Front view of Hyperlite Mountain Gear Headwall 55 in White featuring the 21" x 11" Avalanche pocket
Two hikers ascending a snowy slope with trekking poles and skis on the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Headwall 55
Side view of the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Headwall 55 in White showing the six dual-adjustable side compression straps for attaching skis or splitboard in A-frame carry
Close up of the DCH150 avalanche pocket for shovel and probe on the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Headwall 55
Side view of the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Headwall 55 in White showing the six dual-adjustable side compression straps for attaching skis or splitboard in A-frame carry
Rear view of the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Headwall 55 featuring Hardline with Dyneema shoulder straps with 3/8” closed cell foam
Angled inside view of the DCH150 avalanche pocket on the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Headwall 55
Close up of an ice tool in one of the dual Ice Axe Loops on the Hyperlite Mountain Gear 55
Front view of the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Headwall 55 with a rope attached via the y-strap top compression
Close up of the dual adjustable side straps used for attaching skis or splitboard on the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Headwall 55
Inside view of the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Headwall 55 showing the Internal 8" x 8” zippered pocket
Front view of the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Headwall 55 including the DCH150 avalanche pocket and adjustable side straps
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Headwall 55 with two skis attached using the A-frame carry via the dual adjustable side compression straps
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Headwall 55's Hardline with Dyneema® dual-density hip belt removable hip belt
Skiier with the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Headwall 55 on a snowy vista
Hikers in the forest with skiis attached using the standard carry method on the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Headwall 55
Skiiers reach the snowy summit with their Hyperlite Mountain Gear Headwall 55's
Two skiiers unload their gear from the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Headwall 55 in preparation to ski
Hiker wearing a puffy coat reaches in to the Dyneema® zippered pockets on the removable hip belt of the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Headwall 55
Hiker approaching a mountain with the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Headwall 55 used to carry skis using the A-frame carry method
Barefoot hiker crosses a rocky stream with their Headwall 55 by Hyperlite Mountain Gear
Skiier kicks up snow behind them as they descend the snowy mountain wearing the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Headwall 55
Night camping with a headlamp while retrieving gear from the Headwall 55

Headwall 55

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
41 Reviews
Torso Length
Weight: 39.8 oz
Availability: In stock, ready to ship
$449.00

How to Choose a Pack Size

Your torso length, not your height, determines your pack size. We recommend the following to determine yours:

  1. Tilt your head slightly forward to locate the bony bump at the base of your neck. (This is your 7th cervical (or C7) vertebra).
  2. Using a flexible tape measure, have someone measure starting at that spot and running down along the curve of your spine.
  3. Place your hands on your hips so you can feel your iliac crest, which serves as the “shelf” of your pelvic girdle. (It’s the first hard thing you feel when you run your fingers down from the sides of your ribcage.) Position your hands so your thumbs are reaching behind you.
  4. Have your friend finish measuring at the point where the tape crosses an imaginary line drawn between your thumbs. This distance is your torso length.
    • Small (15.0” - 17.0” torso)
    • Medium (17.0” - 19.0” torso)
    • Large (19.0” - 21.0” torso)
    • Tall (21.0”+ torso)
  5. If your measurement falls right in between sizes (for example, if you have a 17.0” torso, so you are right on the line between a Small and a Medium), we suggest you choose the larger torso size.

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How to Choose a Pack Size

How to Choose a Pack Size

Your torso length, not your height, determines your pack size. We recommend the following to determine yours:

  1. Tilt your head slightly forward to locate the bony bump at the base of your neck. (This is your 7th cervical (or C7) vertebra).
  2. Using a flexible tape measure, have someone measure starting at that spot and running down along the curve of your spine.
  3. Place your hands on your hips so you can feel your iliac crest, which serves as the “shelf” of your pelvic girdle. (It’s the first hard thing you feel when you run your fingers down from the sides of your ribcage.) Position your hands so your thumbs are reaching behind you.
  4. Have your friend finish measuring at the point where the tape crosses an imaginary line drawn between your thumbs. This distance is your torso length.
    • Small (15.0” - 17.0” torso)
    • Medium (17.0” - 19.0” torso)
    • Large (19.0” - 21.0” torso)
    • Tall (21.0”+ torso)
  5. If your measurement falls right in between sizes (for example, if you have a 17.0” torso, so you are right on the line between a Small and a Medium), we suggest you choose the larger torso size.

