail hiking to the most demanding off-trail and all-season environments. Primary features include:
- Identical to Windrider/Junction but with solid-fabric exterior pockets
- Two over the pocket compression straps for load security
- D-shaped flat bottom keeps pack upright while loading/unloading
- Roll-top closure with internal mesh sleeve & hydroport
- White pack is 50-denier DCH fabric, Black pack is 150-denier
WHY CHOOSE THE SOUTHWEST 40?
WHY CHOOSE THE SOUTHWEST 40?
SOLID & SECURE
Three easily accessible external pockets to store and protect your gear
DURABLE ABRASION PROTECTION
External Hardline with Dyneema® side pockets keep your gear protected and free from any unwanted snags or abrasion
WATERPROOF MATERIALS
Pair with our Stuff Sacks for a buttoned up, nearly waterproof kit
FEATURES
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SPECS & DIMENSIONS
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MaterialsWhite: DCH50 (Main Body) & DCH150 (Bottom)
Black: DCH150 (Main Body & Bottom) - Internal Volume40L
- External Volume9.8L
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WeightWhite: 29.9oz | 848g
Black: 32.4oz | 919g
*Average weight based on size Medium - Load CapacityUp to 40lbs
- Back Width10.5" | 26.7cm
- Height (Fully Unrolled)30.0" | 76.2cm
- Top Circumference37.5" | 95.3cm
- Bottom Circumference33.5" | 85.1cm
- Made InMexico
WHY CHOOSE THE SOUTHWEST 40?
SOLID & SECURE
Three easily accessible external pockets to store and protect your gear
DURABLE ABRASION PROTECTION
External Hardline with Dyneema® side pockets keep your gear protected and free from any unwanted snags or abrasion
WATERPROOF MATERIALS
Pair with our Stuff Sacks for a buttoned up, nearly waterproof kit
Features
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Product Reviews and Questions
Hyperlight pack
Love my pack! Easy to pack and carry! So lightweight, Thank you!
Great for the jungle
I just returned from using this pack for a month in the humid Caribbean. It was great! I loved the waterproof materials I. The random rain squalls, and it stayed pretty sand free at the beach. The straps and belt were comfortable even with a full load.
冒険の旅
素晴らしいザックです
Great bag
Awesome bag, very dependable
Can’t stop won’t stop
This backpack made it the whole Appalachian Trail and I can attest to its waterproofness. Thanks 2023 AT 💦 also consistently sat on my **** and scooched along with the backpack taking most of the beating, and it barely scratched. Not a zipper or strap broken in 2200 miles. The only thing of note is to keep whatever is in the very bottom of your pack in a dry bag or trash bag, because when it pours you do end up with a puddle at the very bottom. You can also rig an umbrella to it if you have enough willpower.