Thousands of people are already experiencing real, quantifiable results with Better Backpacking, validating the reliability needed for maximum enjoyment.
Thru Hiker
It has been bomb proof!
“I did the AT’18, the Long Trail in ‘19 & ‘20, the Benton MacKaye in ‘21, the Pinhoti in ‘22, the Colorado Trail in ‘24, and just completed the thru hike of the CDT in ‘25 all with the same HMG Southwest 3400 which still is in great shape for another thru hike!” - Jerome R.
Adventure Enthusiast
The Southwest 55 is it.
“The Southwest 55 was my introduction to Hyperlite. After many two- and three-day weekend-warrior backpacking trips, two friends and I did five days in the Sierra Nevadas in 2018 and drastically overpacked. When we came home, I started doing some research and landed on this pack.” - Peter Bugg
Outdoor Guide
Get the right gear for the right job.
“On any expedition, picking the right gear is always important to meet your specific environmental needs and trip goals. I feel Hyperlite has done a fantastic job making gear that will save pounds on your back while being robust enough for any type of user, whether they get out for a weekend or are out on extended remote expeditions.” - Jeff Wohl, NOLS
New Adopter
I have replaced almost everything except my Hyperlite pack.
“It was Trail Days in Damascus before I met my forever pack. My partner, a true gear head, had researched them, tested them, and had me try on every pack available at the vendor tables. When at last he allowed me to try on the Hyperlite, I realized that I'd never before had a pack that fit. That and its light weight and strength sold me. At last, I had my pack.”- Betty Kellenberger
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