Maker’s warranty: Manufacturing defects are repaired, replaced or refunded (no term stated); covers original purchaser from an authorized dealer; not purchases from third-party sites (Amazon, eBay, Craigslist); paid repairs. Hyperlite Mountain Gear’s terms, read Oct 25, 2026
A 32-liter backcountry ski pack from Hyperlite Mountain Gear in Dyneema fabric, with a close-to-body fit and access features for carrying ski-touring gear.
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Weight and price against the backpacks of 23–41 L in the RidgeNote register with a published figure; other figures against every one of the backpacks. Manufacturer-listed; sources and dates are on this page.
The lightest of the 23–41 L backpacks on record is Gossamer Gear Murmur 36 Hyperlight Backpack (Aluula) at 7.9 oz — 549 g less and $20 less.
The cheapest is Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet at $130.00 — $240 less and 80 g lighter.
Main models on the same shelf, compared with the Aspect 32 on the makers’ published figures; the tick on each bar is the Aspect 32.
Hyperlite Mountain Gear
Waypoint 35
3.8 oz lighter (108 g)
$10 more
Gossamer Gear
Murmur 36 Hyperlight Backpack (Aluula)
1.21 lb lighter (549 g)
$20 less
Hyperlite Mountain Gear
Contour 35
11.1 oz lighter (315 g)
$20 less
Not ranked: 20 with no published volume, 1 with no published weight.
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ULA Equipment
30L Patchless Ultra Dragonfly
$80 less
0.1 oz heavier (3 g)
ULA Equipment
30L Patchless Robic Dragonfly
$130 less
1.0 oz lighter (29 g)
ULA Equipment
30L Robic Dragonfly
$130 less
1.0 oz lighter (29 g)
Not ranked: 17 with no published list price, 16 with no published volume.
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ULA Equipment
36L Patchless Ultra Dragonfly
4 L more
3.7 oz heavier (105 g) · $50 less
ULA Equipment
36L ULTRA Dragonfly
4 L more
3.7 oz heavier (105 g) · $50 less
Hyperlite Mountain Gear
Waypoint 35
3 L more
3.8 oz lighter (108 g) · $10 more
Not ranked: 21 with no published volume.
See all 16 →Ultralight backpacks ranked by maker-published weight: 40 models. Lightest: Gossamer Gear Murmur 36 Hyperlight Backpack (Aluula) at 7.9 oz (225 g).
Six backpacking packs from 45 to 68 L: how to fit one, then their published volume, frame, load range, weight and list price, with a reason to skip each.