Hyperlite Mountain Gear Waypoint 35

Backpack for true minimalists

Waypoint 35 from the popular American brand Hyperlite Mountain Gear is the lightest and most compact backpack with an internal frame in their range. It is designed for true minimalists for whom even the standard volume of 40+ liters for long-distance trails and hikes is too large.

The internal volume of the Waypoint backpack is 35 liters, and the external pockets can hold additional gear with a volume of up to 6,5 liters. It is clear that every piece of gear must be meticulously planned, compact, and ultralight, so you can comfortably pack for several days to weeks of hiking with everything you need. With a refined ultralight gear list and the Waypoint 35 backpack, you can handle even some longer thru-hikes while carrying food for about 2–4 days.

The backpack will be appreciated not only by experienced ultralight thru-hikers but also by those who go on shorter trips and weekend hikes or on one-day technical mountain climbs.

The backpack is extremely durable, comfortable, adaptable, reliable, and carefully designed down to the smallest details – from roll-top closure, through a removable hip belt to 7 external pockets.

Seam sealing: The backpack material is waterproof, and all vertical seams are additionally taped with waterproof tape, which increases the overall water resistance of the backpack.

Large stretch pocket: The large stretch pocket on the front provides important storage space and quick access for items such as a wet tent/tarp, water filter, tent stakes, waterproof jacket, etc. The pocket is made from lightweight and durable Dyneema® Stretch Mesh UL material. At the top, the pocket is additionally equipped with a buckle for attachment and closure.

Side pockets: Really spacious side pockets are equipped with a drawstring and can easily hold 2-liter bottles or additional gear. They are made from 100D Dyneema® Gridstop material.

Bottom shape: The bottom of the backpack is shaped like a D, which keeps the backpack upright during packing and unpacking.

Loops: The backpack has a number of loops for attaching additional equipment - a loop for an ice axe (which can be pulled inside the backpack when not in use), a loop for holding the backpack, and 6 small loops on the sides of the outer front pocket.

Compatible accessories (sold separately): fanny pack Versa, Camera Pod, waterproof dry bags and organizers Side Entry Pod, Gear Pods and Roll-Top Stuff Sack.

Materials

Dyneema® fiber is a revolutionary material not only in the outdoor industry. With its remarkable strength-to-weight ratio, it is the strongest fiber in the world. Dyneema® fibers are 15x stronger than high-quality steel, lightweight, abrasion-resistant, waterproof, and resistant to UV radiation and chemicals.

The HMG Waypoint 35 backpack (available in white and black) is constructed from a hybrid composite fabric Dyneema® – Dyneema® Composite Hybrid 3.8 (120 g/m², DCH50) and Dyneema® Composite Hybrid 5.1 (170 g/m², DCH150) on the bottom and back panel.

This material is created by combining and laminating additional layers with Dyneema® fibers. This material excels in high abrasion resistance, exceptional strength, outstanding rip-stop properties, and moisture impermeability.

Although the material itself is 100% waterproof, stitching creates tiny perforations. While most (more than 90%) seams in the backpack are taped, it cannot be considered completely waterproof. For full protection against water and moisture, we recommend using the backpack with waterproof dry bags.