Front view of the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Waypoint 35 in White with Ultralight Dyneema® Stretch Mesh center pocket
Hiker wearing the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Waypoint 35 approaches a river crossing in a forested area
Side view of the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Waypoint 35 showing the 100D Dyneema® Gridstop side pockets
Rear view of the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Waypoint 35 in White with 100D Dyneema® Gridstop Shoulder Straps
Side view of the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Waypoint 35 showing the 100D Dyneema® Gridstop side pockets
Front view of the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Waypoint 35 in Black with Ultralight Dyneema® Stretch Mesh center pocket
Side view of the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Waypoint 35 in Black showing the 100D Dyneema® Gridstop side pockets
Rear view of the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Waypoint 35 in Black with 100D Dyneema® Gridstop Shoulder Straps
Side view of the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Waypoint 35 in Black showing the 100D Dyneema® Gridstop side pockets
Overhead view of the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Waypoint 35 unpacked with gear laid out around it
Close up of the buckle on the Dyneema® Stretch Mesh center pocket on the Hyperlite Mountain Gear 35
Gear stashed in the Dyneema® Stretch Mesh center pocket on the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Waypoint 35
Close up of the customizable paracord side compression straps on the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Waypoint 35
Close up of the side pockets on the 100D Dyneema® Gridstop Removable Hip Belt on the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Waypoint 35
Close up of the 5/8" sternum strap attached to the shoulder straps of the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Waypoint 35
Close up view of the top of the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Waypoint 35 showing the 5/8" vertical compression straps
Inside view of the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Waypoint 35 in White
Close up of a webbing loop the bottom of the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Waypoint 35
The 100D Dyneema® Gridstop Shoulder Straps with integrated Dyneema® Stretch Mesh UL Pockets on the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Waypoint 35
View of the 100D Dyneema® Gridstop Removable Hip Belt on the Hyperlite Mountain Waypoint 35
Front view of the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Waypoint 35 with a trekking pole in the Dyneema® Stretch Mesh front pocket
Close up of two water bottles in the 100D Dyneema® Gridstop oversized side pockets on the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Waypoint 35
A black and white Hyperlite Mountain Gear Waypoint 35 sitting on a mountaintop overlooking a valley
Two hikers ascend a rocky trail wearing their Hyperlite Mountain Gear Waypoint 35's
Two Hikers ascend a small rock scramble on a rocky and tree covered trail wearing their Hyperlite Mountain Gear Waypoint 35's
Hiker steps up a rocky trail surrounded by trees and shrubs wearing the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Waypoint 35
Hikers descend a rocky moss covered section of trail amidst thick fog wearing the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Waypoint 35
A person wearing the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Waypoint 35 stashes gear in the Dyneema® Stretch Mesh UL Pockets
Hikers using the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Waypoint 35 descend steep and rocky terrain in the fog
A hiker stashes gear away in the Dyneema® Stretch Mesh front pocket on the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Waypoint 35

Waypoint 35

Rated 4.9 out of 5
Based on 61 reviews
Torso Length
Color:White
Weight: 23.5 oz
Availability: SHIPS IN 1-2 WEEKS
$359.00

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.

WATCH THE VIDEO

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.

WATCH THE VIDEO

How to Choose a Pack Size

The Waypoint 35 is our lightest and lowest-volume internally-framed pack, designed for on-trail or off-trail backpacking across a range of trips and experience levels. Perfect for long trails with reliable resupply or multi-day trips with a low-volume kit, this 35L pack is ideal when 40L is too much. Its compact design and efficient features make it a go-to for technical pursuits and ultralight hikers.
Recommended for a base weight of around 10lb.

DESIGNED FOR:

UL Thru Hiking / Backpacking

KEY FEATURES:
  • Shoulder strap and front stretch mesh pockets offer quick access to essentials without stopping.
  • Padded removable hip belt with pockets provides comfort and extra storage for easy access to small items.
  • Single-stay suspension with sewn-through foam back panel ensures lightweight support and stability.

Product Walkthrough | Waypoint 35

WHY CHOOSE THE WAYPOINT 35

A white triangle logo on a black background.

SEWN DOWN TO THE ESSENCE

At 23.5 oz (MD), the Waypoint 35 is incredibly light, but not at the expense of Hyperlite Mountain Gear’s hallmark durability and reliability.

A white triangle logo on a black background.

INTEGRATED ACCESSORIES

Built-in pockets on the shoulder straps eliminate the need for extra accessories you’d likely add anyway.

A white triangle logo on a black background.

MINIMALISM TO THE MAX

The Waypoint 35 is designed with useful, stripped-down features streamlined hikers want more of.
average rating 4.9 out of 5
Based on 61 reviews
  • 5 Stars
    57 Reviews
  • 4 Stars
    4 Reviews
  • 3 Stars
    0 Reviews
  • 2 Stars
    0 Reviews
  • 1 Star
    0 Reviews
100% of reviewers would recommend this product to a friend
Customer photos and videos
Open user-uploaded photo and review in a modal Open user-uploaded photo and review in a modal Open user-uploaded photo and review in a modal Open user-uploaded photo and review in a modal Open user-uploaded photo and review in a modal Open user-uploaded photo and review in a modal
Write a Review
Review posted
Reviewed by Rich P.
Verified Buyer
Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect pack for learning backpacker

If you're looking for a pack that has all the features you need built in and will be comfortable under a variety of circumstances the Waypoint 35 is worth the investment

Loading...
I recommend this product
Was this helpful?
Review posted
Reviewed by mario H.
Verified Buyer
Rated 5 out of 5

Life Saver

The pack has all ones needs to survive out there. Keep going HMG!

Loading...
I recommend this product
Was this helpful?
Review posted
Reviewed by Martha S.
Verified Buyer
Rated 5 out of 5

Everything you need in an ultralight pack

We bought 2! We wanted something minimal, but this pack has everything an ultralights backpacker needs- light and fast. I was pleasantly surprised with the hip belt and pockets. For as light weight as it is, I wasn't expecting it to be comfortable or substantial. It's substantial enough to carry weight well but not cumbersome. And the pockets were big enough for my huge phone and easy to open with one hand, plus hold snacks.

Loading...
I recommend this product
Was this helpful?
Review posted
Reviewed by Philip J.
Verified Buyer
Rated 5 out of 5

Light and rugged

I bought the Waypoint 35 as a smaller backpack than my UK Atom packs Mon (now Prospector) EP 50. I like the fact that with the Waypoint, I can carry up to 40 lbs, to do a multiday / thru hike ; but I could remove the metal stay and hip belt and have a large daypack as well. Very rugged material, especially on the base. I will see if the lack of load lifters has any bearing. Very speedy carriage to South Korea. The 20% off sale price offset the import tax ! I look forward to use in in Japan later this month.

PRJ

Loading...
I recommend this product
Was this helpful?
Review posted
Reviewed by Abdulaziz
Rated 5 out of 5

5 Stars

Perfect for

Loading...
I recommend this product
Was this helpful?