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How to Choose a Pack Size

The Headwall 55 is designed for multi-day backcountry ski/snowboard touring with external pockets to accommodate safety equipment and multiple tool attachments and easy access points.

DESIGNED FOR:

Multi-day Backcountry Ski / Snowboarding

KEY FEATURES:
  • The exterior avalanche tool pocket accommodates a wide range of tool sizes, ensuring secure storage and easy access.
  • Six side compression straps allow for A-frame ski or split board carry, providing a secure and stable attachment.
  • Reinforced with exclusive 400D Fully Woven Dyneema® in high-abrasion areas, ensuring enhanced durability and long-lasting performance

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WHY CHOOSE THE HEADWALL 55?

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ULTRALIGHT MATERIALS, HEAVYWEIGHT CAPABILITIES

Dyneema Composite Fabrics and a decade of design experience join forces to create a new, super light, incredibly rugged option for backcountry purists

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EXTERNAL DUAL CLOSURE AVALANCHE POCKET

The 21\" x 11\" pocket with an internal organizational sleeve locks shut with strong Hook and Loop closure and is further secured by an over-the-top Y-strap

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DESIGNED WITH INPUT FROM CODY TOWNSEND

When Cody reached out with suggestions, we listened and got to work. Because, Cody Townsend
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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
Based on 41 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 35 Total 4 star reviews: 3 Total 3 star reviews: 3 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
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41 reviews
  • Steven R.
    Verified Buyer
    Age Range 25 - 34
    What activities did you use this product for? Alpine/Ice Climbing, Backpacking, Skiing/Snowboarding
    What size pack did you order? Tall
    1 month ago
    Age Range 25 - 34
    What activities did you use this product for? Alpine/Ice Climbing, Backpacking, Skiing/Snowboarding
    What size pack did you order? Tall
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Amazingly versatile pack

    I’ve had this pack for over three years and it is my workhorse. From climbing and skiing volcanoes around WA to mountain rescue work, this is my favorite pack. The avy pocket is so great to keep packing in additional gear and I can comfortably carry as much gear as I need.

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  • Brendan M.
    Verified Reviewer
    3 months ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Excellent multi day ski pack

    Impressed with the build quality, suspension and low weight. Excels as a multi day backcountry ski pack. Not ideal for a daypack for backcountry skiing unless you feel like you really need 40 plus liters of space that day. I’ve found that putting my avy gear in a stuff sack against my back and then fully tightening down all the compression straps makes the bag ride pretty well with around 40l total volume. Below that volume I’m much happier with a dedicated 30L touring backpack.

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  • Emily
    4 months ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5 Stars

    I love this pack! Can’t wait to get it dirty on some proper adventures

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  • Michael S.
    Verified Buyer
    5 months ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    The Ideal Winter Pack

    As a mountain guide, a bag that is light, durable, and will carry all your winter gear is a must have, The Headwall 55 nails it! This is my second HMG pack, I use the Southwest for non winter backpacking and guiding.

    The selling point of the Headwall 55 was its rolltop enclosure. Even though its a 55L bag, I can shrink it down when not carrying a full load. I was a bit hesitant reading previous reviews related to the amount of storage in the front pocket, but it provides plenty to carry your spikes, extra gloves, and even a puffy.

    I used the bag yesterday for the first time on a guiding day hiking trip with a full pack including 0 degree bag, bivy, and other essential gear and didn’t even feel the weight given the way the pack carried. Highly recommend as a winter pack.

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  • Mark C.
    Verified Buyer
    8 months ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    The pack for skiing and climbing

    Light, comfortable, has all the features you need for backcountry skiing and summer mountaineering.

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