Hyperlight Backpacking

Take a step up in size to the 3400 series 55l for thru hikes or extended backpacking trips or go straight to the 4400 series 70l for 10 day self supported epics.

Hyperlight backpacking.

Shop for hyperlite mountain gear backpacking packs at rei free u s. It has one of the higher weight to volume ratios in our review but it stands apart from the majority of traditional backpacking packs. Standard shipping on orders of 50 or more. Learn more in our articles backcountry bathroom basics and backpacking with your period.

As a general rule our 2400 series 40l backpacking packs check the super ultralight or quick weekend mission boxes. The 3400 southwest is basically the same pack as the smaller volume hyperlite mountain gear 2400 40l southwest backpack sectionhiker gear of the year but with a longer extension collar so. Its carrying capacity is relatively small 48 liters which caters to those with an already trimmed down kit. From the weight of your gear to the scale of your endeavors everything less matters.

Poles are invaluable. Consider bringing an ultralight one for digging your cat hole. Choose carbon fiber for the lightest weight. Top quality great selection and expert advice you can trust.

With a measured weight of 2 pounds 5 6 ounces the exos just makes the cut as an ultralight pack. It s possible for all your backpacking gear to weigh less than 10 pounds excluding food water and the clothes you re wearing but accomplishing it requires some notable sacrifices and expense. There s ultralight backpacking and then there s hyperlight.