Hyperlite Mountain Gear 3400 Windrider vs Hyperlite Mountain Gear Unbound 55
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Versatile Dyneema 55L pack with roll-top closure.
Internal frame pack made from Dyneema Composite Hybrid fabric with 55L capacity. Designed for thru-hiking with weather-resistant roll-top lid and comfortable su...
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Hyperlite Mountain Gear 3400 Windrider vs Hyperlite Mountain Gear Unbound 55: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Hyperlite Mountain Gear 3400 Windrider wins — at 680 g it is 173 g (20%) lighter than the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Unbound 55 (853 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.
See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest backpack page, or browse the full gear weight database.