Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest 55 vs Zpacks Arc Haul Ultra 60L Backpack

Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest 55 vs Zpacks Arc Haul Ultra 60L Backpack: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Zpacks Arc Haul Ultra 60L Backpack wins — at 624 g it is 56 g (8%) lighter than the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest 55 (680 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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