Hyperlite Mountain Gear 55 Southwest Ultralight Backpack

When calloused hands, sunbaked river sediment, and maybe a little blood all complete “your look” in the rocky canyons and otherworldly formations you live to descend and emerge from, the Southwest is as reliable a compañero as you’ll find. When the going gets narrow, and the temperament of the terrain is always abrasive, the Southwest is built to play rough. The Southwest 55L Ultralight Backpack is ideal for weekend, section, or thru hikes where resupply points are less frequent, or for trip needs flexibility. 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. The superlight but robust main compartment of the Southwest is constructed with 100% waterproof Dyneema® Composite Fabrics. The external Dyneema®Hardline pockets provide an extra line of defense around the gear you’ll want to quickly reach at any time without having to open and sort thro