3400 NorthRim

I love the North Rim backpack. Its large enough for the JMT but can scale down a bit for weekends if needed. I can fit my bear canister inside, along with the sleeping bag and extra cloths. I bought the bottle carrier accessory which is nice. Overall a great purchase.

So the item is exactly what I wanted and needed, but the customer service I experienced was stellar. When the shipping company had an issue with getting me the package, the team worked with me to help resolve the problem so that I could "get back on the trail ASAP." I really appreciate how the situation was handled, especially how Dylan kept me informed on how things were progressing.

Thanks Hyperlite!

Did 38 miles of bushwhacking last weekend, beating up the pack on trees, the ground, and ice. The pack held up perfectly with no punctures (despite poking it with many branches as I worked my way through them - there was so much stick debris in the outer pockets that I couldn't see the bottoms). It really shows no signs of wear. As it was a winter trip, I was carrying almost 30 lbs of gear and food and it carried well in this pack. I expect many more years of heavy abuse out of this pack and doubt it would look any worse for wear.

My crew and I now have “matching” hyperlite packs and various levels of use and we love it. Some have been put through their paces and some are brand new We just finished a bike packing trip, and man was the bag so comfortable. It was secure on my back even on black bike trail décents. Best part is the fabric doesn’t absorb the sweat and smell bad. The front pocket was very secure and easy to access between team mates. Slight issue is the water bottle slot. It can get quite difficult to slot in bottles or take out especially when everything is jammed packed and the fabric doesn’t stretch enough. Occasionally the bottles will drop out on some gnarly bike terrain. But all in all great product

I am a little of a rucksack connoisseur. I am one of those people who will buy a specific bag for a specific need. I even own two other hyperlites. Since I purchased the 3400 Northrim I have not used any other pack. The 3400 has all the space you need for 3-4 day trips. Also the outside pockets are everything I was missing from my other hyperlites! Now you have a place to store water bottles, crampons (not a big fan of the Bungee cord bungee cord system on my other hyperlite) water filters, etc, without having to get into the main pack. Also this ruck is so light and when you roll it tight it is not bulky at all, so much so I find myself just using it as my day pack. The outside pockets have more than enough room to store your day hike needs. This really is the ruck I always wanted. Also buy a 3400. Sometimes you need the space and it’s not any heavier than a 2400. Go 3400 and don’t look back!

Over my 10 years of backpacking which started in my early 20’s, I have owned Osprey, Arcteryx, Gregory, and some lesser known brands, and this one beats them all. Those other packs were great but this pack is perfect for me and where I am at know. I am starting to hike lighter and this pack feels like nothing. It seems super durable (bombproof even). I have done one day in a pretty steady 3 hours of light to medium rain, and not a drop made it inside the pack. HMG has won me over and earned a customer for life. I recommend them to anyone looking at a more minimalist set up that is extremely durable and water proof.