Hyperlite Mountain Gear Elevate 22 Ultralight Backpack Black / L

I needed a day pack for an upcoming trip to TMB. have a porter 40 L and love it for my hardcore through hiking trips. I decided to stick with hyperlite because I could count on the pack being quality and light.Pros,Good quality, light, easy to size and adjust super comfortable on and walking, running. I love the outside pockets on each side on the outside.Cons- two things I would have loved.The added pockets on the hip belt. It feels bare without them and I scramble to decide where to put my car keys.The inside doesn’t have a clip for your water bladder.Now, I was aware of both of these things when I bought the pack and still bought it anyway because I needed to feel comfortable with the quality. There are work around a for both but if they added the two this ... MoreI needed a day pack for an upcoming trip to TMB. have a porter 40 L and love it for my hardcore through hiking trips. I decided to stick with hyperlite because I could count on the pack being quality and light.Pros,Good quality, light, easy to size and adjust super comfortable on and walking, running. I love the outside pockets on each side on the outside.Cons- two things I would have loved.The added pockets on the hip belt. It feels bare without them and I scramble to decide where to put my car keys.The inside doesn’t have a clip for your water bladder.Now, I was aware of both of these things when I bought the pack and still bought it anyway because I needed to feel comfortable with the quality. There are work around a for both but if they added the two this bag would be absolutely perfect!

Great size day or overnight pack. Worked great to hold a days worth of camera equipment, hammock and rain gear….zero issues against the weather so far and have dealt with light to moderate rain a few times. Proving to be highly versatile with the open main compartment, plenty of connection points for attaching phone case, GPS and other trail essentials that are easily accessible. My only negative take, hardly a dealbreaker, would be a small inner zip pocket similar to my Porter pack just to throw my keys or important items in otherwise they just get put in a zippy that eventually makes its way to bottom of bag. Again hardly noticeable but would put this pack on next level. Planning to use as my carryon pack for an upcoming trip as well since the open storage makes ... MoreGreat size day or overnight pack. Worked great to hold a days worth of camera equipment, hammock and rain gear….zero issues against the weather so far and have dealt with light to moderate rain a few times. Proving to be highly versatile with the open main compartment, plenty of connection points for attaching phone case, GPS and other trail essentials that are easily accessible. My only negative take, hardly a dealbreaker, would be a small inner zip pocket similar to my Porter pack just to throw my keys or important items in otherwise they just get put in a zippy that eventually makes its way to bottom of bag. Again hardly noticeable but would put this pack on next level. Planning to use as my carryon pack for an upcoming trip as well since the open storage makes for easy stuff sack organization. Exceptionally pleased (much like my Porter 70 and stuff pack 30) and will probably pick up another pack at some point…hopefully a smaller technical bike pack is in the works!!!

Carried 18 lbs of gear plus 3 liters of water down the Bright Angel in the heat nicely. Great day pack for rafting the Canyon with a Nylaflume liner. Used the phone and water bottle attachments on the shoulder straps for very convenient access. Waist belt and chest strap helped...didn't really feel the pack at all with low weight. The small front pouch was full with a small dyneema tarp and some sunscreen. Relaced the thin shock cord with heavier guage. Super versatile small pack for small loads. G hooks are a little sluggish...might replace. Love the roll top compression design. It's a baby SW 40.