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Hyperlite Mountain Gear Packs Summit 30

Summit 30

Rated 4.8 out of 5
Based on 156 reviews

A low-volume, technical approach bag, this frameless 30L pack is stripped-down with external daisy chains, shock cord lacing, and a roll-top closure.

Color:White
Weight: 12.7 oz
Availability: In stock, ready to ship
Sale price$199.00

The Summit 30 is a mini-version of our Porter, but simpler, and frameless. Attachable external mesh Stuff Pocket is available separately. Primary features include: 

  • Four external vertical daisy chains
  • Removable 3/4” webbing hip belt
  • Minimalist shoulder straps appropriate for up to 20lb load
  • Roll-top closure with vertical compression straps
  • Dual Ice axe loops and single grab loop
  • Shock cord lacing for easy access to rain gear or a puffy
  • White pack is 50-denier DCH fabric, Black pack is 150-denier

WHY CHOOSE THE SUMMIT 30?

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ROLL-TOP CLOSURE

Provides flexibilty for load volumes

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SHOCK CORD LACING

For additional gear carrying capacity - carry a rain shell or puffy jacket on the outside of the pack, or other gear you want to easily grab

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ADJUSTABLE SHOULDER STRAPS

For comfort with different load weights

average rating 4.8 out of 5
Based on 156 reviews
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Reviewed by Alex K.
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  • Day Hiking
  • Alpine/Ice Climbing
  • Skiing/Snowboarding
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Rated 3 out of 5

It's OK. Not waterproof.

I got this pack to use as a winter summit pack as well as a super basic daypack that I could roll up into a 65L pack while traveling. Compared to something like an REI flash daypack, it is much more durable, higher capacity, and I had no problem stuffing it under airline seats, buses, and hiking around with it in various conditions. It's fairly comfortable except in hot, sweaty conditions, when the Dyneema straps and back get kinda gross. I replaced the black shock cord with reflective orange for a little more visibility and style points.

I do have some issues with the pack:

1. Waterproofing. The bottom is not seam-sealed around the top of the "bucket", so water gets in there if you set it down in wet/muddy conditions. The shoulder strap attachment point is not sealed, either, so water gets in there in a rain storm. And when the straps get wet, they wick water into the pack body. Every time I've taken this into the rain, I end up with a few millimeters of water sloshing in the bottom of the pack. I make sure to keep everything in a drybag now to handle this. I'd describe it as more dust-proof and splash-proof than waterproof. I contacted Hyperlite about the seam sealing and they said it was advertised as only "water-resistant", so there's nothing to be done about it.

2. No inner sleeve = long, flat items are hard to stuff in the pack. Whether it's a hydration pouch, sitting pad, or books/laptops, anything that you might want to store vertically along the back requires a…

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Reviewed by John & Marnie B.
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45 - 54
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  • Alpine/Ice Climbing
Rated 5 out of 5

Great summit pack

It was strong light and well designed. It is a feature packed ultralight pack! I have been searching for a light summit pack for a trip to the Tetons. This pack has it all. Packed full of features at just over 12oz!

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Reviewed by Carl Ryan A.
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Rated 5 out of 5

Great pack

So far, I have used the Summit 30 for 2 weeks of hiking and Via Ferrata in Europe. Very pleased with it. It's very light and also packs very small which was handy as I travelled with it packed in another bag. I love the roll top which makes it easy to make the pack effectively smaller when carrying less gear. In spite of the light, thin material it held up well to scraping across rock while climbing/scrambling.

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Rated 5 out of 5

5 Stars

I really wanted to love this backpack but it would be great if there is an option for cushioned shoulder straps.

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Reviewed by Ivo Z.
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  • Skiing/Snowboarding
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  • Day Hiking
Rated 5 out of 5

Great for bike + board days!

The other day I rode Whistler Creekside Peak t-bar etc. on my board and then in the afternoon I rode the just open bike park Fitz lift.

Conditions were whiteout and some scanty pow up top, lower wet slush / rail and lowest mud. Pack had snacks + drink, extra layers: puffy, gloves, goggles, hat, snow + bike tools, lip balm, etc. This pack was great!

I added the optional back stuff pocket, the phone pocket, the bottle holder, and a vice versa on the hip belt for a very flexible system and reconfigured on the fly. Highly recommend!

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