The packs that started it all

A backpack with a lot of writing on it.

these packs have the legacy to get you wherever you're going.

The Windrider is the first long-distance trail pack our founder and CEO Mike St. Pierre designed and got to work building. And tearing apart. And building some more. At the time, he was spending every free weekend exploring New England trails, putting his creations to the test. But rather than assume he'd landed on the perfect final product, he sent the pack you see here to Springer Mountain at the start of the Appalachian Trail and let it find its way back home.

Built for rugged, long-term use, no matter the environment.

Hyperlite Mountain Gear Packs Southwest 70 - Seconds

Southwest

Has three solid fabric exterior pockets that are snag-free, protect stowed gear from dirt, dust, or snow, and provide full privacy.

Hyperlite Mountain Gear Packs S / White / Very Good Junction 55 - Seconds

junction

Has two side solid pockets to eliminate snag risk and one center mesh pocket for content visibility, ventilation, and quick-drying damp gear.

Hyperlite Mountain Gear Packs 4400 Windrider - Seconds

Windrider

Has mesh exterior pockets provide content visibility, ventilation, quick drying damp gear, and field repairability.

"Hyperlite gear allows me to carry what I need to be safe and comfortable in the outdoors without distracting bells and whistles that add unnecessary weight and hassle" Peter Bugg

The Activities We're Here For

Ultralight backpacker trekking across a rocky, mountain landscape with a Hyperlite Mountain Gear pack.

Backpacking

Fastpacker wearing a black Hyperlite Mountain Gear Contour 32 pack while running on a lush, technical forest trail.

Fastpacking

Alpine climber with a Hyperlite Mountain Gear Halka pack loaded with rope, standing on a rocky ridge with glaciated peaks in the background.

Alpine / Climb

Backcountry Ski

Hiker with a yellow beanie and a Hyperlite Mountain Gear Elevate 22 daypack walking alongside a steep, red rock wall in a desert canyon.

Day Packs