Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest 55 Backpack vs Salomon ADV Skin 12

Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest 55 Backpack vs Salomon ADV Skin 12: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Salomon ADV Skin 12 wins — at 260 g it is 590 g (69%) lighter than the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest 55 Backpack (850 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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