Why We Like The Hyperlight Mountain Gear 2400 Southwest 40L Backpack

When it comes to outdoor adventures, the Hyperlight Mountain Gear 2400 Southwest 40L Backpack is our top choice. Whether we are hiking down dry river beds, bushwhacking through dense scrub, or exploring slot canyons, this backpack is designed to store everything we need for a minimalist overnighter.

What sets this backpack apart is its impressive ultralight weight. Despite its feather-light construction, the Southwest backpack offers surprising comfort and durability, making it suitable for even the most grueling long hikes.

The advanced Dyneema Hardline suspension system of this backpack is a game-changer. With spacer mesh foam at the shoulder straps and waist belt, it provides excellent support and ensures optimum weight distribution. The supportive aluminum stays can also be easily removed to further reduce the load.

Key Features:

• The Southwest backpack is designed with ultralight backpacking in mind, making it perfect for overnight trips
• The Dyneema Hardline suspension system provides exceptional stability and support
• Customize the load by easily removing the aluminum stays
• Experience maximum comfort with the padded spacer mesh shoulder straps and waist belt
• The roll-top closure guarantees that your gear stays dry, no matter the weather conditions
• Fully taped seams further enhance the backpack's ability to repel moisture
• Stay hydrated on the go with the hydration-compatible sleeve and port
• Top and side compression straps allow you to cinch down and stabilize the load

Material: Dyneema

Volume: 40L (2441cu in)

Support/Suspension: Dyneema Hardline, removable aluminum stays

Shoulder Straps: sewn-in spacer mesh, 3/8-inch foam

Waist Belt: yes, 1/8-inch foam, 3/8-inch foam, spacer mesh

Hydration Compatible: yes, internal sleeve, port

Access: roll-top

Pockets: 3 exterior, 2 zippered waist belt

Ice Axe Carry: yes

Compression: yes, top and sides

Dimensions: 10.5 x 30in

Claimed Weight: [white] 1lb 12oz, [black] 1lb 14oz

Manufacturer Warranty: 1 year