Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest 55L Ultralight Backpack

On rugged and tight trails, the Southwest 55 is a flexible performer that can adapt and handle the way gear volumes change for weekend, section, or thru hikes. Ideal when resupply points are less frequent and/or for equipment flexibility is needed. When the extra volume is not in use, the 55’s top can roll down enough to make the overall size of the pack similar to the 40, but that additional space can come in pretty handy when you need it. 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.

Features

• External Pockets: Three external, solid Hardline with Dyneema® pockets
• Zippered Pockets: Hardline with Dyneema® zippered pockets on hip belt with #5 YKK zipper
• Internal Sleeve: Internal 8" x 14” mesh sleeve for hydration bladder
• Top Closure: Roll-Top closure system with side compression straps for vertical compression
• Hip Belt: Hardline with Dyneema® dual-density hip belt with 1/8” closed cell rigid foam, 1/4” closed cell foam and spacer mesh
• Back: Integrated 1/4” foam back panel pad
• Loops: Grab Loop & Ice Axe loop
• Side Straps: Side compression straps for horizontal compression
• Top Compression Straps: Top Y-strap compression -- Designed to secure gear
• Shoulder Straps: Hardline with Dyneema® shoulder straps with 3/8” closed cell foam and spacer mesh
• Sternum Straps: Adjustable sternum strap with self-tensioning elastic and whistle
• Buckles/Bungees: Four exterior triglide buckles for optional pack accessory straps
• Stays: Two removable, contoured aluminum stays
• Sealing: Seam tape on all vertical side seams and behind all sewn-on pack features
• Pack Accessory Options: Shoulder Pocket, Versa, Stuff Sacks & Pods
• Daisy Chains: Daisy chains on shoulder straps
• Water Resistant: Yes
• Compatible With: Pods, Drawstring or Roll-Top Stuff Sacks, Stuff Sack Pillow
• Made in: Mexico

Ideal For:

• Dry, Rocky Environments
• Backpacking

Specifications