ULTRALIGHT BACKPACKS

Ultralight Backpacks

No matter how you travel outside, where you're traveling to, or what kind of adventure you've got in mind, the backpack is the piece of gear that unites us all. You can get into specifics about the best way to carry equipment for different pursuits, and luckily for you, we have.

The Southwest

When the route is thick with vegetation, requires the occasional up and over immovable objects, and calls for “suck in your gut and shimmy through” type moves, the Southwest is the backpack you want up-close and personal. This pack family is made specifically for tough adventures that would rip most other ultralight-style packs to shreds.

The Southwest is made specifically for tough adventures that would rip most other ultralight-style packs to shreds.

IDEAL USES:

  • Backpacking & Thru Hiking
  • Dry, Rocky Environments
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The Southwest
The Southwest
The Southwest
The Southwest
THE JUNCTION
THE JUNCTION
THE JUNCTION

THE JUNCTION

For hikes measured more by changes in climate zones and geographical features than distance, the Junction offers the ultimate versatility required to meet those demands.

Our most versatile long trail pack, The Junction is built for varied environments.

IDEAL USES:

  • Backpacking & Thru Hiking
  • Any Environment
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THE WINDRIDER

There’s a kind of classic image that comes to mind when you hear the word “backpacking.” Dense green and brown forests with meandering rugged root-strewn trails, busy rivers, ancient lakes, and awe-inspiring hills and mountain panoramas are where the Windrider takes flight.

Functional, weather resistant, and perfect for wet, dense, wooded trails, The Windrider is our original ultralight backpack.

IDEAL USES:

  • Backpacking & Thru Hiking
  • Wet, Wooded Environments
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THE WINDRIDER
THE WINDRIDER
THE WINDRIDER
THE WINDRIDER
UNBOUND
UNBOUND
UNBOUND
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Unbound 55L Pack

UNBOUND

There is simply no better way to measure the effectiveness of a pack design than to send it out on thru hikes. Every carefully considered feature fought for its right to remain, leaving only the essentials required for an efficient, comfortable, adaptable, and dependable travel companion. Thru hiking is hard enough. Let the Unbound carry some of the weight.

Born from and for the most transformative journeys, the Unbound is built to go above and beyond the rigors of thru hiking.

IDEAL USES:

  • Thru Hiking
  • Established Long Trails
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THE HEADWALL

The "ideal day" is a moving target in the backcountry, based on the conditions in play. Flow with whatever the mountain is throwing at you with the Headwall - ultralight, durable, and weatherproof thanks to its Dyneema® Composite Fabrics, all sewn up in a proven pack design that features everything you need without ever being in the way. Get down, Powder People!

The "ideal day" is a moving target in the backcountry, based on the conditions in play. Flow with whatever the mountain is throwing at you with the Headwall 55 - ultralight, durable, and weatherproof. Get down, Powder People!

IDEAL USES:

  • Backcountry Skiing & Snowboarding
  • Snowy Environments
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THE HEADWALL
THE HEADWALL
THE HEADWALL
The Porter
The Porter
The Porter
The Porter
The Porter

The Porter

We designed the Porter for the expert ultralight backpacker or climber who moves fast, goes far and travels light. It’s ideal for shorter-duration adventures, where you’re sharing gear with your partner. Made from 100% waterproof Dyneema® Composite Fabrics (formerly Cuben Fiber), this backpack is highly durable and weather resistant.

Built for the expert ultralight backpacker or climber who moves fast, goes far and travels light, The Porter is highly durable and weather resistant.

IDEAL USES:

  • Multi-Sport
  • Rivers & Snowy Environments
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THE NORTHRIM
THE NORTHRIM
THE NORTHRIM

THE NORTHRIM

The act of creating trails that help people connect places has been an intrinsic part of human behavior from pre-recorded history to present day. For that, we offer a very heartfelt “Thanks!” There are those folks however that would prefer to get to wherever “there” is the hard way, and for them, we offer the Northrim.

The Northrim is intentionally burly, built to get you there the "hard" way - our bushwacking, canyoneering, no-trail-necessary ultralight backpack.

IDEAL USES:

  • Backpacking & Canyoneering
  • Rocky Environments
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The Ice Pack

For the approach, the climb, and the descent, our Ice Pack is that perfect companion that’s never in the way, yet always right there when needed. Whether the day is spent on cliffs or mountains, concentrate on the climb without the distraction of cumbersome equipment.

For the approach, the climb, and the descent, our Ice Pack is that perfect companion that’s never in the way, yet always right there when needed.

IDEAL USES:

  • Alpine Climbing
  • Icy & Snowy Environments
  • Backcountry Skiing & Snowboarding
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The Ice Pack
The Ice Pack
The Ice Pack
The Ice Pack
The Ice Pack
The Prism
The Prism

The Prism

The Prism beckons ice climbers, mountaineers, alpinists, and backcountry skiers to think big and go deep. Designed to meet at the intersection of speed, weight, security, and comfort, this top-loading pack features an extendable drawstring closure and an adjustable, removable low-profile lid. Charge headlong into the spectrum of winter’s white light with the pack built for alpine adventure.

Think big, go deep, and charge headlong into the spectrum of winter’s white light with the Prism Pack, built for alpine adventure.

IDEAL USES:

  • Alpine Climbing
  • Icy & Snowy Environments
  • Backcountry Skiing & Snowboarding
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Daypacks

In a perfect world, we’d all be out exploring far flung places all the time. In real life, truly dialed-in ultralight daypacks are a close second to that kind of perfection. For quick strikes, peak bagging and summit pushes, choose from our full line of lower volume solutions.

Choose from our full line of lower volume solutions including The Daybreak, Summit, and Stuff Packs, perfect for quick strikes, peak bagging and summit pushes.

IDEAL USES:

  • Day Hiking
  • Strike Missions
  • Travel & Commuting
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Elevate 22 Ultralight Daypack
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Elevate 22
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Elevate 22
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Elevate 22
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Summit Pack
Daypacks
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Hyperlite Mountain Gear Shoulder Pocket

Everyday Carry

For the adventures between the adventures, the Everyday Carry collection features gear that allows you to organize your life and keep your Dyneema Composite Fabrics love flowing strong whether you’re off-trail, in town, or shuttling equipment to base camp.

Whether you're off-trail, in town, or shuttling equipment to base camp, stay organized and ultralight with our line of Everyday Carry totes, wallets, and fanny packs.

IDEAL USES:

  • Travel & Commuting
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