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Windrider 55
SKU: 3-10155-1
DESIGNED FOR: All-purpose backpacking
GREAT FOR: Any on-trail or off-trail backcountry activity
WEIGHT: 31.8oz | 902g (Med/White), 33.8oz | 958g (Med/Black)
PRIMARY FEATURE SUMMARY
One of our three all-purpose backpacking models, this workhorse is designed for almost any backcountry activity, from on-trail hiking to the most demanding off-trail and all-season environments. Primary features include:
- Identical to Southwest/Junction but with mesh exterior pockets
- Two over the pocket compression straps for load security
- D-shaped flat bottom keeps pack upright while loading/unloading
- Roll-top closure with internal mesh sleeve & hydroport
- White pack is 50-denier DCH fabric, Black pack is 150-denier
WHY CHOOSE THE WINDRIDER 55?
WHY CHOOSE THE WINDRIDER 55?
ULTRALIGHT ORIGINAL
Our original backpacking pack with external mesh pockets provide ample room for gear without having to open your pack and dig
WATERPROOF MATERIALS
Pair with our Stuff Sacks for a buttoned up, nearly waterproof kit
EXTERNAL POCKETS
Three external mesh pockets -- Makes it easy to see what's in your pockets and allows gear to dry faster
FEATURES
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SPECS & DIMENSIONS
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MaterialsWhite: DCH50 (Main Body) & DCH150 (Bottom)
Black: DCH150 (Main Body & Bottom) - Internal Volume55L
- External Volume9.8L
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WeightWhite: 31.8oz | 902g
Black: 33.8oz | 958g
*Average weight based on size Medium - Load CapacityUp to 40lbs
- Back Width10.5" | 26.7cm
- Height (Fully Unrolled)34.0" | 86.4cm
- Top Circumference40.0" | 101.6cm
- Bottom Circumference33.5" | 85.1cm
- Made InMexico
WHY CHOOSE THE WINDRIDER 55?
ULTRALIGHT ORIGINAL
Our original backpacking pack with external mesh pockets provide ample room for gear without having to open your pack and dig
WATERPROOF MATERIALS
Pair with our Stuff Sacks for a buttoned up, nearly waterproof kit
EXTERNAL POCKETS
Three external mesh pockets -- Makes it easy to see what's in your pockets and allows gear to dry faster
Features
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Product Reviews and Questions
5 Stars
A perfect ultralight backpack with great capacity.
Great Pack
Fit was excellent, Very light yet durable. 4 day trip was perfect.
Took me through the PCT and CDT
I have used this pack for over 5,000 miles. At the end of the CDT, the two stays were poking through, but I’d say that’s a pretty good life on a pack. I used the mesh pocket a lot and never had an issue with it ripping or catching on things (which I had been warned about). I did find the water bottle side pockets stretched out so I had to be careful when bending over because my water bottles would fall out. Also, on the PCT it was my journal - I wrote on it every night with a permanent market at camp. Now I can never get rid of it :). I just ordered the unbound 40 from hyperlite to replace it and I’m excited to try it. I made the switch for the bottom pocket, draw string on the side pockets and back pocket accessibility - aesthetic bonus I’m looking forward to not having my back pocket contents so visible. I did fit the BV500 bear can vertically in the pack and rolled my tent around it like a burrito + stuffed the other stuff around it. My base weight is about 10-12 lbs, and it carried pretty well except the first day out on a long carry, I wouldn’t recommend for heavier loads, you definitely feel the difference. Or if you have a very short torso, I felt like it was borderline too long for me and I’m 5’6.
Pack
I love this pack! Holds everything that I need for the trail. Outside pockets are great size for everything that is needed quickly. Can’t go wrong with this pack!
I have used it a few times. It is well made and everything about it works.
I Love it.