Is Hyperlite Mountain Gear worth it?

Our Verdict. The Hyperlite Mountain Gear Windrider 3400 is an impressive pack that delivers a lot of volume relative to its weight. This competitor is a simple, yet functional option for ultralight backpackers. It has lots of external storage, including large hip and side pockets and a waterproof main pack.

Is Hyperlite Mountain Gear comfortable?

Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest 3400 Star Rating A single chute for packing, ultra-durable DFC fabric, a decently comfy back panel, and roll-top closure. It’s watertight, too.

Is Hyperlite Mountain Gear waterproof?

Waterproofing: In our experience, HMG’s Southwest pack is about as weather resistant as ultralight backpacks get. Its DCF fabric is fully waterproof and all seams are sealed to keep water out.

What are the difference between Hyperlite packs?

Both are frameless. While the Summit Pack can carry up to 20-pounds, the Stuff Pack maxes out at 10 pounds because it’s made with a much lighter weight fabric that’s normally used for stuff sacks. The Summit Pack has a hip belt and daisy chains, which make it possible to add a rear mesh accessory pocket.

Where is Hyperlite Mountain Gear made?

Biddeford, Maine
Hyperlite Mountain Gear does all of their design work and manufacturing in Biddeford, Maine using state of the art computer-aided design tools and industrial sewing machines.

Do Hyperlite Mountain Gear packs have frames?

Backpack Frame and Suspension System Both the Hyperlite Mountain Gear 3400 Southwest Backpack and the 2400 Southwest Backpack have a lightweight frame system called frame stays instead of a rigid wire frame or framesheet made with hard plastic.

Who owns Hyperlite Mountain Gear?

Mike St. Pierre
Hyperlite Mountain Gear with owner/founder Mike St. Pierre – The Maine Mag.

Does Hyperlite have sales?

Hyperlite almost never goes on sale, and its gear stands the test of time, so trust us when we say that this is a huge deal. The true hero of Hyperlite’s gear construction is the Dyneema material. You’ll find it in the brand’s ultralight tents, shelters, and packs.

Are Hyperlite packs frameless?

Some think the Hyperlite backpacks are frameless, but the Hyperlite Junction is not a frameless backpack. The Junction provides a 1/4″ back foam panel pad and has two curved aluminum stays that slide easily into small sleeves in the back of the pack.

Is Hyperlite Mountain Gear Made in USA?

Hyperlite Mountain Gear designs and manufacturers ultralight backpacking gear-backpacks, tents and accessories-here in the Pepperell Mill. We utilize high-tech, space age materials, also made in the USA, to produce products that weigh a fraction of the amount of traditional backpacking gear.

Where are Hyperlite products made?

Hyperlite Mountain Gear does all of their design work and manufacturing in Biddeford, Maine using state of the art computer-aided design tools and industrial sewing machines.

Where is Hyperlite Mountain Gear based?

Portland, Maine
Located in a small town outside of Portland, Maine, Hyperlite Mountain Gear is an anchor tenant in an old mill building on the Saco River which used to be the largest textile mill in the United States.