Pack
Vertex 32
"It's nice for gear to not be a stressor, to just have a bag that works, to get you to the climb, up the climb and back down. And you don't even have to think about it." -Devin
Designed for best-in-class alpine climbing, scrambling, and technical day hiking performance, the 32L Vertex 32, made with Dyneema® Woven Composite 5.0 (formerly called 400D Fully Woven Dyneema®), offers a combination of strength, weight savings, and weather resistance absent in this activity space–until now. Whether carried by serious alpinists and mountaineers tackling multi-pitch rock, ice, or mixed climbing routes, or ambitious day hikers and scramblers who need robust, minimalist gear for 14ers or class 4–5 routes, the Vertex 32 is ready to load up and lead the way.
DESIGNED FOR:
Alpine climbing and mountaineering, technical day hiking, scrambling
KEY FEATURES
- Dyneema® Woven Composite 5.0 fabric for an unmatched durability-to-weight ratio
- 32L volume is ideal for crag days, minimalist overnight missions, and summit pushes
- Climbing-ready with ice tool attachments, crampon cord, gear loops, and dual ice clipper slots
- MaterialDyneema® Woven Composite 5.0, Dyneema® Composite Hybrid 5.1, 100D Gridstop with Dyneema®
- Internal Volume32L
- Weight22.44 oz | 636g
- Load Capacity25 lbs
- Back Width10.5" | 26.7 cm
- CountryMexico
Average weight based on size medium
To maximize the performance of your Hyperlite Mountain Gear products and ensure that they live a long, reliable, and productive life, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with their Care Instructions.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Walkthrough | Vertex 32
WHY CHOOSE THE VERTEX 32?
EASY ACCESS IN TIGHT SPOTS
The tapered, narrow design allows free movement and chalk-up access mid-climb with dual side #8 YKK zippers for quick pack entry and an internal roll-top with drawstring closure
MATERIALS THAT MEET THE MOMENT
Built with Dyneema® Woven Composite 5.0 to withstand abrasive terrain in alpine adventuring environments
ORGANIZED FOR BUSY DAYS
Keep your gear access priorities sorted and comfortable with a top zippered pocket with key clip, foam back panel (removable), and rope strap
- drew n.Verified Buyer1 week agoRated 5 out of 5 starsThe perfect bag with a few notes.
I imagine many people coming to this pack once had the Acteryx alpha FL 30 backpack. This pack is superior in many ways and different in a few others. A few notes for anyone looking to make the switch.
The price tag is hefty, almost twice as much and really the only macro difference is the size zip. Having said that the side zip is well executed and makes the bag infinitely more useable in a number of situations.
Notables for anyone looking to come to this from the arcteryx bag.
- The medium back panel is similar in length to the only back panel length that the arcteryx bag comes in.
- I have used the arcteryx bag forever and with the sizing guide on HMG I decided to go with a large (5'11") and was surprised at how much better the longer panel felt.
-The pack volume is somewhere between the current (2026) Alpha FL 20 and 30, but closer to the current 20.
-If you use the bag with an ice axe, the two orange handle holders can be removed if you use if the way the Arcteryx bag does by pulling out the center shock cord and wrapping the handle.
-There are spots on the waist belt for ice clippers.
-The shoulder straps feel a bit big and clunky compared to the sleek fabric welded shoulder straps of the arcteryx bag, having said that, I put a large duffle on top of the bag for a short carry and was surprised at how well the bag feels under a super max capacity load, definitely something to consider as the arcteryx bags would easily get overwhelmed when laden and become less…
- Paul D.Verified Reviewer1 week agoRated 2 out of 5 starsBarebones in all the wrong places
I debated hard on writing this review. The pack looks awesome but every time I take it out I wish I used one of my other packs. The biggest issue is the shape, no matter what I try to put in this, it doesn't fit well. Anything beyond a couple basic items and it rounds out like an overstuffed sausage. I have other minimalist packs that don't seem to suffer from this issue. The taper just seems wrong. I end up with dead space at the bottom of the pack I can't balance out no matter what I've tried. I understand this is an alpine pack but I can barely get a simple sport rack and a couple layers for the day in it. Once you've taken almost everything out of it, it does climb really well, but I have no idea how you'd actually transport what you need to the climb using this pack.
The shoulder straps are just badly padded--if it's cold they absorb moisture, if it's warm, you sweat. There's no side compression unless you add some straps of your own and even then the attachment points are oddly placed.
The fabric is super nice and burly, the pack looks awesome but that's about all the nice things I can say about it.
HMHyperlite Mountain Gear7 hours agoWe really appreciate you taking time to share this feedback, Paul. The Vertex 32 is the result of substantial testing in the field, and testers ultimately favored the tapered design for easier access to the backside of their harness even though it required an especially thoughtful approach to situating gear within the pack before heading up the pitch. Being a frameless Dyneema pack can mean less breathability than other, heavier options on the market, and that’s certainly something to consider when selecting a pack. We’re glad to hear that the pack climbs well (sans gear), but we want it to work for you under most conditions, so please contact Customer Support if you have further concerns.
