Hyperlite Mountain Gear Windrider 40 vs Zpacks Nero Classic Backpack
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
100% waterproof Dyneema pack with sewn-through back panel and internal frame stay. 40L volume, three exterior mesh pockets for wet gear.
Check price Full details →Ultralight frameless Dyneema Composite backpack, just 289g. Roll-top closure with mesh side pockets. Ideal for SUL hikers carrying under 10 lbs base weight.
Check price Full details →Hyperlite Mountain Gear Windrider 40 vs Zpacks Nero Classic Backpack: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Zpacks Nero Classic Backpack wins — at 289 g it is 555 g (66%) lighter than the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Windrider 40 (844 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.