Hyperlite Mountain Gear
Hyperlite Mountain Gear NorthRim 55
HMG calls the NorthRim its most durable model. It is a roll-top Dyneema pack in 55 and 70 L whose bottom and pockets are woven Dyneema rather than laminate, with 9.8 L of outside pocket volume and both side and over-the-top compression. The 70 L version is rated to 60 lbs.
Specifications
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| Capacity | Price | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 55 Lthis pack | $480 | 2.18 lbs |
| 70 L | $500 | 2.41 lbs |
Features
Pros
- ✓The bottom and the pockets are Dyneema Woven Composite 5.0 rather than laminate, which is why HMG rates it their most durable pack.
- ✓9.8 L of external pocket volume on a solid-fabric pack, so quick-access storage survives abrasion.
- ✓The 70 L size is rated to 60 lbs, which puts it in hauler territory at 38.6 oz.
- ✓Over-the-top compression in addition to side straps holds a part-empty roll-top stable.
- ✓Four torso lengths from S to Tall.
Cons
- ✗$480 for the 55 L is HMG's priciest standard pack, $60 over the Southwest 55.
- ✗HMG's own page gives two weights for the 55 L: 32.7 oz in the product summary and 34.9 oz on the spec tab.
- ✗The 55 L shares the 40 lb ceiling of the lighter Southwest, so the extra fabric buys durability, not capacity.
- ✗No ventilation, no lid and no rain cover.
- ✗Torso length is not adjustable within a size.
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