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Hyperlite Mountain Gear Aero 28 Ultralight Fastpack vs ULA Equipment ULTRA Node 20L

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

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Spec Hyperlite Mountain Gear Aero 28 Ultralight Fastpack ULA Equipment ULTRA Node 20L
Weight 506 g · 0.506 kg · 1.12 lb 572 g · 0.572 kg · 1.26 lb
ULTRA 400X version, as listed
Brand Hyperlite Mountain Gear ULA Equipment
Category Backpack Backpack
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Aero 28 Ultralight Fastpack
506 g

Ultralight fastpacking pack with 28L capacity + 8.5L external storage. Dyneema Composite Hybrid construction, vest-style harness, removable hip belt.

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ULA Equipment ULTRA Node 20L
572 g

Compact 20L daypack with ULTRA 400X fabric (20% lighter than standard 400D), roll-top closure, and padded laptop compartment. Made in the USA with lifetime warr...

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Hyperlite Mountain Gear Aero 28 Ultralight Fastpack vs ULA Equipment ULTRA Node 20L: which should you buy?

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