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Hyperlite Mountain Gear Unbound 55 vs Six Moon Designs Fusion 55

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

Six Moon Designs Fusion 55 is the lighter option — 231 g lighter than the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Unbound 55 (27% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Hyperlite Mountain Gear Unbound 55 Six Moon Designs Fusion 55
Weight 853 g · 0.853 kg · 1.88 lb 622 g · 0.622 kg · 1.37 lb
Brand Hyperlite Mountain Gear Six Moon Designs
Category Backpack Backpack
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Unbound 55
853 g

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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Six Moon Designs Fusion 55
622 g

Ultralight 55L frameless Dyneema pack.

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Hyperlite Mountain Gear Unbound 55 vs Six Moon Designs Fusion 55: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Six Moon Designs Fusion 55 wins — at 622 g it is 231 g (27%) 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.

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