Hyperlite Mountain Gear Elevate 22 Pack: Ultralight Day Hiking Backpack
Seeking a lightweight and reliable daypack for all-day adventures? The Hyperlite Mountain Gear Elevate 22 Pack is built for simplicity, comfort, and weather protection. With its 22L capacity and frameless design, it’s the perfect companion for day hikes, summit pushes, and fast-and-light adventures, on or off the trail.
Crafted with Dyneema® Composite Hybrid materials, this pack offers incredible strength, waterproof performance, and minimal weight. Whether you’re navigating rugged terrain or local trails, the Elevate 22 delivers dependable performance in every condition.
Features & Benefits
- Purpose-Built for Day Hiking: Designed for on-trail and off-trail excursions with a lightweight, frameless build.
- Smart Storage: Two side pockets provide easy access to water bottles, and a stretch-mesh front pocket allows for quick grabs of gear or snacks.
- Roll-Top Closure: Single top compression strap for secure packing and adjustable volume.
- Removable Hip Belt: Padded minimalist belt adds stability and comfort when needed, or can be removed to cut weight.
- Hydration Compatible: Includes inner bladder hang loop, hydroport, and hose port for easy access to water on the go.
- Durable Materials: Dyneema® Composite Hybrid fabric with reinforced stretch-mesh front and hardline side pockets.
- Compression & Attachment Options: G-hook side compression straps, stashable ice axe loop, and over-the-top aluminum G-hook with cord keeper.
- Comfort & Fit: Integrated ¼” foam back panel and torso-specific sizing for balanced carry.
Technical Specs (medium size)
- Volume: 22L
- Load Capacity: 25 lbs
- Material: Dyneema® Composite Hybrid 3.8, Dyneema Stretch Mesh UL
- Weight: 17.7 oz (502 g)
- Back Width: 10″ (25.4 cm)
- Height (Fully Unrolled): 31.5″ (80 cm)
- Top Circumference: 31″ (78.7 cm)
- Bottom Circumference: 28.5″ (72.4 cm)
HMG Elevate 22 Pack Review: Why I Love It
The Elevate 22 has been an absolute game-changer for comfort, organization, and weather protection. It quickly became my go-to pack for day hikes. The waterproof Dyneema® fabric shrugs off rain like it’s nothing, and the roll-top closure lets me adjust volume easily for different hikes.
I especially love how ultralight it feels without sacrificing structure; the foam back panel adds just enough support. The mesh front pocket is perfect for quick-access items, and the removable hip belt keeps it versatile.
I’ve used a lot of daypacks, but this one hits the sweet spot: durable, ultralight, and built to last. If you want a waterproof, minimal pack that performs everywhere from the local trail to alpine scrambles, the Elevate 22 is hard to beat.
