Gossamer Gear Murmur 36 Hyperlight Backpack vs Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest 40
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Frameless 36L hyperlight thru-hiking pack made from ALUULA Graflyte fabric, with roll-top closure and included torso pad.
Check price Full details →Bombproof DCF frameless backpack built for off-trail travel. 40L capacity with roll-top closure and durable Dyneema fabric for all-weather adventures.
Check price Full details →Gossamer Gear Murmur 36 Hyperlight Backpack vs Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest 40: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Gossamer Gear Murmur 36 Hyperlight Backpack wins — at 225 g it is 572 g (72%) lighter than the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest 40 (797 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.
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