5400 Porter
SKU: 3-10385-1
85L PACK, IDEAL FOR
- Expeditions, Backcountry Winter Sports, Bikepacking & Packrafting
The 5400 Porter is designed for explorers that want to do all the things. With added capacity for clothing, dry suits, additional days’ worth of food, or supplementary equipment like boats, paddles, or ropes, this pack is crucial for the multi-est multisporter. Ideal for four-season, extended trips into the backcountry where resupply points aren't available and/or bulkier cold weather gear is required
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 weatherproof. Use it with our Stuff Sacks for a nearly perfect waterproof kit.
WHY CHOOSE THE 5400 PORTER?
WHY CHOOSE THE 5400 PORTER?
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Designed for the ultralight explorer who moves fast, goes far, and travels light with gear needs for a variety of activities
WEATHER RESISTANT
Pair with our Stuff Sacks for a buttoned up, nearly waterproof kit
DAISY CHAINS
Four external, vertical daisy chains for attaching a Porter Stuff Pocket, Porter Water Bottle Holders, or extra gear for trip-specific customization. Ability to stow two ice axes on daisy chains
FEATURES
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SPECS & DIMENSIONS
- MaterialsDCH150 (Body) + DCHW (Bottom)
- Internal Volume85L
- Weight2.7 lbs | 42.4 oz | 1201 g
- Load CapacityUp to 60 lbs
- Back Width10.5" | 26.7cm
- Height (Fully Unrolled)40.8" | 103.6cm
- Top Circumference48.5" | 123.2cm
- Bottom Circumference40.5" | 102.9cm
- Made InMexico
WHY CHOOSE THE 5400 PORTER?
BLANK CANVAS
Designed for the ultralight explorer who moves fast, goes far, and travels light with gear needs for a variety of activities
WEATHER RESISTANT
Pair with our Stuff Sacks for a buttoned up, nearly waterproof kit
DAISY CHAINS
Four external, vertical daisy chains for attaching a Porter Stuff Pocket, Porter Water Bottle Holders, or extra gear for trip-specific customization. Ability to stow two ice axes on daisy chains
Product Reviews and Questions
Old school thru-hiker learning to lighten the load
Great pack, very light and durable
Great pack for my larger adventures
The volume of the 5400 porter is beneficial for trips when accompanied by grandkids so I can carry some of their gear
Muy Bueno
This is my first Hyperlite pack and I'm sold. I've used many other multi-day packs from Deuter, Gregory, REI, Mystery Ranch, among others. I loved the simplicity, weight, and hip belt design of this pack. My gripe was that the weatherproof fabric really only was "nearly waterproof" the first few days of use. So, more trash bags next time! Otherwise, grade A pack.
Plug for some packs with a torso length smaller than 15". I'm a 14", and like many other products in this industry, will just live with the "it fits pretty good" approach.
Would not recommend for women
I recently used my Porter 5400 for the first time, on a combination backpacking/packrafting trip for 16 days. I had a pretty heavy load (no idea; didn't weigh it beforehand); we had a re-supply along the way. The waistbelt immediately cut into my hipbone and within a couple days, even after placing socks on my hips between my skin and pants, my hips were swollen and sore from the waistbelt. I'm pretty disappointed and wondering how I can beef up the padding in some way. It was a lot of money to pay for a product that doesn't work for me.
Light but not durable
Love the pack, but it doesn't seem to be designed to live up to it's name. Porters are strong. This pack isn't. 85L and it's meant to carry additional gear on the outside, and it's rated for 60 pounds. I'm not sure who has multiple days/weeks of food, clothes, and technical mountaineering gear that's under 60 pounds. You can easily load it with 70 to 80+ pounds if you want to go splitboard mountaineering in Alaksa. It should be designed as such. The shoulder and gear carry straps could use beefier stitching pattern. I think most people are going to use this pack for longer duration trips. Weight lifters on the shoulder straps would be worth the minimal weight penalty. I also wish the side straps were a bit longer. Highly recommend the optional outside pocket for quick access to avy gear/jackets. I also got the shoulder pocket and love it for snacks and phone. It is a great pack for shorter, lighter trips but doesn't seem tough enough for the adventures it was seemingly designed for. The additional carry straps work well, but would be better if they were burlier and maybe had an option to be rubber coated to resist ski/snowboard edges.