Reviews & Ratings for Hyperlite Mountain Gear 3400 Windrider Black Pack - Large — 6 reviews — Page 1

I have used this pack now for two different trips. I bought it to be used as a winter pack but I have also used it on a two-nighter in the summer. The first trip I had it at around 30lbs TPW. It was about 15lbs food so while it carried with no problem I found that a smaller volume pack would have been better when carrying that much food. My 2nd trip I used it snowshoeing. I had it loaded up with 2 nights of food, safety equipment, and overall heavier gear than I normally use do to the weather conditions. The total weight on the first day was around 40lbs. This is pushing the max limit for the pack but I felt I could have pushed it a little further still. It carried very well and I had no pain due to the pack. We hiked for about 2 hours and encountered mostly flat terrain with 1-2 steep hills. The pack felt comfortable on both flat terrain and the steep hills. The exterior pockets are great for holding easy access gear and food as well as snow camping gear like shovels, adjustable poles, etc. I plan to use this pack in the summer for canoe tripping and backpacking. With what I experience I have from it now, I have no concern about it being durable enough for the job.

Packing and unpacking is fast and easy. And I don't think I'll ever go without the mesh pockets.
Hip belt pockets are too small

the backpack is functional and comfortable if you choose a fit size.

i like it.

After two overnight trips, I can say that this is the most comfortable ultralight pack that I have ever used. It fits so well and carries the load so well that with 20 lbs I don't even know that the pack is on my back. I was initially afraid that with the cuben fiber back panel that the pack would be hot. While my back does sweat, the back panel absorbs no moisture and dries extremely quickly and does not have a wet clammy feel. I feel that I have now found the pack that I will use on my 2015 Appalachian Trail thru hike.