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The Southwest 40<\/strong> is an ultralight trekking pack made by Hyperlite Mountain Gear<\/a> in Maine, USA. It is designed for demanding routes where abrasion resistance and durability matter more than minimising weight.<\/p>\n

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Unlike other models from the brand, it uses solid-fabric outer pockets instead of mesh, making it better suited to harsh terrain with dense vegetation, rock or frequent off-trail use.<\/p>\n

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When to use it<\/h2>\n

With approximately 40L of internal volume plus 9L in external pockets, this pack is designed for multi-day trips with light, compact gear. It works especially well when you already have an optimised setup and do not need to carry unnecessary equipment.<\/p>\n

It is a good option on routes where the terrain wears out gear. The solid pockets withstand continued use better than mesh, which becomes noticeable on long traverses or off trail. It carries comfortably at around 9\u201314 kg.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Photo @katethewild<\/a><\/p>\n

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Design<\/h2>\n

The design is simple and functional: a main compartment with a roll-top closure, large quick-access external pockets and hip belt pockets for essentials. The roll-top allows you to adjust the volume according to the load and compress the pack easily.<\/p>\n

It includes two removable aluminium stays that help transfer weight to the hips. It is not a minimalist frameless pack, but neither is it a full frame: it aims for a balance between support, stability and weight.<\/p>\n

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Photo hyperlite_mountain_gear<\/a><\/p>\n

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MADE FROM DYNEEMA Woven Composite<\/h2>\n

It is made from Dyneema Woven Composite (DWC), a laminated material that combines Dyneema fibres with an outer woven fabric designed to improve abrasion resistance. It is a very lightweight, durable material with very low water absorption, so it barely gains weight when wet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The fabric offers high water resistance, although the product should not be considered fully waterproof if the seams are not sealed. More robust versions of the material may be used in areas subject to greater wear to increase durability.<\/div>\n
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SPECIFICATIONS<\/h2>\n
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  • Weight: 841 g.<\/li>\n
  • Volume: 40 L internal + 9 L external pockets.<\/li>\n
  • Recommended load: ~9\u201314 kg.<\/li>\n
  • Roll-top closure.<\/li>\n
  • Frame with removable aluminium stays.<\/li>\n
  • Solid fabric external pockets.<\/li>\n
  • Hip belt pockets.<\/li>\n
  • Hydration system compatible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    SIZE CHART<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Size<\/strong><\/td>\nTorso length<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    M<\/td>\n42 \u2013 48 cm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    L<\/td>\n48 \u2013 54 cm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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    Designed for demanding routes where abrasion resistance is key. Made from Dyneema for durability without unnecessary weight, ideal for rough terrain where other packs wear out sooner.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":18564,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_trash_the_other_posts":false,"editor_notices":[]},"product_brand":[8082],"product_cat":[103],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-14884","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_brand-hyperlite-mountain-gear","product_cat-ultralight-backpacks","slcs-logic-active","first","instock","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-variable"],"yoast_head":"\nHyperlite Southwest 40 L Hiking Backpack<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Hyperlite Southwest 40 L backpack for hiking and off-trail terrain. 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