Front view of the White Southwest 40 Pack with black straps and a triangular Hyperlite Mountain Gear logo #Color_White
Adventurer equipped with the Southwest 55 backpack and trekking poles traversing a sandy landscape
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Southwest 40 Pack with an interior collapsible compartment and handle
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Adventurer equipped with the Southwest 55 backpack alongside a mountain
Hiker wearing the Southwest 40 Pack in White
Male carrying the Black Southwest 40 Pack in Black
Detailed view of the top compression straps on the Southwest 40 Pack in White
Thru Hiker on a trail with a White Southwest 40 backpack
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Bearded hiker reaching the summit with the Southwest 55 backpack
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Individual posing with the Southwest 55 backpack in a mountainous terrain
Hyperlite Mountain Gear's Southwest 70 Pack in White on a hikers back in the canyon
Hyperlite Mountain Gear's Southwest 70 Pack in White on hikers back
Southwest 55 backpack's pocket with a smartphone for on-the-go connectivity
Detail view of the shoulder straps, sternum strap and blue hydration hose on the Southwest 55 backpack
Female wearing the Southwest 55 backpack draped over her shoulders
Hyperlite Mountain Gear's Southwest 70 Pack in White on a hikers back in the mountains
Hiker using the Southwest 55 backpack with trekking poles on a rocky landscape
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest 55 Liter backpack showcasing its unique black and white design with a logo #Color_White
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Southwest 55 Liter backpack designed with contrasting black straps and buckle on white Dyneema material #Color_White
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Southwest 55 Liter backpack featuring black fabric and adjustable straps #Color_Black
Back view of Hyperlite Mountain Gear's Southwest 70 Pack in Black showing hip belt and straps #Color_Black
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Left side view of Hyperlite Mountain Gear's Southwest 70 Pack in White #Color_White
Right side view of Hyperlite Mountain Gear's Southwest 70 Pack in White #Color_White
Back view of Hyperlite Mountain Gear's Southwest 70 Pack in White showing hip belt and straps #Color_White
Exterior shot of Hyperlite Mountain Gear's Southwest 70 Pack in Black #Color_Black
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Southwest

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Torso Length
Color:White
Weight: 28.1 oz
Availability: In stock, ready to ship
$349.00

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.
    • Extra Small (< 15" torso)
    • 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.


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.
    • Extra Small (< 15" torso)
    • 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.


How to Choose a Pack Size

The Southwest is a versatile backpack that is easy to adapt to a variety of backcountry activities, from trail hiking to exploring rugged off-trail environments. While the main body of the pack is built the same way as the Windrider and Junction, the Southwest features solid-fabric exterior pockets for added protection in abrasive, rocky terrain. Using lightweight, waterproof Dyneema® composite fabric and a proven, durable design, the Southwest is a lightweight and comfortable pack that offers premium performance wherever you’re headed.

KEY FEATURES:
  • Durable solid-fabric exterior pockets protect gear and hide contents, ensuring your items stay safe and out of sight during your adventure.
  • Side and over-the-top compression straps securely hold external gear, preventing shifting and keeping your load stable, no matter the terrain.
  • Hydroport and internal mesh sleeve provide easy access to water, making it simple to stay hydrated on the go without slowing down.

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WHY CHOOSE THE SOUTHWEST?

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SOLID & SECURE

Three easily accessible external pockets to store and protect your gear

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DURABLE ABRASION PROTECTION

External Hardline with Dyneema® side pockets keep your gear protected and free from any unwanted snags or abrasion

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WATERPROOF MATERIALS

Pair with our Stuff Sacks for a buttoned up, nearly waterproof kit
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Looking forward to using it!

Read all the reviews and am looking forward to using it on a couple of trips this summer! I like the feel but will need to comment later on how it is after carrying around weight in it for an extended period of time. Otherwise, I am excited to use it.

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I like the weight and the features.

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Excellent Backpack!!

I have used this pack on many trips both national and international! It has never let me down!

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Surprisingly comfortable

Fit and feel is great. Best customer service I’ve ever had.

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