Hyperlite Mountain Gear Porter 5400 Backpack Review
WEBSep 24, 2018 · And don’t negate the additional weight that comes with increasing the sophistication of a suspension – webbing, buckles, special fabrics, molded foams, etc. I own an 85L McHale Windsauk and an 85L (5400 cubic inches) Hyperlite Mountain Gear Porter. The Porter weighs a pound less. The McHale carries heavier (> 30 lb) loads more …
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Ultamid 4 Review - Backpacking Light
WEBMay 21, 2017 · Floor Area: 69.4 sq ft / 6.4 sq m; Stakes Required: 0 (clips to mid), 4 stakes improve pitch; Packed Size: 8 x 7.5 x 14 in / 22.8 x 19.1 x 35.6 cm (includes DCF stuff sack); Cost: $475. At 2 pounds, 4.4 ounces with the floorless insert, the Ultamid 4 is an incredibly light family tent (seen here at Volcan Pacaya, Guatemala).
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Shell Jacket Review - Backpacking Light
WEBApr 22, 2018 · Breathability Rating: 32,000 gm2/24hr. Waterproof Rating: 10,000 mm. Main Zipper Spec: #5 YKK Vislon Aquaguard (tooth zipper) Chin Guard Fabric: Polartec Power-Dry. Weights: 5.16 oz (146 g) to 6.20 oz (176 g) depending on size. MSRP: USD $450.
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Junction Backpack Review
WEBJun 23, 2019 · The Hyperlite Mountain Gear Junction backpack features a large rear mesh pocket for wet gear storage and two Hardline side pockets that resist snagging on brush and tearing from sharp contents. The Junction is available in two sizes (2400 and 3400 cubic inch main pack bag volume). In this review, I’m using a Junction 3400 in size Large.
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Pod Review - Backpacking Light
WEBDec 21, 2021 · Hyperlite Mountain Gear Pods (MSRP $50, ~1.3 oz / 37 g) are Dyneema Composite Fabric (DCF) stuff sacks designed to fit with maximum efficiency inside backpacks. To this end, they are flat at the back and rounded at the front. They open clamshell style with a water-resistant zipper. Hyperlite Mountain Gear sells Pods in four …
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Unbound 2P Review - Backpacking Light
WEBAug 28, 2023 · The Hyperlite Mountain Gear Unbound 2P Shelter is a so-called “six-panel” trekking pole tent, a design popularized by the ZPacks Duplex. This design is characterized by two vestibules, each comprised of two panels of fabric (each one being a door), and two large fabric panels that make up the sloping roof ends of each side of the shelter.
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Unbound 2P vs. ZPacks Duplex Zip
WEBOct 5, 2023 · The Hyperlite Mountain Gear Unbound 2P and ZPacks Duplex Zip were tested side-by-side in a variety of (mostly very wet) weather conditions. The Unbound 2P and Duplex Zip beg for a direct comparison. Both of them are six-panel, symmetrical designs with zip-access, side-entry storm doors, and both are generally pitched with a …
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Echo Ultralight Modular Shelter System …
WEBJan 11, 2011 · Hyperlite Mountain Gear expanded a niche in the ultralight shelter category - they created an ultralight modular shelter system in which the components can be used separately or together. The components are: a catenary tarp, a mesh insert, and a front beak. The complete shelter adds up to a well-ventilated double-wall tent with full weather ...
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Shoulder Pocket - Backpacking Light
WEB1.4 oz (40g) Shop. “The Hyperlite Mountain Gear Shoulder Pocket is my favorite accessory pouch for backpacking, housing my navigation supplies. I keep my satellite messenger, smartphone, mini-notebook and pen, paper map section, and compass inside it.”. – Backpacking Light owner/founder Ryan Jordan.
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Unbound 40 Backpack - Backpacking Light
WEBHyperlite Mountain Gear Unbound 40 Backpack. 30 oz (851g) Shop. With 40 liters of internal (main packbag) volume and about 9 liters of external (pocket) volume, the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Unbound 40 Backpack is targeted primarily to summer thru-hikers needing to carry up to about 4 or 5 days of food. Other features of note: